Checking In

You may have noticed that I haven't posted any blog posts this week. I was in the hospital Sunday, Monday and Tuesday with sepsis and a UTI. Since I got home Tuesday afternoon, I have been resting and recovering. I still feel weak, and I am having some side effects from the antibiotics I had to take. Thankfully those pills are finished now, so hopefully the side effects will disappear soon.

I've also decided that posting on a specific daily theme isn't working for me, so I'm going to still do daily posts, but the topics will be more random. I will start posting again on Monday, when I should be more rested and ready to get back into a normal routine.

Enjoy your weekend!!

Boho Berry January Check-In, Day Thirty-One: Lessons Learned

Karma always catches up with people.
Sometimes people who ask for the truth don't want to hear the truth.

Even if the sidewalk looks clear, I will find the ONE icy spot to slip and fall.

Boho Berry January Check-In, Day Twenty-Eight: Favorite Pastime

Definitely have to be reading...says the lady who read 250+ books last year.

Boho Berry January Check-In, Day Twenty-Seven: Favorite Person

Definitely my husband.  

Boho Berry January Check-In, Day Twenty-Six: Favorite Animal

Cats

Penguins

Hedgehogs

Sloths

Boho Berry January Check-In, Day Twenty-Five: Favorite Vacation

The anniversary trip my husband and I took to Ohio Amish Country a few years ago. It was nice to get away from everything and just have some time to relax and enjoy.

Boho Berry January Check-In, Day Twenty-Four:Favorite Food

I have more than one favorite foood:
--Lasagna

--Lobster

--Creme brulee

--Root beer floats

--French fries with malt vinegar

--Portabello mushroom sandwiches

Boho Berry January Check-In, Day Twenty-Three: Favorite Drink

My favorite drink is sweet tea (more accurately tea syrup, LOL), followed by cherry Pepsi, root beer and cream soda. Also enjoy flavored water--mostly citrus flavors.

Boho Berry January Check-In, Day Twenty-Two: Favorite Movie

My favorite movie is Gone With The Wind, followed closely by It's A Wonderful Life.

Boho Berry January Check-In, Day Twenty-One: Favorite Book

My favorite book for most of my life was Gone With The Wind. About ten years ago, that was replaced with The Shack. Late last year/early this year that one was replaced by Girl, Wash Your Face. 

Boho Berry January Check-In, Day Twenty: I'm Inspired By...

I am inspired by

--People who share unconditional love with everyone they meet

--People who take bold moves to achieve their goals

--People who are artistically talented

--Songs with lyrics that touch my heart

--People who stick to their morals and standards in spite of peer pressure

Boho Berry January Check-In, Day Nineteen: I'm Grateful When...

I'm grateful when
--I wake up 

--I can help someone else

--I spend time with friends

--My family is healthy.

--Life has more good days than bad.

Boho Berry January Check-In, Day Eighteen: I Want Less...

Procrastination

Stress

Worry

Anxiety

Anger

Division

Boho Berry January Check-In, Day Seventeen: I Want More...

Contentment
Love
Understanding
Compassion
Unity
Patience
Happiness
Joy

Boho Berry January Check-In, Day Sixteen: Trying Something New

Trying something new this year:

Decluttering the house, room by room.
Decluttering my life, to make more time for the things/people that matter.

Boho Berry January Check-In, Day Fifteen: Currently

Appreciating: a warm and cozy house

Choosing: not to feed the drama

Collecting:  new items for my M&M memorabilia collection

Watching: movies

Reading: The State Of Grace, Rachael Lewis

Feeling: pained after slipping on the ice and scraping my knee

Planning: a lazy day today

Loving: my family

Eating: a midnight snack

Drinking: eggnog

Thinking: of going to bed

Praying: for family and friends.

Boho Berry January Check-In, Day Fourteen: Hoping To Change

Feel like I'm repeating myself quite a bit this month, but here we go.

Hoping to change:
My habit of creating unrealistic expectations.
My unnecessary worrying
Overscheduling myself/taking on too much
People pleasing
Taking things too seriously
Self-criticism
Procrastinating
Letting others make me feel guilty for saying no.

Boho Berry January Check-In, Day Thirteen: Looking Forward To

Making progress on the memoir

Summer fun with Micheal

Date nights with Barry

A real vacation

Tre and Jalen's graduation

Boho Berry January Check-In, Day Twelve: Letter To Future Me

Dear Teresa,

As I write this, the last few weeks have been tough on you emotionally. Don't let that change who you are. Continue to love those who matter to you, to forgive instead of holding grudges, and to pray for the best outcome in every situation. 

Keep writing and journaling every day. It might not seem like much, but there are people who enjoy/look forward to what you post, and who are looking forward to reading your autobiography when you finish it. If you can touch even ONE life, you've made a difference.

You are valuable. You are capable. You are worthy.

Keep reaching for the best you that you can be.

Love,

Teresa

Boho Berry January Check-In, Day Eleven:Goals For This Year

Daily journaling

Daily blogging

Go to bed no later than midnight

Morning affirmations to build self-confidence/self-esteem

Make a more conscious effort to avoid clutter

Create a cleaning plan