You might remember me talking about my friend Rachael and how I was thinking of using sky lanterns to honor her on the 5th year anniversary of her death. Well, I never did this, I think I am still not ready to do anything 'official' because that makes it real - does that make sense?
I dunno, I think this Samhain I really need to try and see if I can connect with her, there is still so much negativity I feel towards the whole thing :(
This July 29th will mark 5 years since my very good friend Rachael took her own life. (Read about that HERE) Since this year is a milestone (5 years) I was thinking of doing something in her honor but not quite sue what?
I read about sky lanterns and I'm thinking that might be a super cool idea - a great way to do something in her memory. I really like this heart-shaped sky lantern:
Thoughts? Anyone ever use a sky lantern?
A little while back I came across cdbaby.com and found a friend of mine on there! KO - (Kevin O'Connor) - he is a seasoned and introspective guitar and vocal artist who has been performing and recording his original music in the New York area for 25 years.
I listened to clips of his latest recording here on his website: Soulful Sounds and enjoyed what I heard. Maybe I am biased because I know him? I dunno--I just know that I enjoy all types of music and this was enjoyable to me.
If you want some relaxing music to have on while going about your day, definitely check him out. If you like what you hear, you can buy his latest collection of songs on cdbaby -
A friend of mine owns a personalized baby gifts online store called "Baby Stuff Gifts" and I often help her promote the items she has -- as I would help anyone who has a reputable small business. I recently found these celestial themed personalized baby gift baskets and of course I absolutely adore them!
For a boy:
For a girl:
She has a lot of really cute items on her site and all can be personalized. If you're looking for a personalized baby gift, check out BabyStuffGifts.com
She also has a Facebook Page: Baby Stuff Gifts Facebook
A friend of mine (and now client), Sherry, has an online mineral makeup store as well as an actual storefront in Newport, RI -- Cosmetic Cosmos (http://www.cosmeticcosmos.com)
She is trying to get more Facebook fans as well as generate sales so she came up with a pretty cool incentive/promotion and I want to share:
On Facebook, "Like" Cosmetic Cosmos: https://www.facebook.com/CosmeticCosmos and receive a free cream eyeshadow set (a $19.50 value) with any order of $30 or over!
You can start your Yule shopping early and get something for yourself as well :-) If you don't buy from her, at least "Like" her Facebook page and check things out :D
One year ago today a very close friend of mine took her own life. I can't still can't believe she is gone. I tried to help her, I really did, but in the end my help wasn't enough.
In some ways I feel responsible. I had no idea the money I gave her that day, which was to help her, was going to be the money she would use to buy the gun that took her life.
What a tragic story Rachael, you even made the news!
Article One
Article Two
I miss you Rachael.
Over this past year I've lost friends to death. My ex-husband's best friend, Dave, died in a horrible auto accident in May 2007, Memorial Day weekend. He was driving Jeff's truck and that was totaled. Then, in July 2007, my friend Rachael took her own life. Gunshot to the head. I feel somewhat to blame for that because she had been crying suicide for a long time and I tried to help her. I did all I could but apparently I didn't do enough.
Now, my friend Nicole has to bury her fiance today. Unfortunately I can't be at the funeral but I am there in spirit. She is due with a baby boy in August. She lives near me and I have offered my help and support to her and if she asks I'll do all I can to be there for her.
Life really is so short. People take things for granted all the time. Don't. Never do that.
I am so sad for my friend right now. I just found out today that her fiance died. They have been together for a long time and she is expecting her first child on August 16th. A baby boy.
Nicole~
I love you and I am so sorry for your loss. May the God and Goddess watch over you and protect you.
Blessed Be Sweetie~
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