December 24 2016 A Merry Mele Kalikimaka

2016, winding down. Most of us would agree we're not sad to see it go. And yet I find myself reflecting on the memories of this year anyway. It was a good year in a lot of ways too. As trying a time as my life has been post-bank robber encounter, I can honestly say it's been one of the best experiences I've ever gone through. Not that I recommend it to anyone, of course. Nor do I ever want to do it again. But, like the Grinch, my heart has grown three sizes since it happened. Not that my heart was an empty hole before, it's just brought me to a level of seeing that this really is a wonderful life (cue Polyanna music).
Anyhow, the latest news: I've upgraded to a soft neck brace this week, which I only wear when my neck is hurting. I no longer feel like this....

And the Christmas festivities have been merry and bright.

Reindeer games

And Siri thinks she's funny and has conveniently been auto correcting my name to Necki when I type it. She knows.

I made a Christmas CD for those who got Unbreakable 5K shirts, but thought I'd avoid being a Scrooge and let everyone have it, along with several more songs. If you look up my name on Spotify, the playlist is called Home For Christmas. You're welcome.

And here's a soft and sappy Christmas song that I love:
The Prayer by David Archuleta and Nathan Pacheco

Happy Christmas from your favorite crash test dummies, Necki and Nalu. See ya in 2017.