Nice Not Naughty

Since I will probably never be famous enough to incur his wrath of pink nose squiggles and vengeful name-callings, I’ll just go ahead and say it: I have never been a fan of Perez Hilton. With a successful gossip site built solely on meanness, I realized a couple years ago that I can at least do my part to not spreading his nastiness around the world by not reading the site. I vowed to refrain from touching it. Four years sober and counting! (Except for that one time I may or may not have blind-applied to a position that may or may not have been for his company. But that’s a story for another time…when his lawyers won’t go loco on my butt.)

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Motivational Monday: Pretty See, Pretty Do

My motivation today comes in twofolds.

Can’t wait to take advantage of this surprising winter sunny days!

Let’s be mirrors and reflect the beauty in this world. May you see many pretty things this week!

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What I Wouldn’t Give…

To be here…

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Hi Hi Hi Hi!

As the planes are starting to take each person away one by one, I officially recognize that my holiday has ended.  And what a season it has been.

What had begun as a Christmas I was expecting to spend mostly alone ended up being one surrounded by family and love.

So… my grandfather passed away 1-5-2011. Not to go into any details but because we knew the end was coming near, my family flew in from all parts of the world to be there for him and for my grandma and for each other. It’s crazy to think that my agong is gone but he has had a long life and he was in a lot of pain during his last days. I’d like to think the Lord has mercy and has brought him to somewhere peaceful.

It’s really tough to discuss a loved one’s passing so soon because we’re still in the grieving process and still adapting to the changes the loss has unlocked.  I definitely feel this year will be an…interesting one (but really, aren’t they all?)

I can say for certaintly though, I most certainly enjoyed the company of my family. Below, a random amalgam of happiness.

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Motivational Monday (2 Days Late)

Thanks for the steal, Joanna.

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Year 2010

2010 was really rough on me.

It bit and battered me, bruised and strangled. It dropped me from atop and suffocated me on the ground.

And yet, I would not change one minute of it.

Because from 2010, I learned that I can cry buckets of tears and literally feel my heart splintered in a thousand pieces and still recover. I learned I can come in second place and life goes on. I learned I don’t have to carry all the burden myself; I have friends and family and God to lean on. I learned I can not know what the hell I’m going to do with my life. I learned I can not know what the hell I’m going to do next month. I learned I can rise to the occasion when the occasion calls for it. I learned I am happiest doing work I’m passionate about, regardless of money, status or hours. I learned love is complicated. I learned that it’s nice to take care of the way I look and present myself. I learned that it’s a great tragedy to have to go through the end of your life in pain and suffering each and every single day but a great blessing to be surrounded by those you love and who love you back. I learned that I’m not as adventurous as I thought I was. I learned that I will never stop learning nor would I ever want to.

2010 may have been rough but I’m not going to wish for the new year to be any less on me.  I’m only going to pray that I keep getting stronger.

Take it easy, kids.

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