A Few Things

 A FEW THINGS. Social Media is a beautiful distraction. I love it, I hate it. I find when I have anxiety I consistently scroll through Facebook. If I am in a bad mood--I troll strangers on Facebook. When I am in a normal mood I tend to be shocked at the thoughts of the people scattered throughout the country and the world. I rely on Social Media for my jobs. I am an International Exchange Coordinator and I am also involved in the travel industry. Social Media is the cheapest and easiest way to get the word out. I hate saying that but it is true. So I can't just log out of social media. I actually need it. I hate saying that too. However...I am beginning to embrace the idea of old school marketing. I think it will make a comeback. Maybe it isn't about getting as many people as possible to see you verses getting a small amount of great people to see you.  Tomorrow I will be beginning my Social Media Detox. IF I can do this--I plan to be back September 15th. August is filled with...

A FEW THINGS: Today is kind of a somber day for me. It is the heavenly birthday of someone I admired throughout my life. Robin Williams. He would have been 70 years old today. I always think he passed away at the wrong time. So much material out there with Trump and Biden in office. But...with the changing words and thoughts of the American People--maybe his comedy would be considered a little "out of style" now. All I know is that I miss his humor and I miss his desire and love to help others in need. Robin Williams struggled with drugs and that is the reason I never experimented with drugs. His struggles with alcohol is why I have a drink in moderation. His battles with depression and poor mental health are why I continue with my journey get help for my anxiety, depression and overall mental health. That is the influence he had on me.  Robin Williams had a true passion for helping the homeless. I am definitely aging myself here but I always looked forward to the "Comic...

 A FEW THINGS--- I usually have ideas on what to talk about going through my head throughout the week. I am usually half way done with my writing on Sunday, finish up on Wednesday for my noon deadline. This week I am sitting here on a Wednesday at 10:27 wondering what the hell I should talk about. Update on my father--he has not called. I am not beating myself up about it. I have already mourned losing him a few years ago. I have mourned losing a lot of family members in the last few years. I truly believe that there is always room for rebuilding a relationship with toxic family members once they deal with their toxic habits. I did my work--they need to do theirs. This week my mom and I participated in the All City Rummage Sale in our local town. I have been helping my daughter get her house in order as they prepare for a new baby. She ran a little, successful side business of making bandanas and bow ties for cats and dogs. They were hand made and they slip onto the collars of dogs...

 A FEW THING--When you put it out in the universe that you are feeling really good mentally--well the higher power will say "hold my beer." As I had said in last weeks blog I was really feeling good mentally but was hot mess physically. I decided to take my physical health more seriously and I started checking my blood sugars (I am a Type 2 Diabetic) three times a day...and not just when I randomly felt like checking them. I had a chart made  for my blood sugars, on whether or not I took my medicine, how much insulin. I also kept track of if I walked and if I drank water. (I am a HUGE Diet Coke drinker--I call it my Jesus Juice). If I had a high blood sugar I made note of what I ate (it is ALWAYS chocolate cake, hot fudge sundaes or brownies by the way). I also experimented with protein shakes, detox teas and changing my overall eating habits. It has been going on for over a week--and I believe I have officially turned this into a healthy habit. I am like--seriously proud of ...