Do you ever feel like you’re trying to climb out of the deep end of a pool and someone just keeps throwing bricks at you? That’s how I’ve been feeling lately – what else could go wrong? It’s a question I typically don’t like to voice because I’m a little superstitious; so to me, verbalizing that statement is like opening Pandora’s Box. It appears the universe doesn’t need to hear me say it though, because 2024 ended on a downward slope and 2025 hasn’t shown any sight of an upswing. On December 30 th , I lost one of the greatest loves of my life – my sweet Grandpa got his angel wings less than two months shy of his 89 th birthday. I knew it was only a matter of time before I’d have to say goodbye to him, but a part of me always hoped he’d defy the odds and live forever. It’ll take some time to get use to him not being here; his words of wisdom, unwavering support, bear hugs, infectious laugh, and the literal twinkle in his eye are things I will miss as long as I live. As if that loss...
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