Total props on starting this thread. Optimism is a rare and precious find these days.
I'm keeping in touch with friends from high school -- that was 18 years ago, folks, so it's an accomplishment. :) My girlfriend and I are happy together, and I work for a place I really like. Even the CEO is a stand-up guy who plays it straight and recognizes the good people he has working for him. I get to work with those people too!
What else? Um... podcast is shaping up pretty well, I'm losing weight, and I'm in a good position to buy my first house. What's not to love?