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Halfway Through Week

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Today is the halfway point through the week, which might not sound great, but it could be worse, and at least it is not Monday! How is your week going so far? The week has not been too terrible because my doctor’s appointment went well, but I was not concerned about it. I forgot to mention yesterday, while I was at the pain management office, I asked the Nurse Practitioner for her opinion regarding a medication my specialist suggested. The medication strongly recommended had a lot to do with how low my white blood count was, which showed my immune system was weak. She had wanted me to take something that “might” prevent shingles, and I was highly against it. The specialist should understand Gilenya weakens my immune system, but it also keeps Multiple Sclerosis at bay, and I know I need to be cautious. I had decided against the medication suggested, and the nurse practitioner on Monday said she thought I made a good decision. Most people I know have had COVID, but I never got it, so I would say whatever I am doing to stay safe is working without any other medications.

Life will throw curve balls, and we must try to dodge them, or we might face additional bad situations. No matter how many balls are thrown at us and how many of them hit us, we can choose happiness. Not everything we perceive as negative will result in additional negative consequences because they might lead us down a better path in life. When I lost my job last November, I did not know how I would overcome it and find something new, but I believe I have. This experience forced me to consider a new career path, and I am thankful for what I will pursue. I have learned more about myself during the last few months, and besides losing Sundance, I am happier with my life. Please do not get me wrong because there are some people I have missed at my last job, but I cannot say I have missed the job itself or some people I encountered. It is true that some people come into our lives by accident and remain in our lives, while some come into our lives to teach us something we must know.

As we move into another day, there is something we should try embracing more than anything else, which is what makes us happiest. No one has ever said you can force being happy because that is fake happiness and will never last. When we deal with sadness in life, no one expects we will be a ray of sunshine immediately. It takes time to overcome an upsetting situation, and as long as we do not dwell on it for too long, we will get past whatever we experienced. I learned yesterday that someone I know but have never met had lost a dog she had for 14 years. Although I have only spoken to this person once and never met her dog, my heart broke for her loss. I am sure this brought up painful memories of what I went through in February, or it was because I am a highly emotional person. Anyway, even though she lost her dog and is sad currently, she will never forget her dog and be happy for the years she spent with her dog. I hope everything I said made sense because I might have said more than necessary.

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you are having a good week, and it continues to get better. I am sure I have said this before, but if you have pets, please remember to treat them with lots of love because unfortunately, animals do not live forever☹. I hope you found the quote I shared positive, and that it helps you get through the halfway point of the week more easily. The first half of this week is over, and the last half is going to go faster, we might even discover some great opportunities! Please let me know what you think about this post, and I will respond to all comments as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Stay Strong

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Happy Tuesday😊! Monday is history now, but I hope your week began in the best way. I had a follow-up appointment with the pain doctor yesterday afternoon, and just as I expected, everything went as it always does. The Nurse Practitioner was running close to an hour behind schedule, and traffic was a mess, but I had my notebook and was writing while waiting. I was still a little frustrated but did expect to have to wait. I do not understand why doctors have patients scheduled appointments because they rarely follow the schedule and typically have people waiting for far too long. I guess it is what it is, and we must deal with how things are because there is not much we can do to change it. The last time I saw this Nurse Practitioner, I had told her about Sundance’s struggles, so yesterday, I informed her that he passed away on February 10th. She is a sweet lady and loves animals, so she understood how painful it was to lose him. The piece I was working on writing while waiting to be seen was about Sundance, and I read her the first line, which brought tears to her eyes because it was sad and heartfelt.

Thankfully, we survived Monday and are now to embark on Tuesday. The good news is we only have four days left until the weekend returns. That does not sound too terrible, right? Four days to attempt to accomplish something great, which I know we can do because we are powerful and have fierce strength. Life might get challenging, and we might suffer hardships occasionally, but we will overcome anything we encounter. There might be days we feel like we cannot do anything, but no matter what happens, we must remember everything we have already handled and overcome with much more strength and courage! When you think there is no hope, remember that you have overcome so much already, and you continue standing strong. Many of us suffer from illnesses that do not have a cure, which is not easy to accept, and this would have STOPPED some in their tracks, but this did not stop us from continuing our journey.

I thought about entering another writing competition but have not made a final decision. I still have time to enter but should decide sooner rather than later. A small part of me wants to enter the competition, but a large part of me does not think it is the best idea. My reasons for thinking about entering are it will help me grow as a writer and provide me with more experience. There might be more reasons I should not try this again. If I do enter, I think I would write about the painful loss of Sundance, but this would be difficult and emotional. If I do not write about Sundance, I have a few other ideas that might be a good essay and not as emotional. Does anyone reading have any advice? I would appreciate any advice you could offer because I value your opinion.

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you have a wonderful day and enjoyed what I shared. It is hard to believe tomorrow is May 1st, and I do not understand where time goes because it seems to fly by so fast! Before we know it, 2024 will be over, and welcoming 2025. Yes, I know that might be extreme, but the days are going quickly, and it is hard to keep up. I hope to have the chance to read your comments because I enjoy the opportunity to know what your thoughts are. I will respond to all comments as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Halfway Through The Week

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Happy Midway through the week! How has your week been so far? I believe not everyone has to deal with the time changes, but if you do, how has the change been for you? I hope there will come a time when we do not have time changes twice a year because it can be challenging. It never made sense to me, and it was even worse when I had to get up early daily to go to work, but now it does not make a difference because I still wake up at the same time, no matter what. I appreciate that it stays light out longer because the brightness can add happiness to our lives😊! I did not mention anything because I was less than hopeful, but I had a phone interview yesterday and went into the interview with an optimistic attitude. Unfortunately, it is not something I am interested in because I do not feel right selling additional insurance to people going through difficult times. Some types of sales seem a little too dishonest for me, but selling insurance is dishonesty on a new level, and I am NOT comfortable with it! I know the right job will come around when the time is right, but until then I will stay focused on my last two classes and search for the best job for me😊!

I informed the Nurse Practitioner at my Neurologist’s about my discomfort with taking the medication she recommended to help protect me from shingles or any other type of infection. I explained in an email why I was uncomfortable and again explained why I was scared about changing the medication I take for Multiple Sclerosis. I know she means well, and she may have my best interests at heart♥, but this is my body and my life, and I know how I feel and what works for me. I patiently waited several days for her to respond to me, which she finally did late yesterday. She told me she understood and was just worried about my health, which I appreciate, but still, I am not willing to make changes to the medication at this time. She also told me we can wait for the results from the other blood test that should show how well Gileyna is working for me, NOT that I need a test to tell me because I know my body!

We have made it through half of the week, so we only have the last half to survive, which should not be as challenging as the first part! We must find ways to handle the struggles life sends our way and always do our best to show kindness, compassion, and support to others because we never know what another person is dealing with. I know it can be hard when someone has a negative and salty attitude, and again, we do not know what they experienced before our encounter. The worst thing we can do is act unkind and with the same type of negativity because that might make their day even worse♥. If we treat them how we would like to be treated on a bad day or any day, we might be able to change the course of their day and make things better for them in the end!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I shared, and the quote resonates with you and your life. I know I might have missed responding to some comments, but I will go through them soon and respond to those comments I have missed. I have been focusing on my Anatomy class because I find it extremely interesting. The way our bodies are constructed and behave is amazing, especially when they work correctly, which mine does not. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love♥, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Time To Move On

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When unplanned and unexpected things happen, it may throw our plans off balance. It may take more time to understand how we want to proceed and what changes we want to implement, and nothing is wrong with this. When making decisions involving our lives, this should not be something we rush or take lightly. There is no set-in-stone timeline for the big decisions, and any ideas that come to mind should be considered. It may include acknowledging the positive and negative aspects, the rewards and demands, and the likeliness of successes and failures. Any life-changing decision requires entering a new journey with an open and optimistic mind or you are setting yourself up for disappointments.

Although it was painful when I lost my job on November 13th, and I dealt with several disappointing job scams, this might have been a blessing in disguise. It took me over a month, but I decided to throw caution to the winds and embark on a slightly different pathway. I have enrolled in a medical coding program and purchased the books required. The class is a six-week program, which will begin on January 17th. The reason I said this is a slightly different path is because many years ago, I was going to start the nursing program, but I had a terrible MS flare-up, and it scared me to the point of changing my major. Even though it was many years ago, I took medical terminology and worked in the medical field for ten years, so I feel the basic information will return to me quickly. The funny thing is, I almost enrolled in this class sooner because the program was being offered in the middle of December, but my mind was still spiraling out of control with what I was going through.

While at this moment, I am excited and nervous about this new adventure in my life, I am thankful for the opportunity and support from my family. Since the day I lost my job, my husband has been my rock and held me up through tears and sadness. He has constantly been supportive, understanding, encouraging, and pushing me to take my time with my job search. The decision to go for the medical coding program was a group effort because, without the support from my husband, I might not be moving forward with the program. I told him I would continue looking for another job, but he told me I just needed to focus attention on the class and wait until I passed the test to get a job.

I have always known life is short, but the past several weeks solidified something important in my mind. A life without taking risks, we would never know what we could have accomplished. Anytime we settle for something in our life, we are not getting as much from life as we deserve and could have. If we are not getting as much from this short life, are we truly living our best life? Changes and taking risks may push us forward into something exciting and fulfilling. The bottom line is I thought my life would never be the same, and losing my job was leading me down a terrible and dark avenue, but I could not have been more wrong. Now, I find this was, in a sense, the best thing that could have happened to me because it pushed me to do something new that I had thought about many times before.

Looking back at the job I lost, I feel my placement there was not supposed to be a permanent place. The job provided what I needed temporarily and taught me more about trusting my instincts. Although the job did not provide me with what I was destined for, it did give me a handful of friends I will always treasure. You can learn a lot about a person’s character by seeing how they interact with you one-on-one via email, messaging, and phone calls and how they act in a group setting. Those who have your back when you are not around and, in the meetings, and those who would trash talk and stab you in the back to get ahead and make themselves look better.

I wasted too much precious time feeling sad, hurt, angry, and disappointed when I lost my job, and now I feel relieved and thankful. Honestly, I was not happy with the job. We should always strive for improvements and advancements in every aspect of life, and I felt none of this was possible. I cared deeply for my previous supervisor, and even though I disagreed with how things ended, I still think she is a lovely lady. Of course, it did take me over a month to feel this way, but I know the kind of person she is on a personal level. Not only did I care about her, but I also had a great deal of trust in her.

Throughout our lives, we may encounter challenging hurdles to overcome, and each of them will provide different experiences that lead to further strength and resilience. Anytime one door closes, even when the door is slammed and locked, another door will open and could lead you toward better days. Unplanned and drastic changes can cause you to fall into a rut, but this is when we must force ourselves to climb out and never give up hope. It is crucial in life to NEVER give up and surrender to hard times. Once we overcome those hard times, they will give us confidence and a powerful strength that will surpass any other challenges in life.

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I know it has been a few days since I made a post, but with Christmas and not feeling well, I have not had the energy. For some reason, I started feeling bad on Christmas night. It started with a headache and neck ache, but then I had a sore throat as well. I am hoping it is just a cold and will be gone soon, but who knows? I think I can rule out COVID because I am rarely around people besides my husband, and he leaves the house less than I do. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! 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

Friday Eve

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Happy Friday Eve😊! I hope you have had a good week. I have not been able to keep up with the posts I typically do, and not because of work, as I am still looking for a job. I do have a logical reason why I have struggled with this, and it is due to changes in medication. I have not made changes to the medicine that is “supposed” to slow the progression of Multiple Sclerosis, as this is not something I will agree to until there is a cure! The changes were not massive, but one medication I had been taking for a while had been removed, and something else I was not 100% sure about was added. One of these changes I was hoping would help calm my anxiety and stress, but I am not sure it has and has only caused more challenges with sleep, as in I am sleeping much less and feeling more fatigue.

I realize the changes to my medication regimen can take a few weeks before I notice any positive changes, but at this moment, the medicine that was added, I am not crazy about them☹. I did my research before I agreed to add the medication, but I cannot say I am going to continue taking it or if I am going to let the nurse practitioner know it is not working well for me. Logically, I know I am being too quick to make decisions because it has only been three days, and she did tell me it could take several weeks or a month for noticeable improvements. Patience has never been one of my best qualities, or at least I am not patient with medical situations and professionals. I know part of my problems with healthcare is I feel that some doctors might be doing what the pharmaceutical companies instruct them to do for a profit.

How do you handle changes to medication when your doctor advises it is a good plan? Do you always follow the guidance of your doctor, or do you question their advice? One of my biggest problems is I second guess everything spoken by others, and more so now since I have experienced several scams. I am not saying I believe the doctors would be trying to pull a scam on me, but I do question their motives. I have always been leery about doctors and medication, and I have always ensured that I protected myself and how my healthcare plan proceeds. Who is the only person you can count on and trust with your health and future? I have never put all my trust and faith into a doctor as I think it can be easy for a pharmaceutical company to add incentives for them to prescribe certain medications.

I realize some of what I said in this post might sound cynical, but I do not have much faith or hope in healthcare practices. Not all healthcare professionals consider money a motivator, but many might be. I prefer to rely on my instinct after I read that information regarding suggestions instead of following anyone blindly. Maybe I should have more trust in people, but humans are not the most trustworthy and should be questioned before proceeding. Even though I know that doctors and nurse practitioners go through years of schooling, I know myself and how my body reacts to medications more than they do. There is no amount of school that one can go through that can help them assess how anyone will respond to medicines as we all react differently.

One thing I am still struggling with is my job loss. No job should ever make a person feel like they are not good enough or a failure, but that is how my previous job made me feel. I spoke to one person who still works for the company recently, as she had the nerve to call and ask me a question about an order. I was willing to help her back when I worked for the company, but now that I am no longer with the company, it upset me and caused some mild anger that she asked me anything. In the short conversation, I realized how much I do not miss the company or their antics because nothing is taken care of correctly.

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope your week is going well and the last day of the week goes by quickly! I think y’all know how much I love animals, including our three cats inside our house and the cats I have been feeding outside. With the lack of sleep I have had lately, which I assume is because of the new medicine added to my regimen, I have been snippy with my favorite outside cat. I named him Snowball. I love this big boy, and he is always super sweet, but the other night he lunged at my arm. I am 99.99% sure he was playing because he rubbed all over my legs and was sweet a few minutes later. I say I am sure he was playing because that is the way my cats play as well; they are just much smaller than him♥. I look forward to reading any comments you have, 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

Inspirational Wednesday

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We are at the halfway point of the week😊! How has your week been so far? My week has been okay, but I continue searching for another job, which is not fun. Even though things did not end the way I would have liked at my previous job, I still believe everything happens for a reason, and there is something out there that will be better for me. It did take me a few weeks to realize this, and I still have some days when I am more upset than others♥. I would say such as life, but I am not at that point yet. Although I might not have been super happy at my previous job, I did put my all into the job, which I might not do again because it was not worth it. I did tell you I have days when I am slightly upset about things. Recently, someone told me it was their loss, not mine, but I cannot say that right now because I do want to work. The other day, I had a meeting about another job, but the job was complete BS!

I had a follow-up appointment yesterday with my neurologist. I tend to get nervous about an appointment with the neurologist. To my surprise, I was calm going into my doctor’s appointment. I think I was calmer than normal because nothing has changed with Multiple Sclerosis. At least there was nothing too new at least. I talked with the Nurse Practitioner about the additional stress I have been under and that I sleep 4 hours a night tops, which I know is not good. She agreed the disturbance in my sleep was due to the stress I had been under, but she assured me that it would pass. She talked with me about different medications I could try to relieve the anxiety. While we were discussing medication options, she could see my discomfort and said I did not have to make any decisions right away. We agreed that I would make a terrible poker player because the way I was feeling was all over my face, which I already knew about myself😊!

Life tends to throw a variety of curve balls our way. We can either duck to avoid being hit or embrace for impact and roll with the punches. We might get knocked down in life, but we can decide to get back up, brush ourselves off, and keep trying. Why let someone or something keep us down in this life? We only have one chance at life and must live it as happily as possible♥. We might not be able to control this all the time, but we can decide to keep moving forward because happy days and better times are nearby! I know it is not always easy, but it is possible some days might require a little extra push forward!

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I have shared, and I was able to provide you with a little inspiration. The first part of the week has been completed and we only have the second half to go. Of course, I am searching for a job and do not have a normal schedule, so the days all run together. It is slightly annoying, but I believe things will improve soon! I hope you are having a good week and are preparing for the weekend. 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

Haunting Memories

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As adults, we are living in a uniquely chaotic and messy world. Time can often feel more like an illusion instead of reality. The core meaning of time starts making little to zero sense the older we get, or at least it has for me. Anyone who believes they have a firm and accurate understanding of time may be slightly disconnected from reality and logic. How can anyone completely understand something you cannot physically touch or see? ♥ The famous and brilliant physicist Albert Einstein stated that the past, present, and future is simply an illusion. He came to this conclusion based on his special theory of relativity, which denies any absolute universal significance to the present moment. Many become obsessed with time, and their lives revolve more around time and less about enjoying and making the most of their short lives. Whether it is time or aging, the one constant thing is our memories.

We all grew up making memories, but are all memories worth remembering? The simple answer is NO. What are some of your earliest memories that you never want to forget? Of course, as time carries on and we get older, some of our memories begin to diminish. ♥Over the years, no matter how hard I have tried or how desperately I want to forget things from the past, the situations and traumas have seared in my mind. Some memories will never tarnish, and certain things force the memories to surface with a vengeance. Have you ever wondered why the worst memories from the past are tainted with evil and are unforgiving? The harshness of the negative memories stirs up sadness and can cause too many tears and questions.

Are the questions we ask ourselves a bad thing or a normal part of life? Some questions can be very daunting and lead to many more questions. Of course, this can take you down the rabbit hole of more questions causing favorable outcomes, but others can be difficult to answer. No matter what you do, never allow any of your unfavorable memories to deter you in life. Remember everything we go through in life, which includes our positive and negative memories, makes us stronger and more resilient. ♥ Unfortunately, there will always be struggles and people trying to demoralize how we feel and impede our success, but only if we allow it.

Although the past week or so has been complicated and stressful, much of this is still fresh, and I am trying to overcome discouragement. It is not always clear, especially at first, but I believe everything in life happens for a reason. ♥ When I lost my job, it was painful because it was just a job and should not have made me cry and be upset so many times. I believe this loss hurt as bad as it did because I “had” respected and valued my former supervisor. The emotional and physical pain I experienced from this experience has caused me too much stress, anger, and heartache, which I am still working to overcome and move on.

We gain trillions of memories daily, but how many memories will we remember? I am lucky if I can remember what I had for breakfast. With trillions of memories, we are bound to remember a few of them, right? Who knows? I think it is possible this may be untouched and has not been studied enough for an accurate analysis. It would be an interesting subject to research. I am sure someone has already done research like this or at least thought about it, but how do you know it is accurate?

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you are having a good week, and each day gets better. It has been painfully difficult for me not to have a schedule because time has less meaning. I think having a job provides me with a purpose, and not having a job currently is causing me to feel useless, which is an awful feeling. I hope you enjoyed what I have shared with you today, and I look forward to your comments. I will respond to your comments as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love♥, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes. 

Always, Alyssa

Random Saturday Thoughts

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Another week has passed, and I am still deciding if I will try again to do another writing competition. I know what I want to write about, but each time I sit down and try to start, I find myself trapped in my memories! I think the reason for this being difficult is because the topic is painful to write, and even more painful to remember the details I have tried so hard to forget. This competition is a personal essay, but I think this topic might be too personal, and I do not believe I have the strength to do this. Many things we have gone through during our lives never leave our minds, no matter how hard we try to forget, but I believe the topic I was considering writing about is too much for me. I guess we shall see what happens. Is it worth bringing up those memories for a writing competition, or would it be best to leave those memories in the past where they belong?

I am unsure, but my pain levels have been considerably higher for the past couple days. It is hard to say if this additional pain is happening because of the extreme heat or stress, I am causing myself. It could be a combination of both, but I am ready for it to end. The weather in the south, where I live, has been ridiculously high, and heat always causes me additional issues. It does not help that we do not have central air in our house, but we have two window units. The window units help some, but not as much central air conditioning would. I can admit that I have felt increased stress, but it is because of things I wish I had done differently at work. I have always been harder on myself than anyone else could be, and I know that is not a good way to be, but I have been this way for as long as I can remember.

Do you have a favorite season? My favorite season is Autumn, and I only enjoy Summer if I can be at the beach. Summer is way too HOT, but the ocean breeze helps. In my opinion, the temperatures during Autumn are not too hot or too cold, but perfect! Hot weather and Multiple Sclerosis do not get along, and tend to create massive issues, which can be nearly debilitating. Considering I have lived with Multiple Sclerosis for more than half of my life, I should be used to all the pain issues, but I cannot say that I am. Most pain I can deal with and try to ignore, but when the pain is in my head, I am unable to ignore the pain or function like normal.

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed what I shared, and I would love the chance to read your comments. The weekends are so short, so I hope you can enjoy it to the fullest. My plans for the rest of the weekend are to try to relax, stay where it is cooler, and make a final decision regarding the writing competition. Another thing I hope to do is to read more of the 23rd book in James Patterson’s Women’s Murder Club series. If you have not read any of James Patterson’s books, I highly recommend it. He is a phenomenal author with talents I cannot even grasp. Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

End Of The Weekend Thoughts

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It does not matter how happy you are in life, if we do the same thing day after day, without any changes can become mundane and tiresome. The simplest things can make a huge difference and make us feel different about life and of the nonsense on the news. For the first time in three VERY long years, I am finally at my happy place, the beach. As I am writing this post, I am sitting on our balcony with the ocean breeze in my hair and the ocean waves right in front of me. This is the most relaxing and beautiful place that I have been to in years.

Where is a place where you feel the most at ease? When nothing that would typically trouble your mind, does not bother you at all. You can just feel at peace with everything in life, no matter how absurd things can become in our daily lives. Of course, my place has always been, and will always be, the beach. There is something about the sound of the ocean waves crashing down, the seagulls flying around in search of food, the laughter of children and adults alike, and the breeze that makes me so happy. The only thing missing here is our sweet and lovable cats, but I know they are being well cared for while we are away.

I do not know about you, but I have been beyond sick and tired of many of our politicians behaving worse than toddlers without manners. Name calling and immature insults are not doing anything good for anyone, and most definitely, not the country they represent. When was the last time you can remember that you were able to watch the news without hearing something about Donald Trump or the damn Bidens? Lord knows, I sure cannot. Obviously, for anyone that has read some of my other posts, I am surely NOT a supporter of Donald Trump, but when the news is constantly providing him a platform, we will never stop hearing about him. I have realized one thing about politics, it does not matter if they are Republican or Democrat, they are all corrupt in one way or another.

Are there not more important things going on in this world? Look at what Hawaii is going through right now, which is just one situation that needs attention. Why not think about the people that are going without food? These people are starving and may not know when they will have their next meal. Or what about the countless homeless people in the world? Why are we not focusing on things that matter instead of the nonsense with people who have forgotten how to be an adult? Why can people not focus their attention on things that matter, and figure out ways to help those in need? Instead of allowing our politicians to behave in less than responsible and respectful ways, why not call them out on what they SHOULD be doing?

Happiness is a choice and one we all MUST make. We should think about what brings us joy and not worry that someone else thinks what we choose for our life is inappropriate or unimportant. Why should anyone have the right to decide what is right for another person’s life when the way they are living their life might not be the best way? I am not saying we should be selfish and only think of ourselves, but we should be able to live in a way that makes us happy if they are not causing harm to others. All I am trying to say here is, who cares how another person lives THEIR life? Why are so many people consumed with degrading transgender people? I do not care if someone is gay, transgender, or anything else, if they are happy and not hurting another person!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I am aware some of what I shared is controversial, and some people might disagree with me, but you have a right to your opinion, and so I do. We do not have to agree, but we should be respectful of each other’s opinion. Regardless of all the nonsense in the news, we do still live in a free country, do we not? I hope you are doing well, and you enjoyed your weekend. I am looking forward to reading your comments, and I will respond as quickly as I can. Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes! 

Always, Alyssa

Taking Chances

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Taking chances is not an easy thing for most people to do. Some people might be prone to being harder on themselves than is necessary, so when things do not work out, they beat themselves up and think they could have and should have done something differently. Of course, if we live our lives not taking chances, are we ever accomplishing anything remarkable and outstanding? I am not sure this question can be answered without taking chances and trying something we might feel uneasy or uncomfortable about. I am not talking about trying something that we perceive as dangerous, such as jumping out of an airplane with a parachute. I am talking about participating in writing competitions when you are already unsure of your talents.

Several months ago, I mentioned a writing competition I was considering participating in and was unsure if my writing was good enough. I did enter the writing competition, but with the mindset that I would never win. However, I did not want to have regrets and be left to wonder what could have happened. I shared the article I wrote for the competition with the young lady it was about, and she loved it. Unfortunately, the judges did not agree, and I did not win☹. I understand there were thousands of people from many countries who participated, and they might have had more experience with competitions than I did, so I am trying to not beat myself up about not winning and considering this a loss.

The news about not winning the competition came at a good time, but not the best time because I was having an awful day. It came at a good time because I was considering another writing competition, and this might have made me think twice about doing so. I am not saying I am not going to try again, but I need some additional time to think about it. I do not want to fail myself by not trying again because this is the only way we can be successful at anything in life, and we should always continue trying if it is something we want. After thinking about my loss carefully, I remembered my favorite author, James Patterson, who made a comment in his autobiography that he had several rejections in his career before he became the successful writer he is today. I will keep this in mind before I make a final decision about the other writing competition and remember that this was only my second attempt at a writing competition. Who knows what will happen if I try again?

Thank you for visiting my site today. I know this post may not have been the most positive post, but I think it had some positivity mixed in with the negativity. Have you ever entered a writing competition, and if you did, how did you prepare your writing piece? As I said, the young lady in the article I wrote about for the competition loved what I wrote, which is almost better than if I had won the writing competition. I have never met the young lady I wrote about, but I learned about what she has endured because of something my husband heard and shared with me, and I dived into more research. I am glad I tried and even happier that I was able to share the article with the person it was about. I look forward to reading your comments, and learning about any insight or advice you might have. I will respond to all comments as soon as I can. Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa