Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Even One Life is Too Many


So many metaphors can be written about the adventures and journeys of an old pair of shoes. Others about their comfort and reliability. I could talk about replacing those warn-out shoes with new ones like a new chapter in life, but even I am not that cheesy.
What I will say is that I know that my life these past five years has had some serious ups and downs. There have been times in which I felt completely alone and other times when I wanted to be alone. But I never truly was ever alone. Friends and family have always been just phone call, text, or email away.
Someday I will be thankful for this time of my life.
One lesson I have learned the hard way is to reach out to check in with friends and family. Am I good at this? Nope. Am I trying? Yup.
This month has seen the largest mass shooting of my generation on US soil. People who were celebrating life with friends in what was supposed to be a safe place will never get the chance to share their tomorrow with the world. I do not ask you to call senators or your representative, I leave that to others to politicize this tragedy. I do ask that you check in on those you care about. A simple smile, a quick hello can mean the world to someone who is struggling.
It takes just a moment.

 

Even one life is too many to lose.

 

While we should do this daily, I encourage you on the 22nd of every month to call and check your battle buddy. Military or not, we deserve to see each other tomorrow.

 

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Wednesday, June 08, 2016

Celebrating 35 Years

A walk up to the Makapu'u lighthouse with my guy.
My favorite food truck for lunch.
 Flowers from my parents (a great tradition!)
 My speedometer matching the special day!
The day ended with dinner with friends at a local restaurant. A great way to end the day.