Today's prompt is "Where do you find joy?" Petting Bella and hugging Caleb, Harlee, and Christinia.
It is now 0302, and I have been awake since about 0130. Yesterday was a pretty busy day. I woke up around 0600, and took my medications. I gave Caleb his medications. I said my prayers, and got ready for the day. I washed a ton of dishes and loaded the dishwasher and ran it. Then I took a break by laying down in bed. I had a call appointment with Dawn from Beacons of Change to talk about the energies I have been feeling surrounding me. I bought an Earthing mat for my bed and have been using it since I received it in the mail. It really helps me rest at night. I have another Earthing mat that I am using on my chair at the dining table. which is where I spend alot of my time during the day. Anyway, we talked for a few minutes while I was laying in bed with my Quantum Quatro Master Healer crystal and laying on my Earthing mat.
When I was ready, I got up and had lunch. These days I am eating 6 thin slices of hickory smoked turkey breast and 1 small avocado for lunch. I am eating only 2 slices of Swiss cheese for breakfast. I save all my carbohydrates, and most of my protein allotment for dinner. Usually Christinia cooks on the grill.
Caleb and I went to donate more clothes to the Hope Chest Thrift Store, and then went to Food Lion. The goal was to decrease the items in the trunk and re-organize the reusable shopping bags.
Time flew by, and before I knew it, it was already time to give Caleb his afternoon medications (1400). Christinia was trying to watch her school videos and Harlee was being loud, so I offered to take Harlee to the park. It was nice at the park. It was not too hot, and I was able to sit in the shade on a bench. Caleb and Harlee had a good time. We came home just as it began to sprinkle rain. Harlee had an ice cream, and took a bath. Meanwhile, Christinia grilled steaks and hotdogs for dinner. All in all, a pretty good day.
On Monday morning, we had to drive the Volvo to the shop for my appointment to get it fixed. After dropping Christinia and Harlee off at home, Caleb and I went to Walmart to buy some groceries. I had my first video appointment with my new therapist at 1000. I had a video appointment with my speech therapist at 1400. Caleb had his therapy at 1600. It was a busy day of appointments! We had to go pick up the Volvo too.
On Sunday, Caleb and I cleaned his room from about noon to dinner time at 1730. Actually Caleb cleaned, and I directed his attention by micro-managing. Caleb had an attitude problem at one point and he pushed me beyond my patience, and I began to get loud. He slammed doors, and it sounded like he was throwing things in his room. He cried loudly. Eventually Caleb came out of his room and asked if I could help him clean his room, and I did. We had boneless pork ribs made in the crock pot for dinner. It was tasty.
Saturday I began cleaning my room again. Most of the stuff that was cluttering my room, is not anymore. I am still sorting out some things, and have things on the floor that need to be put away, but it looks and feels alot better now. I gave a couple of bags of clothes and old glasses away.
Caleb has therapy today at 1630. We are planning to go to the community college pool this afternoon for about an hour, so the kids can play in the water, and I can do my physical therapy. There are no more appointments coming up this week, and so I will have time to catch up on my Spring cleaning projects.
I registered for a Virtual Retreat with Athena from Sage Goddess that is happening at the end of June. I am excited about it. I have a few more calls left with Michal for Ignite Your Light program, where she mentors me. I graduate as a Reiki Master in August. I am reading two books now. One is about creating or destroying habits in 30 days, and the other is called "Emotional Inflammation." Emotional inflammation is the name used to describe the burnout and fatigue symptoms from all the media sources we plug into on a regular basis.
I am managing projects still. One is the window replacements, and the other is the Volvo maintenance, as of right now. In the future I will have to replace my kitchen cabinets, replace the kitchen floor, install attic fans, and install weather stripping to the front and back doors.
I registered Caleb for his end of year testing. This year it will be done online. I can't wait for the that to done with already.
I registered Caleb for a half-day horse camp coming up in June. At first he did not want to go, but I convinced him to go.
I never heard back from Dona Sharon whether or not she received the laptop I mailed to my dad. She never responded to my text messages.
I am still working on my White Rose Priestess workbook. I will be getting a tattoo in July that represents all 3 Rose Priestess trainings. It will be a shoulder tattoo of three roses: one white, one pink, and one red. I can't wait to see it in the mirror. It will be so pretty when I wear my tank tops this summer.
I want to get a tattoo in script that says "Warrior" across my chest at some point. I also want a tattoo of a goddess, but I have not decided where yet.
We are still in the process of finding Caleb's father. In accordance with North Carolina law, Nigel Johnson (my ex-husband), and Jonathan Rivera (father listed on birth certificate) have had DNA tests done, and tested negative to be Caleb's biological father. I knew neither of them were the father. Now, Jamie Mccurry is going to be notified to get a DNA test done by the child support office. I hope they find him, and make him do it.
My hair is growing longer. I can't wait for it to be as long as it was when I was in Korea. I am taking supplements to increase my hair volume, growth, and strength. I am taking supplements for my nails too. They break before they are even a few centimeters long because I wash dishes all the time without gloves and it makes them brittle. I am taking supplements for my teeth because the color is fading at the tips and they are becoming see-through. I started taking hemp oil supplements yesterday to see if they would help with my chronic pain. I am also taking CBD supplements for the same reason. I am taking supplements to keep my brain healthy, and my memory strong. I am taking supplements for my overall health and also digestion issues. I am taking alot of supplements daily!
I bought alot of Yankee candles on sale sometime, and I am disappointed in them. They are not strong smelling, even after burning for several hours. I need a new candle provider.
I burned a candle, sage, and palo santo on Sunday after fighting with Caleb.
I have lost my Reiki routine, but have been instructed to incorporate it when I am resting on my Earthing mat.
My crystal collection is still growing. I am so happy about it. I will be surrounded by crystals and books! I just bought more selenite charging plates for them.
Sooo... the Volvo had an oil change on Monday. They also replaced 3 vacuum hoses that were causing the check engine light to come on. I will bring the Volvo back on next Wednesday to have the rest of the work that needs to be done to clear the dash lights. The brake pads and calipers will be replaced. Some kind of brake system part needs replacing. I don't remember which one, but it was expensive. I also have to replace the passenger side seat belt something. That should clear all the lights and make the Volvo safe to drive. I need to ask them to inspect the rear seat belts while they are at it.
I am spending alot of money to fix the Volvo, but I think it is important because new cars are so expensive. The Volvo still has less than 200,000 miles, and is a nice ride. It looks banged up due to my dad, and Billy, but it drives nicely. Very smooth ride.
I am going to have to save to be able to afford my other home projects. I did not budget to spend so much on getting the Volvo fixed. The kitchen cabinets, kitchen floor, and attic fans are going to have to wait until I have their respective costs saved up.
I want to save money to take a cruise to Alaska. I want to save money for Caleb's college fund too. I need to save money for my future. I am lacking ability to earn money. I lack the time needed to have my own business right now. I cannot afford to buy real estate right now. I'm doing what I can with what I have available. It would really help me if I could start getting paid child support. I have been raising Caleb on one income as a disabled person for more than 13 years now. I need financial support. Kids are not cheap.
Last week I got 7 days out of 7 days in nutritional ketosis for the first time ever! Woop woop! Hopefully I will lose weight quicker now as long as I stay on track.
I am trying to recover money I invested in the Montgomery GI bill program when I was in the Army. I used the Post 9/11 GI bill to pay for my college, but did not use the entire thing. I invested $1200 into the Montgomery GI bill program that I want refunded. I sent the paperwork in last week. Let's see what happens.
I am waiting to receive a call from the VA about coming to inspect the bathroom to see what can be done to help me. I am requesting a walk-in tub. Taking a bath would help me relieve my whole body pain that I suffer from having fibromyalgia. The original suggestions was to install a roll-in shower, that is handicap accessible, and removing the tub. I have not heard from the Va in awhile about it. I might need to follow up.
My labs showed my A1c went down to 7.1! 6.5 is the number I need to get below to no longer be considered diabetic. I am sooo close!
It is now 0436, and I am running out of things to write. Many blessings!
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