As always, life has its up and downs. The end of last year was more up, and the beginning of this year is more down. However, I do believe that the balance is still in the positive and there is a change that things will improve.
Frankly last week is the best week I've had all around in a long time. Work is going excellent, I got back a dear friend I thought lost to me and well... I just feel good. Throw in a truly excellent late birthday present and you'll find that last week easily ranks in the top 5 for this year.
I hope this upswing keeps up.
Actually I wear that hat all the time, its one of my 3 fedoras (I need to get some more). More properly I've heard its a "shelby" but I'm not a hat expert.