Thursday, June 01, 2017

June Bug

Welcome June

Hello June! Time flies so quickly we're halfway through the year of the rooster. If you're born this month I bet your parents must've named you June, if that make sense at all. The Latin name for June is Junius, it is the sixth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and the second month to have a length of 30 days. Amazing isn't it? Facts about the origin of month names amaze me and I don't know why. 


My mom during my dad's birthday

June is a significant month to me because my family and I celebrate my mom's death anniversary. It's been four years since she died and if she's still alive today she will be turning 71 next month. I remember whenever I come home to visit her during my days off she would always cook my favorite food. I miss her cooking and having conversations with her. She used to remind me to get plenty of sleep when I'm off from work because I work night shifts. There's something about moms that makes them irreplaceable and they just never stop caring even if you're old enough to take care of yourself. I still miss my mom every day but I know that she's in a better place now so I can't be sad that she's no longer around. 



Back at It: A Long Overdue Update

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