Jan 6

January 6th 2015

These little hints are awesome so far!

Focus on What You’re Doing Right

Stop focusing on the things you still have to change to reach your goals, 

and recognize what you are already doing to support your success. 

“Start each day by asking yourself, what’s going right?”. 

Write down three (3) things each morning that are going well, 

and notice how that shifts your mood. 

“When you look for what’s going well, you’ll see it!” 

Start your day off on a positive note that can help you stay inspired 

to stick with your goals for the rest of the day.

I think you can take it one step further.

Maybe instead of writing 3 things down,

Try doing 3 things that make you happy EVERY morning!

I think writing it down is a good start,

but what if...

I start every morning off by:

actually getting dressed 

(not track pants or pjs - but in clothes I like)

getting washed and doing something with my hair 

(not necessarily makeup)

enjoying my morning coffee/tea and muffin 

(with MY mug and plate)

???????????

Very little effort on my part every night

ensures that each morning starts

on a happy note.

Maybe considering what you do LAST 

every night will help that...

I try to finish every evening off by:

making sure the living room is straightened
AND/OR
straightening / putting away / doing the dishes in the kitchen
AND/OR
setting up the coffee maker for the morning
AND/OR
having Judy's lunch/bags/clothes ready
AND/OR
having actual plans to accomplish
1 or more things the next day
AND/OR
having friends on line to talk to!

My routine for each and every morning and evening

is the same every day.

I seem to feel more comfortable 

if the day starts the same.

When I wake, 

I get dressed, make the bed, 

and straighten the dresser.

I make sure the laundry is put away
and ensure I have everything I need

and that everything 

I want done upstairs is complete,

so I do not have to do the stairs again,

and will look nice when I come up that night!

By then I am too tired to fight with a mess

or an unmade messy bed.

I know my

Ataxophobia- Fear of disorder or untidiness.

is good for a laugh sometimes,

but I do think it helps keep me organized too.

Before I go to bed,

I fold the blankets 

and straighten the pillows on the sofa.

I make sure the kitchen is at least straightened up.

I put away the dogs toys,

blow out all the candles that are lit, 

and clear away any food or glasses 

near the laptop.

(HAHAHA and usually in that order too)

It is funny that things as insignificant

as neat blankets

can make things ok in my world!

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The Remikade infusion was this morning.

I woke up feeling unwell,

but the nurses agreed I looked pale 

but was otherwise healthy enough 

for the medication.

The IV was more painful than usual, 

and I became nauseated almost immediately.

(probably a panic attack)

I was given a quick IV of gravol to help.

Within about 15 minutes, 

my legs and arms had tremors 

and I couldn't get comfortable.

I got a massive headache too.

I went out to walk the halls

and I remember circling the far hall.

The nurse found me sitting, 

leaning on the IV pole.

Don't remember getting there!

When I went back and sat in the infusion room 

I went to sleep for over an hour.

I woke up feeling a bit better,

finished the infusion, 

and was heading home 

when the headache came back.

I was advised to park and get some excercise.

I walked through Jysk

I walked through Michaels

and it helped.

Spent the evening with Judy

picking up the last gifts for Sunday.

Our last Christmas party.

Tomorrow, I will wrap them all.

It is 10:30pm 

and I just talked to the peeps at the hospital 

and no surgery has been done yet.

So I got no further news on that front.

I guess that's all for tonight.

Good night from John Street