I have been asked to tell my story, of breaking the stigma of mental illness in 30 seconds. There is an upcoming Jacksonville Iceman special event on mental health awareness upcoming. I was asked to tell my story, in 30 seconds or less. My face will be on a Jumbotron. They will shoot the stories … Continue reading 30 seconds or less, my story.
Month: September 2022
Getting by, post-Hurricane Ian
I wanted to inform my friends and fans that we faired okay living in Northeast Florida. Despite some brief power outages, and a few fallen branches, we went unscathed. Unlike the rest of central and south Florida who are trying to pick up the pieces that was left in the wake of Hurricane Ian. I … Continue reading Getting by, post-Hurricane Ian
A change in the weather, Hurricane Ian
Historically, I always dread this time of year. The time of cooling temps, many storms, and generally never knowing what is to come next. As Hurricane Ian approaches the state, even without a direct impact on Jacksonville later this week, it will for sure bring plenty of rain. I am not fearful this time, or … Continue reading A change in the weather, Hurricane Ian
SGs Workout Plan Update 9.24.22
So for the past month give or take, I have been journaling my food intake, exercise and sleep. Since then I have lost 15 lbs. A combination of better sleep, eating clean and making adjustments to fit in exercise has made a huge difference. I have not been counting calories, I have done cico before … Continue reading SGs Workout Plan Update 9.24.22
Celebrating regaining insight
As a society we can be too quick to assert that someone has “lack of insight” or agnosia. We jump to conclusions for others to point out this and other issues we might notice. We don’t want an explanation, it is all to easy to assume the worst. Why is it not acceptable to celebrate … Continue reading Celebrating regaining insight
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Self- worth, self-love, and self-respect. Somehow those words have escaped me. For 20 years my bestie would tease me that I am a chameleon, a pleaser, a shape-shifter or yes-woman. I don’t think I ever fully understood what she meant until my recent troubles. I admit that I lacked the insight to see that I … Continue reading R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Here we go again.
I managed to keep it together for a rather busy day. I did some work early on. Got hazel out the door (Ella I found out later has strep throat). Met virtually with my psychiatrist and IOP in the morning. Took Ella to urgent care, attempted to fill her Rx of antibiotics twice. Took Ella … Continue reading Here we go again.
More steps forward.
Spent the weekend away in Orlando. It couldn’t have come at a better time. Now that I am home, relaxed, and back in my pillow nest on my thinking chair. I am tired from the trip, but mentally reset. I am happy that I was able to spend time with my co-workers, get away from … Continue reading More steps forward.
NAMI FL Conference, Sept 16-17th Orlando, FL
I love NAMI, (National Alliance of Mental Illness), I love everything about the organization that I have been apart of for the last 15 years. Today and yesterday I spent the time at the FL state conference, with my colleagues and staff. We had a blast. It has been kind of like a mini vacation … Continue reading NAMI FL Conference, Sept 16-17th Orlando, FL
Busy business
Today I am exhausted from my day, generally taking on too much. Don’t have too much to report. Other than attending the nami Florida state conference this weekend:) Stoked but tired. I hope the change of scenery will be beneficial. I’ve got my bags packed, and ready to leave on a jet plane 💕
Peaceful mornings, my own space.
I have recently with getting more and more restful sleep have naturally awoken early in the morning. Historically in the mornings, I have always been a morning person rather than a night owl. When I was young at the first sound of activity, I would get so excited to wake up and spend time with … Continue reading Peaceful mornings, my own space.
Off to work I go….
Just a general update. It was a challenging day. I had an early staff meeting in the office. All four of us carpooled to school and work. So I was at about 5 different places today in Jacksonville, Fl. I also gave a NAMI introduction presentation or "NAMI 101" presentation to the staff of PGA … Continue reading Off to work I go….
The Key to Happiness
This is the title of one of my favorite Russian novels from the Silver Age, “turn of the 20th century”. The book is all about self-discovery. In line with that I have recently in my own struggles worked on processing my emotions through—willingness. I have sat with uncomfortable emotions and allowed myself to feel them. … Continue reading The Key to Happiness
A day of remembrance and reflection
Awoke this morning to my cpap machine shutting off on its own, always a wonderful way to start the day. I slept a few hours more without the machine. I awoke again peacefully and rested. I began to journal as I usually do in the early hours of the morning, wrote the date and stopped … Continue reading A day of remembrance and reflection
Take back control
At the current moment, as I sludge my way through the day. I want to use my reasonable and logical side that is floating away somewhere. I have relied too much on my emotional mind where my feelings have been in the drivers seat. My first inclination is to respond, sometimes without enough thought behind … Continue reading Take back control
The Seascapechronicles 