Happiness--Day 2

Tuesday, September 06, 2011

The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself. ~Author unknown, commonly attributed to Benjamin Franklin


Unfortunately, I forgot to set my alarm clock last night, so my plan to get up this morning to work out--well, it didn't pan out. There's always tomorrow!

But, I did make many healthy choices today. I drank my eight glasses of water (and am still drinking more). I left work today to take a lunch hour and visited social spots so I would feel more connected. When I went to the restroom, I did some stretches. I stayed within calorie range (although I'm a little). I snacked on raspberries. And because the clutter in my house is stressing me out, I made a point to clean tonite before bed.

But, most importantly, I am blogging and talking to all of my friends. I have been way too antisocial lately, hiding because I am embarrassed about my weight, my appearance--well the list goes on. I have also been avoiding people because my migraine medicines make me groggy, forgetful, and out of touch. Its embarrassing.

I also signed up for a 5K for this Saturday. I did a lot of walking over the weekend and it was difficult. Having the 5K so close is intimidating but it also gives me a quick goal and quick motivation.

I hope everyone had a wonderful day! G'nite!

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Happiness--Day 1

Monday, September 05, 2011

As I go through all kinds of feelings and experiences in my journey through life -- delight, surprise, chagrin, dismay -- I hold this question as a guiding light: "What do I really need right now to be happy?" What I come to over and over again is that only qualities as vast and deep as love, connection and kindness will really make me happy in any sort of enduring way."

- Sharon Salzberg


I'm on a quest to find happiness. Right now, what I really need is to be happy is my health. For the next week I am going to focus on drinking my water daily, staying within my calorie range, and getting some kind of physical movement for at least 30 minutes every day. (Aren't these some of the Spark principles?) Hopefully, after doing this for a week, I will feel just a smidge stronger, a smidge healthier, and a smidge happier.

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2011 Goals (a little late)

Saturday, February 19, 2011

My goals for 2011

MENTAL:

To stop negative self talk
To treat myself like my best friend
To focus on the positive

VISUAL:

Cut out postive quotes and pictures from magazines to keep adding to my positive board.

DOMESTIC:

Force my husband to help keep things cleaned around the house
To tidy up before bed
To pick up after myself
To clean with music to keep things positive

FINANCIAL:

Keep paying down debt
Saving money
Stop unnecessary spending
use coupons

PHYSICAL:

30 minutes of cardio daily
strength training 3 days a week
daily stretching
adding Yoga and Pillates to my routine

WEIGHT:

I would like to lose at least 3lbs each month. I would love to lose 40lbs this year.

CREATIVE:

Blog more
scrapbook
write/journal/poetry

SOCIAL:
Make monthly play dates
Call my friends regularly
Start a family

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Thanking God--we received good news yesterday!

Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Thank you all so much for your prayers and support!

Yesterday after calling around (sometimes the squeaky wheel does get the grease) I finally heard back from the doctor about my husband. My husband's last test does say that there are no more signs of cancer (THANK GOD!) but because there were signs of activity of something he has to have another test within the next few months.

We are so happy though to have received this blessed and wonderful news. Its another reason for us to keep healthy and to keep making healthy decisions.

I wouldnt be able to stay positive without all of you, my sparkfriends. I love you and thank you all!

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Needing Support. Frightened and Stressed.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Several weeks ago, my husband had a second PET scan to ensure that he is truly cancer free (this is now a year after the first PET scan). Since the test, we have been fighting to get the results since the Dr. cannot bother to call us to inform us of the results.

Today I called everyone I could get on the phone until I got the written results faxed to me. Unfortunately, the written results contain vague sentences that indicate that something could be going on. This is very scary--especially since the Drs. still will not call us back! I have left more messages (increasing in nastiness, I must admit) and we need answers.

My husband and I are getting more scared and frustrated. He has a doc appt scheduled for several weeks out and we just want to know what is going on. I am very worried that this means that he will have to have chemo or another surgery. I am barely keeping it together myself right now (with work and my health and the day to day) and I do not know what I would do if he needed another surgery and follow up.

Please pray for my husband and I.

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