I've literally been poked and prodded all week: piercings, tattoos, blood drawn, finger pricked, flu shot, and ultrasound (the invading type). My body is tired from all the pain I get to take the rest of the week off though!

I'm not a fan of Halloween. My family and I shut off all the lights and pretend we're not home. A friend of mine on FB posted about how Halloween is triggering to her. I feel bad for her. It just is a reminder how insensitive we can be, sometimes without realizing it. I kind of take the Mexican approach and remember and honor all my loved ones that have passed. It helps me still feel a little connected to them.