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...
by Ira | Jan 17, 2014 | Challenge, Film, Journal, Reviews
I feel like this movie has a bad rap. Maybe it’s the just few people I talked to personally, but I seem to remember reading disfavorable reviews out there too. I’m not sure why. The star of the movie, granted, are the visuals. It’s GORGEOUS....
by Ira | Jan 16, 2014 | Challenge, Journal
Guys, I’m dying. Falling apart. So, first it was my neck, then my allergies started going crazy. Now, it seems, I’ve managed to scratch the cornea of my right eye somehow, and it’s all bananas. To boot, I have just been feeling exhausted lately. Ever...
