Surprise Someone!

I know you usually get gifts for people in your family and the ones that are close to you on certain Holidays such as: Birthdays, Christmas, Anniversary's, etc. Go get a little gift for someone close to you and surprise them with it. The gift does not have to be anything big at all, it is the thought that counts. The look on the person's face who you are giving the gift to will be all you need. I feel great when others are happy and I enjoy giving more than receiving.
" Make someones day and put a smile on their face." -Brandon Zornado

It's almost time!

Today is Dec 24Th, which means that it is Christmas Eve and tomorrow is Christmas! The weather channel said that there is a very slight chance that we will have a White Christmas, but we can still hope for it. I know everyone is probably getting off work early today if they even have to go in. Many people get together with one side of the family tonight and then the other side tomorrow. My Christmas's started last night! My girlfriend and I did our X-mas together which was absolutely fantastic. Now today we will be going over to my Mom's house to do Christmas with her and my Step-Dad, then later tonight we will be doing it at my girlfriend's parents house, then tomorrow we will wake up and I go to Christmas at my Dad's then we go over to my Grandma's in Estacada then my girlfriend will meet back up with me at my Aunts house on my Mom's side and we will do Christmas with the whole family there, then tomorrow night we will do Christmas at my other Aunt's house on my Step-Dad's side. It is a very jammed packed couple of days, but we are ready for it. I hope that everyone enjoys their time with their friends and family tonight and tomorrow. Remember it is not about the presents, it is about spending time with the one's you love and giving back.


" Smile big, be thankful, show your love, and thank the Lord." -Brandon Zornado

Give a little back!

There are so many volunteer opportunities in our communities. The gift of giving goes along way, so find some time and give a little back. It does not have to be a whole day event, but maybe just a few hours. There are a lot of people out there that could really use some help. The feeling is wonderful when you are a part of that. I belong to a few promotion companies and today I did a promotion with, "Disney." Our slogan for the day was," Give a day, get a Disney day." How it works during the 2010 year is if you volunteer a day of your time to one of the places on the website www.disneyparks.com then in return you will get a ticket voucher good for entrance into one of the Disney Theme Parks. I have done many different promotions over the last couple years and this was by far one of my favorites. There were people from PR, Marketing, Character Development, Management, Radio and Advertising, that worked for Disney all over the world. KATU was there doing interviews with some of us. It was an unbelievable day and I am honored to say that I was a part of it. The look on people's faces when they saw us made me smile ever bigger. I am always having fun,I love being involved in as much as possible, but the times when I am the most satisfied are when I am helping others and showing them a good time.

" If you give a little, you can get a lot in return." - Brandon Zornado

Parents!

My parents have been there for me my whole life. Ever since I was a little kid, they have been showing me the way. I never wanted to leave their sight, they were my role models and they still are. As I grew up I became involved in sports. My Dad was my little league coach and he taught me everything I know. All through little league, junior ball, summer ball and high school, he never missed a game of mine. He was my biggest fan and today I am his biggest fan. I have always had a very close relationship with my Mom. She is like a best friend as well to me. I can tell her anything because I feel comfortable around her. If I ever need advise, she is the one I go to. My Mom is the sweetest girl in the world and she does so much for me. I talk to my Mom every single day on the phone and whenever I hear her voice I am happy. I know that she will always be there for me and I will always be there for her. I love her so much. My Step-Dad Sam is amazing! He is like a big brother, we get along great. He always is giving me life advise that I really appreciate. If I am doing something that he does not think is right, he will tell me because he loves me. He wants the best for me and he is truly a blessing for me to have in my life.
My parents have given me a great life and I thank them for all that they have done. Make sure that you tell your parents you love them. Some people are not as close with their parents as other's, but it is important to stay in contact with them and let them know that you are always thinking about them.
" Parents give children wings, they also show them how to fly, it is your turn to show them what you can do in the sky." -Brandon Zornado