Regular articles will be back soon. Today's life update is that we took an interesting tour of the Pentagon. Then I got fillings at the dentist. My inlaws seem to be enjoying themselves. Church will be virtual tomorrow because of the snow. I went to the Pentagon in my wheelchair because there's no way I … Continue reading Short Update
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Beautiful Day
Today is a gorgeous day. Warm air and sunny skies are lifting my spirit. I had a medical test this morning, and afterward I stayed up instead of curling up in bed. I've been cleaning the house, studying Arabic, and listening to linguistics lectures. I am hoping this means I am on an upswing and … Continue reading Beautiful Day
20 Self Care Ideas
1. Take a hot bath. 2. Go outside and look at the stars. 3. Read a book 4. Listen to music 5. Create something. Art is therapeutic 6. Call a friend. Or text. But it can be especially nice to hear a voice. 7. Exercise 8. Study Scripture 9. Pray 10. Get your nails done … Continue reading 20 Self Care Ideas
The Body Positive Movement is Wrong
I don't support it anymore. It went from telling people to be nice to fat people, to lying and saying you can be 400 pounds and be healthy. In the beginning, I thought it was silly but nice. I grew up with a mother who was very mean about and to fat people, so a … Continue reading The Body Positive Movement is Wrong
Dr Appointments, Diet, Mania
I went to the GI doctor today. He thinks, based on imaging that was done on me when I was in the hospital, that there might be something wrong with my liver. I have to get an MRI soon. Hopefully it's nothing. I also have other problems they found, but I likely won't have surgery … Continue reading Dr Appointments, Diet, Mania
Be a Trophy Wife
Every man wants a wife he can show off and be proud of. This is multifaceted. The first element is looks. Keep your hair lustrous and soft. Wear makeup if he likes it, or keep a bare face if he doesn't. Watch your weight. Many women don't want to hear this because it can be … Continue reading Be a Trophy Wife
Intermittent Fasting
I spoke with my health and wellness coach today, and have decided to do intermittent fasting. I think having hard and fast rules about hours I can't eat will help me lose weight. On days my husband isn't around I will only eat from 9 to 2. On days he is around and I want … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting
Weight Loss Goals
I normally hate to put out any weight loss goals because it feels like if you put your goals out there you're more likely to fail, and then of course everyone knows you tried to lose weight and failed. But what I've come to realize is that maybe it could work the other way. It … Continue reading Weight Loss Goals
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