Sorry I've been AWOL since september....but I've got this thing called university goin on haha...making like a TEENSY bit crazy.
Just a bit though.
I've got midterms coming out my ears, with essays, but this is an important month so I needed to stop by and fill you in. In the next 3 days I'll have actual posts on each of these things individually. But for now this shall be an overview.
First and foremost,
Today is November the 3rd. It's 6 years ago today that my uncle lost his year and a half long battle with lung cancer. He survived without a lung for nearly a year, and fought every step of the way for his family. You tought me how to play golf, and gave me my first and only set of clubs....golfing without you around doesn't really work anymore, I hope you understand. Because of you I can fight every day, and you're with me always. I love you. I remember.
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It is also the most important day on Canada's calendar in the coming days. Yes, November 11, Remembrance Day. The day the guns fell silent, and to symbolize such a day, we in turn fall silent in thanks to the men and women who not only died for us then, but who are fighting and falling for us now. It's not a day for only the lost, but for those who came home, and who we're waiting for. There will be plenty more said in the coming days about this, but for now, Remember.
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Next,
It's November. November is Diabetes month. Most don't know this, but it is in fact true. It's a month of education. Because I've said it before and I'll say it a thousand times more, knowledge is the only way we can beat this. I've recently come into contact with complications, but I'm optimistic. In 2009, what other option do I have? I didn't think so. So...pick up a paper, flip to the health section and spend 3 minutes of your bus ride, waiting room time, or coffee time reading about something that kills 4 out of every 5 who get it. Yes. It's still a top killer. Just because it's treatable doesn't mean it's fixed. We've got a lifeline, we're waiting on a cure. Educate yourself.
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For my friends who are reading this, you'll notice that it's basically been a year since I started this....so much has happened since then, and I figured I'd give you a month in recap. Ready? And go.
I've been doing well in my classes, and my profs are amazing. My family here in Huntington is wonderful, so so so much love. Jenn's actually my roommate now - how freaking SWEET is that? Um...remember those butterflies I mentioned a long time ago? Yeah ahah..... =3 He's a wonderful guy, and he makes me so happy. He watches Disney with me, even romcoms, makes me a part of his life, and consciously wants to be a part of mine, and if that don't beat all....he loves me. He actually does.
Home is now here in the Bury, and courtice is where I live out of a suitcase. As sad as it sounds, it makes me happy. I love it. So very much.
I got to see my best friends when I went back for reading week, and there wasn;t enough time, I love them so much it hurts to be away from them so long. But that's the thing, I know they're never going to stop loving me back, so they'll always be there with me :3
Ummm....lots of new poetry, ohboy, and photography - Mike's dad leant me his Nikon before thanksgiving, and I'm hoping to use it again on the first real snowfall...yes we've had snow already, don't faint. I love it.
Famjam night this saturday! Movies, potluck, loved ones....it doesn't get better than this.
Until tomorrow, my loves,
Stephanie
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love, LoVe, LOVE, lOvE, c r a z y love.
