This holiday season I find myself without a job, which means no company Holiday Party or vendor parties to attend. It's a bit of a bummer when I see all my work friends on Facebook post pictures of the gorgeous Paramount Christmas Tree but what can you do? Mope? Nope.
As December closed, I was beginning to think there would be absolutely no parties to go to but I was proven wrong. Hubbby announced his company Holiday party was coming up. Well, he didn't even have to speak the words before I was day dreaming about crashing his party. Okay, the word "crash" was not exactly right. He did after all speak the words "you're both invited." Since it was our only invitation, Penny and I jumped at the chance and drove to Burbank to party it up.
The party started at 5pm but by the time we arrived the holiday spirit was a hopping! There was a nice spread of food with caterer's handing out bits and bob's. There were drinks if you so desired. Basically, it was nice to be out on the town.
Penny was the only child at the party and she made the most of it by smiling and greeting everyone she met. She won over all of hubby's co-workers.
As a little girl I would look on my mom’s arm and wonder why she had such a weird mark near her shoulder. A few days ago, as the warm solution penetrated my bloodstream, I started to cry remembering my mom’s mark. The nurse asked me if I was okay and I told her I was so incredibly happy. As a diabetic I was stressed never knowing if I was doing enough to avoid it but also, keeping some semblance of life in doing outdoor things. I cried because I am incredibly grateful to the SCIENCE that made this possible in only a year. Less time for me to worry about my only kiddo should the worse happen. If ur on the fence...I’ve worked in entertainment for over 20 years and I’ve seen first hand how easy celebrities influence the public. Some do good and others well...I’m happy to have a little bit of the gracious Dolly Parton with me. Scientists on the other hand, very rarely get the recognition for their years of study, years of research and expertise contributing to (wo)mankind....

