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Thoughtful Tuesday

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Happy Tuesday! I hope you are having a good week so far, and your week will get even better each day. I have mentioned before that I dread going to a dentist, and I know it is an irrational fear, but I have felt the same even for minor visits. I typically avoid going to the dentist until I do not have a choice, and today, unfortunately, I must go to the dentist. While simply brushing my teeth on Sunday, one of my teeth on the bottom broke. Thankfully, I am not in pain, or maybe I have a higher-than-normal tolerance for pain, but at this point, the only problem is the tooth broke, and there is an annoying sharp point on my tooth. I hope the dentist can do something simple to fix the issue, and once I am employed again, I can do a crown or whatever else she thinks should be done. I know I am being irrational because I do not enjoy going to get a typical cleaning, but these people always find something else they think I should do. If they were paying for everything they think should be done, I may feel differently. In my defense, the problems with my teeth are not because of anything I did, but because of the massive amounts of steroids I had to take due to a relapse.

I received an intriguing phone call yesterday from our veterinarian, which caught me off guard. They know how hard I took it when we lost Sundance, and I was unsure when or if we would get another cat because I did not want to go through that terrible loss again. I might have mentioned when I went there to donate the food we purchased for Sundance’s special diet because our cats had no interest in the food and something about wanting a bunny and maybe someday a kitten. Okay, that is not true because I know I did😊! Anyway, one of the kind ladies at the front desk called me to let me know someone had dropped off a kitten to them they had found and wanted to be sure the poor baby had a good home, and she wanted to see if I would be interested. Honestly, I might be more inclined to say yes if it was a boy because we already have two girls, and I do not think they would appreciate another female, and I do not think I could convince my husband to get the kitten. In a way, I think it was a compliment because she knows me and that I would provide this kitten a good home, but at the same time, I am not even sure I am ready for another kitten right now because it might be too soon.

I am excited that my class will begin in less than two weeks. I have been looking forward to this since I enrolled in the class, and the wait has felt like a year. I have purchased my books, and everything needed, which would have been much more challenging if it were not for the help of my mother and her husband. They graciously helped pay for the expensive books and will be forever thankful. All I must do now is pass the class and the state exam. Considering I understand the basics of the class and not working, I do not think I will have any issues accomplishing this, but I know I will still be extra hard on myself. One of my biggest problems is that I never think I am smart or good enough, so hopefully, after passing everything I need to pass, I will be more confident.

How do you find ways to stay inspired when you have always been your worst critic and many things have gone wrong? It can be challenging, but the only thing we have control over is how we react to issues in life. Often, we must inspire ourselves to keep pushing forward and refuse to give up. Before we can be inspiring, we must learn to believe in who we are and our many strengths. We do not have to lead anyone else, but many will follow our lead if we display strength, courage, determination, and resilience. I will admit that believing in my abilities is something I struggle with and continue to learn, but I can promise I will never give up and know someday, things will go the right way. The moment we give up and surrender is the moment we fail ourselves. We should always strive to be better than we were yesterday and realize the strength it has taken us to get to where we are today because we have all gone through hard times.

Thank you for visiting my site today! I hope you are doing well and feeling the best you can. What do you think about the kitten idea? My husband did not say “NO” right away, so maybe he is considering the idea. There is no telling because he was starting work about fifteen minutes before I mentioned it to him, and he might come to his senses. The unfortunate thing is, I love animals and would take more in if I was given the green light🚦 to do so! I have several weaknesses, but my love for animals is not too bad, is it? I look forward to your comments and will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love❤️, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes🌈!

Always, Alyssa

Stay Strong

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

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

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

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

Always, Alyssa

Optimistic Tuesday

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Monday is over, and we are onto another day, which we should feel optimistic about because we are getting closer to the weekend. Tuesday will be a good day, and if you do not believe it, continue to repeat this to yourself until it becomes a reality. Repetition can be convincing or at least that is what some people seem to think, even when they are lying. I hope your week has started the best way possible and everything is going well. Can you believe April is almost over? We have nearly survived four months of this year, and I can only hope the year improves as it has been challenging, but there have been some amusing parts to it as well. The things I have found amusing I know some people will not agree, so I will not call them out, but we should always try to find something that can make us laugh daily. Honestly, some of what makes me laugh makes me feel like a terrible person, but if I do not laugh at these issues, I worry it will be very depressing, and no one needs anything else to add to depression and sadness.

Life can feel like an ocean. Many peaceful waves can soothe the heart and soul, but there are strong currents that can make you feel like you are drowning. Instead of dwelling on those strong currents, we should embrace the peaceful waves and hold on to how they made us feel. The hard times in our lives are only more rapid waters trying to consume our thoughts and cause us to feel negativity, but we can fight against them and know these currents will pass. Every part of life, good or bad, will provide us with strength and the knowledge to overcome anything. All the knowledge to overcome difficulties is inside us, but we forget them. Allowing the difficulties to consume our thoughts and minds will only push us further into the drowning waters. Use your strength to be far away from negativity, and positivity will carry you to better days. Situations we endure in life are not permanent, and we must remember that life can get better.

Today is a new day, and I would like to continue with the positive affirmations. I want to try doing three a day and stay true to them. I hope you will do this as well, and again, you do not have to share your positive affirmations if you do not feel comfortable doing so. My three positive affirmations for today are the following. 1. I am in charge of how I feel today, and I am optimistic. 2. My soul radiates warmth, love, and compassion. 3. I know my worth. These are affirmations I must remember and will remind myself of because I have not felt the best about myself lately. My heart and mind say I know better, but sometimes it is easy to get down because finding a new job takes forever. I guess it does not help finding a job that I need something remote, and starting in less than a month, I will need to be available two nights a week for my class. I was reminded on Monday by someone I respect things will happen for me. If someone I have never met has faith in my abilities, the least I can do is have faith in myself, right?

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed the quote I shared and my positive affirmations. In this thing we call life, we must do things that bring us happiness because no one can make us happy besides ourselves. If journaling, reading, thinking of positive affirmations, or anything else makes us happy, we should not shy away because life is too short to be miserable, and sometimes the simple things can make a huge difference. One thing I think should be avoided to stay happy is avoiding the news because nothing good ever happens, according to the new anchors. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Thoughts of Life Tuesday

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Life can become increasingly and overwhelmingly challenging without any notice or warning signs. These feelings can leave you wondering where your well-planned life disappeared because nothing that is going on was part of your plan. Understanding change is necessary and scary, but the changes witnessed never should have occurred as they did not benefit anyone and only caused pain. The tragic losses you wanted to avoid but could not fix the problems were harsh. How many hard times does one have to endure before they have had enough or crack from stress and heartache? Are they supposed to grin and bear it and pretend everything is, okay? How do you move on while still picking pieces from a broken feeling? Even when they are our pets, they are family, and seeing them suffer until their final breath is heartbreaking and tragic. Watching the difficulties and suffering of a loved one unfold before your eyes, but accepting the limitations of what you can do is nearly as painful as a loss. Challenging situations require us to dig a little deeper for the strength we already have, but learning to utilize this strength takes courage and determination.

No matter what we go through in this life, never forget someone else is going through something far worse. This was some of the best advice my late grandfather gave me years ago when I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Of course, we can curl up in a ball, turn off everything on the outside, and feel sorry for ourselves, but that will never help anyone and could make matters much worse. When times feel impossible, and you cannot see a way out, do not surrender to the challenges and fight back twice as hard. It is clear that good and easy times do not last forever, but the same is true for bad times. Nothing lasts forever. The truth is, there cannot be love without hate, there cannot be light without darkness, and there will never be good without evil, but we can appreciate love, light, and good when it is in front of us.

As far as we know, we only get one chance at this life and must make the best of it. There is no proof that we will be reincarnated and have a chance to redo life, so we should not waste time on issues that do not matter. We should not try correcting the situations we cannot control because that wastes time and energy. We can control our actions and how we treat others, but nothing else. We do not want our legacy to be someone who mistreats others, is selfish, careless, heartless, or anything else that is a negative way. We should always try to leave a positive mark on the world and hope that positivity will spread and inspire others. Many kind and loving people will not be acknowledged, as the news only shares the terrible things that occur and makes it hard to remember that not everyone is evil. This is not a proven statistic, but for every evil person in the world, there must be a good person! Of course, this is what I hope for!

Thank you for visiting my site today. The purpose of this post was to help everyone understand that no matter what you are going through in life, there is always something that can inspire you and help you get to the other side. It was not supposed to be negative, but I hope you found the true meaning, and something in this post helped you understand no matter the struggles, life can be beautiful, but it might just take a little extra time. If anyone ever said life was easy, I believe they were lying or fooling themselves because nothing about life is easy, but we get stronger daily. I would love to know your thoughts about this post because anything you say will be enlightening. I will respond as quickly as possible, but it might take a few days to respond as I have been battling with headaches this week. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS❤️ of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes🌈!

Always, Alyssa

Be Kind Tuesday

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Happy Tuesday, which means we survived the day that is most dreaded by many people, Monday! Finding your place in the world can be difficult in a society that appears to be overwhelmingly challenging and people with different ways of thinking. Everyone wants to try to fit in and be accepted, but fitting into a society like ours is not necessarily good because of the amount of hate in the world. Why do many people think hate and discrimination is acceptable? It is 2024, and we should have learned to be more accepting and understanding, but we have all witnessed on the news politicians using hateful words and behaving in truly despicable ways. We all have a name we were given at birth, so childish and rude nicknames are immature and unacceptable. I believe everyone learned in elementary school that if you have nothing nice to say, do not say anything! Too many people have forgotten this simple and very crucial lesson!

Mistreating and talking down to others can cause them too much unnecessary stress and negative emotions. Why can everyone not treat others the same way they want to be treated? Do those who act in this mean way enjoy it when someone treats them with disrespect, or do they continue acting like an immature child and have a temper tantrum? I will never mistreat someone just because they treated me negatively because it will never make things better and continue a vicious and terrible cycle. If you are being mistreated by someone, you do have the power to end the cycle and make positive changes. We have all heard the saying, kill them with kindness, and even though it might not always change their way of thinking, you will be the better person in the situation. It cannot hurt to at least try and hope it will open another person’s eyes and force them to see we are all human beings who deserve respect!

Maybe I am naïve because I cannot understand we cannot all get along. No matter where you are from, your skin color, who you love, who you worship, or even your political following, we are all humans with a heart. It does not matter where someone is from, what kind of foods they enjoy, or anything else, we might have things in common if we took the time to get to know one another. There is beauty inside and out everywhere, but people get too caught up in differences. It might be just the way I think, but you can meet one of the most attractive people on the outside, but they are ugly on the inside. Internal beauty is more important than beauty on the outside because it shows who that person is. Makeup can cover up much outside ugliness, and nothing can cover up internal ugliness. The bottom line is that if we have not already learned to be understanding and compassionate, we must do so at all costs. Acceptance is crucial, and it is not too difficult to do!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I have shared and that something resonated with you. I do not expect everyone to agree with me, and I can respect your opinions because that is what we must do. We might only be one day into this week, but hopefully, you are having a wonderful week so far. With that said, I would love to read what you think. No matter how much you agree or disagree with me, I will respect and respond kindly to your comments. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love♥, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes! 

Always, Alyssa

Stay True Tuesday!

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Happy Tuesday😊! I hope your week started great, and each day will get better! I spent too many days stressing about the additional blood work results from my neurologist because I was being advised that my white blood cell count was far lower than they had expected, even though it is a common issue with the medication I must take. I have always believed that I must be an advocate for my body because I know it better than anyone else, including well-educated doctors. I did not need any blood tests to let me know the medicine was doing what it was supposed to be doing and it was not causing issues requiring other medications or changing medications. After numerous messages to my neurologist’s office, I finally received notification that the blood test came back showing there was NO new activity from Multiple Sclerosis. I will never understand why there had to be so much nonsense and stress added to my mind, especially because they should know what stress can cause!

I have never been a person who likes confrontation, but I am slightly frustrated about the way the situation and how she mishandled it. I think anyone who works in a practice dedicated to Multiple Sclerosis should have a better understanding of the condition, medications, and side effects from the medications and not jump to conclusions to pressure someone to take other unnecessary medications. The medication the nurse practitioner ordered and told me I should start taking had some unpleasant side effects. She was also aware I was not willing to change the medication I was taking for Multiple Sclerosis because I felt strong it was helping keep my illness at bay, so to try explaining to me I would either need to try the medication with the negative side effects or change medications was ridiculous! I am sure it is obvious that I am aggravated and have considered looking for a new specialist, which might be my frustration.

I plan to complete my Anatomy & Physiology class within a few weeks and hope to find a job as well, but I will be starting another class in May. The class starting in May will enable me to take the certification test and become a certified medical coder! Yes, it will be a few months, but time will pass no matter what, so furthering my education will not be a mistake. I know I can balance the class and any job due to my sheer determination and motivation! I have more good news as well! I should be able to get a grant to cover the costs of the medical coding class. I will have to pay for books, the certification exam, and a membership fee, but at least I will not have to come up with more money for another class😊!

We all face challenges in life, but we must remember there is nothing that can stop us from achieving our goals. Many things may try to stop us from success, but only if we let them. At the end of the day, there is only one person who can stop us, and that is the reflection we see in the mirror daily. There will always be times when we must advocate for ourselves, especially with doctors, so NEVER forget you know your body better than anyone else! You know what you have already overcome in life, but you know what you are capable of, so NEVER let anyone or anything get in your way! Stand up for what you want and what is best, and NEVER back down.

There has been a lot going on in this post, but I hope you found what I shared motivating and inspiring. I might have been all over the place because I had a lot I wanted to share. It has been challenging to post daily because of things that should not be an issue, but I wanted to share a little about what has been happening lately. It surprises me how much age can change our focus and levels of fatigue, but my goodness, age is evil. I am making myself sound like I am 80, which I do feel was often, but I am far from that age. I think it is safe to blame Multiple Sclerosis and stress for how unfocused and tired I have been lately, but maybe it is something else.

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed this post, and it provided you with positivity. I look forward to reading your thoughts and will respond as quickly as possible. I feel like I have gotten to know many of you over the years from the communications we have had, and I have enjoyed this! I do not leave my house often, so it is great to have interactions with you! I hope you have an amazing day with as little stress as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love♥, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Tuesday Thoughts

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Happy Tuesday, y’all! I hope you have been doing well and your week started the best way possible. What have you been doing for the past few days? I woke up on Sunday with a nasty migraine, and nothing helped it, which was frustrating. I am not sure what triggered the migraine, but then again, I never know 100% what triggers them, or I would avoid them as much as possible. Even though I was battling with a migraine, I still applied for a few jobs, took my A&P quiz, and scored a 100! Logically, I should have avoided the computer, but when I do not keep my mind busy, I start down a dark path with my thoughts. Sometimes, I think I am my worst enemy because I overthink everything, spiral down a rabbit hole, and cannot find my way out.

It has been over a month since we lost our cat, Sundance♥, and it still does not feel real. Even though it is not often, anytime I leave the house and come back home, I expect to have him meet me at the door, as he always did. When I am downstairs, either doing my classwork or spending time with my husband while he is working (he does not have to work very hard-working nights😉), I expect to have him meet me at the door with a curious look on his face indicating he wants to know where I was. Although I know he is no longer here with us, it always hits me hard and makes me emotional♥. I keep wondering when the tears will stop, but I do not expect this to happen because I still get emotional when I think about Chloe, and she passed away four years ago.

Love♥ can be wonderful but causes too much pain. I love♥ our cats but cannot say I would get another if we did not already have two girls because I cannot go through the loss again as it is too painful. They bring us so much love, happiness, and laughter, but the pain when they are gone is terrible. I wish there were visiting hours in Heaven because it would be great to see loved ones lost and our loving cats, but this is not a possibility. There are many days I could use some great advice from my grandfather♥, who passed away in 2013 because he could always make the worst days better with a few words. I do not know if we see our loved ones again, but I do hold onto the hope it will happen because it will make all the struggles and pain in life easier to tolerate.

Unfortunately, the older I get, the more I realize the levels of selfishness are high, and I cannot understand this. What causes a person to be overly selfish and self-absorbed? Was it something they learned during childhood, or were they born that way? The only thing that helps me is knowing people come into our lives for a reason, and they do not have to remain a constant in our lives. We can choose who we keep in our lives, and when a person only brings negativity into our lives, we do not need to continue to communicate with the person. We have the power and control to decide who we allow in our lives, and anyone we keep should bring positivity or benefits. However, we should also try to bring positivity and benefits to other’s lives as well because we can make a difference! I have also learned that some friends come and go, but real friends are constant, no matter how many years pass.

What helps you through hard times in life? Do you journal your thoughts, or is there someone you can talk to about anything without fear of judgment? Do bottle your feelings up inside until you burst with emotions? Of course, there are positive ways to handle difficult times, and everyone is different, so whatever works for you is great! I think my way of handling challenging times by bottling my emotions up is not the best, but I prefer not to cause anyone else stress or worry. I talk to my cats about everything, but one of our cats does not handle my tears well. Sundance was the best listener and did not get overly upset if I cried. He was the BEST boy in the world!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I promise to try keeping up better with my posts and responding to comments, which I have failed miserably at lately. I hope you found some meaning in what I have shared today and that it resonates with how you feel or have felt. Even though we have only made it through one day of the week so far, I hope you are doing well and having a good week. As always, I look forward to your comments and will respond as quickly as possible! Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love♥, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Tuesday is NOT so bad!

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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

It Is Going To Be A Good Day

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Happy Tuesday, y’all! What is something good about Tuesday? It means we made it through the first day of the week, so it cannot be that bad! I know we are only one day into the week, but how is your week going so far? Something that I have noticed is, some too many people complain. In the bigger picture, the things they are complaining about do not matter. Nothing good comes from complaining, so why do people do it? I might be wrong, but I think some people are begging for attention, which does not make sense to me. The only attention people will get, if any, is negative attention.

During the days, we may experience negative and upsetting things, but we have the power to overcome them. At the end of the day, what truly matters to you? Whatever you experience during your day that gets you down, remember everything that matters the most. Of course, we have all gone through painful losses, but our loved ones will always live on in our hearts, and we should continue doing what they would want us to. It is so important to hold onto your values and never forget them.

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I have shared, and that the quote resonates with you. I believe strongly in those four words, and will continue keeping them in my mind during this week, and after. 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