March 2012 - Wild Minds network2024-03-28T12:52:44Zhttps://wildminds.ning.com/forum/topics/march-2012?commentId=4661400%3AComment%3A81013&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have gotten really involved…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-03-31:4661400:Comment:825092012-03-31T16:00:12.810Zroxannehttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/sallyann
<p>I have gotten really involved with Obama campaign here. Any political issues you feel passionate about? Being around others who are like-minded can feel very empowering.</p>
<p>Light - I can't believe you are going tech-free. I haven't looked up you-know-who in quite a while now. Was going to yesterday & said, no, everything is going so nice with him, let's just forget that. Thanks, Sasi. </p>
<p>My tests were negative, but many of my symptoms remain, so who knows? I'm planning a…</p>
<p>I have gotten really involved with Obama campaign here. Any political issues you feel passionate about? Being around others who are like-minded can feel very empowering.</p>
<p>Light - I can't believe you are going tech-free. I haven't looked up you-know-who in quite a while now. Was going to yesterday & said, no, everything is going so nice with him, let's just forget that. Thanks, Sasi. </p>
<p>My tests were negative, but many of my symptoms remain, so who knows? I'm planning a trip to Florida to see my Mum for Easter. Will fly into Orlando, where a lot of protests are going on around the Trayvon Martin case. I may have to join riots myself. I used to be quite politically active in that way, and I'm proud to say I have been arrested several times in my life for "radical" activity. I grew up in the seventies and was so hopeful that life was going to be so much fairer. </p> You may not get this in time…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-03-30:4661400:Comment:826032012-03-30T22:43:16.951ZJuleshttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/Jules
<p>You may not get this in time but.... Happy Easter to you too! Hope you enjoy your trip. xo</p>
<p>I'm thinking about what to do this weekend. And a lot of my thoughts are leading to anxiety right now. But I can't just lock myself away for the day. Come-on now! I might get outside (it's a lovely sunny day) and do some cleaning outside. I actually find it theraputic to see something become clean. Crazy.</p>
<p>But I also need to plan for something fun. I don't know what though. Any ideas? I…</p>
<p>You may not get this in time but.... Happy Easter to you too! Hope you enjoy your trip. xo</p>
<p>I'm thinking about what to do this weekend. And a lot of my thoughts are leading to anxiety right now. But I can't just lock myself away for the day. Come-on now! I might get outside (it's a lovely sunny day) and do some cleaning outside. I actually find it theraputic to see something become clean. Crazy.</p>
<p>But I also need to plan for something fun. I don't know what though. Any ideas? I really find it hard to get into stuff.</p>
<p>Take care all! xo</p> March 29. Currently at the a…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-03-29:4661400:Comment:823522012-03-29T09:48:32.936ZLightmanhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/Lightman
March 29. Currently at the airport, finally off. First, having 10days off is a lovely and a bit daunting prospect. My days are usually heavily booked and I make do with the time that's left. As always I have a fear that all this unscheduled time will go to waste in dd. So to counter this I need to have some structure and keep up with my digital journaling. That's the other thing, I'm going off the grid. No cellphone, Internet or connection with m usual world. It's a complete change of…
March 29. Currently at the airport, finally off. First, having 10days off is a lovely and a bit daunting prospect. My days are usually heavily booked and I make do with the time that's left. As always I have a fear that all this unscheduled time will go to waste in dd. So to counter this I need to have some structure and keep up with my digital journaling. That's the other thing, I'm going off the grid. No cellphone, Internet or connection with m usual world. It's a complete change of physical and mental environment. I think it will be good for me. <br />
Jules- working part time and volunteering sounds like a lovely idea. Just be sure to keep your strength up for your recovery! <br />
Happy Easter! /Lightman Hey guys, I am very impressed…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-03-29:4661400:Comment:821572012-03-29T00:24:50.220ZJuleshttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/Jules
<p>Hey guys, I am very impressed by your motivation to excercise. And just your plain motivation in general. But actually I'm doing ok today, at the moment. I've sent in my resume and key selection criteria for new job. 10 hours a week is perfect for me, as long as it isnt one 8 hour day. Bits of the week is better.</p>
<p>Wow, off to the Middle East! How cool. I am impressed. That reminds me (well its not really related but) I watched the movie called "Desert Flower" last night. How heart…</p>
<p>Hey guys, I am very impressed by your motivation to excercise. And just your plain motivation in general. But actually I'm doing ok today, at the moment. I've sent in my resume and key selection criteria for new job. 10 hours a week is perfect for me, as long as it isnt one 8 hour day. Bits of the week is better.</p>
<p>Wow, off to the Middle East! How cool. I am impressed. That reminds me (well its not really related but) I watched the movie called "Desert Flower" last night. How heart breaking! You cannot be a woman and not be touched by it. It really made me see that even though I struggle, I have NO idea of how life is for other people out there. Female circumcision. Not good. I cried my eyes out! A touching story of courage and strength, but the sad fact remains that it still goes on today. It makes me want to go out there and help someone. Help someone else by doing something (not sure what). Need to get well first.</p>
<p>But, maybe I can do something online? I dont have heaps of money, but I feel like my heart was created to care and be there for others. I think I'd forgotten. Anyhow, will talk again soon. xo</p> March 27. Ok day at work, we…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-03-28:4661400:Comment:821552012-03-28T16:43:30.351ZLightmanhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/Lightman
March 27. Ok day at work, we had CPR training in the morning with dummies... It was nothing like the Office's CPR training, haha. Nobody tried to harvest the dummy's organs! But we did learn how to use a automatic defibrillator. That was cool and a lot easier than expected. I finished my packing, cleaned out my fridge and went to jujutsu practice. During the warm up I pulled something in my thigh and had to leave early. So I went home and comfort dd for a few hours(=getting to bed very late…
March 27. Ok day at work, we had CPR training in the morning with dummies... It was nothing like the Office's CPR training, haha. Nobody tried to harvest the dummy's organs! But we did learn how to use a automatic defibrillator. That was cool and a lot easier than expected. I finished my packing, cleaned out my fridge and went to jujutsu practice. During the warm up I pulled something in my thigh and had to leave early. So I went home and comfort dd for a few hours(=getting to bed very late and the reason for why this is posted the day after...). <br />
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I'm spending 10days in the Middle East visiting family and friends. <br />
The activity plan for the holiday is: Spend quality time with my loved ones, present in the moment and not zoned out in dd. Work on my reading/writing skills in the native language, revise my "black book" (a leather bound black journal, with all the stuff/exercises we go over in therapy) and get started with yoga. I've been planning to do this for years and haven't gotten around to it. So I've booked a local yoga instructor and gotten books! <br />
Sasi- I don't know if you also feel like the day hasn't enough hours? Very impressed with you JM routine! It sounds like you have a lot going on I your life... And some though challenges ahead... My therapist talks a lot about seeing life as a river, when the waters are calm it's the time to strengthen the ship! That is exactly what you are doing- building strength and focus! I can't believe we are near t…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-03-27:4661400:Comment:821372012-03-27T10:17:44.334Zsasihttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/sasi
<p>I can't believe we are near the end of March already.</p>
<p>Lightman-sounds like your rocky start to the month is levelling out now and you have survived nicely.I'm with you on the plan of earlier to bed on a work night.I always have this great plan to be asleep by 10pm but it's often nearer midnight.With a 6am start its just not enough sleep.I might join you in that one as an April plan.Are you going anywhere nice for the Easter hols?It will be so good to have a break.</p>
<p>Roxanne-I…</p>
<p>I can't believe we are near the end of March already.</p>
<p>Lightman-sounds like your rocky start to the month is levelling out now and you have survived nicely.I'm with you on the plan of earlier to bed on a work night.I always have this great plan to be asleep by 10pm but it's often nearer midnight.With a 6am start its just not enough sleep.I might join you in that one as an April plan.Are you going anywhere nice for the Easter hols?It will be so good to have a break.</p>
<p>Roxanne-I hope you are starting to feel a bit better.At least no more horrible tests to dread.</p>
<p>Jules-your grandparents sound lovely and I'm glad that being on this site makes you feel less lonely.Sometimes we need to feel uncomfortable in some way to make up start to change.I love Australia-I've never been to Melbourne before though.Just hearing you were from Oz brought back lots of very happy memories for me so thanks.</p>
<p>As for me March has brought some great moments and some downright scary ones.Looks like I have a few years of upheaval ahead so now's the time to harness that positive energy and get myself in physical and mental shape to get through them.Physically I'm doing well.Still doing my Jillian Michaels exercise dvd every day and really noticing the results.eating up and down but overall managing to stop those unhealthy periods before they get out of control.Mentally each day is different.DD been a source of comfort and distress at various times.At least real life has become so in my face that there's no way to get sucked too far into dd.</p> March 26. Efficient day :) I'…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-03-26:4661400:Comment:823142012-03-26T19:49:07.865ZLightmanhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/Lightman
March 26. Efficient day :) I'm going away for the easter holiday so I got started on my packing, folded the last of the laundry, cleaned some clutter and made a salad for dinner. Last night I slept poorly, got to bed late, spent too long time reading a too exciting book and once I got to sleep just kept waking up. So today I was grumpy and tired, however I did lock my office door and napped for 20min on my lunch break... I need to work on my sleep! A good goal for me is to be in bed at 9:30 on…
March 26. Efficient day :) I'm going away for the easter holiday so I got started on my packing, folded the last of the laundry, cleaned some clutter and made a salad for dinner. Last night I slept poorly, got to bed late, spent too long time reading a too exciting book and once I got to sleep just kept waking up. So today I was grumpy and tired, however I did lock my office door and napped for 20min on my lunch break... I need to work on my sleep! A good goal for me is to be in bed at 9:30 on work days, and no technology or books after 9:50pm! Maybe I should do some sort of meditation or relaxation... I had a conference call at the end of the day and spent it power walking in the woods (1,5hours ). I love technology! <br />
Rox- I'm confused, wasn't your test results good news? Are you feeling better? Jules- Melbourne sounds great :) you are really lucky to have your grandparents close by! Sorry Roxanne that your tests…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-03-26:4661400:Comment:821152012-03-26T01:55:07.966ZJuleshttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/Jules
<p>Sorry Roxanne that your tests didnt show anything...how frustrating. I understand that very well. Doctors often say "I dont know" to me. And its awful. Hope you find peace about it somehow. (:</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing Lightman! I was just thinking it is really nice to come here and talk with you guys, just about life. I'm on my own a lot and get lonely. I get what you're saying about like being with parents, but worried that this is going to be it. I don't have a spouse or kids. Just turned…</p>
<p>Sorry Roxanne that your tests didnt show anything...how frustrating. I understand that very well. Doctors often say "I dont know" to me. And its awful. Hope you find peace about it somehow. (:</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing Lightman! I was just thinking it is really nice to come here and talk with you guys, just about life. I'm on my own a lot and get lonely. I get what you're saying about like being with parents, but worried that this is going to be it. I don't have a spouse or kids. Just turned 36 last month - yikes. My Grandparents are awesome! I love being with them. My Grandma is hilarious and always makes me laugh. (: And they have the most precious relationship. Wish I could be like them. I guess that's how my DDing started - wanting to be like another. Why can't I just appreciate what I've been given?????? I'm working on it.</p>
<p>We (in Melbourne) are about to go back an hour in time also, for our winter. We go forward for summer and it's just about over....freezing today! Talk again soon. Thanks for being here. xo</p> March 25. Laundry and cleanin…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-03-25:4661400:Comment:822142012-03-25T20:40:19.779ZLightmanhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/Lightman
March 25. Laundry and cleaning day. Today we switch to summertime in Sweden=losing a hour of the day... :( there's so much I wanted to get done today that I haven't, but at least the laundry, cooking and cleaning is done. I also had a nice nap and a call from Danny.
March 25. Laundry and cleaning day. Today we switch to summertime in Sweden=losing a hour of the day... :( there's so much I wanted to get done today that I haven't, but at least the laundry, cooking and cleaning is done. I also had a nice nap and a call from Danny. March 24.
Went trail running…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-03-25:4661400:Comment:820792012-03-25T00:08:37.836ZLightmanhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/Lightman
<p>March 24. </p>
<p>Went trail running with my dad in the morning, followed by lunch... Tried oysters for the first time ever and loved it! Made swedish onion and potato soup for dinner with apple pie with my mom. Ok day, spent most of the day with my parents. I love spending time with my parents, it was a good day... but a horrible thought struck me- If I don't get it together and take actual action, this is what my life would be. Me alone, spending my weekends/holidays with my parents. No…</p>
<p>March 24. </p>
<p>Went trail running with my dad in the morning, followed by lunch... Tried oysters for the first time ever and loved it! Made swedish onion and potato soup for dinner with apple pie with my mom. Ok day, spent most of the day with my parents. I love spending time with my parents, it was a good day... but a horrible thought struck me- If I don't get it together and take actual action, this is what my life would be. Me alone, spending my weekends/holidays with my parents. No spouse or kids. Possibly a pet and me sitting in the backseat listening to my parents bicker and spend the rest of my adult life feeling like a kid. When I was little I loved hot dogs, to this day whenever we are out my dad always asks me if I want a hot dog... My mom tells me to button up my coat... I really feel that they need grandkids to spoil! </p>
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<p>I just reread this post, and it could kinda be the beginning of a romcom... merging MD with real life me :) </p>
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