The Greatest Mastermind

Who is it that can convince others to pay for every material thing for them,
Including all streaming sites,
And all food, housing, and items in life?
Only the greatest mastermind ever.

Which is not, and never will be, me.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

The Good: Game night at one of my friend's. So much fun and we didn't drink as much as before (including everyone), so we all remember and had a great time.

The Bad: I met with a friend for lunch and then went shopping, but I was unable to find a dress for the charity event I'm going to next month. So very frustrating.

The Ugly: I almost cried on several occasions in public. I couldn't find a dress, and before that I was hurt by a few things that I found out at lunch.

Nothing Like A Game Night

There's nothing like an unexpected game night,
With three other people,
Learning a new game.

It was one of the best nights I've had in a long time,
Especially on a week night.
I even won the second time!

The End of Epiphany

I don't think I've ever celebrated Epiphany before,
But tonight my friend's aunt invited the Christmas group -
My friend, her boyfriend, her uncle, and me -
To her place for dinner.

Apparently it technically ends tomorrow,
But tonight we enjoyed good food and good wine.
I still don't know what to do with my friend,
Who is very into herself and the life she wants.

It was really nice to see her aunt and uncle,
Before regular life comes back into play.
Because now it is the end of Epiphany,
And it's back to regular life tomorrow.

I Did Not Win

I did not win any awards tonight,
At my company's annual holiday party,
However a couple of the people I nominated did win,
And I found out another person nominated me
On top of the one I knew who did.

I had invited my friend who went last year,
As it did not end well then, and I wanted her to have
A better time, but she got sick and had to cancel,
So she asked one of our mutual friends to go,
Who would have been my first choice anyways.

It was an amazing night -
Much better than last year even for me.
It was at an amazing place downtown,
And my boss hugged me when I came in,
As well as several other coworkers.

The CEO remembered my friend's name,
Even if just for the night,
And the casino worker named Art
Helped us have fun at blackjack all night,
Which I now know how to play!

Here's to a better year of 2020,
Than 2019 was for my friends and me.
Though the sobering part is that
In 100 years, there will be all new people,
And those born in 2020 could live to see the year 3000.

Happy New Year.

It's A New Year

I don't know what this year will bring,
After last year being one of the hardest of my life.
I stayed in this year for New Year's Eve,
Facebook messaging with a friend of a friend.
It was surprisingly peaceful and enjoyable.

I don't know what this year will bring,
But it's a new year, and there's always hope -
Because of the One I know who is with me -
He's the same One who was with me last year,
And who will be with me forever. <3