Hello Lovelies.

So I have noticed something recently.  I am not sure if it is just the time of year, or if there is something going around.  However, I have seen more and more despairing posts.  You are sad, you are lost, you are sick, you feel alone or forgotten or unvalued.  It breaks my heart to log on and see these things.  So here is my 2 cents.

Firstly, it is okay to feel these things.  It is okay to lose hope on occasion, or have a complete meltdown once in a while.  Believe me, that is normal.  Go ahead and feel sad, or angry, or nothing at all.  You have every right to feel whatever it is you feel, both good any bad.  Feel the things, and then release them.  Cry it out. Scream, punch pillows, vent for three hours with someone.  Everyone needs that emotional release every now and then.  I totally understand.  I felt all pent up and stressed out and it took my dog chasing after a rabbit away from me and me sliding down a hill, spraining my ankle and tearing my knee to completely lose my s**t. And boy did I lose it. And you know what? I feel better.

Secondly, if you feel alone or forgotten, and here is me being harsh, do something about it.  Reach out to other people.  Make friends. Easier said than done, I know.  I struggle with making and keeping friends.  I talk to people for a little while, and then I hide away and dont talk to them for a long time.  But when I really need to, I reach out.  More often than not, they are still there, willing to chat with me.  I am certain it is the same for you.  As shy as I am, I love it when people reach out to me to talk.  

Thirdly, do something nice for someone else.  At times, we get too focused on ourselves, on our own losses and despair that we tune out the world.  Now, I am not saying go out and start a charity, or take on the problems of a third world country.  Unless, hey, you want to.  I am not going to stop you.  But maybe go on tumblr or twitter and message someone something nice.  We can all use a little cheering up.  Even the people who are always positive and seem so happy and joyful all the time, they need it too. Smile at someone, even if it is a little fake.  Say good morning to a stranger. Hold the door open for someone. Leave a compliment for someone.  When we serve and help the people around us, there is a magic that lifts our spirits.  It carries our thoughts away from the things we dont have and lets us think about others for a moment.  

Lastly, guys, I know I say this a lot, but if you need someone to vent to, or to share with, or to just talk with no judgments, you can always message me.  I have a free, open-minded, fair ear for borrow over here.  You are not a burden, you are not bothering me.  It might take a bit to get back to you because of time zones and work schedules, but I will do my best.  I promise, everything will be okay.  No matter how tough things seem, no matter how hopeless your situation might be now, things change, life changes, and it will be okay.

I love you all, you know I do.

~Llya