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Tranquil Tuesday

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Happy Tuesday😊! We have one day completed and four left to go. That might sound like a lot but look how fast time flies. Tomorrow is already November, and I have no idea where the other months went. It is hard to believe there are only two months left in 2023. I think I say this every year, but I hope 2024 will be a better year because this year has been questionable. It seems like we are always hoping for a better year and hope the next year is not as bad and stressful as the previous year. I would almost suggest that we should look at the common denominator of our problems, but they can change. One thing for certain is that we do need change in the world. Remember all the good things that we have in life and realize things could always be worse.

It does not matter how many things have gone wrong in our lives or where we feel we failed. What does matter is that we never give up and always strive to be and do better. The only way we can fail ourselves or anyone else is to stop trying and give up on what we want out of our lives. Until the day we take our last breath, we should never stop. We all have abilities to succeed and have the best life possible. Do you think those with our dream jobs made it where they are without trying? Of course not. One of my favorite authors was shot down several times until he succeeded and became one of the best authors in the world. This has inspired me to never give up on my dreams no matter what anyone else thinks because, at the end of the day, this is my life, and I must do what is best for me.

I know it has only been one day, but how has your week been so far? For some reason, Mother Nature was a little confused the past few days because it has been over 80 degrees. I had looked forward to Autumn because temperatures are typically much more comfortable and enjoyable. Thankfully, starting today, the temperatures will be much cooler, but I will not get too excited because it changes frequently and not for the better. As I have mentioned previously, I have been feeding several kitties outside, so I decided to put a box with a soft towel in it for them to sleep and maybe stay warmer when the temperature drops. I am sure many people would think that is insane, but I love animals and cannot help it😊!

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope what I have shared was motivating and inspiring. With today being Halloween, I hope you find ways to enjoy yourself. I will not be dressing up this year or going anywhere, and I am not giving candy out because I do not want to cause our cats to be scared or sneak out the door. I am not sure if I have always been this way or if I am getting old, but this might be my least favorite holiday. I look forward to reading your comments and promise to respond as soon as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Motivational Monday

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Happy Monday😊! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and that you are ready to begin this new week with determination and motivation! Each week can have many new opportunities and options, but sometimes we must fight for them. It might sound difficult, but never forget YOU can do anything YOU set your mind to because YOU are strong😊! There is no need to have high expectations for the week, but you can have high expectations for yourself because YOU are the one who can make things happen! One of the worst things to do in life is to have high expectations of others because most people can be disappointing and can cause too many negative emotions. Instead of relying on others, rely on your strength, and nothing will stop YOU!

This week, October will be ending, and November will begin! Can you believe we only have two months left in 2023? Time flies by, and we must try taking a break to enjoy everything life has to offer. During our lives, we should strive to do the best we can and never give up, even when things do not go our way. I know how difficult and discouraging it can be when you try something new, but it does not work out how you had hoped. There is nothing wrong with this and we must keep trying until the day comes when we succeed😊! I have mentioned before that I tried two writing competitions, but they did not go as I had hoped. Do you think I am never going to try again? These two writing competitions fueled my determination, and I plan to try again.

This Thursday, I have a routine follow-up appointment with my pain management doctor. These appointments always go the same way, and nothing changes, which includes the terrible drive to the doctor’s office. Considering I work from home, I rarely leave the house, but I truly HATE driving, but the Interstate I have to drive makes things much worse. These appointments are just jumping through the hoops that are required and will not be too bad.

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you have an amazing start to the week, and it only gets better with each day. I cannot wait to read your brilliant and kind comments, and I will respond as quickly as possible. I hope you have found this post and the quote motivating and that it carries you through the day. No matter what this day or week brings your way, never forget how much strength you have within you, and know you can handle anything! Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Much Needed Restful Saturday

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It is terrible to admit, but after all these years, I cannot remember exactly how many years I have battled Multiple Sclerosis. What I can say is I have lived with Multiple Sclerosis for over 20 years, and I expect to experience headaches/migraines. Even though I have accepted this as my reality and will be a reoccurring battle, I do not expect two in the same week one day apart from the other. The first one started mid-morning on Tuesday and was thankfully gone when I woke up on Wednesday morning😊! The second one started Thursday and was relentless until finally improving this morning. It does not matter if head pain lasts an hour or more, but several days of this have been brutal. I can tolerate anything else Multiple Sclerosis throws my way, but when the pain gets into my head, it is impossible. There are many things I would wish on my worst enemy, but I would not even wish head pain on them. How do you deal with this type of pain when nothing helps, and all you want is a silent dark room?

There are a few things I know can increase the chances of a headache/migraine, which include dehydration, failing to feed yourself, and not getting enough sleep. Although it should be easy to avoid these issues, I will admit I often fail. Even though I always have a bottle of ice-cold water with me, when I am at work, I get distracted and forget to drink it. This type of failure is 100% my fault, and I know I need to make corrections. I will not blame not feeding myself regularly on work as that is not the problem because I am the problem. My problems with sleep and food are my fault. I try going to bed at the same time daily, but the thoughts in my mind never take a break. Since COVID and being at home 24/7, I have convinced myself I have gained too much weight, and it pushes me down a downward spiral.

I am not a doctor, but I do know a little and am sure stress contributes to the frequency and severity of headaches/migraines. I overthink every aspect of life, which can trickle down and create additional stress. Life generally comes with stress, and if we do not learn how to control it, stress will end up being a constant in life. Stress is awful for everyone, but for those living with Multiple Sclerosis, it can be toxic and can cause unnecessary relapses. I will never forget the day I decided that the medication I was taking for MS was the culprit in all my sinus headaches, and I decided to change medications. This was one of the worst decisions I have made because the stress caused me to have one of the worst relapses since being diagnosed. Since the series of bad choices, I made a firm decision to never change medications again, at least until there is a cure😊!

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and that you do something that makes you happy😊! Life is so short, and we should always aspire to do what brings us the most joy. We only get one chance at life, and there are NO redoes. Life does not come with instructions, but we must learn from past experiences and avoid making the same mistakes. I look forward to reading your comments, and I will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Pick-Me-Up Friday Eve

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Happy Friday Eve😊! I hope you have had a wonderful week and experienced many great opportunities and that you are succeeding in life. I know not every day brings us what we want, but we are getting what we are supposed to and should try to appreciate things as much as possible. I have noticed that the best things happen when least expected. Another thing I have realized is that even though we have seen many terrible things happen in the world, which leaves us believing that there are just as many terrible people in the world, this is not entirely true because there are still good people in the world. It is astonishing when we encounter good people because they seem like we have located a unicorn, which I suppose is what we could refer to them as because they are becoming rare😊.

The week will end soon, but there is still one more day until the weekend. Today might be the day we could all benefit from a pick-me-up and encouraging words. Not every day will be perfect, and we all will experience sad times, but there will also be happy and exciting times in life. Viewing our lives as a book might be helpful because most books have all these and more. Some storylines have more of one than the other, but there can also be exciting twists and turns. If yesterday was not the best day for you, keep going, and tomorrow could be better than anything you could have thought or dreamt of. Of course, we never know what tomorrow will hold and should know that tomorrow is not a promise, but good things can come when they are least expected😊! I hope you found the quote I shared a good pick-me-up and encouraging!

Out of the three days that have already passed, what was one of the best things that happened in your life? When you encounter others, do you treat them the same way you want to be treated, or how do you deal with people? Even though I would rather deal with animals, I was lucky to come across several great people this week. I am not sure what the reason or reasons are, but it does appear many people in our world today are overwhelmed with their lives or consumed with their needs and do not care about the needs of others. I will never understand this way of thinking because I have always and probably always will put the needs of others ahead of my own. Some might view this as a personality defect, and they have the right to think how they do.

Thank you for stopping by my site today. Unfortunately, I did miss doing my post yesterday because I had a miserable migraine that would not go away. Migraines are the only part of living with Multiple Sclerosis that I will never get used to, but I guess it could always be worse. I am sure you will not be surprised, but I am still feeding the outside kitties and they have increased to four😊! I am a sucker for animals, but I am not ashamed of this. I look forward to reading your comments and will respond as quickly as I can. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Tranquil Tuesday

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Surviving Monday is good news and means the rest of the week will be easier, right? Monday was not that bad for me, which was great. The only bad thing that happened yesterday was I was disappointed regarding the prescription food I ordered for our older cat. I ordered wet and dry food, but the only part that arrived was the dry food. The wet food I ordered previously, none of the cats seemed to like, so I wanted to try another flavor, but it did not arrive as it was supposed to. I think our older kitty is losing weight because he is not eating as much, but my husband disagrees. It might seem crazy to some people, but I dedicate my life to ensuring our cats and my husband are cared for and have everything they could ever want.

Life is forever changing, and we must roll with the punches. Getting caught up in things that do not matter and are not life-altering is a waste of time. However, I understand becoming frustrated and upset about things that happen in life, after all, we are only human, and when upsetting things happen, we will feel a certain way. What happens in life when something awful happens? Do we curl up in a ball and try to forget? It may be better to realize that dark storms happen, but we are still alive to live another day. I understand sometimes it appears that the dark clouds are following us, and we cannot get away, but the dark clouds will dissipate, and the sun can shine in life again. This was why I loved the quote I am sharing with you as much as I did, and hope you will too😊!

Most things in this life are not permanent. People will come and go from our lives, and we will move on. Of course, there are some things and some people who will always remain, and we could not imagine a time without them. Material things are not as important as we can easily go without. We all have dreams and should never forget or ignore them. Not all our dreams will come true when we want them to, but why should we forget or ignore them? Everything in life happens according to a bigger plan, and we have no clue what the plan is. Often, what we hope for does not happen, and we might become upset, but we should understand everything will happen when it is supposed to and not a second before.

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I shared, and that you found the meaning in the quote. Tuesday might seem like it is far away from the weekend, but we are closer than we were yesterday😊! Each day may hold something amazing, and we should try to appreciate every day and all the opportunities we are offered as much as possible. I look forward to your comments and will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Motivational Monday

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Monday does force us to accept the weekend ended and it is time to prepare for another workweek. Although I understand letting go of the relaxing weekend and starting another long week is not easy, we should try to see the new week as a benefit. Why do so many dread Mondays? I can admit the last thing I want to do is be trapped in the home office and away from our adorable cats, but having a job is part of being an adult. Monday mornings are, so the best thing to do is accept it and do the best we can. What is the worst thing that could happen if we embrace the new week?

The more we try to avoid and reject the new week, the more we are holding ourselves back from additional success in life. The important part of this is to have a job with co-workers you get along with. Seriously, we are working more than we are not working. Some sound and best advice is, if you do not enjoy your job or at least find it easy to tolerate, consider searching for another more enjoyable job. Life is too short to live unhappily, so try doing the things that bring you the most joy😊! No one wants to work 40 hours a week, but it is what we must do to be able to take care of ourselves and our families.

As we start another week, we must find ways to stay motivated to make the week better and tolerate it. Something I learned many years ago is to not worry about what other people might be saying. People will talk no matter if you are doing great or bad things. Who cares what people think if you feel good about yourself and what you are doing in life? Shallow and immature people are the ones who do the most talking and needless gossip. Ignore the drama and put your thoughts and efforts into your life and successes. Talk is cheap, and actions speak volumes! Know your worth, and you will go far in life!

Thank you for stopping by my site today😊! I hope you enjoyed what I have shared today. I hope I was able to provide you with motivation to start your week. As always, I would love an opportunity to read your thoughts on this post, and I will respond to you as quickly as possible. Your views on every topic are important and valued. I hope you had a wonderful weekend, and that you have a lovely week. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Sunday Thoughts

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Happy Sunday😊! Although today is the last day of the weekend, there are still several hours left to do something enjoyable. What would be the best way to spend the remaining hours of the weekend? I plan to finish the laundry and complete at least one writing piece I started. For me, it is normal to have numerous ideas I want to write about and get a solid foundation, and not complete them in one sitting. I think this is because I always have so many things running around in my mind and do not want to forget a decent beginning. For anyone who enjoys writing, a good plan is to have a writing notebook to put all your ideas in. It is not as important to complete everything immediately but to get your thoughts on paper to finish later. This is the best way to have all ideas in one central location, as this helps me because I must handwrite a lot of my writing and it makes me feel more connected.

I think I have become the crazy cat lady of our neighborhood. I started feeding two cats who were outside and made friends with them, but now I have four cats that come by for the food I put out. Of the cats that come by for food, three of them come close to me and allow me to pet them, but I am still working for the trust of another. I have named each of them, knowing that I am not able to allow them to come inside our home because we have three other inside cats. I did not mean to become the crazy cat lady or the cat whisper, but it has happened. It also proves my love for animals and find animals easier to communicate with than most humans. Animals love and build relationships in different ways than humans do. They do not judge or hate; they are fair and amazing😊! If it were not for some things veterinarians must do, such as putting animals to sleep, I think it would have been a great career path for me.

The new week is several hours away, and I hope the new week will bring us many new opportunities. Not all opportunities will appear easy, but life is not easy or fair, and we must put forth the effort needed. When I say that life is not fair, this is because some of the challenges we must face seem impossible, but nothing is impossible if we never give up. No matter what we face daily, each challenge makes us stronger than we were yesterday. If you think about things logically, where would we be today, and how strong would we be if it were not for the challenges we overcome? I do not think anyone can answer a question like this, but it is good food for thought😊!

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I always appreciate you taking the time to read what I share and enjoy your comments. I will respond to all comments as quickly as possible because I feel this provides great open lines of communication. Whatever you do for the remainder of the weekend, I hope you enjoy yourself and stay safe. How do you feel about animals, and do you find it easy to build relationships and trust with them? Or do you find it easier with humans? Have you noticed Mother Nature and the weather have been disagreeable and indecisive lately? One day it is cold, but the next is too warm again! Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Pick-Me-Up Friday Eve

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Happy Friday Eve😊! This sounds much better and more positive than saying “Happy Thursday”! How has your week been, and are you excited the weekend is SO close? I am sure it is due to the weather, which seems to be constantly changing, and even though it is getting cooler, my body is not adjusting as quickly as it used to. My back and legs have been in terrible pain this entire week, which I am used to, but it still sucks. Unfortunately, there has not been anything that helps to alleviate the pain, but it could always be worse. I try to remember this pain I feel daily reminds me I am still alive. It sounds insane to most people, but if there were a time when I did not feel any pain, I would think something was wrong. Pain has just become part of my life. Of course, I wish this was not my reality, but what am I going to do about it besides deal with it?

We have almost made it through the entire week and only have one more day to survive, which I know we can handle. I do think we can all benefit from a little pick-me-up to help us carry on. Something we all must do in life is learn how to love ourselves and have enough respect to set boundaries. It can be challenging, but once you learn how to set boundaries, you will be much happier and enjoy life more. With difficult things like learning ways to set and maintain boundaries, it is best to start slowly and work your way into the process. I hope the quote I am sharing today provides you with the pick-me-up you might need today, and you have a better day because of it😊! The one thing I have no control over setting boundaries is with the cats I keep feeding!

Thank you for stopping by my site today! I hope you have had a wonderful week and you have been able to avoid stress as much as anyone can. I look forward to your comments and I will respond as quickly as I can. If anyone has any ideas or ways that have helped with back pain, I would love to know because this has been a painful week for me. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Midweek Inspiration

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Happy Midweek Day😊! Of course, many people will view today as Wednesday, but where is the fun in that? It leaves us thinking we are not halfway through the week and might cause a bad taste in your mouth. It is exciting to know that we are halfway through the week and much closer to the weekend, which most of us enjoy😊! I must say, I am thrilled the weather is getting cooler and not dealing with the insane heat anymore. I hope Mother Nature realizes this and does not send another heat wave this way. I blame Multiple Sclerosis, but I am unable to tolerate the heat like I used to when I was younger and before being plagued with this evil illness.

At the halfway point of the week, we all know there are a few days left to push through. Of course, some things can help us through, and I think one is to discover inspiration. What are some things that inspire you? Good and kindhearted people inspire me to be better than I was yesterday😊. Another thing that keeps me inspired is to do what I can to help other people or animals in need. Everyone knows I have a deep love for animals, and I have been feeding a few outside kitties I am not sure have a home. Of course, my cats that live inside the house have everything any animal could ever want or need, and yes, they are spoiled rotten😊! I hope you will find inspiration from the quote I am sharing and that it helps you through today and the rest of the week.

Although we have a few days left of this week, what has been one thing that has happened and made you smile😊? It could have been a kind comment from someone you know or the twinkle in an animal’s eye when you helped them. Unfortunately, it does seem most people in society look out only for themselves, but some will want to help people along the way. Although it is becoming more uncommon these days, people can be surprisingly kind and compassionate. The best thing to do in our world today is to avoid political rhetoric because this can cause too many needless disagreements. We may not always agree on all topics, so it is best to avoid ones we know can cause issues.

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I shared today, and you were inspired for the rest of the week. I hope you are having a good week, and you are looking forward to the weekend ahead of us. How many of you agree with what I am doing with the outside cats by feeding them daily😊? Yesterday I did hear a nasty disagreement between the two, but both were seemingly unharmed but very angry☹. I would love to read your comments and I will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Take A Stand!

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Tuesdays are not that bad because it proves we survived another chaotic Monday! I spent time before I started work yesterday on the phone calling about my medication for Multiple Sclerosis and one of my cat’s medications for asthma. There are several differences between the two matters, one being Sundance is a cat and cannot take care of this himself, but the veterinarian was quick to help me get this taken care of and have his medication ready for me to pick up when I got out of work. My cat’s medication was more important to me than mine because I never want him to suffer unnecessarily. The matter revolving around my MS medication happens every month, and it is frustrating, but this is expected. This situation used to cause me a lot of stress, which is awful when you have MS as it can cause flare-ups. Thankfully, both medication issues were handled before I had to clock into work. I am happy to say that I will not miss any of my medication because the company is overnighting as it was their fault, again!

Tuesday should be easier than Monday, as Mondays can be hectic and challenging. One thing we must remember is there are some battles that are worth our time and energy. Who cares more about our health and well-being than ourselves? Of course, our family does care, but will they go to battle with doctors or a company responsible for sending necessary medications? Maybe some, but chances are we will need to fight those battles. Living with an illness that can take many things away from us is not easy, but when the doctor has numerous other patients and they are unable to give their undivided attention or care as much as they would if it were someone close to them. Honestly, there have been many times when Multiple Sclerosis has made me feel weak and less than others, but there have also been many times when this illness has made me feel as strong as a strong and courageous warrior!

Please do not get me wrong as I am not the type of person who wishes to engage in battles because they are exhausting and stressful. However, when it comes to being able to take care of my cats or family, I will be the first to take a stand, and I will not give up. I have also found there will be times I must take up for myself with my medical needs. I do not back down from doctors and force them to listen to me. I do not back down or give in regarding my medications with pharmacies. I will be the first to admit when I am in the wrong and will not push past things that I know are impossible. Anyone living with Multiple Sclerosis or any other illness knows that certain medications are a necessity because, without them, things could take a painful and terrible turn for the worse.

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you found what I have shared helpful, and that it has provided you with the courage we all need in this life. Standing up for yourself or another that is unable to do so, does not make you a bad person or too pushy, it makes you stronger. I hope your week has started off well and it continues getting better until the weekend returns. I realize we still have several more days, but time flies when you are having fun, right? I look forward to reading your comments and will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa