i like to think I am like most people. i am a social animal, someone who likes to talk, read, observe life. I try not to force my opinions on others, like to hear the good and the bad, the good to feel better, the bad so it is shared and made a little easier.

From Facebook and real life I see enough anger and lashing out at others. I try never to do that. You'll find I post a lot of Peanuts, Garfield, and recipes. I make Happy Birthday comments, congrats on the good news, and offer condolences on the sad news. In real life I send birthday cards, Christmas cards, Halloween Cards, Easter Cards, Thanksgiving cards, and cards just to cheer people up.

I think people forget, you don't have to tear others down to make yourself feel better. Sometimes just listening or saying hello can do wonders. A smile is free to give, and doesn't seeing a smiling face make you feel better than seeing someone yell and scream?

With this month seeing breast cancer and bullying highlighted I just want people to take a moment to remember to be kinder, not only to others but to themselves. Every day you get out of bed and you have a choice to be happy or miserable. You might not have control over what others say or do, but you have control whether you want to repeat the gossip, add to someone else's misery or troubles, or try to just help someone even if it is just by opening the door for someone. Sometimes that small gesture helps not only them but you.

Okay like I said just a few observations. Hope everyone is doing okay. Thanks for reading this.