All Things Sad Become Untrue

As of 6:30pm last night, I finished university. My last final went well, I think, and I'll know my grades sometime next week, but for now, I am done. I don't walk until May, when the graduation ceremony is, but I'm actually glad as it gives me time to save money for the gown and cards and such. I'm not buying a ring or anything. The only ring I ever wanted was for when I graduated Basic Training, and it's enough for me.

I refuse to be depressed about the job front. I only worked 3 hours this week, and haven't heard anything on the jobs I've applied for, but I have enough money to see me through January, and I'm hoping that I'll find something before then.

Whenever I start to feel sorry for myself, I keep reminding myself that things could be much worse. My minor was in History, with an emphasis on the Depression and World War 2. I've read letters written to FDR, begging for clothes and food and money to see people through the winter, and I am thankful I have a roof over my head and food for myself and the cats. If I get desperate, I can always work for Walmart again until something better comes along.

I go in for X-rays on my back on Monday, since it has steadily been getting worse, but I can still walk and live my life almost normally, so I'm thankful I'm not worse. I know there are so many out there worse than me, and that my own situation could be so much worse, so every day I'm allowed to enjoy my cats and my family is a blessing that I don't want to squander with needless worry and fear.

My friend is taking me out for dinner tonight at the resturant her SO works at. Neither one of us is expecting anything from our families for graduation, as money is so tight everywhere, but we figure that we've been helping each other out for the past two years, and now it's time to celebrate our accomplishment! In the end, the only thing that really matters is that we made it, and we worked damn hard. There were a lot of obstacles, but we did it, and that is something worth having a drink over.

I know a lot of you are going through difficult times. That this season is giving people troubles the world over. I just wanted to say that I'm thankful for all of you, and that so long as we stick together, so long as we don't give up, we'll be OK.

My mom takes care of gentleman who's 97 years old. I have dinner with them sometimes and he tells me stories of listening to the fireside chats of FDR and the struggles he went through early in his life. Our world stood together and overcame horrible times, and we can all do the same again. So for everyone out there who's having a rough patch, just remember that things will get better.

Take care of yourselves, all right?

My grandpa was taken out of ICU the other day and seems to be improving.  We're hopeful, which is better than grieving, so I'm all right with that.  Thank you, everyone, for your hugs and good thoughts.  I know I haven't responded to some of them, and I'm sorry.  I'm just a bit overwhelmed with everything.  Take care of yourselves and stay safe. 

My cousin has taken a turn for the worst. If all of you could just keep him in your thoughts and prayers, I would be forever grateful.
Hugs!

i just wanted to say to everyone over in London and England that I am so glad you are all right. I know you are all angry, and you should be. I know that this event is horrifying, shocking, and scary as hell. All I can say is that we are all with you, in our thoughts and prayers, and that the only way we can get through this is be sticking together. Hopefully the war will be over soon, and this terror will stop.
Goddess bless all of you, and know that I thinking of all of you. Take care, and keep us updated, all right?
LOVES!

Before I say this, I want to let everyone know that I have an alternative religion, and therefore if this offends anyone, please stop reading. This is something that happened to me today that is based on my faith, and I don't want to tick anybody off. I do not wish to impinge on anyone's belief, so please, if you do not wish to hear this, feel free to skip.

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