Common question asked and almost no one really wants the honest long answer.
I just returned from a trip to the ICU to visit a friend. A man I ate lunch with not long ago looked fine and when asked "how ya doing" he said "fine."
All of a sudden he looks like a very frail old man. A breathing tube down his throat means no conversation. All I can do is tell him we are all thinking about him and wish him well. He is in the hands of several good doctors.
It got me to thinking about my life. Right now is the good ol days. I am healthy. I am married to a wonderful lady for 23 years now. I own a very nice house that is paid for. I have three cars I love and zero debt. My wife will retire in a few months with no health issues.
I have a great job and actually like to come to work and always come in about 30 minutes early. It is interesting and ever evolving and new yet the same old same old. It keeps my mind active and learning and the stress is low.
The house is a dream house for me. A 3 car garage with oversize bays and a workspace next to the main bay. Heated and air conditioned with a bathroom, refrigerator and TV. It will never be in magazines like Jack Olsen's garage but it is BIGGER and it has a scissor lift in a recessed pit as well.
My only complaint is I need to loose some weight like most Americans but I know 100% who to blame for me being too fat. It is
not some evil corporation or Obama's or Bush's fault.
I don't regret getting older. I have indeed become wiser. I remember the days of youth and thinking I was smart. I have learned so much since then.
I remember once a wise man told me something like: Right now you are where you want to be. You have made decision every day of your life that has brought you to where you are right now. If you don't like where you are now, make different and better decisions and find that better place.
I guess I did OK because I am happy where I am. I go to sleep at night with a smile on my face.
So, how ya doing?