Many Years Later...
I graduated from college. I found work as a computer programmer. I got married. I bought a home. I came out as non-binary.
I don't drink, smoke, or do drugs. I'm happy, in good health, and not depressed. I've gained a bit of weight; not a lot, but enough to make me sad when I look at my old pictures from on here. I was pretty cute tbh.
And I'm still a furry. I joined this fandom when I was fifteen years old. That was more than half of my life ago. Weird thing is, seems like most of this fandom is younger than me now.
I hang out on VRChat sometimes, still under the name Jonathan S. Fox. It's fun. If you're a friend from here, come say hi and introduce yourself as an old LiveJournal friend.
I'm being paid to keep a gratitude journal for the next month. Sure. I figured I might leave it here.
I am grateful to have lived a good life all these years. Many people have it worse than I have; I am surrounded by family, friends, and lovers. I have material comfort, I have no enemies. If there ever comes a day when I look back and miss the good days, these will be the good days I reflect on.
I am grateful to have made it through this pandemic in good form so far. I haven't lost my job or been reduced in hours or wages. The people around me wear masks and practice social distancing. Nobody I know has fallen seriously ill so far. Life, for me, largely continues with only minor adjustments. I have friends who have been ruined by this; I haven't been.
I am grateful to be surrounded by a culture that supports my lifestyle. I am a furry, polyamorous, and non-binary. My family, my friends, my city, all around me are supportive and loving people. I live a life full of freedom and compassion.