I thought that once I had gotten through February, it would be smoother sailing, but that was just magical thinking... Some of March was productive: I finished painting and purging and organizing the garage, did coffee dates with myself on Wednesdays, visited a pretty sculpture garden, took myself to a couple of movies out, got my taxes filed, volunteered at a wine competition, met with my retirement account counselor, and took at least one mental health day off of work. But along the way I had some rough days. So here's what I will look forward to in April:
prickly - like me, sometimes
*Taking myself to a concert! I'm going to see Chicago - one of my favorite bands as a teenager
*a brewery meet-up with other ladies to sip beer and swap books
*a follow-up with my dermatologist regarding treatment for my hair loss which is working!
*going to visit a local farmer's market
*attending a fun art activity at another brewery
*going to check out this place for another fun interactive art experience
*working on Easter Sunday - will take a great lunch with me
*taking a mental health Monday off (will plan something fun to do)
I'm trying hard to keep my head up and moving forward, but its a slog some days. My #1 goal is to get out there and "people". Its getting a bit easier each time.
What a good list of things to look forward to! I love your prickly image and comment. My Mom used to say I was “prickly” but never saw it was her comments that triggered it. Lovely in many ways but not self aware in that way. I wear the prickly at times label proudly. Hope you do too.
ReplyDeleteThe road you're walking is not an easy one. Grief is an unpredictable and prickly companion itself. I think you have always handled it with such grace. I can't imagine I'd be as strong...
ReplyDeleteHope the Chicago concert is fabulous! To this day, anytime I say, "I wonder what time it is," my brain immediately responds with, "Does anybody really know what time it is?" And then the song is stuck in my head for an hour or so. LOL
ReplyDeleteI've been struggling lately too. Decided to take my own advice and not put off reaching out. I have my second phone appt tomorrow.
That's a great list you've made for April. Hopefully it will be a good month for you.
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