Things I have done right

"Disrupted" is probably an excellent word for how I've been for at least a week. My eating has been off, my exercising sporadic, and my mind has been all over the place.

But I've started finding my way back, doing the things that will bring me to that feeling of wellness that I had for a little while. For the past 2 days, I've been in bed by 10pm, sharing a little quiet time with my husband before lights out; it's a soul-nurturing way to end the day, rather than fighting sleep until the bitter end and going to bed all wadded up. I walked 2 miles today, not the 4 miles I was doing before everything got crazy, but enough to make me feel sweaty but loose afterwards. Last night, I went to choir practice, an activity that means a lot to me creatively and socially; I still sound wretched, but at least I can have a sense of humor about it with Ryan, my partner-in-crime on the back row, because he gets lost in the same places and we both end up humming and trying to fake it. Unfortunately, we are the only 2 tenors, and it's rather obvious when we falter and drop out. Anyway, I get to feel like I am part of something larger than myself that gives pleasure to other people.

I am rededicating myself to SparkPeople as part of the Happiness Project. Taking care of myself is important, and nobody else can do it. I have gotten lots of support from other people, and I appreciate each and every message. I hope that everyone is taking care of themselves as well.