What did you do right today? Part 2

Good stress management. Took care of myself. Even when I found I could not contact my therapist's office, because it was Saturday, and furthermore it's Labor Day weekend and I can't get therapy until the appointment I already had on Tuesday, I didn't freak out. Called the crisis management line, talked it over, and decided on a plan of action. Left the house and rode around with my husband for a while (he's a bus driver for our city.) It didn't exactly offer the *complete* peace and quiet I needed, since it seemed every screaming kid in town rode HIS bus that day, besides one obnoxious drunk, but it was better than being alone with possibly escalating thoughts.

I waked up.

I do not want to be judgemental but it is perfect for you.

I love swimming. It's the only thing athletic that I am physically able to do, because I have a disability. I wish I had more opportunity to swim.

Its early still today, so I'll go with yesterday: I cleaned the kitchen, made a nice meal, and had a friend over for dinner. Knowing that my friend was coming over gave me the motivation to clean the kitchen, something that I'd been putting off for a while.

I have my S.O. visiting for today and tonight. I am trying to be considerate of him, as he has serious health issues and complains a lot less than I do. I like to think I give him companionship and that he is happier than he would be without me, but I wonder a bit, though I know I am important to his sense of well-being.

Today, I found out I lost a couple of pounds, which is ok. I tested out my cameras recording abilities for sound, and decided im gonna record me singing sometime.. I sorted out my pencil case for college tomorrow.
I cried, cried alot but I guess thats a good thing because I havent cried in so long, and I think I needed to cry over my current situation..
I remembered all the words to a poem I wrote long time ago, its my friends favorite. And I admited that im scared of losing my friends now ive changed from school to this college.
the day dont seem so bad now really, looking at the good I did..

Went to church. Took a nap. Went to my step-sister's for dinner.

signed up here
got my daughter off to school on time
accepted the idea i am not alone

Took my medicine.

I took mine too.

I made my bus to my new college.
I made a friend, but im still worried about losing my old friends.
did ok with my driving lesson.

Folded laundry. Went to the festival with my sister and 2 of her kids and caterpillar. Took a nap.

I hooked a printer up to my computer. Quite a victory, seeing as I bought this printer 4 years ago. Tried once back then, failed, got discouraged, let printer sit as dust collector. I guess there is a moral lesson in there somewhere.

I ate well today. I also decided that the pain and loneliness were too much to bear, so I contacted the rescue about taking two of the dogs they have in most need of homes. I can give them a good loving home so they don't have to feel alone.

catch up: listened to a friend who needed an ear. did laundry. helped finish up with the windows.Took care of my daughters scrapes. watched movies with the girls. helped one of the girls finish a dress for her build a bear. didn't let my mother in law get to me. helped with homework. did dishes. read a bit. got some things organized. went for a walk. mowed the lawn. (this is like a weeks worth of things)

Saw my therapist this morning. Re-arranged some appointments so I could rest this afternoon (I've been sick the last couple of days.) Went to my first grad school class of the semester tonight.

I wrote a new post for my recovery blog. I also went back and edited and spell checked all my old posts, and typed in a whole list of books that had helped me. So I gave the ok to CAMH to post a link to it from their facebook feed.

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Went to work for supervision. Studied for my test. Took caterpillar to tumbling class. Bought caterpillar some "new" dancewear.

Successfully finished a large section of a piano arrangement I've been wanting to learn for a while.

*pumps fists into the air*

went to work. tried to not get disappointed about my sewing machine dying. Looked at some used sewing machines. played bingo with a friend. got cold medicine. started stew this morning. then it'll be off to work. hoping to take it easy after that.

I got up despite feeling like spending the day in bed.

I got out of bed. Went to a job interview, which actually went pretty well. I will hopefully go for a walk later on.

Update: helped fold and sort out laundry with my bro.

I had a great first full day with my new students and when I went to the grocery store after school, I took my dog along in the car so she could ride with me!