I am really getting to know myself these days…
I am discovering that I am much, much stronger than I suspected. I have to be now. My daughter is having seizures and I have to be.
I am also much more patient than I thought. I’ve discovered that it is really a good thing in life to PICK your battles; some things simply aren’t worth the expenditure of energy!
I am sometimes rather silly, for an intelligent and generally rational person. I went off my medicine recently because I felt better; you know what – sometimes that ISN’T the time to stop taking it! Sigh.
June 11, 2008 Posted by mmiller | Lists, Personal, Self-improvement | growth, Health, learning, Lists | 2 Comments
What to work on?
Not to depress myself further, but I have become aware of things about myself that I need to improve. I’ve got a bit of an anger problem. I don’t always take criticism well (yes, it particularly irritates me when the criticism isn’t particularly constructive, but I could be more graceful). I need to exercise more and take better care of myself overall. And that’s just the start.
Well, now I need a plan. I can do better, I just have to work at it. I need to make sure that I’ve got the energy I need to get through the day – AND improve myself. Lately, I’ve been lucky to get through the day. So…my eating needs to improve. Ok. That’s a good first step. I also need to get to bed at a better time. I know that my only quiet time of the day is at night, but I simply have to sleep! I’m going to try those two things for a week and see how things go. That might help my anger issues right there – I tend to be rather bear-like when I don’t get enough sleep.
June 9, 2008 Posted by mmiller | Changes, Miscellaneous | Health, Lists, self, Self-improvement | 2 Comments
Thursday 13 (4th Edition) – Gratitude
13 Things I’m Grateful For
- I am grateful for my beautiful, loving children.
- I am grateful for the support and encouragement of my family.
- I am grateful to have had a wonderful life here.
- I am grateful for good health.
- I am grateful for good night’s sleep – when I can get one!
- I am grateful for beautiful spring days.
- I am grateful for a hair stylist that does a wonderful job.
- I am grateful for my life.
- I am grateful for time to unwind in the evening.
- I am grateful for a new perspective on what’s important – and what really isn’t.
- I am grateful for my friends who have really shown me they care.
- I am grateful for cars that are functional – even if they are old.
- I am grateful for meals that I haven’t had to cook this week.
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The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen as a comment. I will visit everyone who participates and leaves a link to their Thirteen.
April 18, 2008 Posted by mmiller | Lists, Miscellaneous, Personal | Lists, meme, Personal, prompts, Thursday 13 | No Comments Yet
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I am a mother of two: a three-year-old and a one-year-old. I’m also a college student. (Why, yes, I am insane, why do you ask?) I started school at Virginia Tech as an engineering student but hated it with a passion that was almost holy. I’m currently a computer science major at a community college but heading back into the workforce due to changed circumstances (funny way life has of throwing you curve balls). My interests…sharks, reading, crafts of various types, cooking (when I have time/energy), nature, reading, writing, reading (yeah, I like books)…
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