by Ira | Jan 22, 2014 | Challenge, Journal
Too legit, as in, too legit to quit. Rough day today. This cold has really done a number on me and, if nothing else, has shown me the wisdom of constantly keeping myself drugged if I want to get *anything* done while sick. See, I ran out of dayquil yesterday, and...
by Ira | Jan 21, 2014 | Challenge, Journal
I was petting my dog today after coming home, and I had a little bit of a “moment.” I realized, with Cooper snuggled up against my legs, both of us on the floor, stroking his head until his eyes closed, how powerful positive attention really is. It’s...
by Ira | Jan 20, 2014 | Challenge, Journal
Early-ish post today, planning on going to bed early, I think. I have to work tomorrow, feeling better or not. It’s reached that point. I *do* feel better today; the only thing is this new chest congestion, which is very worrisome because it could mean secondary...
by Ira | Jan 19, 2014 | Challenge, Journal
I was feeling empty today, the last couple days, really. Mostly, the sickness of 2014. But, also just feeling the momentum stalled. Sitting around rather than taking action, which always just leads to despair. But right now, I feel full. Also, a weird mix between...
by Ira | Jan 18, 2014 | Challenge, Journal
It’s day 3 of feeling “under the weather,” which is to say, I surrender: I’m sick. Uuuuuughhhh. Liz went out tonight, I was *supposed* to go with her and I didn’t because of the sickness. She just regaled me with the evening and I wish I...
