Three ways I shone this week: Ever since I watched Ali’s video for One Little Word for April, I’ve been thinking about what it means to shine. How do I define it? When do I know I’m shining? How do I know I am shining? What do I look like when I shine? How does it feel to shine? I plan to spend a lot of April visiting these prompts. For now, I’ll say that:
- I was there to support the little boy during this week which was a tough one for him.
- I spent time socializing with friends on Friday, relatively new friends!
- I got to have 1-1 time with each kid this weekend!
Things I wanted to get Done:
- I did get some sleep, but honestly still not enough. Though this week is looking a bit more optimistic.
- I did book us a hotel and have an idea for sub-trip.
- I paid for the schools. I also filed our taxes! woohoo!
- Finished Q2 sheets!
- Ordered some of what David needs for his upcoming trip.
- Didn’t do so well with the smiling. Well didn’t do terribly but let’s say so-so.
I celebrate: being done with our taxes.
I am grateful for: i know i wrote about my husband last week but i am grateful for him all over again this week and it’s because he not only accepts but cherishes me for who i am. he doesn’t question the choices i make the shortcomings i have, etc. he just celebrates who i am. thank you my wonderful husband.
I nourished myself by: more fresh food. a lot of sitting in the backyard.
Reflecting on my worries: taxes are all done. one more paper to send but really done. thursday was totally ok. i made it through. i made it to book club. amazingly my right knee has actually stopped hurting! I am possibly dropping the ball on many things. so far, nothing bad has happened at work. nathaniel got better, then got sick, then seems to be getting better again.
I let go of: apologizing for what I don’t want to do and offering options i don’t actually want.
Core Desire Check-in (bold, mindful, nourish, love):
- bold: i said yes to doing something hard at my son’s school next year.
- mindful: i’ve been mindful of my mood lately. of feeling my feelings.
- nourish: mixed bag still. eating a lot of salad and some protein but also still eating plenty of not so great things.
- love: i love all the bits of my life so much. i am so grateful for the small things like sunshine in my backyard and the big things like my healthy family and lovely job.
What made me laugh this week: More laughing with Tamara and Allie this week.
What I tolerated this week: it was another week of multiple trips to work.
My mood this week was: rushed mostly but a calm weekend.
I forgive myself for: being who i am. i am often so hard on myself but that doesn’t really help me change.
What I love right now: i am loving audiobooks so much!
Here’s to a wonderful week fourteen. Hello April.
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