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Well the countdown begins: roommate will be leaving by June 3 which is when her rent expires. I do want us to part in peace and goodwill and I think we will
so what did I do today to take care of me?
food wise I resisted all the junk foods that I normally get into one stressed out and I was tempted every time I go to Walmart it seems that rhesus buttercups jump out in front of me and say eat me eat me. But I resisted and got my dog food and left
spirituality: we had a good Bible study group tonight and lots of group sharing and caring on zoom so that was nice I got to see my favorite pastor
Play Wise: I didnt do a whole lot there as I am still recovering with this back but I did throw a ball a few times for the little pitbull who loves to play ball and I took the kitty out for walkies on his leash and he is a crazy cat. He really walks better than some dogs Ive seen in the neighborhood LOL
my social life has been kind of zero since I got hurt. By the way I am using my microphone so I hope this post looks OK. Finger is still sealing together and moving forward no sign of any infection and back is moving forward and getting better so I need to like TT said get my balance back. I need to get back into balance as I have not been in balance and it shows in my not being able to slow down and pay attention and be in the moment but I am committed to practicing it until it becomes habit like the 12 steps are
The only exercise I got today was tossing a ball for the pitbull and taking kitty for a walk. But like I said, tomorrow I will go back to full on exercising. Because I do feel better when I am exercising
I slept in way later than I had intended (but that's OK), and I allowed myself to just "Do Nothing." I watered the yard/garden/flowers, walked barefoot in the grass/soil, and harvested some blueberries/blackberries and strawberries. I then gave some to my parents w/ a couple left over for me! I must say, I am really enjoying the addition of the blueberry bushes into my garden this year! I just wish they were larger! LOL!
Wishing you all a good weekend!
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"The wolf that thrives, is the one you feed." - Cherokee legend
"Hello, sun in my face. Hello you who made the morning and spread it over the fields... Watch, now, how I start the day in happiness, in kindness." Mary Oliver
Self-care...so very important!!! Glad to hear you are feeling better Rose...don't overdo it. Back injuries and lingering issues can be very fragile. One minute you are feeling better, and the next minute, the issues is back and worse! I once sneezed and displaced a disc (which yes, had been compressed, but had gotten better -- whatever that means, I just know it wasn't hurting me, LOL), and it lead to a point where no treatment helped! I had to get a shot, which luckily did help.
Regardless, it rained almost all-day yesterday. It was the first day I felt a little "blah" -- I am guessing because of the weather. The 60 days home and in haven't had the impact on me that most people are struggling with. Occasional boredom, sure, why not. I am OK with that. So, yesterday, I woke up and did my usual alanon meeting. Every Saturday morning, if I am home, I go. Now it's zoom. Then I had breakfast and did it up right! LOL. I did a what's app video call with my nephew. I did a zoom meeting with my little niece. I spoke to three friends. I watched horse racing all day!!! Many of the tracks that weren't racing re-opened this weekend, so I enjoyed all of it!!! I did a what's app video call with my daughter who is overseas, and we cooked together, since we are both foodies and enjoy cooking. I watched the races from Santa Anita, had some dinner, and went to an LA zoom alanon meeting. Spoke to my best friend, and called it a night.
For me, that's self-care. It's a conscious effort, to live and enjoy life. I didn't have to focus on "tasks" -- cleaning, laundry, re-organizing my ingredients pantry, etc. I enjoyed my day, and I enjoy my life.
Self-care!!!
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