Hello all,

I figured that since we are close to the end of the year it would make sense to make one big journal to let everybody know that I am still around and what has happened over the past few months.. I suppose the biggest thing that happened to me was I was rushed to emergency in November to have surgery done to remove my gallbladder because it became badly infected and the surgeons stated that if it wasn't removed immediately I would likely die..

It was a very stressful time for me solely because I was terrified I was going to die from the surgery (It was my very first time under the knife and I was scared and had nobody to really reassure me) luckily all went well and I have since fully recovered from the surgery..

I am planning to spend Christmas away from family this year and with my current roommate as this will be his first Christmas away from his family and friends, so I rather he not spend it alone.. We've already bought our Christmas gifts for each other and tonight is his birthday so I ordered and had a cake delivered for him and pizza for dinner..

Aside from that, not much else new.. Just been chilling with family and friends and enjoying my life as best as I can! Lilly is doing great and is very excited to get at her presents under our Christmas tree lol.. I always catch her pawing at them and have to tell her no.. :p .. Besides her, I've been keeping busy maintaining my Youtube channel with new live content as well as helping co-host the "Pirates Of The Geek Vortex" podcasts every Friday evening!

I hope you all are doing well and are ready for Christmas! I wish you all the best and hope your Christmas is happy and fun! Stay warm, stay healthy and may your 2024 be as bright and fulfilling as you've all been.. God bless and take care of yourselves!

Your friend always,

Vinnie ^.^