This time of year...crazy. Yeah I know everyone says it but it's beyond true. We all have so much on our minds some tend to forget the things that really truly matter. Those that give it all for us in many different ways. The reason for the holiday, which is so very different and vast across the religious spectrum. We forget to smile, we forget to give and to give thanks. We often times forget that it's not about what everyone can do for us but more so what we can do for others. This year has been a good year. Many things have changed. I've met some truly amazing people who've taught me more about myself then I could've ever known. People that have opened my eyes to who I really am and the friendship and love and understanding that I am truly capable of. I've helped people that needed it, put smiles on a lot of faces so far...one little fiery red head in particular, who reminds me so very much of myself at that age. Free spirited, open minded, and a love and devotion that could go on forever. I wouldn't trade my family and friends for anything in this world or beyond it. I'm grateful to the people that have hurt me along the way as well, for you have made me stronger and reminded me that I can still feel, opening up so very many opportunities...on so very many emotional levels. Thank you. And please, if you do one thing this Holiday Season...Smile at a stranger, it won't cost you a thing, and may very well make someones entire day better...