Kats’ Korner: Life and all of the Challenges

The holidays are over and it is time to get back to reality.

It is such a busy time of the year and also a blessed time of the year.

I enjoyed each and every moment with family and friends. It is a magical time of the year. I did more baking this year than I have in a while. There is nothing better than baking Christmas goodies while Christmas songs are playing throughout the house.

I have one wish: To carry the magical feeling of Christmas with me each and every day. I wish the same for everyone.

I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I have broken so many over the years I decided to take a different approach.

I am going to give each and every day the best I have. Loving and cherishing each moment, even the bad.

I remember saying to my Aunt how I wished this day would hurry up and end. She pointed out that I shouldn’t wish time away because I can’t have it back. She also said wishing a day or hurry is wishing life away.

There is something to be said about learning from others older and wiser than me. She definitely got through to me. I don’t wish anything away, especially time.

I do have one wish for all of you: A happy and healthy 2016 living each moment to the fullest!

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I am also looking forward to a year serving the citizens of Oakland. I cherish serving on the Oakland City Council. In December of each year, the council reorganizes. This consists of each council member being appointed as the head of a department and the election of the council president.

I will be serving as the head of the street department, a position I held last year as well. I have to say, I am thrilled to do so again as I have more projects I want to oversee in the upcoming year.

I was also shocked, to put it mildly, to be nominated and elected as the Council President. I have to say at first, I was a bit nervous, but more than that, honored. I take serving on the Council very seriously, wanting the best for the citizens of Oakland.

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This is my last year on the Council unless I decide to run for election. I have until February 16^th to file the paperwork if I choose to run for office.

After discussing this with Jeff and some dear friends, whom are all very supportive and encouraging, the decision has been made. I will be running for election.

I hope to serve the community and citizens of Oakland for an additional four years. It is the most challenging and fulfilling experience I have ever had.

I am a believer in giving back to the community I call home.

I have much more giving to do.

Thought for the day: Enjoy life. Soak up every minute!

Have a great week!