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

Much Needed Restful Saturday

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

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

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

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

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

Always, Alyssa

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

Finally, Happy Friday!

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

Happy Friday😊! Does it not feel great that we finally made it to Friday? Even better, the next couple of days we do not have to do anything we do not want to do, and we can spend the days doing ONLY what makes us happy! Five days during the week, there are things we do not have a choice about, and we MUST do. Even though there are a few things we are obligated to do, they are not things that do not need to be done in a specific time frame! Many of us might have to clean the house, do laundry, or maybe grocery shopping, but these are not things that are timed, right? It is a great feeling when we have a couple of days to take care of things for ourselves and our family, so let’s enjoy it!

At the end of a short week, we still need to be able to let go of anything that made us feel negative. We should never bring negative emotions caused by the week into a weekend that is already way too short. Take a minute to remember anything that brought you down this week or made you angry and upset. Now that you have done that, put them in a box and disregard them. Yes, I know it is not that easy to do, but we can try so we can enjoy the weekend😊! If trying to put the negative feelings in a box does not work, try using any pent-up aggression and frustrations and throwing those negative feelings as far as you can away from you! This is the reason I chose to share the quote I am with you because I found it a beautiful way to show how we can do anything and still stay focused!

I know this will sound insane, but I have been dreading tomorrow since last month. September 9th is a painful day for me because it was ten years ago when my late grandfather passed away. This news was harder for me to deal with than when I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. At least with being diagnosed with an illness, there is a chance that someday there will be a cure. It might not be a highly likely chance for a cure in my lifetime, but at least there is a chance. When I lost my late grandfather, there was no chance for him to come back to life, and I might see him again someday, but there is no proof of that either. I have been working on a post I will share tomorrow to honor my grandfather, but it is taking me time because it has been very emotional.

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you found the quote I shared beneficial and that you let go of any negative feelings you have. When our weekends are already too short to be able to enjoy, there is no need to carry anything negatively into the weekend, which might drain some of our days meant to enjoy. Remember, you do not need to have any plans to enjoy a weekend, all you need to do is relax and recharge. I would love the chance to read what you thought about this post, and I will respond to any comments 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

Motivational Monday

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

Happy Monday, y’all! For some the weekend is not over, so the new week has not started because of the Labor Day holiday. I view today as another Sunday because I do not have to work today and will not be working until tomorrow! This allows another day to rest and get ready for another week. Even though I rarely sleep in because it is my nature to wake up at the same time daily or because I have three little adorable furry alarm clocks, I still have time to relax, and do things I want to do and need to do before my workweek begins!

Even though my workweek does not start until tomorrow, I think it is important to try finding ways to stay motivated. No matter who we are or where we live, there are things we must understand. We all have a choice to how we make it through this crazy life. If we want something to change in life, we must take a chance. Of course, things might not always work out the way we plan, but if we do not take the chance, how would we know what might have been? This is the reason I decided on the quote I did today. It can be easy to become complacent in life and accept things for how they are. I do not think this is the best way to go through life. If we want things to be different, we do have the power to make changes! Of course, we do not have the power to change everything, but we can at least try!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed your weekend, or that you are still enjoying the long weekend! We did not do anything exciting during the long weekend, but it was nice to be able to enjoy spending time together with our adorable cats. With how the world seems lately, we prefer to stay home where we know we are safe. There is too much insanity that occurs outside the safety of our home. I hope you enjoyed the quote that I shared, and that it provided you with the motivation needed to conquer the week ahead. 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

Let It Go Friday

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

It is finally Friday😊! I hope you had a wonderful week! My week has been rather long, and I have been more than ready for a weekend and am thrilled to have a 3-day weekend! Yesterday, I had a follow-up appointment with my neurologist, not for having increased symptoms or anything else, but because they forced me to come in because it had been a year since I was seen in the doctor’s office. Considering I was not having any issues, my appointment went well. The nurse practitioner did mention they could do a blood test that would show if there was any progression, which I was happy doing, but for reasons I am not aware of, the blood test was not done, and instead, another appointment was scheduled in three months. Of course, this is how things go with healthcare in the United States, and it is all about making more money! I think it shows that I am a little salty about this!

We have made it through another week and should be able to enjoy the weekend. To enjoy the weekend, we must let go of any negativity the week might have caused. There is NO use bringing negative feelings into a weekend meant to be enjoyed, right? Regardless, of whether the negative emotions are caused by a long week or something else, today is the perfect day to release those feelings and try forgetting about them. I hope the quote I am sharing with you today helps you know what you must let go of to enjoy YOUR life more! Of course, it may include work, family, or friends contributing to negative feelings, but is any of it worth your mental time and well-being?

Not that you must, but do you have anything planned for the weekend? I am not a big fan of fighting because it seems too violent for me, but one of the UFC fighters I appreciate, and think is incredible is Rose Namajunas. She has been away from the sport for a while, and on Saturday, she is making her come back. I think a reason I am fond of her is because we went through similar things when we were younger. She never let the negative issues from childhood hold her back, and instead, she learned to take control of her life and keep moving forward. I am excited to see her come back into a different weight class, and I hope she wins again on Saturday evening!!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I shared, and the quote helps you to let go of any negative feelings you may have. Whether this is a long weekend for you or not, I hope you can enjoy it to the fullest. It does not matter if it is a long weekend or not, they all seem too short, but I am planning to rest and recuperate until the week begins again😊! I look 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

End Of The Weekend Thoughts

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

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

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

Resentment, Frustrations, & Pains

Posted on May 13, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

Happy Saturday! I hope you had a good week, but I also hope you can enjoy your weekend! Do you have anything planned for the weekend? One thing I know I must do for my sanity this weekend is to recover from the week and try to forget all the negativity that the week impacted me with. I also know Mother’s Day is tomorrow, so I hope everyone can enjoy celebrating all the mothers out there who gave selflessly and loved unconditionally. Of course, I will not be able to see my mother tomorrow, but I will be sure to remind her how much I appreciate her.

Last week was a little overwhelming and extremely exhausting. Unfortunately, I think many of us get so wrapped up in our everyday lives that we forget some of the simplest things in life. When we get frustrated, it can be easy to forget just how much words hurt. I have said this in another post, but the wounds will heal when we are bruised, but the wounds that words inflict are more powerful and long-lasting. When we forget the way another person feels about a particular situation, and the tears causing another person to shed, they are much more intense and hurtful than almost anything else. Simple apologies can become meaningless, and they do not fix the pain felt. This pain can escalate into increased negative emotions and resentment.

Holding onto feelings of resentment is very unhealthy and can lead to an inability to stop thinking about a specific event or situation. The reoccurring thoughts may linger for days, weeks, months, or even years, and eventually may take over your life. For some people, resentment can begin with disappointment or remorse for something or someone that was lost. Those that battle with resentment may harbor anger and seek revenge, or they might feel that justice was not served for something terrible that occurred. Regardless of why someone feels resentment, it only leads to bitterness and additional anger. These are feelings that do not have a positive outcome and may lead to irrefutable harm.

I know I have fallen into these same patterns in life and get frustrated, and then will say things that I do not mean. Of course, I try to not do things like this, but we are only human, and we make mistakes. I never want to cause anyone any harm with harsh and unkind comments because it will only make matters worse. Words and carelessness cause too much pain and it can be almost impossible to overcome them. The only thing I know to do is avoid talking in the heat of the moment or when I am already past the point of frustration and anger. Sometimes, silence is the best course of action.

How do you handle anger? What is your first reaction when you get upset? Do you find it easier to yell in a fit of rage, or do you walk away from the situation, and ignore how you are feeling? I feel it is better and easier to ignore things and walk away from the situation. I know many will not understand, and some professionals would say this is wrong, but I find it to be the best way for me to survive this insane world. Yes, this does mean that I tend to bottle up my feelings and it does cause something like a volcano eruption at times, but it is not often. I do not like confrontation, but even with that said, I will stand up for myself, those who cannot defend themselves, and for what I believe.

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope that even if you do not agree with me, I hope you enjoy what I have shared. I am so thankful for the weekend, but after the past few weeks, I think a little more time to recuperate. If you have struggled with feelings of resentment, how did you overcome this? I am looking forward to reading your comments, and I will respond as quickly as possible! I hope you have a wonderful, and safe weekend! Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Motivational Monday

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

Hello Monday, y’all! I certainly wish it was still the weekend because like always, I am not 100% ready for the week to return! I had planned to work on a few posts and put the finishing touches on my article for the writing competition, but I did not because I had zero energy. I would prefer to be able to be at 100% anytime I write anything, especially for y’all to read, as I do not want to waste your time. I am not good at taking a break from everything and just relaxing without feeling a need to accomplish something. This also includes sleeping in or at least taking a nap, which I did manage to do on Saturday! Who would have thought that these things would help physically and mentally? I never enjoy the rain when I have to work, but it rained all day Saturday and was a little chilly. The nasty weather gave me an excuse to do nothing, and it was amazing!

Even though I would love one more weekend day, it is not an option, and we must start the need week. Many times in our lives because of doing the same old thing, just a different day, we may begin to feel stagnant in life! Some tend to feel like their knowledge is high enough and they do not need to try to increase their knowledge further, but this is not true. Learning can be an amazing thing and even exciting. Too many do just enough to survive and make it through each day, but if we think about it, there is always something else we can do. Maybe we can offer to help someone we know is struggling, which could make a tremendous difference in their life. It is NOT about doing something to help another person to get recognition but to do what is right. Humanity and kindness have taken the back burner with so much, but I think it is past time to bring these important things back to life!

On the weekends, do you ever take a break from reality and get lost in something else? Maybe you get lost in a movie you have always enjoyed or maybe watch reruns of your favorite shows. I think most Lifetime movies are relatively the same and just nonsense dramas. Almost everything Lifetime movie I have ever watched helped put me to sleep, which was great on Saturday! Most Sundays, I will watch reruns of Law & Order Special Victims Unit. I think I have seen every episode of this show at least three times, but I enjoy them because it is the only time we can see what “justice” is supposed to mean!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I have shared and the quote offered you a little motivation to begin the week. Of course, Mondays are not the most exciting day of the week, but we can hope to discover some new and amazing opportunities! 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!