My coworkers ...

...today were talking about the xmas party the company had on new years day . Every year before the party arrives I get some resentment . The owners of the company pay for a xmas party and I feel cheated . In the  last five years I never get consideration that I can not partake in their booze filled party .  Sometimes I have gotten angry . When I entertain these resentments and let the marbles roll around in my head I think of things like "the boss should give me a twenty or something to make up for me missing out" . I think of how it is not fair that provisions aren't made for me.
In the last couple of years these resentments are sent packing right away . I don't really get angry at all . Some passing thoughts of resentment are there but they  do not last long . What has happened every year is the stories I hear after . The stories of drunkin fights . The stories of embarrassments . The stories of the ones who bar hoped before and after the party . The money they did not realize  spending . And I could see the agony on a few of the faces the next day . Oh the pain .
I certainly do not miss the company xmas party . My life is great . My love of life is grand . I celebrate every day  .  I am not missing out on anything . I have all my money . I have all my dignity . Most importantly I have my choice to be happy and I make it every day .
Love you , Jaybird