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Since we started this journey and are preparing for the move, it’s been really stressful, busy, tiring, and nerve wracking.

I e-mailed, called and told people (by mouth) about all the stuff going on in my life and how busy I am with everything.  Do you know, that NOBODY offered to help us with the move, or cleaning? (forgive me if I forgot someONE who did, )

It makes me realise that most people are in it for the taking and are not willing to help, even if for just a few hours to help a family out.

I just barely re-emailed everyone I know and let them know I’m seeking help from any person willing to give it, in our area.  I hope to hear some responses back… But, I won’t be holding my breath.

Packing and prepping is not fun at all, no one likes to do it, but if someone helps someone else, it makes things easier on both parties, not more difficult.

So, if you’re out there and willing to help! Come on down! We’d be ever so grateful for your help!

Sometimes people choose to shield other relatives or friends from the truth, for years on end. But, in fact those people deserve to hear the truth and not have information withheld from them, in order to move on with their lives.

I know a lot of unanswered questions lead to confusion and a lot of feelings left frayed at the end.

When people listen to only one side of the story, they are really shortchanged and they have no idea about the FACT of things, but only know of  that one version of the “truth”.

I have recently found out some things that I hadn’t previously known and it is a vast difference than the things I was always told.  It leaves me a little confused and shocked by the lack of honesty on the part of one party.  I feel cheated and brainwashed, quite frankly.

It’s going to take me quite some time to sift through the years of lies I’ve been told, and try and accept this new version of the “truth”.

But, I think every person deserves to hear two sides to every story. As much as the information hurts or doesn’t hurt, it’s important to let everyone have the opportunity to know all the details involved and go from there.

So, if you’re someone seeking the truth or someone who has been shielding someone you know from the truth, remember that the decision you make is pivotal and will possibly cause a lot of happiness or grief (on the other hand), depending on what you choose to do.

So, CHOOSE to take part in making someone’s life better and clarifying things for them, instead of causing a lot of pain to someone and leaving the person with a lot of unanswered questions.

You are the key to making a difference…

Now that the Spring is in full swing and the Summer is rapidly approaching, the graduation, house warming, anniversary, baby showers, engagement and wedding parties are quickly taking over.

I went to a graduation party, a few nights ago, for a girl who I know very well. I’d definitely consider her a friend. There was tons of different types of ethnic foods, kids running around, people talking, laughing, reflecting, it was really a good gathering. Although, the hall where they rented was very small and not a well thought out space, it seemed to get smaller by the minute, with all the joyful and exuberant folks around.  But, we tried our best to make the best of the situation.

We all had a blast at this party, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. But, it made me kind of sad thinking that my time at those parties are numbered. Only about 1 month left before we move out of state.

But, I’ll keep in contact with many of the folks I know through this blog, e-mails, and of coarse the social networking sites that I’m so fond of.

It just amazes me how good going to a party and enjoying ourselves, did for both my son and myself (since it was an all girl party and my husband didn’t attend). It’s good to get out and forget about your own life for a while. My mind was far away from the thoughts of packing, prepping, discontinuing bills, buying plane tickets, getting a trailer, etc. I pushed all of that to the back of my mind and just enjoyed myself, for the night.

So, the next time somone offers you an invitation to a party, make the time out of your busy schedule to go, and give yourself a much needed break.  Just enjoy yourself!!!  You’re your best advocate!  So, enjoy the next party you attend, and be safe!

With the recent shocking losses of several famous figures, many people are thinking quite deeply about their own mortality.  It usually takes a big shock from the loss of a star, or someone close to us, to push us to the brinks of contemplating our own death.

It’s a normal part of life, where on one hand there’s new life, there’s also death on the other.  When a person looks inward and figures out what they are leaving behind them, it may reprioritise their lives.

When we are gone, will we be: missed, loved, leave everyone we know saddened about our loss, will we have made certain people’s lives better (during our lifetimes), did we donate enough, did we care enough, did we always lend a listening ear, did we do things for the sake of good or did we do things just to selfishly prosper on our own and we forget about everyone else?

These questions and a lot more come to mind when thinking of  mortality…

So, before you take someone’s death lightly next time, remember that we don’t have any guarantee on how long we will live, so instead of living selfishly today, be sure to do things that will make a difference in the life of others, to rest somewhat peacefully once you’re gone.

I have always hated smoking.  Not only the smell of smoke, the leftover smell on the smokers’ clothing and breath, but of coarse the number one reason why I hate it is because of it causing major health problems and sometimes death (with the smoker, the secondhand smoker, and beyond).

I’m always surprised at some of the smoker’s blatant disregard for others, as they smoke and puff their poison into the face of others.

The ultimate justice is that over the years, the price of a pack of cigarettes has increased steadily due to the countless deaths and ongoing lawsuits that plague the tobacco industry.  The high price of cigarette, in recent years has made the smoker’ pocket hurt and caused some of them to quit smoking.  Even though the thoughts of getting cancer or possibly dying from their habit, never stopped them beforehand.

It’s amazing how human nature works! Once it hurts their piggy banks, then then they feel it.

Or can you imagine the horror of seeing a pregnant person smoking to their hearts content? Doesn’t it occur to them that they’re causing irreversible damage to their fetus’s? That their habit may cause their children, life long illnesses?

Either way, smoking is just a disgusting habit that hurts everyone, in the long run. It’s costly, toxic, and in my own personal view, I believe it to be immoral, and on top of that, I believe it should be controlled and viewed as an illegal narcotic.

So, the next time someone is puffing away, and you’re close enough to smell the smoke, give them a piece of your mind, just tell them “Smoker Keep Away, I value my health and the health of others!”