Blu Ornament / Second Breakup? / Cat-Sitting / A Goofy Christmas Video
It's only been two weeks since Blu left us, but it feels like it's been months. For my mother's sake, we've done as much as we can not to remind ourselves of the dearly departed. Strangely, it's worked. We've been less sad and the memories of how Blu lived come easier than how he died. It's been good. My dad even fashioned a Christmas tree ornament that looks almost just like the dog. Here's a quick photo:
Last week, Leann and I were at a birthday party and I was miffed when she spent the whole evening with another guy. Depressed, I ended up leaving early. I later learned nothing was going on between the two of them, but I'd gotten over it. Thanks to conversations I'd had with a couple of my friends, I realized that even though her and I have been officially single since early November, it's not a bad thing for either of us to act like it. Leann and I had a conversation about it on Christmas Eve, and it felt like breaking up all over again. She did remind me that she thinks I'm an important person in her life, and for that, I'm happy. I'm glad I've got this new friend and in time, once both of us are in better situations, maybe we can try again. Until then, we'll still be around for each other. Awww how sweet!
I spent a few days earlier this week cat-sitting for my sister's ex, Franko, while he went away for the holidays. It wasn't too bad getting away from my normal life, but at the same time, I didn't get anything accomplished. I was only there for 48 hours and the time just kinda flew by. I did work on some Christmas gifts for my family and I did spend a lot of time battling my allergies, but all-in-all, it was a nice break. The house I was cat-sitting in is the same one my sister and Franko bought while they were still together and will now lose due to foreclosure as early as January 10th. So there was a moment there when I walked through the place and realized this was one of the last times I'd be there. Kinda sad, but not really. Truthfully, that house is one of the last things keeping those two together, and with it gone, hopefully their two-year-long breakup will finally find some closure.
Christmas has come and gone and I hope everyone's was wonderful! It's been a rough year for my family and me, especially with Blu passing and our financial woes, but the holidays are the one time when we realize things aren't that bad and maybe we are doing alright. One of those indicators is how goofy we are still capable of being. For the third year in a row, my brother and I spent Christmas Eve making a silly gift video for my mom. A gift we'd planned for her, a brand new Macintosh computer, didn't arrive in time to be under the tree, so instead my siblings and I whipped up a short video to announce the gift and that it'd be late. It's so much nicer a present than a crappy card under the tree saying, "Sorry, your gift isn't here!" Plus, I've already got the video up on YouTube. Check it out below. Just remember, we're a bunch of goofs.
So I guess it was a good holiday. With the new year approaching and hopefully good times ahead, I can only wonder. If it is truly darkest before the dawn, then the dawn will be soon. Until then, I shall remain ever optimistic and content with my little slice of the world. Wherever you are, I hope no matter how dark your situation may be, that you can as well say, "I'm doing alright." Say it with a smile, too!
Last week, Leann and I were at a birthday party and I was miffed when she spent the whole evening with another guy. Depressed, I ended up leaving early. I later learned nothing was going on between the two of them, but I'd gotten over it. Thanks to conversations I'd had with a couple of my friends, I realized that even though her and I have been officially single since early November, it's not a bad thing for either of us to act like it. Leann and I had a conversation about it on Christmas Eve, and it felt like breaking up all over again. She did remind me that she thinks I'm an important person in her life, and for that, I'm happy. I'm glad I've got this new friend and in time, once both of us are in better situations, maybe we can try again. Until then, we'll still be around for each other. Awww how sweet!
I spent a few days earlier this week cat-sitting for my sister's ex, Franko, while he went away for the holidays. It wasn't too bad getting away from my normal life, but at the same time, I didn't get anything accomplished. I was only there for 48 hours and the time just kinda flew by. I did work on some Christmas gifts for my family and I did spend a lot of time battling my allergies, but all-in-all, it was a nice break. The house I was cat-sitting in is the same one my sister and Franko bought while they were still together and will now lose due to foreclosure as early as January 10th. So there was a moment there when I walked through the place and realized this was one of the last times I'd be there. Kinda sad, but not really. Truthfully, that house is one of the last things keeping those two together, and with it gone, hopefully their two-year-long breakup will finally find some closure.
Christmas has come and gone and I hope everyone's was wonderful! It's been a rough year for my family and me, especially with Blu passing and our financial woes, but the holidays are the one time when we realize things aren't that bad and maybe we are doing alright. One of those indicators is how goofy we are still capable of being. For the third year in a row, my brother and I spent Christmas Eve making a silly gift video for my mom. A gift we'd planned for her, a brand new Macintosh computer, didn't arrive in time to be under the tree, so instead my siblings and I whipped up a short video to announce the gift and that it'd be late. It's so much nicer a present than a crappy card under the tree saying, "Sorry, your gift isn't here!" Plus, I've already got the video up on YouTube. Check it out below. Just remember, we're a bunch of goofs.
So I guess it was a good holiday. With the new year approaching and hopefully good times ahead, I can only wonder. If it is truly darkest before the dawn, then the dawn will be soon. Until then, I shall remain ever optimistic and content with my little slice of the world. Wherever you are, I hope no matter how dark your situation may be, that you can as well say, "I'm doing alright." Say it with a smile, too!
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