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Tag: Family
This week has been incredibly difficult. I am working more diligently on meditation and grounding techniques to get through the day. Working harder to apply various techniques from trauma-focused therapy and strategies gained over the years. First I am getting better on identifying the thought, catching it and releasing said thought before it ruminates. I … Continue reading Grounded
Have you ever found the friend in your life who makes your life complete? I have. Over 21 years ago. An unlikely match of friendship, has blossomed into the person in my life whose opinion I value more than anything, who remains my biggest fan, a woman of quick wit and a sharp tongue, superb … Continue reading An Ode to Paige-my loyal bestie
Yesterday we celebrated Easter Vigil at St. Catherine of Sienna Church. Jason and I have been attending RCIA since Fall 2022. Today was an incredibly extraordinary day not just because of Jason’s Confirmation and my re-entrance into the church after many years. In the Catholic faith this Mass is sacred and recognizes and reaffirms our … Continue reading Easter Vigil and Jason’s Confirmation
Often times when I reflect on myself, it is struggle to identify the cause of continuous negative sense of self worth. With any analysis, the first instinct or reaction is to naturally say what or how did this happen? What changed, what caused this event or series of chain reactions? Our investigatory nature feeds on … Continue reading Sarbear check-in
Today was an extremely long, grueling day. Started the morning off with an early morning workout with a friend. Worked from home and took a break to stop by the church for a meeting with the priest to discuss some upcoming events and getting our marriage blessed. Jason will be officially confirmed Catholic on Saturday’s … Continue reading Backwards progress
Hyper vigilant and ever cautious. I notice my thoughts moving faster, my sleep slightly disrupted. I catch myself. I hope against hope. This is a fleeting disturbance in my mood. I am not cycling, yet. But identify that I need an adjustment, and to be aware of the slight symptoms. I have a busy week … Continue reading Fleeting disturbances
Gearing up for an busy weekend of church activities. Weekend retreat, Reconciliation for Jason, Stations of the Cross Friday evening, Palm Sunday….to liken it to the US Navy…its Catholic Fleet Week. As we prepare to end the Lenten season and begin the busy Easter preparations, the Catholic Church is bustling. So are the Grants. Jason … Continue reading Stations, Reconciliation and Palm Sunday: Catholic Fleet Week
Lately I have felt increasingly helpless. As much as I try. As hard as I may want things to be different. I cannot change others. Deep down I know this. I can only make an impact to some degree. Especially when it comes to choices others in my life may chose. I can only help … Continue reading Silence
We had an awesome volunteer meeting for GAL last Thursday. Staff, Attorneys, the entire team of CAMS (Child Advocate Managers, that’s my job—a glorified social worker) and all of the volunteers we work with on our cases were in attendance. We met at the local pizza joint, the Mellow Mushroom. There were 30+ people there. … Continue reading Volunteer Meet N Greet- Guardian Ad Litem
We had another jam packed weekend. Beach on Saturday with friends, Lax coaching and Ella’s playing Goalkeeper, church, chores, gym twice this weekend, laundry, mommy’s office re-org, cooking, more laundry. Back to the grind tomorrow after so much family fun. Sometimes having so much going on makes the weekend seem so short. I had some … Continue reading Beach, Lax, Friends and not enough Sunscreen
I do love a good concert. I was asked by a girlfriend to go to SeaWorld in Orlando to see Hanson. The first thought that popped into my head was an instant throwback. The one hit, “Mm-Bop” came flooding back and memories of the late 90s. I thought instantly of high school and mainstream boy … Continue reading Hot mom date and a 90s flashback
Lately I have been hitting the gym regularly around 4-5 days a week, at least 30-45 minutes of lifting and 3 times a week incline walk and short sprints on the treadmill. I have not lost as much weight as I’d like to, but I am making progress. My clothes are starting to fit better, … Continue reading SGs progress update 3.12.23
Lately I have tried to check in mentally and emotionally with myself. I feel pretty good, level moods mostly, good sleep routine, overall health improving steadily. I have been working out 4-5 times a week, which is exhausting my body, and my mind sometimes overstimulated with work, family and outside obligations. What I am lacking…is … Continue reading How you doin?
I have been neglecting Seascape for some time, and need to change that. Just an update on life in general, it is exciting, grueling at times, work is incredibly time consuming, extracurricular activities for the kids is in full swing for the spring. Frankly, I am a little over done. So today, I scheduled a … Continue reading SGs mental health day
The past couple years for many people has brought tough times, instability, grief, heightened anxiety and turmoil. I am hopeful that this year, 2023, will be a year of new beginnings. I am nearly 39 years old. February 2023 marks the close out year of my thirties. When I reflect on my life I feel … Continue reading A new chapter begins, 2023
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