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A Lesson Learned About The Spirit of The Holiday: My Review of 2006

Greetings PhoenixRizin.com visitors! For a few days now I’ve toiled away trying to figure out what absolutely hilarious prose I was going to put together for my Christmas blog. But no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t get into the Christmas spirit. 2006 has been challenging emotionally and financially for me and my family, and I’ve just wanted out of this bleek year. At the end of last year, things looked as if I would have a very prosperous year ahead, and that by this time I would have been able to provide the best Christmas we’ve had in some time. Instead, I looked at the prospect of almost not being able to get my family anything for this year. To me, Christmas has always been about giving (though I’d be a liar to say I didn’t look forward to getting presents too!), and not being able to give back to my family is a terrible thought.

Christmas has come and gone, and while my usual enthusiasm was gone, it would be quickly be replaced by a sense of humility. Though we had all been through our ups and downs, my family managed to come together for each other when we needed each other most. Our gifts were very modest, but the best gift was just being together. I know that should be something remembered all year round, but we are human after all, and sometimes we need a reminder of whats important.

So I brave the passing of 2006 and prepare for 2007, with family and friends to guide me through the tough times. I appreciate all that life has given me so far, and if you are reading this, remember what’s truly important in your life. If you don’t know what that is, I’ll give you a hint: it wasn’t gift-wrapped.

“One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes.”
-The Little Prince

Peace and blessings this holiday season.

Turkey Day

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Hope you’re all eating excessive amounts of turkey, cranberry sauce, yams, and whatever else is on the table this year. Unfortunately, the game I planned to release this year or the holiday is unfinished, but I’ll probably still put it up this year, as well as a special christmas game, so stay tuned!

Birthday Fun

Yesterday was my birthday. I relaxed (for once) and hung out with my fam. I went bowling and ate mad ribs and honey wings at BBQs. My mom made me a chocolate chip cake, and all was right in the world. Thanks to everyone who sent birthday wishes by phone, email, and MySpace. The most important gift I’ve received in my 23 years are all the great people who I’ve met along the way, and no matter how anti-social I seem at times , it means a lot to have you all around. Thanks for 23 years of memories and hopefully many more to come….

…and MONEY!!! LOTS AND LOTS OF MONEY!!! I GOT BILLS TO PAY!!!

Party Like It’s 1999

MERRY NEW YEAR!

2006 is the year to make stuff happen. So many have dealt with pain and suffering this past year with the tsunami, the hurricanes, earthquakes, violence abroad and at home, as well as everyone’s own personal losses. Though you can never forget the past, its important to survive and move on, to be an example for the next generation. If you’re reading this (God knows how many people actually do), don’t forget to remind your family and friends how much they mean to you, because if you spread the love, all else will follow. So push on, strive for something, and most impotantly…

…live.