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I thought as we entered week 4 of quarantine that it would get easier. Yesterday was a particularly hard day. I woke up with a pit in my stomach that still remains today. I had an overwhelming sense of sadness. A heaviness engulfed me –feelings of anxiety. Am I doing enough for my family? ForContinue reading “Ups and Downs”

I committed to this writing challenge. I hoped it would make me a better writer and a better teacher of writing. I am not sure of either of this happened but I enjoyed the challenge none-the-less. I have learned that I can set a goal and complete that goal. I am so proud of myselfContinue reading “Day 31”

I am taking these prompts from another writer. What am I watching: My nights are filled with Schitt’s Creek (if you need to laugh, it’s an absolute must watch), Tournament of Champions on Food Network, Top Chef, Law and Order, SVU (I could watch this all day, every day) What am I listening to: InsightContinue reading “What am I…”

One thing that this quarantine had done for me is get me to watch Schitt’s Creek. I had been putting it off and putting it off. When I tried it before it just didn’t appeal to me. Let me just say that it is a nice change of pace. It is a mindless distraction. EveryContinue reading “Much Needed Levity”

My cleaning ladies quit. I know this doesn’t sound like a big problem especially in light of what is happening on the world at this moment. It was a luxury that I was able to afford myself. It helped me to take something off my plate. I didn’t have to spend my entire weekend cleaning.Continue reading “Cleaning Day”

Today I took my daily walk with my girl. We were walking on the trail. It was a quiet and reflective walk. I was listening to the sounds and looking at the scenery as we walked. I saw a spot in the distance that reminded me of my childhood. It was a wooded area withContinue reading

Busy dayStarted with 24 smiling faces in Morning MeetingGoogle Chats with parents and studentsMeeting with colleaguesA mid-day napThe warm sunshineThe daily walk with my girlFirst night of grad schoolExhausted but finally doneCozy in bedWatching Grey’s AnatomyOne week downWe got this

I have decided not to count the days but make the days count. One way I will make my days count is with daily walks with my girl. We started walking when we had to social distance. It started as a need for exercise for both of us. But it has turned into so muchContinue reading “Walking with my Girl”

Had a great day yesterday. I was productive with work, took a yoga break and then even did an online boot camp. I was thinking this schedule could really be good for me. Then my body started to ache. “Must be the exercise.” I thought to myself. But the aches were not from muscle soreness.Continue reading “Mindgames”

How long can she keep calm?How long can she keep her emotions in check?How long can she keep her OCD in check?How long can she not see her friends and be social?How long can keep in control?How long can she stay isolated? My daughter had struggled with OCD and anxiety for most of her life.Continue reading “How Long?”