25 Days of Christmas - 2020 - Wonderful Dream

 Hello there!

It's been a year. Yes, that's right. It's officially the Christmas Season. That means it's time for me to start sharing my favorite Christmas songs! This year, I want to share more inspirational songs for everyone to listen to. Think of each song as a chapter of a larger story. Anyway, let's start 25 Days of Christmas 2020 with the first song - "Wonderful Dream (Holidays Are Coming)" by Melanie Thornton! 

Prayers For My Family + Santa Run In December?

 Hello Wizards,

Yesterday, I updated all of y'all on my mental health which has improved lately. But today, I wanted to update you on something going on in my personal life. Numerous family members have tested positive for the coronavirus. I was hoping to host a well-prepared Santa Run this year, but, at the moment it is looking highly unlikely for the well-prepared one. We may still have a simple one, like the old days! I'll certainly keep you updated over these next few weeks. But, at this time, I wanted to let all of you know what was going on with me. Yes, it may seem like one thing after another is happening - but we keep moving forward no matter what. Tomorrow is always a new day. Anyway, I hope all of you have an amazing day. Stay safe out there and please... know that the Coronavirus is real. It's very unfortunate, but I know people that have passed away from it. Continue to keep all of these people, their families, and the world, in your thoughts/prayers. Remember what you're thankful for this Holiday Season. 

An Update On My Mental Health

 Hello there,

I hope all of you are having a fantastic Thanksgiving week. Today, I wanted to give an update on my mental health - which declined over the past several months to a very low point (but not near where I've been well of a decade ago). 

God knows over the past several months, I've really declined. I'll say that I was (and still am) irritated with everything going on in this world. There is also a lot that makes me sad, like those who have lost family due to this pandemic, especially now around the Holidays. Losing family during this time is not easy at all. I'm very sorry to anyone in the community that has recently lost any family whether it's due to this pandemic or something else. You are in my thoughts and prayers. The entire world mourns with you during these sad times.

While many bad things going on in this world, I've been reminding myself of the many good things that also occur in our world. People have been brought together to create a cure for this virus. We see how important family & tradition is - we're human, we all forget the importance of both here and there. And most of all, as human beings, we will once again rise above any plague. These things, along with talking to someone, have helped me during a time I went through a partial mental breakdown. This partial breakdown has lasted for numerous months. But, I believe I can officially claim victory. My depression, for the first time in years, is finally on the decline again. And I'm proud to announce that here on my blog before I announce it anywhere else.

I'll certainly have bad days, as all people do. But, I've had many more good days as of late. I've also thought of a great idea that I think will unite the community. This idea will be way beyond me. It'll take a lot of work, but it'll be amazing in the end. I hope all of you will join me on this adventure. But in the meantime, we'll keep it to a minimum. I'm not going to promote anything at all. Anyway, I just wanted to give this update to everyone before Thanksgiving. I'm very thankful to my true friends/readers. I'll make up these past several years for all of the community. In time. Anyway, have a fantastic day! Thank you so much for reading. Until next time, I'll see you around the Spiral.