Saturday Thoughts

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

Happy Saturday😊! I think today can be viewed as a special day as it is 11/11. Do you believe in the power of some numbers? When the clock reads 11:11 am or pm, do you make a wish? Some people believe 1111 is an angel number that can carry significant meaning. According to The Law of Attraction, it represents a gateway to spiritual awakening and enlightenment. Honestly, anytime I see the clock read 11:11, I tend to make a wish, but I am unsure if the wishes ever come true, but then again, I believe everything in life happens for a reason and when it is supposed to♥. Of course, others believe this number is an opportunity to connect with your inner self and kick-start something great. The number sequence 1111 is viewed as a message from the spirit guides or a high power, which may mean you are on the right path and may start receiving guidance on your journey through this life.

Today might be the perfect day to connect with your inner self and understand if you are on the path you want to be on in life♥. You do not have to believe there is anything special about the number sequence 1111, but what would it hurt to believe this? There is no reason to change your beliefs or become super spiritual, but it might be a fun and exciting experience. It can never hurt to connect with yourself after you spent the week doing something different, and maybe not what you wanted to do. Today, for a few minutes sit alone, and think about your life. What would you change, and what are things you enjoy about life? I am not asking you to share your answers with anyone else but do this for YOU!

How was your week? My week was not bad, but it was not great either. It was a long week, and I am thankful to have a relaxing weekend to recuperate. I have a few posts I have not been able to complete, and I hope to finish at least one of them this weekend. When I have a lot on my mind, the only way I can release my feelings is to write. As you can imagine, I have many half-written things and need to focus on them♥. How are you handling the time change? I know this was over a week ago, but this is affecting many people. I am unsure if it is affecting me negatively or not because I still get up at the same time as I did before the time change. I do not think the constant changes in the weather are helping me at all. One day is cold, and the next is HOT again.

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I have shared, and you have a wonderful weekend! We waited long enough for the weekend to return, which felt like a long time, so I hope you can enjoy every minute of it♥! When did the weeks become so long? I cannot remember them being this long before, but they are way too long now. It does not help that our weekends seem to be getting shorter. I look forward to reading your comments, as I always enjoy them. I will respond to all comments 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

Sunday Thoughts

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

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

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

Happy Friday Eve😊! This week has been slightly better than last week, but it is not saying much because last week was miserable. I know it could have been worse because things can always be worse. Between dealing with the challenges that come with living with Multiple Sclerosis and people being rude, I just wanted to escape it all. Crazy how when you need time away and alone, everyone needs something but in a very demanding way! Sometimes I think it is easy to ignore the needs and complaints of others, but for some reason, that is getting to be difficult. I think I am going to blame my patience and tolerance for others being disrespectful and annoying on the fact I am getting too old for the irritating drama😊!

We are so close to the end of the week, and we only have a couple of days left until the weekend returns😊! Even with that said, we could benefit from a pick-me-up to keep us motivated and inspired! It should not matter how many obstacles try to get in our way, we can overcome anything in life because most of us already have! Many of us deal with challenges due to medical situations, and we do not allow those to stop us, right? Why should anything else stop us from succeeding in life? The answer is that they should not because we are much stronger than we realize! I hope the quote I am sharing offers you the pick-me-up you need and that you tackle the rest of the week with courage and strength!

Let us all think positively, as we have made it through most of the week, and the weekend is nearby. Remember, just because the weekend is almost here, you do not have to do anything you do not want to. The weekend is meant for all of us to relax and recuperate from another long week. However, if you do have plans, I hope you can enjoy every moment and you get joy from anything you do. I hope to not have anything to do because I have felt exhausted and need time to rest and maybe even sleep later. Logically, I know I will never sleep in because I have an annoying alarm clock in my brain that wakes me up at the same time daily. I have tried to get the internal alarm clock fixed or removed but have not been successful.

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you found what I have shared encouraging, and that the quote provided you with the pick-me-up you needed to get through one last day of this week. Please remember that you can handle anything, and you can accomplish and overcome anything! We all have a strength we did not know we had, but when pushed to our limits we will see this! 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

42 Years Of Lessons

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

During my 42 years in this world, I have learned so much. Of course, some of what I have learned I wish I did not know because it is nothing positive. When I was younger and naïve, I thought we were living in a fair and just world, but as I have grown, I realize how untrue this is. I do try to avoid the news because the unthinkable is happening daily and breaks my heart. It is shameful that so many people fought for this country and those who did not survive, but what were they fighting for? The United States is supposed to be a democracy, but today, it seems this is only a façade. My late grandfather, who was my hero, was in the military, and I often wonder what he would think of the way this country is heading now. If I were to guess, I think he would shake his head with disbelief and shock.

During your years in this world, have you learned anything critical but also may wish you did not know? This is a beautiful and crazy world we live in. We should try gaining as much knowledge as possible in life as this can provide us with valuable lessons to carry with us and recall later in life. Some people appear to avoid change, and never learn anything new about people or their existence. Unfortunately, some people refuse to accept anyone who is not like them and will shun those who are different. This way of thinking does not make sense to me because I think people who are different can be very intriguing and may shine a light on something we never knew about.

Life can be challenging and demanding, but it also has many wonderful things that some forget. We get held up on the negative and what we wish we had. Yes, there is a lot of chaos and unfortunate events occur but should never forget what brings us happiness in our lives. They do not need to be extravagant or massive because sometimes the smallest and simplest things can give the most joy. I can understand becoming upset and even angry when we see what is going on in this world, but we should try to focus on the situations we have the power to change and not on those we cannot change. There are so many wonderful and kind people in this world, but they get overlooked because we see so many dishonest and immoral people. Do you agree that when we get consumed by the negative and situations, we have no control over can be depressing? We must pick our battles in this short life and stay strong.

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and you do something for yourself. I could be wrong, but I believe many are always trying to do for others and take care of everyone else and forget about their needs. Of course, others can be selfish and think of only one person, which I completely disagree with, but that is just who I am. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Let It Go Friday

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

Happy Friday, y’all! I hope you had a wonderful week, and you are looking forward to the weekend. I know the weekends are too short, but we can try to make the most of each moment! I am excited I have a three-day weekend because I have taken today off work. I am taking our older cat to the vet today, and it is only for a follow-up appointment as he has asthma, and the doctor wants to ensure he is doing well, which he is. He is one of the sweetest and most loving animals in the world, and he is excited about his appointment. This could not be further from the truth because he HATES the car ride, even though his doctor’s office is less than a mile from our house. I know he will be spoiled when he gets to his appointment because it is impossible to not love him! I do have a secret that no one knows about yet, but I am going to ask the vet assistance if she would help clean him up. He is a long-haired cat and hates being brushed, so I am hoping she will do the sanitary shave😉!

Each week seems to feel longer, and the weekends remain short. It can be exhausting, and we must find ways to keep pushing through. I believe one of the only ways to enjoy the weekends to the fullest is to let go of any negativity the week may have caused us. Although I normally try finding a quote that revolves around letting go, I found the quote I am sharing brilliant and powerful. Most of us can remember Michael J. Fox from his years of acting and the strength he has used to fight through all these years living with Parkinson’s disease. This quote from him is beautiful and impactful! I know a few people that are living with Parkinson’s, and I hope they will be able to live their lives with the strength I know they need. Of course, they do not have the money Michael J. Fox does, but he has donated a lot to the cause.

Even though the weekend is near, never feel you must have plans, but if you do have plans, I hope you enjoy every moment. You will be surprised, but I do have plans. Tomorrow is my birthday, and Sunday is my 12th anniversary, so I think we are planning to at least go out to dinner. The only other thing I want to do is hang curtains. We have lived in our house for about four years and still have not hung curtains in our living room, which has huge windows. I know our female cats will not be happy about this because they enjoy watching the birds and squirrels, but we will figure out a way for them to still be able to watch them, or they might tear down the curtains! Anyone who has cats knows, they will do as they please😊!

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I shared, and you found the quote as powerful as I did. I might be slow at responding to your comments this weekend, but I will do my best to respond as quickly as possible. I hope you have a lovely weekend, and the weather is beautiful. It has been a lot cooler lately, which is amazing, and I am loving it! Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Let It Go Friday

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

Happy Friday, y’all! I hope your week has gone great and you are looking forward to the weekend! My weekend started a little earlier than normal because I worked a ½ yesterday, and I am off today. The exciting part of this is we are going to watch the band that my husband proposed on stage with almost 13 years ago, and they are still very special to us😊! It has been a few years since we have seen them, so I have been looking forward to this for a while now! If you are like me and love good music, I strongly suggest you check out The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. Not only are they an amazing band, but they are also a great group of guys that have a wonderful demeanor and fun-loving personality.

We have made it through this week, and we can all understand the weekends are SO short. To make our weekends more enjoyable, I think Friday is the perfect day to let go of any negativity or frustrations the week may have caused. We need to view our weeks as the past, and there is no use carrying that into the weekend, which is the future😊! As I already mentioned, the weekends are too short, but life is unpredictable, and it can be cut short. If we remember that tomorrow is not promised, we will be forced to enjoy TODAY for what it is and NOT worry about the past week. The new week will be here before you know it.

After another long and HOT week, do you have anything planned for the weekend? Besides going to watch The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus tomorrow, I am hoping we will stay overnight. This might sound silly, but we do not have central air in our house, and only have two window units, so staying overnight somewhere would mean we could enjoy central air!!! I do not do well with this heat, and it seems to only be getting worse. I never thought I would say this, but I am ready for winter!! Whatever you decide to do this weekend, please stay safe and remain hydrated because this heat is deadly!

Thank you for visiting my site today. Hopefully, you had a fantastic week, and your week is everything you have hoped for. I hope you have enjoyed what I have shared and the quote means as much to you as it did to me. 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

Tuesday is NOT so bad!

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

Another Monday has come and gone, and we managed to survive it😊! Has your week started well? Somethings do not change, and the days keep going by. Of course, there might always be some stress, but I hope it is a limited amount and it does not become too overwhelming. Most of the time, the things we think are stressful and upsetting are not as bad as we think. I know it does not seem like that at the time, but if you think about each situation with a clear and rational mind, you will see “most” things are not that terrible. I guess I try to view things with the respect that someone else is always going through something much worse. Of course, this was one of many valuable lessons that I learned from my late grandfather.

Although we have made it through what some think is the hardest day of the week, we do have a few more days until we reach the weekend. My week is going to be a little shorter because I am working a half day on Thursday, and I am off on Friday for another doctor’s appointment. This appointment is just a follow-up with my pain doctor, and all these appointments go the same way. The most challenging part is the drive because the interstate is a mess. On Thursday, we are going to see the band that might husband proposed on stage with, in concert, and I have been looking forward to this for several months.

We must find ways to stay positive and calm through anything we might experience during the week. I have always believed that there is real strength in the power of the mind. If one can try to believe things are going to go well, good things may happen more frequently. Unfortunately, we have the power to think negative outcomes into our reality, and we will experience more negativity in life. But, on the opposite side, we can believe in positive outcomes in this reality and live fulfilled and favorable lives. I know things are not always going to be positive and bad things can and will happen, but if we can try to lean heavier on the positive things, maybe they will happen more often! It cannot hurt to at least try😊!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you found enjoyment in what I have shared, and the quote provided you with some peace, and strength. I know life is not always going to be perfect, and go the way we want, but having an optimistic outlook can go a long way. I am looking forward to reading your comments, and I will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Let It Go Friday

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

Happy Friday, y’all! I hope you have had a good week, and that you are looking forward to the weekend! I am sure most of you will agree with me that Fridays are one of the best and most anticipated days of the week. Of course, that can make for a long week, but once it has arrived it is a great and freeing feeling😊! This week has probably felt a little longer to me because I am dealing with getting an appointment scheduled that I am not looking forward to, but I am trying to be optimistic. Yes, I might be a little scared of the appointment that I have scheduled, but it does not mean I am going to get any bad news because I am choosing to believe that everything is going to be okay! It is all a matter of perspective!

I always think that Friday is a perfect day to let go of any negative feelings and start the weekend with a fresh and positive frame of mind! One thing that makes me so upset and frustrated is when people in our lives only pay attention or act like they care when something negative happens. It does not make sense to me because why not be part of someone’s life all the time, which means during good and bad times, not just the bad? I guess this is why I decided to share the quote that I am sharing with you today. When you love someone, and I mean truly love someone, you want to be there for them through anything they go through! I decided a long time ago that anyone in my life that is not part of my life through everything, does not need to be part of it at all! It was not easy, but I think after a while, it is their loss and not mine!

We have finally made it to the end of the week, and now we can enjoy the weekend. Yes, I do know the weekends are short, but at least we have one that we can enjoy. It is not necessary to dwell on how short the weekends are but to find ways to do what we enjoy the most. Life is short, and we should make the most of it while we are still here. Life is fragile, and nothing is guaranteed. I believe that it is a waste of time to worry about what might happen, but instead, focus on all the good in our lives😊!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I have shared and that the quote resonated with you. It is not easy, but one thing that I am slowly learning in life is we must make our needs and wants a priority, and after that, we can start thinking about what other people want and need. I am a work in progress and have not mastered this lesson yet, but I am trying. I look 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

Saturday Thoughts

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

Happy Saturday! Today is the first day of April and the weather is behaving in some strange ways. With the weather changes, I always have issues with headaches, and today is today’s #3 of a mean headache/migraine. This started while I was working on Thursday and has not left. This one seems like it is a mixture of sinus issues and a migraine. I am completely aware of the fact, that the Gilenya that I take for Multiple Sclerosis is known to cause sinus problems, but I would rather deal with that than what “could” happen if I was not on a medication that is meant to prevent this unpredictable disease from progressing. I cannot be the only one that thinks the side effects most medications create are infuriating.

Last week was a crazy week in the United States. It is not common for a former President to be indicted for numerous crimes and many of us have realized that the powerful people in this world do not face consequences for their distasteful behaviors. Of course, just because the former President was indicted does not mean he is going to face jail time, which in my opinion is what he deserves! If a normal citizen did even one of the crimes the former President is facing in the upcoming trial or trials, we would have already been put behind bars.

I know that politicians are not known for their honesty, and it does not matter which party they are in. Republicans and Democrats all just lie in different ways, and some get away with what they have done wrong. Anyone that is close to me and knows the way I think already knows my distaste for the former president, and I am hoping he is going to face consequences as if he were just a normal American citizen and that he does not get preferential treatment. The bottom line is no one is above the law!

I hope y’all are having a great weekend so far and you are doing what makes YOU happiest! I am working on recovering from what seems like a never-ending headache and hope it will go away sooner than later because I have had enough of it. As I know some people reading this may disagree with what I have said about the former president, but I am still looking forward to reading your comments. I will respond to all comments 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

Enjoy your Saturday

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

Happy Saturday, y’all😊! It is SO nice to have a weekend because as I said in my post yesterday, this week has been extremely grueling! I do believe some of the reasons the week felt so long is because of the headache I experienced for three days. Of course, this is nothing new as I have dealt with them since I was a small child. No matter how many years I have had mean headaches, they never get easier and I never get used to them. There is a small part of me that thinks the headaches continue to occur because my eyes are getting worse and I do have an eye appointment this afternoon, so hopefully, it is my eyes and nothing else.

Of all the issues I deal with living with Multiple Sclerosis, many of them are manageable. Just because they are manageable, does not mean that are easy or always tolerable. My legs end up bothering me more at night or when it rains. This just seems a common trend. There have been a few times when they bothered me bad enough to cause pain when sitting, needless to say much more painful than it is to stand or walk. Unfortunately, there is nothing that helps. I used to think the heating pad or a hot bath helped, but it makes it more intense. Since nothing helps, it certainly does NO good to dwell on it or even cry about it.

What is your favorite part of the weekend? I mean the obvious is there are no work or alarm clocks😊! I am just wondering if there are any other reasons why you love the weekend. Of course, the weekends are short, so it is important to make the most of every moment. Although I rarely sleep past my normal 7:00 AM time, I do still love knowing I do not have to get up and if I want, I can take a nap! I love knowing I have two days that I am able to do what I want, and I am not being forced to do something that I do not want to do.

Thank you for visiting my site today. I am sure you are just as happy as I am that the week is over and we can enjoy the weekend, but I hope you have a wonderful and safe weekend! I hope you enjoyed what I have shared today and I look forward to reading your comments. I will respond to all comments as quickly as I can. Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!