Hi! How’s it going? Over here it’s been a little challenging. I am trying to figure everything out with the guys (including Vegas, Ben and the guy at Yogurtland who’s concerned I come in too much) in my life. I don’t really know what’s next exactly but I do know it’s going to be okay. The stress of the unknown is hard though, ya know?
I shared this on Instagram but in case you’re reading RER and need a little hug right now…
Two years ago I was scared and sad before meeting up with Ben and texted my three lil friends to pray for me. Bri responded with Psalm 23 and it immediately gave me some peace. It seems like a weird Bible verse if you’re not in a life or death situation but when you feel like everything is crumbling it definitely helps.
You know what else helps?
Chocolate.
Supposedly Chocolate does make you feel better – but only for 3 minutes! (That’s why I have to keep eating it!)
If chocolate doesn’t make you feel better – maybe a cat will?
I spotted this lil friend yesterday on my walk. He (she?) was so friendly. That’s rare with gatos! I think he must have a home around here because there are a good handful of random cats that live around here. Either way, Vegas said we couldn’t keep him.
If chocolate and a cat don’t make you feel better…
Go for a run! That helps me sometimes.
Bonus points if you can run somewhere beautiful.
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You know what makes me feel better sometimes?
New clothes – specifically new running clothes! I am digging the snake skin patter on these running shorts (from RoadRunner Sports).
Sometimes a well-placed photo-bomb is fun and helps your mood.
This photo-bomb is just toes and tails – which is extra random and fun so I think that’s even better.
Big ridiculous salads always make me feel better too.
My favorite food makes me feel better, but it’s not in season right now so I’ll happily settle for this watermelon welcome mat.
You know what makes pancakes even better?!?!
Syrup.
It wasn’t a trick question.
But you know what makes it super crazy better??
A runny egg yolk.
Now all I need is to go for a run, have some pancakes topped with an egg, cuddle a puppy and eat chocolate and I’ll be set for life!!
Being in limbo is paralyzing to some degree. Making a decision and moving forward would free you one way or another. It is up to you to do so. Peace.
Yoga & meditation (love the headspace app) have been so helpful for me during my divorce this year. Plus running (endorphins make you happy!), friends, family and therapy. I’m all about that therapy, yo. Oh and journaling! I guess this blog is sorta like your journal? Though I suspect you keep a lot of the really personal stuff to yourself 😉
This Bible verse has also been helpful to me – I keep it in my phone and look at it occasionally:
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
-Jeremiah 29:11
I’ve also read the transcript of this sermon multiple times and it’s been so helpful to me: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2006/04/broken-things-to-mend?lang=eng&query=*+%28name%3a%22Jeffrey+R.+Holland%22%29
Oddly I am not a Mormon (I was raised Catholic) and don’t really consider myself to be a member of a particular religion anymore! I guess I’m just the oddball that creeps around steeling things from their people’s faiths haha. Oh boy, end of random comment. Peace to you, lady <3
after a long and stressful day at work, just getting back home makes me feel better.
Hang in there, Monican!
running and weights sometimes yoga.
Girls dinner for mexican food & margaritas! Thats on my plan tonight and is exactly what I need.
Today, I need it to stop snowing!!!!
I really enjoyed reading your post!!! Love dark kisses too. It always keep us soooo happy:)
I need for my podiatrist to fix me at my appointment later this afternoon. Day 11 of limping. I was fine running one day and then I couldn’t walk the next because of some weird bluish lump under my toe joint. I’m guessing a cyst of some sort. Sigh! But I have my puppy and chocolate and the sun finally came out today after two days of rain.
Hang in there Monican!!
Hmm… I am random and organizing makes me happy… not to be confused with cleaning because that’s the sorest, but actually organizing would make me happy today
These two bible verses help through very hard times:
1John1:5
“This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.”
2Corinthians12:9
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
I am a long time reader but rarely comment. I actually won a giveaway from you in 2012 🙂 It was for frozen yogurt. It was perfect timing as I was very pregnant in the summer. 🙂 Anyway, I am so sorry that you have been dealing with tough times in your marriage for so long. It seems (from what I have read) that it would be exhausting and I hope you know what a tough cookie you are. <3 Hang in there.
Hey Monica! I will give you a hug if I could. One of the things that make me feel better is to surrender to the unknown and trust. Let things go and trust that everything will be OK no matter what happens. It is kind of what Psalm 23 says.
Running will usually make me feel better for a few hours. Looking good will also help me. Like doing my hair, nails, make up and putting on some nice clothes. Therefore I always try to stick to that when I need it.
New running clothes and chocolate will ALWAYS help 😉 I bought those dark kisses the other week!
I need a little bit of FOOD! It’s dinner time here (past dinner time, in fact, sigh) and I need my chicken!
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Awww, I love black cats! Tell Vegas he could use a friend. 🙂