December 31, 2012
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I Can See 2013 Ahead and It Looks Good!
Happy almost new year xanga crew!
I remain optimistic about the new year every year. Even years that felt bleaker then what turned out to be.
I guess seeing the bright side helps turn that tide.
I like the bright side.
The sunny side of the street.
The good in people.
The joy of hugs and dog kisses.
Some times that is the stuff that pushes me past the crazy hard stuff.
I feel especially excited about 2013 because 2012 is ending on such a happy note.
Good work, great friends, true love. Faithful dog companion.
I could not ask for anything more…but I will…because I get all human like that.
As I think of my friends I see that as this year ends, they are all in a healthier place then they may have expected when this year began or played out. It took everyone a lot of hard work, tenacity and sometimes amazing courage to get here. I don’t know if they are happy but I do know I am very very proud of my pals. All the good stuff they have they earned. Happiness takes as much work as sadness. And anger. And depression. All exhausting, sometimes unimaginably cruel to our poor insides, and happiness, when we at least effort towards it, has the biggest rewards.
We have to be brave enough to choose that. Depression is a big deal, it is not often a choice. My pals that have waded through and above severe depression, whether clinically diagnosed or due to tragedy – they are my heroes. When life does not feel worth living and you do it any way…the fortitude and strength this takes is shocking. I am in awe of these people. I know how hard they work and struggle to just get out of bed some days.
Cheers I say! Cheers to you, my xanga pals. Cheers to our friends and family that have done the work this year. Gotten through what ever it was they had to. Hug them and tell them you love them.
Pet your faithful pets heads. Tell the people you love that you love them. Say it. Or write it. Or text it. I don’t care how you do it. Just do it.I
I am proud of you all.
Another magical year awaits us.
I am glad you are with me as we get there.
God Bless and Love you!
xxoo
Cassi
Comments (20)
Happy 2013 Cassi!
Happy New Year sweet Cassi! I am happy for you and David and Lola Pawlana and dear, dear Esme.
Love you!
Dear Cassiest of Cassi’s,
I am so excited that the end of this last year was good for you and I am looking forward to finding out what amazing things are in store for you this new year. I love you loads and loads.
Happy New Year.
This is a song of positive wisdom and this is you who are right ,
I wish you the best of the best fothe year 2013
You are a true friend.
Love
Michel
Depression = debilitation
Happy New Year, Cassie!!!
This was especially poignant to me because one of my dearest friends is struggling to overcome the overwhelming depression that naturally follows the death of a loved one. I want so much to be able to lift the gray cloud from her life but have to accept that only time will allow it to dissipate. Your post has made me realize that I should celebrate her efforts, the part where she goes through the motions of normal life when she would rather pull the covers over her head and sleep the rest of her life away.
It’s so good to hear you enumerate the good things in your life (which you manage to do even when they are overshadowed by awful stuff). Happy New Year !
Cheers to you Cassie!
I love the upbeat tone of this…I hope you have a glorious new year!!!
Great writing. Thanks Cassie. I would say I needed it.
Happy New Year.
Happy 2013!
HI Queenie, Yes Depression is a big deal and a choice. I was horribly depressed when I was 40 and sought professional help. The therapist was amazing and helped see my past in a new light.
While some issues bother me, the therapy helped a lot.
We do need more cheerful people like you in this world.
frank
Cheers to you, too, Miss Cassi! And thanks for the covey of quail, chocholate cupcake and sunny side of the street.
It’s always great to see you pop up on my facebook page!
Beautiful words Cassi! Happy New Year! You are truly a positive force and we love that about you!
I re-read this and I say : Cassi is a true treasure .
Love
Michel
ps : it is so good to dip the lips and the tongue in the bubbles of the beer !!
Missing you,Cassi.
Love
Michel
RYC: Your comment reassured me, Cassi .
I hope life is sweet for you .
Much love
Michel’v}
Thanks for your birthday wishes Cassi . I hope life is at the best for you and you are happy .
Love
Michel
Thanks for the kind comment , Cassi .But we would like to know more about your life and happiness at this moment .
I hope all is alright ?
Love
Michel