More Love. Less Hate.

Happy Friday friends, I've missed you.

I'm hoping to get back on a regular blogging schedule as soon as life quiets down a bit. I started the new job on Monday and was in training for the first half of the week. Since then I've been getting settled into my new office. I love it so far. Everyone is so nice and I have some awesome team members full of jokes. I've already worked some 12 hour days this week but you know what, I love it. I'm so happy for this breath of fresh air and to feel valued again. This new journey excites me beyond words.

  
That's a quick update on life lately but the point of this post has nothing to do with me. There's so much hurt and pain happening right here in Orlando it can't be ignored. Orlando has been my home for 14 years so it holds a special place in my heart. Over the years I've built a large network of friends, business acquaintances, and mentors in all walks of life. Some of my favorite people are in the LGBT community, who were the target of this terrorist attack. That breaks my heart. I know this is a nationwide tragedy but it's so close to home for us here in Central Florida. Friends of friends were victims. Friends of friends were there and got away luckily but now struggle with PTSD. As I've said before, there are just no words....


 What is so incredibly heartwarming in the midst of this tragedy is to see the outpouring of support from our local community and even nationwide. So many people showed up to donate blood this week that people had to be turned away.  We've had countless vigils in different parts of Orlando with thousands of people showing up to pay respect and show their support. Doctors, mental health professionals, and victim services are offering free treatment for the victims and their families.


I know we're resilient people but how does one bounce back from this? 

I think the abundance of community support will help us try to live happily again in the place we once called "The City Beautiful". It's my home and I'll protect and serve my community with all the means I have. I will not let terrorists dull the spirit of our city and all that Orlando has to offer. It's a happy place for residents and visitors from around the world.

Our spark may be dimmed but we will learn to shine again, never forgetting the victims of this senseless attack.




20 comments

  1. My heart hurts for the people of Orlando, the families, the victims and really the world - it's such a scary place now. I'm really happy to hear that you're loving your new job and getting settled. Hope you have a great weekend! xo, biana -BlovedBoston

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  2. So well put! It's amazing to see people pull together after such tragedy. On another note - so happy for you that your new job is going well!

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  3. I'm glad that so many people have reached out to support, show love, and to donate blood. I saw on teh news that people were waiting in 2+ hour lines to give blood. It's a testament that ONE person's hatred won't bring down a community that loves one another AND their differences. Praying for your city!
    So glad to hear that the new job is going well! A sign you made the right move!

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  4. Thoughts and prayers continue to be with the people of Orlando!

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  5. Such a beautiful post truly depicting our wonderful city. So much pain this week, but we are/will be stronger than ever. The love and support from not just all over the country, but the world has well has been incredible. *Hugs* gurlie and Happy Friday <3
    Green Fashionista

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  6. I am so sad and so angry about this. But also so overjoyed to hear of all the simple human kindness. There's more love than hate...hate is just louder sometimes.

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  7. My heart breaks for Orlando, so much sadness. Sending much love to you all. It's so wonderful to see so many people coming together. So happy to hear that your new job is going well. that is so fantastic!

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  8. I feel your despair in this post. Prayers and love to Orlando--- such a happy place usually. Such a senseless tragedy.

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  9. I think that it's awesome that everybody has really come together to support one another after such a terrible tragedy. I can't even imagine what everybody is going through after having that terrorist attack happen in your backyard.

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  10. It is nice to see all the humanity after such a tragedy. Restores my faith in our world again just a little. Glad to hear that you are loving your new job! That is so awesome!!! Hope you have a great weekend!

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  11. I'm SO happy to hear you're enjoying your job, it's so important. Sending love to Orlando and constantly hoping for a brighter, better future for the world to live in. Enjoy your weekend friend!

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  12. I'm so glad your new job is going well! Also, praying for Orlando. There's just not words to express my sorrow for the recent happenings.

    Tif
    www.brightonabudget.com

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  13. I'm so happy you are enjoying the new job! Such a sad time for Orlando, I continue to pray for everyone. I hope you enjoy your weekend!

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  14. My heart feels for you and your city. I am heading there Wednesday for a convention and we are giving back while there. Hope you have a great weekend!

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  15. I love your perspective on this. I've been struggling with the words to talk about this. There are some beautiful things that have happened in spite of the tragedy.

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  16. I love your perspective on this. I've been struggling with the words to talk about this. There are some beautiful things that have happened in spite of the tragedy.

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  17. Good to hear about your new job and how much you love it!

    My heart goes out to you and the people who were affected by this tragedy. It's so unreal, I can't even wrap my head around this.

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  18. My heart has been breaking for your city, for this country and this world!! It is so hard to put it into words but you said what so many of us are feeling!! I knew your new place of employment hit the jackpot when they hired a gem like you!!! ;-) Hugs and prayers.

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  19. My heart breaks for the people of Orlando! All the hate in this world just makes me so angry!!!! Love is where it's at - whether you agree with another person or not. Also all the suffering that isn't wrapped up in hate breaks my heart too! It's just so sad!!!

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  20. Congrats on the new job! Although I absolutely hate what happened, it does make me happy to see how Orlando has banded together.

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