One More Day

When I decided on this challenge for myself, I wasn’t sure how it would go. What would I talk about every day for thirty days? Thanks to the Day One Prompts, I have been able to create a post each day, especially on the days when I don’t have a clue. Today, I just wanted to acknowledge that my challenge is almost over. One more day.

Honestly, this challenge did not reignite my desire to write. Outside of writing these blog posts, I don’t do any writing. I don’t know what’s up. Maybe I need to give up all the other side quests and focus on writing. Maybe I should do videos more. It can be easier to say something and be understood versus writing it. I know that I don’t want to lose this streak that I have going right now. Also, I love connecting with people through my writing.

Another thing, I need to find a good writing time. I can tell you this time of day is not good. There were plenty of days, including this one, where I was falling asleep trying to finish. This is my wind down time, so my mind is free to think and write, but I am too relaxed. I am seriously going to have to go back and read the posts and fix any spelling or grammar issues.

The last post of my challenge will be the topic that my soul sister gave me to write about. I am happy to end this challenge with a topic that someone provided to me. She has been one of my biggest supporters in life and on this blog. Have you gotten anything from these blogs over the last 30 days? What post resonated with you the most? I would love to hear from you. Be well and whole. Much Love 🧡 💚

Tired, but Grateful

How are you feeling right now?

This is a great prompt. I was kinda already going to talk about this today, and when I saw the prompt, I decided to go with it. How am I feeling right now? What she said 😂

This is nothing new. I feel this way every day. Every time my alarm goes off, I just want to ignore it and sleep and sleep and sleep. But no, I have bills to pay and I like to eat.

Besides being tired, right now, I feel like what I am getting ready to do is probably pointless, but what is the alternative? Today is shot day. Today, I will inject a 4 week supply of medication, Kesimpta, into one of my legs. I will then put a taco bandage on the injection site, and it will make me smile. I don’t really know if the medication is slowing down the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) or not. I guess I have to wait and see. Despite the lack of immediate evidence, I feel resigned to utilize this medication as a form of treatment. I love my independence, and I want to keep it as long as possible. As long as I am not experiencing any crazy side effects, I will continue this once every 4 weeks ritual.

I read an article today that highlighted  an episode of the MesSy podcast with Christina Applegate and Jamie Lynn Seigler. Christina, who was diagnosed with MS in 2020, was talking about her journey.  She said that she has been hospitalized 30 times due to MS!!! How do you live a somewhat normal life when dealing with that? Right now, I am feeling so much gratitude for where I am. And my heart goes out to anyone who is not where I am.

Occasionally, I watch the Angie Martinez IRL podcast. One of the questions she always asks each guest is how are they feeling and she listens for the answer. I’ll be your Angie Martinez. How are you feeling right now? Such a simple question. So you shouldn’t have any issues with answering it 😂. Please feel free to leave a comment. Stay well and whole. Much Love 🧡 💚

Autumn Loading…

As I was driving today, I got so excited. I realized with the weather cooling down that fall is just around the corner. My favorite season is almost here! I will get to see the leaves as they turn from green to red, orange, and yellow. I have not had a proper fall in the last few years, and I am starved for it

My dream is to take an Amtrak train across the country at the height of the fall season. I will purchase a private bedroom because it has a restroom and a shower inside the room. I’ll spend all day looking out of the window, sipping on a hot beverage, listening to music or an audiobook. I will keep my face pressed to the window until it is too dark outside to see the beautiful colors. Then, I’ll spend the evening hours watching a TV series. I have so many on my Netflix list to choose from. Doesn’t this sound great?

That trip won’t be until next year or the year after. I will have to make do with what is around me locally for now. Which isn’t a bad thing because we have a few nice metroparks here. I’ll hoist the ScootNGo out of the trunk and ride along the trails, loving the colors around me.

The little bench near the water.

Are you looking forward to fall?  If not, what is your favorite season and why? Would you take an Amtrak train across the country just to see fall colors? It has a pretty, hefty price tag, especially for the bedroom. But if _it is something that you always wanted to do, go for it! I know I am. Stay well and whole. Much Love 🧡 💚