Hi everyone! I hope you’ve been well! I’m sorry I’ve been MIA for a bit! I’ve been working and freelancing lately. If I’m not blogging, you know what I’m up to. I can’t believe it’s already December and we’re almost into 2019! Seriously, where does the time go? Today is also the start of Advent, the new year in the Christian church and 23 days until Christmas. The colors purple and pink signify good things like hope, joy and royalty in the Catholic Church. By the way, I haven’t started shopping yet! 😀 I’m grateful I’m enjoying my new job! I feel like it allows me to help others and give back to my community. There’s no better feeling than that!
On a sadder note, a friend that grew up with me passed away unexpectedly at just 31 years old on Nov. 23. I’m glad I got to see him one last time before. I got to see him on Thanksgiving night for a few minutes. He passed away the very next day in his sleep. He was my neighbor and friend growing up. We had a lot of fun riding bikes, playing video games and just hanging out in the neighborhood. R.I.P. Clint! You will never be forgotten by me and your loved ones you left behind. One lesson his death taught me was… to always cherish important people in your life. Take a few minutes of your day to see how they’re doing by calling or texting them. I guess contacting someone via social media is also acceptable in this day and age. Go and visit them if it’s possible. The loved ones in our lives aren’t going to be around forever. Someone we know and are very close to can unfortunately pass away at any given second of the day. Living another day is never guaranteed. Getting to live another day is a present in itself. It’s always good to keep creating memories with the people you love. How have you been? What’s new in your life? Are you ready for Christmas? Let me know in the comments! Take care everyone!
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That’s great Lisa. I look forward to seeing you if that’s possible. 🙂
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They haven’t said. I’m thinking in January or February. I’ll let you know when I know the exact dates.
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I’d like that lisa! When will this be?
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Thank you friend! Guess what? I got another job and the training is in San Francisco! Maybe I’ll see you there! It’s only a few days.
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I’m sorry to hear of your friend and I’m glad you got to see him before he passed. I hope you have a warm and Happy Holiday. Thank you for your visits and comments over the years. 🙂
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I’m so sorry to hear about your friend, Lisa ❤ You honored him beautifully here ❤ Good to know all is well with you… for Christmas we are making the rounds so I'm gearing up for that- so very excited to see family. Have a great week & my prayers are with you through this loss!
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Sounds good to me, too!! 😀
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Merry Christmas Jim! 🎅
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Thank you Dorinda. I think it just barely hit me last night when I was blogging. I really like my new job. I’m usually a last minute shopper so we’ll see. Online shopping sounds good. 😀
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merry christmas babycakes! 🙂
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Lisa, I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend. 31 is much too young ☹️ On a happier note, congrats on the job! And I haven’t finished shopping either! 🎅🏼
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Thank you Ritu! ❤ I hope he is watching over his son and loved ones.
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Sorry to hear of your friend passing Lisa… RIP Clint.
I pray you are always busy in a good way 😍
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