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This blog comes to you with much pain. Sinus pain. My allergies and possibly a cold (I can't tell because my allergies are so bad) have rendered my nose quite sensitive to breathing. But I will survive.

Christmas has come and gone and now we are staring down a New Year. Christmas has become extremely commercialized and is sometimes painful to celebrate. But then there are those wonderful moments that remind you that all hope is not lost. People caring for one another, children understanding that Christmas is not about how many presents you score, or people giving of their time, talents, or possessions to help those in need are just some ways that I have experienced Christmas this year.

I also get curious about New Years. People make resolutions to do things that they probably will not keep. I try to avoid NY Resolutions because I find that I end up upset and disappointed with myself because I was unable to keep them. This year I have decided to resolve to KEEP doing something that I have been doing pretty well. I am going to try to be kind to those around me and to lift up people when they do something that deserves praise, even if that praise is simply, "Good Job!" It is my hope that people will look at themselves and decide to resolve to keep doing what they do well.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

When there are no words...

The thing I love about music is how it often says what we are thinking or feeling when we can't express it ourselves. Sometimes, instrumental music captures my thoughts and emotions much better than I could ever with the thousands of words that I know.

But sometimes the music is not around to convey what is on your heart and mind.

Sometimes, there is just silence. And you wish you could say something profound, meaningful, or sympathetic, but all you have is silence. Silence when the words "I love you" are appreciated, but not don't help the situation. When, "That sucks" just isn't enough. Silence. It is a frightening thing. Silence so often is related to loneliness and fear. When you are alone in your house and you hear something and then, silence. The fear sets in.

But no matter if there is music or silence, joy or pain, it is always important to let it be known that you are there and that you care.

I love you.

You had a bad day...

Daniel Powter wrote a really catchy song by the same title that was popular this time last year. One of the lines rang true today, "Sometimes the system goes on the blink and the whole thing turns out wrong". I was having a bad day today, it was just one of those days when things just seemed to fall out of place. Had a wicked stomach ache most of the day, had a long rehearsal, flat tire on the car, expensive replacement tire, and rude people in stores. So for a good chunk of the day I was a crap. But it is amazing how even when you have a bad day, there always seems to be at least one person who will bring you back up. Now I have been playing video games and my stomach is doing better and I just feel good. I think when we get caught in the midst of a bad day, we dwell so much on how much it sucks that we neglect to see the wonderful things out there. I was so focused on all that was bad that I didn't go out and enjoy the 40 degree day. I didn't take time to enjoy the sun being out. That is really important because it tends to hide for the long winter here. I had a bad day, now I am having a great day. Don't let the world get you down. There is always someone out there who is truly hoping the best for you. Even if you don't know it or realize it.