Midweek Inspiration

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Positively Alyssa

Happy halfway through the week😊! The week is halfway over, and we only have the second half remaining, and it should be easier! How has the week been going for you? I hope everything is going well and you are maintaining your sanity in the chaotic world we are living in. We might not go through the same situations, but we can see the many issues happening in the world that inflict the world with different stresses. Some of the insanity we see on the news seems more comical and not real news, but I suppose what we see is the media considers critical news. I think it is rather shameful there is nonstop coverage of a former president’s legal trial and “alleged” criminality because I believe there are far more critical things that should be acknowledged and relayed. I think it is obvious that I am more than tired of hearing the former president’s name, seeing his face, and hearing the lies coming out of his mouth. I apologize if you thought what I just said was offensive or if it upsets you, and if you disagreed, I would love to see your reasons.

That is enough of my opinions regarding the news, and now it is time to move on to an inspirational quote. Wednesdays are great because we have survived half of the week, and the weekend will return soon! I hope you find the quote I shared inspiring and motivating because we can all use that during these long and warmer days. I thought it was only spring, but these temperatures feel more like summer, which terrifies me on what summer will be like. I do not get along well with the temperature when it is too hot because it makes me feel terrible, and I do blame that on Multiple Sclerosis. Regardless of how your week has been so far, how do you plan to get through the rest of the week? If your week has been great, I am sure you want it to continue the same, but if the week has not been great, I hope it gets much better for you!

My dentist appointment yesterday went better than expected, but it was frustrating. It never fails because even when you have a scheduled appointment, there is always a LONG wait! I waited one hour before being called back to see the dentist, and then I had to sit in the chair waiting for the staff to get their thoughts together and be on the same page. By the time everything was planned, if I wanted the dental work done the same day, I would have had to wait longer, and I had already lost my patience and did not want to wait any longer. I have an appointment tomorrow for a cleaning and will go back on Monday for the rest of the work to be taken care of. I want everything done and out of the way, and I will return tomorrow and hope there is not another LONG wait again!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I shared, and you found the quote inspiring! Often, it is the smallest of things that can make a bigger difference, but I did love the quote. I thought it said a lot about Wednesdays, but your opinion on it matters to me as well. I always want the chance to read your thoughts on what I share and will do my best to 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

Halfway Through Week

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Positively Alyssa

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

Inspirational Wednesday!

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Positively Alyssa

When life goes sideways from what we had planned and expected, we can feel disappointed and discouraged, but that does not mean we should give up and accept defeat. During our lifetime, there will be many times we are discouraged and find it challenging to discover inspiration. Our inspirations do not always stem from others and can come from inside ourselves. I realize when nothing appears to be going in the right direction, seeing inspiration inside can be extremely difficult and nearly impossible, but it is still there. Finding inspiration, courage, and positivity might take a little extra time and consideration for ourselves. When the dark clouds loom over our heads for a long time, we think the sun will never shine on our lives again, and if we continue believing this, the darkness will only last longer. Dig a little deeper and remember everything you have already overcome in your life, and you will be reminded of the strength you hold, which will hopefully lead you in a brighter direction.

In most of my posts, some of what I am sharing are words I need to remind myself of, and I will reread the words often to let them sink in. We all experience challenges in our lives, and sometimes challenges will linger, and we feel like they will not improve. We are only human, and this is how the human mind thinks, and there is nothing wrong with that, but we cannot get lost in the challenges and must find ways to overcome them. Anything we are unhappy about in our lives, we are the only ones who can make the changes necessary to get past the unpleasant times. No one can fix our lives, so we must take charge and make changes. We must inspire ourselves with changes, and steps we take might help another person overcome similar challenges.

We are halfway through the week and only have the final part to survive, which I think we can handle, but we could all use an inspirational quote to help us along. Whatever you have gone through, something is waiting for you at the end of the rainbow, so please keep striving for success. We have all felt beaten down in life and feel like giving up would be easier but doing that would not help overcome anything because you would feel even worse. Seek out your full potential in this life, and never lose the desire to win because you will win! Unlock the door that has been closed for too long and discover your potential, and I have no doubt you will succeed! I hope you found meaning in the quote I shared and that it provides you with the inspiration you need. I am sure you can tell I thought this quote was powerful and inspirational!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you are having a wonderful week and you enjoyed what I shared today. I cannot find the words to tell you how much I appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to read my posts, but it means so much to me. All of you inspire me to continue writing on my blog because your support has been encouraging. Has anyone been making daily positive affirmations and if you have, have you found it beneficial? I will respond to any comments as quickly as possible as I enjoy communicating with all of you! Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love❤️, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes🌈!

Always, Alyssa

Halfway Through The Week

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Positively Alyssa

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

Mid Week Thoughts

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Positively Alyssa

Happy midway through the week! I hope you are having a great week and not dealing with any unnecessary stress. Earlier this week, I mentioned that I completed my medical coding class and am now searching for a medical coding job. Thankfully, I still have two other classes to keep to myself because when I am left to think too much about life, it is never a good situation. My mind gets carried away and dives too deep into things that can be sad. Until I find a job, I want to stay focused on classes because they will be helpful to my career path. I have never done well being left alone with my thoughts and staying busy. My mind can be dark and chaotic, especially when I need assurance life will improve. Our minds can have dangerous thoughts and those thoughts can add more stress to our lives.

It has been eighteen long days since our precious cat, Sundance, passed away. Somehow, I made it through almost an entire week without breaking down in tears, but over the weekend, I cried my eyes out both days. On Saturday, it was something as simple as the type of bag he used to enjoy playing in, and all I could think was that he was not with us to play in the bag☹. There is a void in the house that will never be filled and cause everything to be unbalanced. After we lost our cat, Chloe, we had for fifteen years, I know the pain will always be in our hearts♥, and this will not change. We will always remember the good memories, but I cannot get the look on his beautiful face in the last moments of his life. The calls from the pharmacy saying his prescriptions are ready to be picked up or the emails from Chewy’s regarding his auto-ship food being ready to be shipped, still bring me to tears because I must explain why the food is no longer needed.

As we have made it to the halfway point of the week, we are getting closer to the weekend. The first half of the week has always been more challenging, so the last part should be much easier, or at least we all hope it will be. We rarely know what other people are going through in their lives, or why they may appear less than pleasant, so we should try to be more understanding. The person next to you in line might come across as rude, but who knows what they went through earlier in the day? No matter who someone is, everyone goes through painful things in life, and they might need a little extra kindness to help them through. We never want to add more negativity and harm to anyone’s life. Some people might be holding onto their sanity by a very frail string and close to falling apart. Lord only knows that is how I have felt for several weeks.

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you have enjoyed what I shared, and the quote helps you through the rest of the week. I think it is important to try to remain positive, no matter what is going on in our lives because I believe everything happens for a reason, even if things do not make sense. 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

Friday Eve Thoughts

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Positively Alyssa

Yesterday was a mixture of excitement and highly emotional♥. I realize these two emotions sound odd in the same sentence, but I will clarify what I mean. Let me start with the exciting part of the day because that was positive for me. I have mentioned before I was taking a medical coding class, which is close to the end, and I enjoyed it. Yesterday, I started a second class that will help me further my career, which is medical terminology♥. I took medical terminology a while ago and do not remember as much as I would like, but after the first lesson, I am enjoying the class. It is insane how much memory fails us as we age regarding some things because I can remember the things I would have preferred to forget. There will be a couple of weeks that I am taking two classes, but considering there is a connection between the two, I do not think it will be too complicated.

The reason yesterday was highly emotional♥ for me is that I received a call from the veterinary office where I took Sundance on Sunday to have him cremated. I was told his cremation would take them five days, so I was not expecting them to have this completed in three days, but they called to let me know his remains were ready to be picked up. I drove over to the office with mixed emotions but was thankful to be able to bring him home where he belongs. They provided us with a clay paw print from Sundance and a vial with a small piece of his fur♥. I placed the wooden box with his remains on the mantel of the fireplace near his sister, Chloe, who passed away four years ago, and now they are near each other in our home♥. I plan to always keep the vial with Sundance’s fur in it with me and feel it will make me feel closer to him.

During our lives, there will be times when we might feel broken beyond repair♥, but we all have an internal strength we fail to remember. Not everyone can understand the emptiness felt deep in the heart♥ and soul when you lose a pet that you loved and would have and did everything for. Since the day we brought Sundance home when he was five years old, I ensured he always had food (wet and dry food), water, treats, toys, a clean litter box, and a loving home. In the final weeks of his life, the needs were much more intense as he had trouble walking around, so I would pick him up and carry him to his water and litter box. I had always given him the medicine he needed for his asthma, but the medication regimen changed near the end, but I still made sure he received the medication daily at the appropriate times. Even though I am still completely devastated, I would not trade one day we had with him for anything in the world because every second was worth it♥.

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you are having a good week and taking care of yourself. Can you believe we are already halfway through the month? I do not mean to sound cynical, but this month cannot end soon enough for me, and I hope March will be much better. I am hopeful that once my medical coding class is over, I will be able to find a job quickly because as crazy as this is going to sound, I miss having a job. Even though I have been unemployed for a few months, I have spent the time bettering myself for a new career. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love♥, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Inspirational Wednesday

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

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

Midweek Inspiration

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

Life can be very complicated, and things can change in less than a minute without warning. One call can turn your world upside down, leaving you at a loss on what to do next. People you thought cared about you and thought of as a friend can become a distant memory and someone you wish you never grew close to. We learn hard lessons daily, but something I always knew to be true in the working world because it is just business. The companies we work for and give so much time and energy to, at the end of the day, most of them do not have the same loyalty. I cannot deny the fact that I am still a little salty about what happened earlier this week because that would be a lie. It has only been a few days, and the shock and hurt still have not worn off, and I am not sure how long it will take for the sting to lessen. I have learned another hard lesson in this life, never to get too attached to those you work with because things can change quickly!

Even though this week has been challenging and caused lots of heartache, I still believe everything happens for a reason. Of course, learning the reason or reasons might take time to understand, but I must continue to believe this as it provides me with a little naïve comfort. With everything we do in life, there are new things we will learn or relearn. Recently, I relearned business standards and that in the land of business, the most important people are the ones who are at the top of the pyramid. The grunt workers might do the most but receive the least. Honestly, the job I had before this job, I was laid off due to the economy, and the sting was worse for a long time, but I also loved the job, and it was challenging. I hope to bounce back quickly from this job and find something much better♥!

At the mind point of this week, we need to find ways to stay inspired and not let the hardships of life deter us. We must remember our needs and emotional stability as they are equally important. Although the past few days have been stressful and discouraging, I have good news. My mother was released from the hospital♥ and needs to stay on oxygen until she can walk without her levels dropping too low. Something else that might be good is that I am actively searching for another job, and hopefully, it will be much better and more rewarding! One thing I know 100% is even though life has many challenges, try not to feel defeated by life because you can overcome anything. Stay strong and never give up, as you might be surprised by what life has in store.

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you are having a good week, and that you enjoyed what I shared today. No matter what happens this week, please try to stay strong and never give up as the crazy challenges will not last forever, even if that is how it seems. As always, I look forward to seeing 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

Midweek Thoughts

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

Unfortunately, most disappointments are inevitable, but we can control how we react to these disadvantageous circumstances. It will never be helpful to get overly upset and stressed, as this will only create additional problems in the long run. I would guess this is my reason for keeping my expectations for everything and everyone lower. I believe this is my way to guard myself from pain, but I could be wrong. Disappointments from everyday nonsense are frustrating, but being disappointed by someone you know and care about can be devastating. Overcoming emotional pains, which can include being disappointed and let down by someone close. Although many would assume these issues would get easier, experience has shown me it never gets easier. With the numerous times I have been disappointed by multiple different people, it is still upsetting and heartbreaking. Randomly, I need to remind myself of the importance of self-care, which includes keeping my expectations below typical standards.

Many of the issues I have experienced in my years were due to trust. When I was younger and naïve, I believed everyone was good and that few people had malicious intentions. I was under false and ignorant ideology, but these countless heartbreaking catastrophes taught me to protect myself and be cautious with whom I trust. I am not encouraging anyone to drudge up painful memories from the past because there is no use, and we cannot change what took place. However, it is necessary to sometimes reflect on our past experiences.

Once someone violates trust, this may cause disastrous consequences that can and will take time before you can trust the person again. There is a possibility you may never trust this person again. The time it can take to earn and build trust is a lengthy process but can be lost in a matter of seconds. During your life, how many times have you been able to rebuild trust in another person? Did rebuilding trust take you an extended period? If you could trust the person again, did anything else happen that caused you to lose your trust in the same person another time?

We are all only human, and no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes, which is why second changes can be beneficial. Even though most people will learn from their past mistakes and will do better with a second chance, things can go wrong. I am unsure if anyone can answer this question as it might be a case-by-case situation and must be decided by those impacted most. There might not be a right or wrong way with this situation, but it is important not to allow yourself to endure unnecessary heartache and distress. I do often refer to something I heard years ago, and that is, “Fool me once shame on you, but fool me twice, shame on me.” It is not easy for people to change, but it can happen!

Has there been anyone in your life you gave numerous chances to out of the kindness of your heart, and they continued to let you down? This can be a hard pill to swallow because you want to believe the person would not cause you more emotional pain. You can forgive and allow people the chance to change and be better, but it is like that old saying, you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink. You can try teaching someone the way they are behaving is wrong, but that does not mean they are going to make the necessary changes to be better. Is there a time when you must let go and remove the person from your life?

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I apologize this post might have appeared negative, but I am only being honest about life and the struggles involved. Even with that said, we are strong enough to overcome these issues and are better because of them. I would love to know what you thought and if you have dealt with anything such as what I talked about and how you managed to deal with the situations. I know how great all of you are and have no doubts you handle anything life throws at you with grace and dignity. I promise to respond to any 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

Inspirational Wednesday

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

Happy Wednesday! Officially, we have made it halfway through the week, and the next half will hopefully be much easier and go even faster! The first half of this week has been interesting, to say the least, and that was putting it nicely. Yesterday was Halloween, but there were too many witches, and they were not dressed up😉! Many people have forgotten that you can get more flies with honey and not vinegar. I do pride myself on treating others the same way I would like to be treated, and I am not saying I am perfect at this because no one is perfect. I know people get busy and consumed with things that do not matter at the end of the day, but thankfully, I was able to talk to a few who think the way I do!

The first half of the week is behind us, and we have the next few days to accomplish anything we did not already. It does not matter how long it takes to accomplish something, as long as we keep trying. Many things in life require baby steps and not rushing through anything. We will be much happier and feel more fulfilled once we accomplish something knowing that we put our best foot forward and gave it our all. When we try to rush, errors will happen, and then we will have to go back and do things again, which can be frustrating and take up unnecessary time. Only doing something once and doing it the correct way will make you feel better about yourself😊!

Yesterday was a little painful because I made the mistake of trying to lift something I had no business lifting. I had just laid down, and the fitted sheet on the bed was driving me crazy because the corner was not fitted around the mattress. I decided to try fixing it and lifting a king-sized mattress. I did not think much of it at the time because I have changed our bed sheets more times than I can count, but almost realized immediately it was a mistake. I deal with pain daily, but it was hard to get out of bed in the morning and move. I probably won’t make this mistake again😊!

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I have shared, and that you are having a good week. What has been the best part of your week, so far? If you did anything for Halloween last night, I hope you had a great and safe evening. I look forward to reading your comments and I will respond as quickly as possible. Tomorrow, I have a follow-up appointment with my pain management doctor, and I am not worried because these appointments go the same way every time! Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!