Message of the Day: Just get them done. You'll feel so much better.
...Or don't. It won't change my reality. Cheers!
Showing posts with label Finding a Silver Lining. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Finding a Silver Lining. Show all posts
Monday, April 13, 2015
Taxes: Done!
I skipped my Sunday Confessional yesterday to finish up my taxes after work. It was an exhausting week, and I'm sure next week will be even more tiring, but my taxes are done! That makes the year a little better. The government will be sending me a check in 4-6 weeks. Yay for tax season [being over]!
Message of the Day: Just get them done. You'll feel so much better.
...Or don't. It won't change my reality. Cheers!
Message of the Day: Just get them done. You'll feel so much better.
...Or don't. It won't change my reality. Cheers!
Monday, March 2, 2015
Bad Days
Everyone has their bad days, even Ms. Bubbly McBubbles (I'm referring to myself, in case you didn't get the reference). My Sunday Confessionals are proof of that. Today started off as a bad day.
I don't presume to know how your bad days begin, but I can usually feel a bad energy as it sweeps over me. This feeling of unease makes it difficult to get a decent night's sleep or clear your mind. Sometimes I wake up with it, other times it creeps up on me throughout the day, and on rare occasions it hits me like a bus! The only way I can describe the dreadful juu is like a needy friend who brings you down that you just can't seem to get rid of.
Sometimes, when you have one bad day, you also reflect on or channel energy from a previous bad day, making it worse. I don't have to apologize; she already knows, but I was in a horrible mood when I saw my best friend during her one visit home. I still feel a little down about it; I wish we had a good day. We only got to visit for a couple of hours out of the whole year, but I just couldn't fake a smile with her. For a whole year, I'd been wanting to beam at her, give her the biggest hug in the whole wide world, and tell her how great it was to finally see her, but I couldn't. That day I had had enough of smiling. I had had enough talking about how great life is. I had had enough of being Ms. Positivity. I just wanted to confide in my best friend about how crummy I was feeling and about how I'm tired of being surrounded by death and relocating and getting sick and injured. 2014 was the year from hell; God and I were NOT getting along despite my "silver lining" talk and Zen attitude about life. I "knew" I was going to see her again, so it was okay to have a bad day.
But really, it wasn't. I probably brought her down a bit, and I haven't seen her again since. I could've chosen to see the silver linings and be happy, but that wasn't who I was in that moment. I'm sorry. So, on this bad day, I'm going to learn from my mistakes. I'm locking myself away in my apartment and getting my Zen on bright and early tomorrow morning before I spread my negativity. Nobody likes a Debbie Downer, but we're all human. Negativity infects us sometimes. I'm eradicating it. Now.
Sometimes you can't stop it, but if you feel like you're having a bad day, find a way to stop it in its tracks! Exercise, meditate, walk in the woods, go for a long drive, practice some martial arts - whatever helps you to realign with your highest self. The world doesn't need any more anger and unrest.
Message of the Day: Don't be a Debbie Downer.
...Or do. It won't change my reality. Cheers!
Message of the Day: Don't be a Debbie Downer.
...Or do. It won't change my reality. Cheers!
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Snow in the South
Hello Readers!
We knew last night that there might be snow on the ground when we woke up, but 6 inches or whatever we just got is a LOT of snow here in the South. The locals are freaking out a bit, apocalypse style! All of us Northerners joke around about the silly white dusting they got and were expecting more of, but the locals are scared to drive (rightfully so, if you watch the news), and the entire state may be shut down. They barely have plows down here in North Carolina. I have a flight back home tonight. We might all be stuck here! The good news? Work will reimburse us for some of our time. The bad news? I have to work up North tomorrow, and my other job is not going to be pleased. Let's hope that the planes aren't too delayed, and we can all get out of here. We've been hearing horror stories about ice and snow. Here I thought that I was going to North Carolina, a place where it would be warm and I would finally get a much needed break from the snow, and it followed me down here! Oh well, at least I don't have to shovel (do they even have those down here?).
Hopefully I fly home tonight. Cross your fingers/say a prayer!
...Or don't. It *might* not change my reality. Cheers!
So, for the past few days, I have been in North Carolina on business. I am at a hotel that has spotty internet at best, relatively low water pressure in my shower, and mediocre food. This trip has been so much fun! I got here early to see my aunt, which was really cool because I hardly ever get to see her, so it started off on a great note. I have a HUGE bed compared to my twin mattress at home, and two chairs to hang out in. Here is a photo:
...whoops! Experiencing technical difficulties (probably because the internet kicks me off constantly at this hotel). I'll update these photos when I get back to civilization.
We've been in meetings all day, and then we go out in the evenings with our coworkers. My coworkers are hilarious people who have worked aboard commercial vessels, as teachers, as field interviewers, and a bunch of other tough professions. They have the most hilarious stories to share! We geek out about fish biology, had an intense conversation about invasive species. It's funny because information sharing whilst intoxicated can be a hilarious experience. Every one of us was getting very passionate about a different species of invaders, and a topic near and dear to our hearts. Not to bore you, but just to give you a rough idea of what we were talking about, zebra mussels and carp invading the Great Lakes, road building and logging in the Amazon altering the biota miles away, locals dying on Mount Everest because they are financially coerced into assisting foreign travelers, and the list goes on in a similar fashion.
This morning, I woke up to this:
We knew last night that there might be snow on the ground when we woke up, but 6 inches or whatever we just got is a LOT of snow here in the South. The locals are freaking out a bit, apocalypse style! All of us Northerners joke around about the silly white dusting they got and were expecting more of, but the locals are scared to drive (rightfully so, if you watch the news), and the entire state may be shut down. They barely have plows down here in North Carolina. I have a flight back home tonight. We might all be stuck here! The good news? Work will reimburse us for some of our time. The bad news? I have to work up North tomorrow, and my other job is not going to be pleased. Let's hope that the planes aren't too delayed, and we can all get out of here. We've been hearing horror stories about ice and snow. Here I thought that I was going to North Carolina, a place where it would be warm and I would finally get a much needed break from the snow, and it followed me down here! Oh well, at least I don't have to shovel (do they even have those down here?).
Hopefully I fly home tonight. Cross your fingers/say a prayer!
...Or don't. It *might* not change my reality. Cheers!
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Impact
Way back in 2014, I was having brunch with a man of the cloth. Usually quite excitable, positive, and inspiring, he seemed quite the opposite of his usual self that day. He admitted to me that he was absolutely drained of all his energy. Even preachers get a little down on life sometimes.
When I asked him why he seemed so bummed, he confided that he was struggling with something quite human in nature. You see, as a man of God, he is always giving of himself and trying to help other people. That day, however, he questioned how much he actually helps because he doesn't often see the end results of his work. As humans, it is natural to want to see causes and effects. When someone comes to a therapist, a preacher, or even a friend because he or she is in a bad place, they may not express or even realize the effect that person had on them. If someone helps you out, it never hurts to say "thank you."
Has someone helped you out recently?
My Mom has a few stories of 'random acts of kindness' in which people didn't know how big of an impact they've had on her life, and she shared a funny one that morning that seemed to cheer up our friend.
Back in the 90s, my family got stuck on the highway far from home on a hot, sunny afternoon. I believe the alternator went, and my dad strained to push the gas petal to the floor just to coast over to the breakdown lane! Two small kids in the car, we were stuck with at least a mile in either direction to safety from the crowded highway. Not up on the times yet, we had no way to call for help. This was the early 90s; cell phones had just become popular. Long story short, a man pulled over on the side of the road in front of us to eat a mango. Mom thought, "He must have a cell phone!" After turning down the slice of mango he had offered her with his switchblade, Mom asked the man if he had a mobile phone. He did. Good thing, too. It turns out that we were just in time to call for a tow truck and a rental car before they closed the shop for the day! That man who pulled over on the side of the road for a mango saved the day, and he didn't really stick around after he served his purpose.
Those chance encounters with people that you may never see again still happen in this day and age. The truth is that we impact others every day, in small ways and in big ones. So, be a positive influence in someone's life today. You never know whose day you may brighten, or whose life you may change!
Message of the day: Say "thank you" when you can, and aim to be a positive influence in this world.
...Or don't. It won't change my reality. Cheers!
When I asked him why he seemed so bummed, he confided that he was struggling with something quite human in nature. You see, as a man of God, he is always giving of himself and trying to help other people. That day, however, he questioned how much he actually helps because he doesn't often see the end results of his work. As humans, it is natural to want to see causes and effects. When someone comes to a therapist, a preacher, or even a friend because he or she is in a bad place, they may not express or even realize the effect that person had on them. If someone helps you out, it never hurts to say "thank you."
Has someone helped you out recently?
My Mom has a few stories of 'random acts of kindness' in which people didn't know how big of an impact they've had on her life, and she shared a funny one that morning that seemed to cheer up our friend.
Back in the 90s, my family got stuck on the highway far from home on a hot, sunny afternoon. I believe the alternator went, and my dad strained to push the gas petal to the floor just to coast over to the breakdown lane! Two small kids in the car, we were stuck with at least a mile in either direction to safety from the crowded highway. Not up on the times yet, we had no way to call for help. This was the early 90s; cell phones had just become popular. Long story short, a man pulled over on the side of the road in front of us to eat a mango. Mom thought, "He must have a cell phone!" After turning down the slice of mango he had offered her with his switchblade, Mom asked the man if he had a mobile phone. He did. Good thing, too. It turns out that we were just in time to call for a tow truck and a rental car before they closed the shop for the day! That man who pulled over on the side of the road for a mango saved the day, and he didn't really stick around after he served his purpose.
Those chance encounters with people that you may never see again still happen in this day and age. The truth is that we impact others every day, in small ways and in big ones. So, be a positive influence in someone's life today. You never know whose day you may brighten, or whose life you may change!
Message of the day: Say "thank you" when you can, and aim to be a positive influence in this world.
...Or don't. It won't change my reality. Cheers!
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Vectors of Disease
We are all vectors of disease in the winter. I am officially convinced. I recently got over a stomach bug. My last two or three posts happened automatically because I was asleep. Recovering.
I took a trip in an ambulance. I don't know what came over me, but I got sick. Lost my lunch about 6 or 7 times. Apparently it's not abnormal to faint after losing a lot of fluid in a short amount of time due to loss of blood pressure, and that's what happened to me. I was seconds from fainting (good thing I didn't actually happen while I was alone in my apartment). I'll post more about this in my Sunday Confessional tomorrow, but I want to be positive about it first.
From this crazy adventure, I learned 3 things:
I have an awesome support system! My family doesn't hate me even though I got them sick. My parents drove over an hour to take me home from the hospital. Also, I have some concerned neighbors who are good in a crisis, and friends who chatted with me while I was feeling bleh.
PMS is real. I was in such a crummy mood that I was crying over nothing. Like, "I'm going to have to buckle you into the stretcher." True confession. Sometimes it is hilarious
My stomach deserves only healthy food. For the rest of my life!
Message of the Day: We all get sick sometimes. Take the time you need to recover. Your body will thank you for it.
...Or don't. It won't change my reality. Cheers!
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Waking up to Snow
Nothing beats looking out the window in the morning to discover that, while you were asleep, a dusting of snow crept over the land. It's a Winter Wonderland!
The forecast looks like it is going to stay white outside way for a while, and I LOVE IT!
I still race to the television (or my computer/phone since I don't currently own a television) to turn on the list of closings. My job is often listed on there, so it is almost exactly like being in the second grade again. If only I could knock on the neighbor's door and ask him to come build a fort with me, or an igloo, or have a snowball fight! I've only built a few snowmen in my day; I prefer igloos. They are more fun. We sure have made some extravagant ones, too!
I'm probably an oddball for still feeling excited about snow in my mid-twenties. Most of my friends detest the snow. ...and the sleet. ...and the horrible New England drivers. In their defense, many of us forget how to drive in bad weather until the very end of the season when it starts to warm up again. It's a vicious cycle, really. I, however, decided to never grow up (Peter Pan, are you listening?). Yes, incompetent drivers annoy me (and often try to kill me). Yes, I would much rather sleep in than shovel the driveway. No, I don't like it when a "wintery mix" follows a snowstorm leaving nothing but the formula for a great big sheet of ice to battle the next morning (I detested that even as a child). And yes, it truly does bother me that we are throwing massive amounts of salt and other chemicals on the roads, not only damaging the environment by adding toxins to and significantly altering the pH of our runoff, changing the flora capable of growing near our roadways, but also slowly eating away at our cars. If I wanted to, I could go on about how "coping" with snowstorms here in New England is harmful to our environment and our economy, but I am NOT a pessimist. That doesn't mean that I turn a blind eye to those problems (surely we can't think that salt and chemicals is forever the answer to nature's never-ending dustings?), but I don't get bogged down about it, either.
Snow is beautiful. Plain and simple. I swear, the cold wouldn't be worth it without the snow. There are entire sports that wouldn't exist without the snow! Some of my favorites, too - hockey, snowboarding, skiing, & ice skating! I'm sure that people who are involved, competitively or recreationally, in those sports get just as excited as I do when they wake up and see a sheet of white!
Still, as exciting as the sports are, nothing beats the still silence of the snow falling from the sky on a crisp winter morning. Close your eyes and picture it for a moment: The snow glistens in the morning light. Sounds seem distant, creating more space to hear your own thoughts, or lack thereof. Everyone in your neighborhood, or maybe even the whole state, wakes up and can't help but feel a tad more peaceful. The weather literally forces you to stop in your tracks and appreciate the stillness. Your morning beverage of choice, be it tea, hot cocoa, or coffee, somehow tastes a little better. The blanket of snow covering the earth muffles every sound, as if Mother Nature just knew that we all needed a little more peace than usual this morning. So, appreciate the still reminder, and the workout you will get shoveling yourself out this morning. You are gaining strength of body and peace of mind, all because it snowed!
Message of the day: You can't control the weather. Embrace it!
...Or move; just fly South, you snow-haters! God knows you can't change the weather! Cheers!
The forecast looks like it is going to stay white outside way for a while, and I LOVE IT!
I still race to the television (or my computer/phone since I don't currently own a television) to turn on the list of closings. My job is often listed on there, so it is almost exactly like being in the second grade again. If only I could knock on the neighbor's door and ask him to come build a fort with me, or an igloo, or have a snowball fight! I've only built a few snowmen in my day; I prefer igloos. They are more fun. We sure have made some extravagant ones, too!
I'm probably an oddball for still feeling excited about snow in my mid-twenties. Most of my friends detest the snow. ...and the sleet. ...and the horrible New England drivers. In their defense, many of us forget how to drive in bad weather until the very end of the season when it starts to warm up again. It's a vicious cycle, really. I, however, decided to never grow up (Peter Pan, are you listening?). Yes, incompetent drivers annoy me (and often try to kill me). Yes, I would much rather sleep in than shovel the driveway. No, I don't like it when a "wintery mix" follows a snowstorm leaving nothing but the formula for a great big sheet of ice to battle the next morning (I detested that even as a child). And yes, it truly does bother me that we are throwing massive amounts of salt and other chemicals on the roads, not only damaging the environment by adding toxins to and significantly altering the pH of our runoff, changing the flora capable of growing near our roadways, but also slowly eating away at our cars. If I wanted to, I could go on about how "coping" with snowstorms here in New England is harmful to our environment and our economy, but I am NOT a pessimist. That doesn't mean that I turn a blind eye to those problems (surely we can't think that salt and chemicals is forever the answer to nature's never-ending dustings?), but I don't get bogged down about it, either.
Snow is beautiful. Plain and simple. I swear, the cold wouldn't be worth it without the snow. There are entire sports that wouldn't exist without the snow! Some of my favorites, too - hockey, snowboarding, skiing, & ice skating! I'm sure that people who are involved, competitively or recreationally, in those sports get just as excited as I do when they wake up and see a sheet of white!
Still, as exciting as the sports are, nothing beats the still silence of the snow falling from the sky on a crisp winter morning. Close your eyes and picture it for a moment: The snow glistens in the morning light. Sounds seem distant, creating more space to hear your own thoughts, or lack thereof. Everyone in your neighborhood, or maybe even the whole state, wakes up and can't help but feel a tad more peaceful. The weather literally forces you to stop in your tracks and appreciate the stillness. Your morning beverage of choice, be it tea, hot cocoa, or coffee, somehow tastes a little better. The blanket of snow covering the earth muffles every sound, as if Mother Nature just knew that we all needed a little more peace than usual this morning. So, appreciate the still reminder, and the workout you will get shoveling yourself out this morning. You are gaining strength of body and peace of mind, all because it snowed!
Message of the day: You can't control the weather. Embrace it!
...Or move; just fly South, you snow-haters! God knows you can't change the weather! Cheers!
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Blank Canvas
On my list of top ten things in this world:
A blank canvas.
Both literally and figuratively, a blank canvas is one of the most wonderful things in the world! There is so much potential! Today is a blank canvas. So is tomorrow. How will you fill it?
Allow me to preface this by saying that the impending snow storm had most people flocking to the grocery store. Sure, I went to pick up a couple groceries for a stew and some tea (half of which the store was out of, anyway), but I made a more important stop, first! Last night, I walked into an art supply store intending to pick up one or two canvases. Who doesn't make sure they have what they need for their favorite hobby before a storm? They were on sale if you bought in bulk, and I took that as a sign from the universe encouraging me to follow through on my intent to "paint more." I walked out with about a dozen (for less than $25)! I reckon I'll be doing quite a bit of painting over the next few months, and I couldn't be happier!
Painting on a tangible blank canvas feels amazing, but there is also something to be said for a figurative one. The figurative meaning of a "blank canvas" can, like many things in life, be positive or negative. Day to day, you can wake up and say "I have no clue what to do/how to act today," or you might say "I can't wait to see what today brings me!" Creating a bright feeling every day can change your life for the better, believe me.
A more long-term definition of a "blank canvas" is slightly different, though. One who can say that they have a "fresh start" or a "clean slate" has most likely closed a previous chapter of their lives. This often creates a reason to fear the blank canvas, because it means leaving something behind. A few of the scariest examples of new chapters include marriage, a brand new business venture, a change in career, a move to a new city or a new country, and a small person growing inside you whom you're expected to care for until the end of time! In the past year, I have either done or seen all of the above examples happen to myself and/or the people around me and do you know what I have found out? The potentially "scariest" new beginnings often turn into the most exciting, rewarding experiences!
It is sometimes difficult to be optimistic when you don't see the whole picture at first, but once you embrace the creative spirit that comes along with staring at the blank canvas in front of you, magical things can happen. If you don't believe me, ask my Kundalini yoga instructor (I'll call him "M").
M had a 9 to 5 job. He had been working hard there for a long while, so it was stable and comfortable. M couldn't understand why, but he began to feel unhappy and stressed. His job was a little stressful, but mostly he felt as though he needed a time-traveling device to accomplish everything he wanted to accomplish in his day. This feeling persisted day after day, week after week, and began to affect his mood. M was on the path to becoming a serious yogi, but he felt as though he didn't have enough time to practice because of his 9-5 schedule. He felt stuck, and wished for change. As soon as he put that wish out into the Universe, he got fired! If M was telling this story, he would say "...and it was the best thing that ever happened to me!" Imagine getting fired from a job that you generally enjoy, are good at, and have had for years. Naturally, M was very upset and made he it known. Shortly afterwards, M decided to use his newfound free time to become a yoga instructor. He also set goals to change his lifestyle, rearrange his house to promote healing, and meditate twice a day. I met M years later; by that time he had accomplished all of those things and more! M is one of the healthiest men I know, spiritually and physically. If you ever ask him about it, he will tell you it is all because he got fired from his office job!
Months, maybe years after he lost his job, M went back to his old office, shook his boss' hand (the same man who fired him), and said "Thank you! I don't think I would have had the guts to quit by myself. I am in such a great place right now and I am doing what I love. I was unhappy. You noticed, and set me free."
M likes telling this story to his yogis because it is about embracing the unknown, wonderful things that are ahead of us in this life. No matter how young or how old you are, every one of your days is a blank canvas. I have come to know that unknown to be synonymous with: full of endless potential!
Message of the day: Every day is a blank canvas; fill it with some color!
...Or don't. But know that it will get filled with or without your conscious intent. You might as well hold the brush! Cheers!
A blank canvas.
Both literally and figuratively, a blank canvas is one of the most wonderful things in the world! There is so much potential! Today is a blank canvas. So is tomorrow. How will you fill it?
Allow me to preface this by saying that the impending snow storm had most people flocking to the grocery store. Sure, I went to pick up a couple groceries for a stew and some tea (half of which the store was out of, anyway), but I made a more important stop, first! Last night, I walked into an art supply store intending to pick up one or two canvases. Who doesn't make sure they have what they need for their favorite hobby before a storm? They were on sale if you bought in bulk, and I took that as a sign from the universe encouraging me to follow through on my intent to "paint more." I walked out with about a dozen (for less than $25)! I reckon I'll be doing quite a bit of painting over the next few months, and I couldn't be happier!
Painting on a tangible blank canvas feels amazing, but there is also something to be said for a figurative one. The figurative meaning of a "blank canvas" can, like many things in life, be positive or negative. Day to day, you can wake up and say "I have no clue what to do/how to act today," or you might say "I can't wait to see what today brings me!" Creating a bright feeling every day can change your life for the better, believe me.
A more long-term definition of a "blank canvas" is slightly different, though. One who can say that they have a "fresh start" or a "clean slate" has most likely closed a previous chapter of their lives. This often creates a reason to fear the blank canvas, because it means leaving something behind. A few of the scariest examples of new chapters include marriage, a brand new business venture, a change in career, a move to a new city or a new country, and a small person growing inside you whom you're expected to care for until the end of time! In the past year, I have either done or seen all of the above examples happen to myself and/or the people around me and do you know what I have found out? The potentially "scariest" new beginnings often turn into the most exciting, rewarding experiences!
It is sometimes difficult to be optimistic when you don't see the whole picture at first, but once you embrace the creative spirit that comes along with staring at the blank canvas in front of you, magical things can happen. If you don't believe me, ask my Kundalini yoga instructor (I'll call him "M").
M had a 9 to 5 job. He had been working hard there for a long while, so it was stable and comfortable. M couldn't understand why, but he began to feel unhappy and stressed. His job was a little stressful, but mostly he felt as though he needed a time-traveling device to accomplish everything he wanted to accomplish in his day. This feeling persisted day after day, week after week, and began to affect his mood. M was on the path to becoming a serious yogi, but he felt as though he didn't have enough time to practice because of his 9-5 schedule. He felt stuck, and wished for change. As soon as he put that wish out into the Universe, he got fired! If M was telling this story, he would say "...and it was the best thing that ever happened to me!" Imagine getting fired from a job that you generally enjoy, are good at, and have had for years. Naturally, M was very upset and made he it known. Shortly afterwards, M decided to use his newfound free time to become a yoga instructor. He also set goals to change his lifestyle, rearrange his house to promote healing, and meditate twice a day. I met M years later; by that time he had accomplished all of those things and more! M is one of the healthiest men I know, spiritually and physically. If you ever ask him about it, he will tell you it is all because he got fired from his office job!
Months, maybe years after he lost his job, M went back to his old office, shook his boss' hand (the same man who fired him), and said "Thank you! I don't think I would have had the guts to quit by myself. I am in such a great place right now and I am doing what I love. I was unhappy. You noticed, and set me free."
M likes telling this story to his yogis because it is about embracing the unknown, wonderful things that are ahead of us in this life. No matter how young or how old you are, every one of your days is a blank canvas. I have come to know that unknown to be synonymous with: full of endless potential!
Message of the day: Every day is a blank canvas; fill it with some color!
...Or don't. But know that it will get filled with or without your conscious intent. You might as well hold the brush! Cheers!
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Achilles heaven
Update:
Earlier, I made a post called "Achilles hell," which was more positive than it sounds. It was all about creating your own heaven. Last night, I created heaven in my bathroom (turning it into a spa). Today, I invited my mom and her friend over for dinner and they helped me turn the rest of my apartment into heaven!
They didn't let me move around much (because of my ankle), but they helped me make the apartment feel a little warmer. It needed a little change/ fung-shwea or however they say it to brighten my mood and make my apartment homier. I've had some trouble moving the furniture around on my own and I just never did - until today!
It feels SO great to get my apartment looking like someone lives here! It's finally an appropriate space for entertaining and we created separate rooms and reduced the cluttered look and... here, I'll just show you:
From this (which wasn't bad, but wasn't what I wanted):
To this (which I LOVE):
Message of the day: Change it up a little every once in a while!
...Or don't. It won't change my reality. Cheers!
Earlier, I made a post called "Achilles hell," which was more positive than it sounds. It was all about creating your own heaven. Last night, I created heaven in my bathroom (turning it into a spa). Today, I invited my mom and her friend over for dinner and they helped me turn the rest of my apartment into heaven!
They didn't let me move around much (because of my ankle), but they helped me make the apartment feel a little warmer. It needed a little change/ fung-shwea or however they say it to brighten my mood and make my apartment homier. I've had some trouble moving the furniture around on my own and I just never did - until today!
It feels SO great to get my apartment looking like someone lives here! It's finally an appropriate space for entertaining and we created separate rooms and reduced the cluttered look and... here, I'll just show you:
From this (which wasn't bad, but wasn't what I wanted):
To this (which I LOVE):
Message of the day: Change it up a little every once in a while!
...Or don't. It won't change my reality. Cheers!
Achilles Hell
No, I didn't mis-spell that. My Achilles heel is in Achilles hell!
Yesterday, an old injury crept over me and that smacked me in the face! Well, actually it shot me in the foot. I sprained my Achilles tendon about a year and a half ago. Experiencing random onset bursts of sharp, shooting pain up your leg while you're sleeping is easily the worst feeling I've ever had. Headaches, menstrual pains, broken bones, digestive issues... most of those things will hurt and then pass eventually. They say that when you injure a tendon, or have another possibly chronic injury, that the pain may return some day.
Yesterday was that day.
So, I made an emergency doctor's appointment, got some muscle relaxers, and went home to turn my bathroom into a spa. I ran the hot shower to fill a warm bath but also fill the room with steam to heat and relax my muscles. I iced my ankle (ankle needs ice, muscles need heat), and drank a full bottle of water. I turned on my lavender-scented mist in the living room, switched my Pandora to "Spa music," and lit two candles (Ocean mist and Japanese Cherry blossom scented) to create a calming atmosphere. Then, I took some muscle relaxers and went to sleep (in my bed, of course).
I may just do that again (minus the muscle relaxer part-not a fan) even when I'm healthy like once/week because it was SO relaxing.
Message of the day: When life is hell, create your own heaven!
...Or don't. I'll be at the spa! Cheers!
...Or don't. I'll be at the spa! Cheers!
Friday, January 2, 2015
Sound
Since I can't express myself via sound, I've been dancing around my apartment (and picking up the guitar, but as a singer, it's frustrating when my main instrument doesn't work)! I wondered how someone who couldn't speak or sing, or even hear might express themselves. Maybe through dance or art. Most of us can hear Idina Menzel in the background, but maybe "singing" looks something like this YouTube video for those of us who can't:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veGYZ6CE0UA
Frozen really did take over 2014, but I like the message. Cheers!
Starting Off on the Right Foot
Today is January 1st, 2015.
Usually people begin the New Year with resolutions. I'm beginning mine with a cold! I lost my voice & got sent home from work early with the sentiment "I know you'd like to stay and do your job, but you're basically useless if you can't speak!"
Oh well! I could sulk & get upset about it, but I shall silently laugh (because there currently is no other way for me to do so)! I guess today's lesson is about staying positive even when life seemingly has other plans. So, since I got sick on Day 1 out of 365 this year, I shall begin my resolution to "write more" (right after I make some chicken soup). Behold, the beginnings of my new blog which will be full of uplifting stories & points of view, yogic sayings, and hopefully some fun.
Truthfully, this past year holds some significant losses & days when I couldn't fake not being down about myself or the situations life has thrown at me. Sometimes, we need to talk about it or cry or go pick up a pint of ice cream at the grocery store, but enough funny dog pictures can brighten even the worst days (yes, clearly I prefer dogs to cats - don't hate)! So, I designed this site to make me happy, force me to further explore the warmth within myself, and share some of it with the world. Hopefully you can glean some inspiration from my bright spirit! If you ran into me today, that's all you would get anyway - unless you know sign language! [Cheers!]
Message of the day: Start off your day/year on the right foot. If that fails, roll with the punches!
...Or don't. It won't change my reality. Cheers!
Usually people begin the New Year with resolutions. I'm beginning mine with a cold! I lost my voice & got sent home from work early with the sentiment "I know you'd like to stay and do your job, but you're basically useless if you can't speak!"
Oh well! I could sulk & get upset about it, but I shall silently laugh (because there currently is no other way for me to do so)! I guess today's lesson is about staying positive even when life seemingly has other plans. So, since I got sick on Day 1 out of 365 this year, I shall begin my resolution to "write more" (right after I make some chicken soup). Behold, the beginnings of my new blog which will be full of uplifting stories & points of view, yogic sayings, and hopefully some fun.
Truthfully, this past year holds some significant losses & days when I couldn't fake not being down about myself or the situations life has thrown at me. Sometimes, we need to talk about it or cry or go pick up a pint of ice cream at the grocery store, but enough funny dog pictures can brighten even the worst days (yes, clearly I prefer dogs to cats - don't hate)! So, I designed this site to make me happy, force me to further explore the warmth within myself, and share some of it with the world. Hopefully you can glean some inspiration from my bright spirit! If you ran into me today, that's all you would get anyway - unless you know sign language! [Cheers!]
Message of the day: Start off your day/year on the right foot. If that fails, roll with the punches!
...Or don't. It won't change my reality. Cheers!
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