Happy Friday, y’all! I hope you have had a good week and you are ready for a weekend filled with what brings you the most happiness. It has been a while since I have written a post, as I have been very preoccupied. It is the week before Christmas
, and I am still far from being in the holiday spirit, but that is normal for me. I know Christmas is a favorite holiday for most, but it is one of my least favorites for various reasons. One of my main reasons is that I was always accustomed to having a white Christmas
, but since moving to the south, it is rarely a white Christmas, and it is always too warm to be a winter holiday. I guess I am normally more like the Grinch and would prefer to avoid the holiday. During the holidays, I always miss loved ones who have passed away more. Of course, I miss those who have been lost daily, but Christmas makes it even more intense.
Last week, Blitzen, our newest addition to our kitty crew, went to the doctor for her last round of shots. Blitzen is an amazing and loving little girl, and she is thriving. If you recall, Blitzen was basically left by her mother for us to care for because she had a double eye infection, and her mother did not know what to do, so she decided to put her trust in us to care for her two-week-old baby. I never meant to have five cats, but I am incredibly thankful for each of them. I remember bottle-feeding Blitzen because she was too young to eat cat food, and this experience was a lasting bond I will never forget. Watching three of our cats grow from a young age, as they were anywhere from a couple of weeks old to a couple of months old, has been an amazing experience. Two of our cats were older, but only nine months old when we adopted them, and they have grown into sweet and loving cats. Each of our five cats has a unique personality, but one trait they all have is that love radiates from their eyes.
For anyone who has read my previous posts, you know that I have been reading a lot of books. The year is not yet over, but I have already read over 20 books, most of which have been written by my favorite author, James Patterson. With everything that has been happening in the world and in my life, I needed an escape, and reading has provided me with this escape. I have thoroughly enjoyed every book I have read so far, but recently started reading a book I knew would be an emotionally challenging book to read. I have been reading the book Virginia Giuffre wrote before her death, called “Nobody’s Girl.” This book explains Virginia’s life before she met Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, but also discusses her experiences with Epstein and Maxwell. Considering the topic of Virginia’s book is a sensitive subject and painful to read, I am taking a short break for my own mental well-being. It is crazy how many sex crime shows I have watched, and they never affected me the way this book has. The shows I have watched are not based on true stories and are not real life, but this book is very real.
Today is Friday, and the weekend is coming. Before we can fully enjoy the weekend, we must let go of the negative energy that has built up during the week. Letting go of that negative energy is never easy, but it is worth it because holding onto anything negative will diminish the joy of the weekend. I hope the quote I have shared with you today helps you take a deep look at life and everything you have already overcome because of the strength you hold within. Many of us have already survived harsh storms and climbed the highest mountains in life, and the reason for this is that we are incredibly strong and determined. We must try to never let anything or anyone bring us down or hold us back because we deserve the best in life. Once you recognize all you have overcome in life, hopefully, it helps you to believe in yourself more!
Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you find something intriguing and beneficial in this post. This is the last weekend before Christmas, are you ready? Of course, I am not, which normally I am ready weeks in advance. While taking a break from reading Virginia’s book, I am reading another James Patterson book. I know everyone has their opinions, but I think James Patterson is one of the best authors, and I admire his abilities! I look forward to reading your comments and will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love
, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes
!
Always, Alyssa
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