Cheerful, I don't know.

My job isn't going anywhere- so long as there are people on public assistance, I'm good.

My car is mine, even if it is a bit of a pain. Engine, transmission, body and tires are super solid. Suspension and breaks are good, even if they could stand a few hundred dollars of work. Heater keeps the windows clear, and that is the important part. I need to get a new fan belt tomorrow when I get the oil changed. *shrugs* Not bad for a 1999 w/ 145K on it.

My debts are getting beat down.

My health is good.

I've got a place to go if everything hits the fan. Even if I have to do it on foot, I have friends every 30 miles and a few days of supplies stashed at each one.

My only weakness is my housing situation. And that will hopefully change by the new year. Then I'll be able to stock supplies and bring my BoB over from my folks.

Not cheerful, perhaps, but I've got a job and I still wake up in the morning.