Tag: Self Care
Change Your Thought Process
Have you ever wondered how you got to this point in your life? What events or decisions brought me here? I sure have, more times than I care to admit. No matter how hard I tried, nothing seemed to change. Learning to change the thought process is the first significant step. We all want to ...Coming up for Air
The past few months have felt like I was just surviving. The awkward part about it is that nothing traumatic has happened. Everything that happened resulted from my poor decisions. My ankle scraped against my manual chair, and I didn’t say anything until it was painful. My chair only existed because I kept rescheduling my ...- LifestyleNonfictionCultureParenting & FamilySelf-Help & RelationshipsEnvironmentHome & GardenHealth & Wellness
Enjoy the Rain
Content Warning: Depression, hopelessness This year I’ve decided to focus on getting back to some version of my most independent self. I started physical therapy again. Plus, I scheduled an appointment to get evaluated for a new electric wheelchair. The bathroom is being renovated to make it more accessible. I’m also waiting for a call ... Why It’s Time To Immediately Stop Seeking Perfect Balance
As we launch ourselves into 2022, it is time to throw away some old ideas and start fresh. The first concept to throw in the fire is balance. The search for perfect balance between work, home, and self is a hot issue. One, I believe we are looking at all wrong. An idea that sets ...Holiday Health Check
The holidays in my house mean that starting November 1st, holiday specials are on a constant loop until January 5th. My best friend, who also is my roommate, loves the holidays, so once Halloween is over, its cookie and cocoa season. I love it. I love soup and stews. The weather doesn’t agree with my ...Music Is My Life
I have always loved music. When I was 3 or 4, I got a Michael Jackson record player for Christmas. It was one of those items that made it through a turbulent childhood marked with a lot of moving. Only when I moved from Las Vegas to Memphis at 28 did I leave it behind. ...Dear Self
Self, My first clear memory is of violence. I said something that warranted having my mouth washed out with soap. Of course, nobody wants soap in their mouth, so I cried, screamed, and fought my mother. I was slapped, pinned down, and yelled at. I do not remember how, but I got out of her ...St. Augustine, My Love
St. Augustine, aged and pristine, one would never know the Matanzas you’ve seen. Castillo De San Marcos a grand coquina fortress is sure to impress all eyes that gaze upon it. The lighthouse of black and white its ghostly inhabitants wave from above. Looking up I block the sun and wave back with my smile. ...- RomanceCreativityParenting & FamilySelf-Help & RelationshipsMemoir & AutobiographiesEnvironmentEntertainmentLifestyleNonfictionCulture
Love In Quarantine
I have been thinking a lot about the fact that a lot of people hate Valentine’s Day. I know being single on Valentine’s Day can seem lonely. I’ve always thought about it as another day to treat the people that I love. I also think it’s a good excuse to watch my favorite romantic comedies. ... Your Personal New Year
This year has not started as I imagined at all. I expected there might be another mandatory quarantine because of people wanting to celebrate the New Year the way they do every year. This year just seems like it’s going to be a very violent one if the first few weeks are any indication. I’m ...