Gratitude Note: Taught

Dear Ssn, I've had a lot of really good teachers in my life, in all their various forms. I've had amazing High School instructors, fabulous gospel teachers, learned a lot from my friends and been inspired by the examples of my family. But today I wanted to write you a note, however anonymous, to thank …

On Thinking #1

Compartmentalized thinking interests me. I'm a rather compartmentalized thinker, myself, with a layer of metatagging on top of that. I'll explain metatagging another time, but it's a bit like blogging tags, if that helps any. When I think in compartments, nothing can be overwhelming to me. Something can feel huge, and weighty and all encompassing …

On Doubt #1

Doubt: n. or v. depending. 1To hesitate to believe. 2To be uncertain about something; be undecided in opinion or belief. (dictionary.com) ~ ~ ~ I have an interesting relationship with doubt--after all, I try to avoid it when I can. Or if I can't avoid it, then ignore it and press forward anyway. But is …

An Explanation

I've been absent in the last few weeks, guys, and I'm sorry for that. I figured I should probably give an explanation, so here I am. And here you go! I wonder sometimes if I'm cut out to be a blogger. At least, in a genre like this. I'm not always eloquent and I tend …

Monday Motivation # 8 Results

Hmm... How shall I put this? I don't think using a video, a meme or a picture as my motivation for the day quite works. At least, it has to be a better video or picture than yesterday's. It wasn't a bad day, necessarily. It just wasn't a significantly better day because of Harry Baker. …

Monday Motivation #8

This week, when I thought about motivations, my thoughts kept returning to other people. I'm in a good place, I'm happy and peaceful--but I'm sure there are people I can help this week. And when I thought about what I really think about people, a certain poem came to mind. I've started writing again, brushing …

Monday Motivation #7

As I went to bed last night, I was deeply struck (hah, pun) about a phrase that I've heard a few times before in my life but never really took to heart: live deeply. What does that mean? A few weeks ago that would have been a sarcastic question, but now I'm just curious (which …

Weekly Weigh-In: February 4, 2017

Weight: 120 lbs. (I'm so close! It feels good to be back at 120--it's amazing the difference a few pounds makes in the way I feel. I don't wake up with back pain anymore, and I feel good in my skin again.) Mood: Happy, Sassy and a bit Apologetic. I'm spending a lot of time …

Gratitude Note: Quizzed Out

"The brave love mercy, and delight to save." ~John Gay Dear 선생님, You know, they have a word for it in Korean: Chakhada, 착하다. To be kind hearted and good natured. Or alternately you were being considerate, Chinjeorlhada, 친절하다. Either way, I'm really grateful you delayed our Korean quiz a few days ago so we'd …

Monday Motivation #6 Results

Guys, what a day. What. A. Day. From my first class to the rearranged store to a quiz that I didn't have to take... it's been an adventure. And I'm happy to report that my motivation worked--spectacularly. I'm not always conscious of my mood--in fact, I find myself more often than not living in the …

Monday Motivation #6

If you chance to meet a frown Do not let it stay. Quickly turn it upside down And smile that frown away. No one likes a frowning face. Change it for a smile. Make the world a better place By smiling all the while. ~Children's Primary Song, Smiles Yup. Today has the niggling feeling that …

Weekly Weigh-in: January 27, 2017

Weight: 121.6 lbs (back on track! Yay! I hate being sick.) Mood: Pretty darn happy not to be sick anymore. I still have a test today that I'm not super prepared for--but I won't pass out taking it, which is a good thing. Also, it's Lunar New Year, so I'm getting sushi. Spirit: Mmm... In …