It’s become obvious that mental illness and cancer have overcome my life. I’m not sure I would want to be less invested in my mom and S, but I’ve realized I’ve focused so much on mental illness and cancer, I’ve lost sight of everything else. I feel like it’s all I talk about anymore.
So in an effort to reign myself in, here are 35 things that are going right (in multiple sittings because, while it’s great to focus on the positive, it takes awhile for the brain to warm up):
1. CrossFit is an ass-kicking zen.
2. This is a blissful, childless time in which I have my husband and my peaceful home to myself.
3. I have friends of a caliber that exceeds awesome.
4. I’m content in my job. It’s not long-term, but I have enough desire and challenge to keep me engaged.
5. Composting and recycling have become a big part of our lives and I’m proud.
6. Clean in ’14 has been good – and successful.
7. I finally bought for myself a new computer.
8. Everyday, I swear I love TB just a little bit more.
9. My brothers and I are an anomaly. What 29- and 31-year old men talk their sister daily and tell her they love her? More than I think, I hope.
10. I bought myself a simple present. A car wash. And it made me so happy.
11. I’m doing more things I’ve always been too afraid to do. Like get a matching tattoo with my brothers.
12. My art room is set up.
13. I’m writing more. I started with this journal and it’s looking like Lol Congress is shaping up to be the book I’ve always wanted to write.
14. I’m learning again. I started with a computer class to learn about all of the cool things on my new computer.
15. I have a new ‘thing.’ While I never thought it would be mental health advocacy, the Virginia Ann xxxx Foundation for Mental Wellness has a nice ring to it.
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