Hi all. I try to leave my personal-personal life out as much as I can on my blog, but I can’t help it because what I’ve been going through affects my trading and therefore affects you if you follow me. As you know, my father is in the hospital, and he’ll be there for a few more days. I just want him to get out… honestly, I want to switch places with him already. Anyway, my grandmother was sent to the ER of the same hospital yesterday and she died of a cardiac arrest. So can you imagine? … upstairs I’m watching over my father, downstairs my mother is crying over the loss of her mother. I feel real bad for her. Inside I’m a little weak, outside I’m pretending to be strong… you could argue I really am being strong. What else am I supposed to feel? So, tonight I’m heading back to the hospital to spend the night (finally they gave me a cot to sleep on). I don’t have internet there, which is probably good, so naturally I won’t be able to monitor the market. Only after hours when I go home, and even then, it won’t be the same. With that said, I just have to play a weird side-line position on the market… but it’s all good, I feel like I shouldn’t be doing anything, shouldn’t feel anything at the moment. Know what I mean? Like, why be joyful over a win, when you just lost something big. I feel guilty every time I laugh, because the moment feels very serious, very thick, like I should be paying respect to someone. Right about now would be the perfect time for a “money is not everything” post, but I’ll pass. Yesterday was a long day. Just give me a few seconds to catch my breathe.
Sell in May, go away… that sounds like a good strategy, at least for me. No?
Sectors to watch in May :
– Coffee
– Airlines
– Retail
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Unfortunately, I can understand. I am so sorry for the loss of your grandmother Gio and pray that your dad will be getting better soon. Hang in there. Lindsay
I know your grandmother’s love meant a lot to you. Family comes first; your father needs support and caring from you now. I think is fine to give the market a break for a while, unless looking at it gives you a sense of comfort and normalcy.
I’m sorry to hear it Gio. My dad passed away from cancers not even a month ago. April 15th. It’s still really hard for me. Looking back I’m glad I stayed right by his side as much as I could. Just being right there for him is the most important thing you can do.
Best,
plato
My thoughts are with you. Spend your time with your parents, not with the “blogosphere”. When the situation improves, return and find us here. We will miss you. Your parents need you more.
From one island boy to another, my condolences, Gio. Nothing compares to family. My mom died 2 years ago and I still miss her as much as ever. You know what your dad needs like nobody else. God bless.
Geo,
I am sorry to hear about your grandmother. My Condolences. I hope your dad gets better soon. My prayers are with you and your family.
My condolences Gio, and best wishes. I don’t usually comment on your wall, but I always enjoy your market analysis. I hope you recover quickly, sir.
You’ve been tested by life a lot of the past few years. Stay strong, your family needs you.
Good luck with everything, dude. I feel for you.
Dam, sorry I don’t get over here more. Reading this makes my little problems in the market seem so trivial. God bless you and your family.
Hang tough, it will get better. You are a good person.
G-man. When you feel like taking a break and crunching some market analysis, want to do one of those cool $VIX interpretations?
Hey man, just checking in on you. You ok? Your family ok?
Wishing you well ovah heah.
Sorry to hear about your family, Gio.
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OXY 78, getting close to under 76, where I’d be long.
btw, I go under the knife next month–I’ll be out of commish, for a possible 6 months.