I'll keep this short and sweet for the obvious reasons.

In honesty at first, I didn't feel like celebrating Christmas after all that has happened this year, with losing my brother among them. Yet still, I just can't shut down and forget or "cancel" everything like some people. There's a reason such a holiday like this exists; to come together and rejoice as one, being with family and friends and hope and work on a better and brighter new year to come.

Despite everything, I'm still thankful for my family, and friends that stood by, let alone tolerate, me despite my short comings.

And for that, I simply say here's to a merry and blessed holidays to one and all. And a happy birthday to the "man upstairs", and those that celibate their birthdays this month and here's to many more with good fortune.