Andrea -vs-Daily Life

So yesterday I woke up with a sprained ankle. It happened while I was fighting zombies in my sleep. After hobbling around for a day, I iced it down (if I’m using ice, you know I’m in severe pain!) and Read more…

(So I didn’t get that hot bath this morning, but it’s still on the to do list. I’ll keep you posted.). Today was a dramatic contrast against yesterday. I walked in to work greeted by smiling, happy, energy filled faces Read more…

Today was not awesome. I could hardly move this morning. The cold tried to crush my spirit. I didn’t want to shower or wash my hair or do anything. Getting up to grab a cup of coffee seemed to be Read more…

My best defense against the Abominable cold? The BHE. (Best husband ever)! I know it’s unfair because it’s not something you can just go out and get. You see my husband makes it his job to keep me warm. I Read more…

Have fun. It’s important. Having fun is like preventive maintenance for your winter soul. I have no scientific proof but I’m sure it’s impossible to have the blues and have fun simultaneously. My fun today consisted of making coffee and Read more…

As I reflect on this past year, I am constantly interrupted. That in itself is a sign of how full my life has become. This year we attended more funerals than I ever have before. It seems like loss and Read more…

Today got a little warmer, but not a peek of sunshine. I think the dreary affects me more than the temperature. Had I not been overrun with house guests I would’ve been under a blanket on the couch all day. Read more…

Well I’m staying too busy to worry about the Winter Blues. Sunrise 7:46 Sunset 5:30 Wake up temp 12

Today’s advise, take it easy on yourself. Winter is no time to be hyper critical of yourself. Stop judging your body, your life, your family, your failures. Now is not the time to beat yourself up because the laundry is Read more…

Cold rainy windy. Great idea! Let’s head back north! I missed writing my blog today on today. The busyness is no longer a distraction from the winter challenges. It is agitating. And I am agitated. And who gave those people Read more…