1. Take a hot bath. 2. Go outside and look at the stars. 3. Read a book 4. Listen to music 5. Create something. Art is therapeutic 6. Call a friend. Or text. But it can be especially nice to hear a voice. 7. Exercise 8. Study Scripture 9. Pray 10. Get your nails done … Continue reading 20 Self Care Ideas
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I Feel Fragile
In the fictionalized biography of Elizabeth Winthrope titled "The Winthrope Woman," Elizabeth is speaking with her sister, Martha. Her sister tells her that she (Martha) is "cobweb that tears at a touch." I feel that way sometimes. It feels like I break so easily. I cried earlier today because of an upcoming move. I'm in … Continue reading I Feel Fragile
Comfy
My wheelchair with the seat cushion my husband bought for it is comfortable. Very. We've been at Busch Gardens since they opened this morning. My wonderful husband wheels me around to shady places to relax in while he and A ride the rides. She went on her first rollercoaster today! I'm so proud of her. … Continue reading Comfy
Big Cleaning Day
Although I was still sick, I was doing a little better, and I cleaned the house like crazy. Dusting, laundry, organizing, dishes, picking up, cleaning bathrooms etc. Disinfecting things felt good. I want to chase the sick out of the house. I got 150 zink photo paper stickers recently, and I have been printing my … Continue reading Big Cleaning Day
Radical, Sweet Softness
I have decided to embrace a radical softness. I want to be serene, gentle, and sweet. No more harboring anger or getting stressed out or being impatient. Obviously I don't mean the feminist form of radical softness. I don't believe in toxic masculinity for starters, and furthermore, this is all about femininity. I want to … Continue reading Radical, Sweet Softness
Masculinity is Wonderful
I'm so tired of hearing the phrase toxic masculinity. There is no such thing. Masculinity is inherently positive. If a man is controlling or violent, that's not masculinity. Those are character flaws, flaws that many women have too. What is masculinity? It's the beautiful thing that makes men men. Masculinity is daring and bold, uafraid … Continue reading Masculinity is Wonderful
Dr Appointments, Diet, Mania
I went to the GI doctor today. He thinks, based on imaging that was done on me when I was in the hospital, that there might be something wrong with my liver. I have to get an MRI soon. Hopefully it's nothing. I also have other problems they found, but I likely won't have surgery … Continue reading Dr Appointments, Diet, Mania
New Art Journal Pages
I am a digital art journaling maniac tonight. Combining cutouts, art journaling paper from Etsy, personal pictures, text etc is lighting my mind on fire. It feels so good. Thank God for art therapy. It really is so helpful. I constantly feel creative. I am so thankful for my husband letting me stay home and … Continue reading New Art Journal Pages
Staying Sexy for My Husband
I want to look my best for my husband. Every wife should endeavor to be beautiful and sexy for her husband. Part of that is watching your weight. In my case, I don't have to lose much because my husband likes me as is. But I want to be someone he can show off. I … Continue reading Staying Sexy for My Husband
11 Years
Yesterday was my husband and I's eleven year wedding anniversary. We didn't have a babysitter booked, so we took our daughter out to lunch with us and then to go get ice cream. He got me a sweet, romantic gift that is being made as a gofund me. It will be ready in a couple … Continue reading 11 Years