As someone who uses her blog as therapy, I should probably take comfort in knowing that I haven’t been posting frequently. It seems as though “feeling good” is not good for my blog, so I may have to re-focus a bit. Let’s try something new…let’s talk about how wonderfully things are going these days. If […]
Self Care
May 1, 2012
Dear Santa
Dear Santa, A cure for cancer is all I want, because thousands of people suffer and die each year. My Aunt Michelle fought for 2 years and now she is 21 days from death. It’s that time of year to spread love and cheer, so spread some to the loved ones far and near. Signed, […]
April 25, 2012
Mom’s Birthday Letter
I have been doing lots of therapeutic journaling these days, some notes even dating back to early childhood. I told my therapist last week that I noticed a trend of special memories of/with you that I was not sure I had ever shared with you. If I had shared them in years passed, then I […]
March 26, 2012
So…What?
At nearly 35 years old, I found my first four-leaf clover So, apparently I really like to use the word “so” and “apparently.” There has no relevance to what I want to write today, but every time I start a post I have to backspace away the “So” at the top of my page. SO, […]
March 20, 2012
A Great BIG Hug From Washington State
I don’t feel like writing. I know that I have to, and I know it will make me feel better. I don’t know what to write about this week. So welcome to my stream of consciousness, as if that isn’t the norm. A really good friend said something to me tonight that cut through me, […]
February 20, 2012
Mamavation Monday–Campaign 11-Week 4
This week has been an emotional one, and I have pulled back quite a bit from my social obligations. I am not sure why I tend to get quiet when I am feeling really raw, but I have to honor that feeling anyway. Fortunately, the people I choose to align myself with allow me that […]
February 13, 2012
Mamavation Monday–Campaign 11- Week 3
Week 1 was about reformulating my plan after finding out that I wasn’t selected to be a Mamavation Mom and that there was not going to be a MILI campaign. Week 2 was about getting my feet under me and implementing that plan. So, naturally, Week 3 is about hitting my stride. As this week […]
February 6, 2012
Mamavation Monday-Campaign 11-Week 2
Well…I wasn’t selected to be a Mamavation Mom last Monday night, but three amazing women were. While I am happy for Lolo, Andrea, and Laura, I must admit to being temporarily swallowed up by grief. Many of you sent me uplifting messages that went un-replied, but none of those went unnoticed. I wanted to write […]
January 30, 2012
Mamavation Monday–Campaign 11-Week 1
Today is the big day, and it’s a good day. In a few hours polls will close and my fate will be decided for me. I have to keep reminding myself that what is being decided is how I am to proceed, not if I am to proceed. I keep reminding myself that these votes […]
June 26, 2012
When a fortune cookie makes you cry
tishamarie Depression, grief, Mamavation Monday, My girls, Self Care, Spiritual 2 Comments
I have had fortune cookies say some pretty crazy things, but most of them are accurate, if carefully interpreted. They can also sometimes spawn some sort of self-prophecy, making them even more relevant. However, I have never known fortune cookies to be themselves prophetic in nature, until tonight. In a hissy fit brought on […]