A letter to younger Jim,
Ahh yes…writing to myself as a youngster. So many good times, but yet, the main thing I want to do is grab you and shake you and say “cmon man! get in the game!” lol. More on that in a bit. But moving on. I remember you being pretty shy in your high school days. Not always. But painfully shy in some instances. On […] View
Great stuff Lauren. I know that you deserve only the best. And if I know you well enough , you will get only the best. It’s what you do 🙂
Look out 2023!
Hi. Thanks Kayjah. If you take my unfortunate story and use it as something to learn from, that’s great. It was an eye opener for me. Thanks as always for the kind words Kayjah 😊
Of course Alicia. Your strength is very easily recognizable. Making difficult decisions is not an easy thing to do. Few can. But I think , while others reminding you certainly helps, you are certainly capable of making that transition by yourself, but also smart enough to lean on others to help you too. Your strength is clear. And will only grow 🙂
Hi Alicia. What an incredible and moving letter. To leave something after so long and something you wanted so much had to be very tough. Took a lot of strength. I’m glad you have that strength
Thank you for recognizing my strength, Jim! I couldn’t have made such a transition if it weren’t for others in my life also reminding me of the strength I have.
Of course Alicia. Your strength is very easily recognizable. Making difficult decisions is not an easy thing to do. Few can. But I think , while others reminding you certainly helps, you are certainly capable of making that transition by yourself, but also smart enough to lean on others to help you too. Your strength is clear. And will only grow 🙂
Thank you so much Victoria. Much appreciated. Yeah I guess when I get down about something, I just think back to those days. Just to remind myself that life wasn’t always so challenging. And to enjoy the memories. I hope your need for a safe space gets met. You’re strong. I know it will 🙂
You’re very welcome Victoria. Glad I could help a little bit. An yes the unknown. It’s certainly one of my biggest obstacles. I’m sure for many. But persevering seems like the only choice right?
Thank you. Hope yours is a nice one 🙂
Hi. Great letter Victoria. Perseverance in tough times is a trait that not everyone has. Clearly you do. You should be very proud. I hope you have a great thanksgiving 🙂
Hi Jim. Thank you so much! I appreciate your words- I certainly needed to hear them. Persevering still by staying optimistic about the future although I don’t know what’s next. Happy Thanksgiving to you too. 😁🙏🏾
You’re very welcome Victoria. Glad I could help a little bit. An yes the unknown. It’s certainly one of my biggest obstacles. I’m sure for many. But persevering seems like the only choice right?
Thank you. Hope yours is a nice one 🙂
Hi Alicia. Here is the letter I told you about. The one about my dad.just wanted you to see it. Im very proud of it. Have a great day 😊
Perseverance learned from the best
This is my story about perseverance, a perseverance I didn’t know I had in me. But as with many things in life, sometimes you find things out the hard…read more
Hi Alicia
Wow what an amazing letter. What an incredible outlook. So incredible that you had so much responsibility at such a young age. Great advice. Not everyone is cut out for that kinda stuff. Clearly you are. Amazing 🙂
Jim
Sade,
What a great and amazing letter. The last two sentences speak volumes. “I can’t give up. It’s not an option.” That’s truly a sign of strength. Everyone close to you will recognize this and gain strength from it. And learn from it.
Dear So,
I have had loss in my life. The two most amazing people in my life- my mom and dad. But by no means am I gonna say that I know what you went through with your sister. Everyone’s situation is their own. But I can relate I guess. Nothing can prepare you for these situations. My mom passed, and it was awful. And then 18 years later when d…read more
Gerald! Happy Thursday my friend. Yeah the lasagna was great. It was nice to have people over for a change. The party was cool. Filipino wedding. I even danced a little. My friend ordered it. So I had to listen. I bluffed my way thru the Electric Slide lol. But I’m gonna learn it for real. For next time haha. I almost have it down haha. Hope y…read more
Good to see you too my friend. Yeah the week has gone well enough. Some friends are coming over Sunday. I’m making lasagna. So that’ll be cool. And friends 25th wedding anniversary party tomorrow. Good weekend. Hope yours is good as well Gerald
Yummy! Lasagna sounds good. I hope you had a good time at your friends 25th wedding anniversary. That’s amazing. I hope you’re enjoying your week so far, Jim. Yeah this week hasn’t been too bad for me, Jim.
Gerald! Happy Thursday my friend. Yeah the lasagna was great. It was nice to have people over for a change. The party was cool. Filipino wedding. I even danced a little. My friend ordered it. So I had to listen. I bluffed my way thru the Electric Slide lol. But I’m gonna learn it for real. For next time haha. I almost have it down haha. Hope y…read more
Yep. If we just be the best links on the chain that we can be, we are doing our part. If everyone did, it would be a nicer world that’s for sure. Have a great week my friend
Very well put. All we can do is be the best link that we can be to help the chain be strong. You too friend. I hope you’re having a good week so far. It was good to see you tonight also.
Good to see you too my friend. Yeah the week has gone well enough. Some friends are coming over Sunday. I’m making lasagna. So that’ll be cool. And friends 25th wedding anniversary party tomorrow. Good weekend. Hope yours is good as well Gerald
Yummy! Lasagna sounds good. I hope you had a good time at your friends 25th wedding anniversary. That’s amazing. I hope you’re enjoying your week so far, Jim. Yeah this week hasn’t been too bad for me, Jim.
Gerald! Happy Thursday my friend. Yeah the lasagna was great. It was nice to have people over for a change. The party was cool. Filipino wedding. I even danced a little. My friend ordered it. So I had to listen. I bluffed my way thru the Electric Slide lol. But I’m gonna learn it for real. For next time haha. I almost have it down haha. Hope y…read more
Hi Kayjah 🙂
Thanks for the kind words. Yeah it was just an unfortunate time. She got mad at me for something she thought I did. But I didn’t. I’d never cheat or betray anyone. Especially her. It was nice that she enjoyed her birthday. It was bittersweet for me though. Knowing that I caused her sadness was heartbreaking for me. I’ll always love…read more
Yeah buddy. Life is all about one day at a time for me man. If this day can be better than the last, that’s a start. Modest goal, yes. But not all of us are out to take over the world like Lauren lol. Yeah it’s rough w the girl. But hey. Such is life right. Ok man. Let’s keep being Jim and Gerald. Cool?
Have a great Sunday Gerald
I hear ya. I’m the same way. I’m just trying to take it one day at a time. Sometimes my head thinks too far down the line, but it’s all good. Yeah. Lauren may achieve her goal of taking over the world haha. I only want a good piece of the world and I’m good. Yeah, you’re right, such is life…darn it. I’m with you, let’s keep being Jim and Gerald.…read more
Yep. If we just be the best links on the chain that we can be, we are doing our part. If everyone did, it would be a nicer world that’s for sure. Have a great week my friend
Very well put. All we can do is be the best link that we can be to help the chain be strong. You too friend. I hope you’re having a good week so far. It was good to see you tonight also.
Good to see you too my friend. Yeah the week has gone well enough. Some friends are coming over Sunday. I’m making lasagna. So that’ll be cool. And friends 25th wedding anniversary party tomorrow. Good weekend. Hope yours is good as well Gerald
Yummy! Lasagna sounds good. I hope you had a good time at your friends 25th wedding anniversary. That’s amazing. I hope you’re enjoying your week so far, Jim. Yeah this week hasn’t been too bad for me, Jim.
Gerald! Happy Thursday my friend. Yeah the lasagna was great. It was nice to have people over for a change. The party was cool. Filipino wedding. I even danced a little. My friend ordered it. So I had to listen. I bluffed my way thru the Electric Slide lol. But I’m gonna learn it for real. For next time haha. I almost have it down haha. Hope y…read more