Wow.

I just said goodbye to my friend Colleen and closed the door, standing inside my new apartment.  What a whir of emotion.  My husband and I separated August 1st of last year and have since divorced.  My seven-year-old daughter and I have been living with friends for a year.  I'm apprehensive about all kinds of different aspects of this new step but so ready and excited, too.  I'll keep adding things to my Amazon wish list and taking things one day at a time.  :)  For example, tomorrow I may need to actually fill my fridge with food, but for now, Fiona has a hair appointment in an hour, then she and I will be at work until seven-fifteen or so, and then come back to sleep in our new place for the first time.

What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?

So Marc and Angel Hack Life had a blog post recently that asked 365 "thought-provoking questions".  I've picked some of the ones that stood out to me and hope to occasionally use them as writing prompts -- join me if you'd like!

What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?

This is kind of a crazy response, but one of the first things that comes to mind is that I can rest in bed, at least for a few minutes at a time, on my right side.   I can't really sleep on it, but just being able to change position in bed for a bit is a nice thing.  Last Thursday I celebrated two years of not being hit by a car and it's nice to remember that I *have* made a lot of progress in those two years.  I'm starting to wean off my medicine and that's tough, pain-wise, but also a good thing. 

What sustains you on a daily basis?

So Marc and Angel Hack Life had a blog post recently that asked 365 "thought-provoking questions".  I've picked some of the ones that stood out to me and hope to occasionally use them as writing prompts.

What sustains you on a daily basis?

Hope, laughter, and the desire to feel good about my life.  At attempt to believe that everyone really is trying not to suck.  Remembering that life is very short and that life is very long and that it should be lived and treasured.  A full night's sleep and lots of water to drink.  Good memories and a desire to make more.  Finding beauty and making beauty.  Physical touch.


How about you?

I will survive

A friend sent me this video earlier this month.  I know it's super cliche, but I think it's also kind of fun.