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What was the wisest decision you made this year, and how did it play out? The wisest decision I made was kind of a group of decisions, but it all added up to me making changes and stepping back. As I’ve been over multiple times here, it was a rough year. A few months ago I became overwhelmed with responsibilities and stress, and as a result of everything we’d been through on top of everything weighing me down, I ended up quite depressed. This was no fun, and I knew some things needed to change. I changed jobs. Working on an inpatient unit of the hospital was a big source of stress. Although I loved the unit and my coworkers,…
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So, obviously I’m not doing too well with #reverb10. I’m realizing that there’s a reason I don’t post every day. Although I love my new job, I am NOT used to working five days a week with an almost two-hour commute each way. Y’all, I am so tired all the time. I’m hoping that one day I’ll be able to do more in the evenings besides feed myself and collapse, but that day has not yet arrived. There is a lot happening in my mind lately, but I lack sufficient energy to write it down. I’ve been thinking about the prompts every day, and I do intend to write about some of them when I get the chance. Maybe this…
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How did you cultivate a sense of wonder in your life this year? All it takes for me to feel a sense of wonder is to go outside. I think the world is beautiful and amazing and awe-inspiring. What (or whom) did you let go of this year? Why? This year I let go of my first baby. It was only a few weeks old but it was loved and wanted and grieved for. What was the last thing you made? What materials did you use? Is there something you want to make, but you need to clear some time for it? I joined a club with my mom and some of her friends, and we meet once a month…
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Pick one moment during which you felt most alive this year. Describe it in vivid detail. It was a couple of months ago, during the depths of my depressive episode. I was passing through days fighting off tears at every turn and just trying to make it through. I knew the kinds of things I needed to be doing to help myself, so I tried to do them. They say exercise helps with depression, if you can even get yourself to do it. So I did, at least for awhile. I went running around the neighborhood. I pulled on my shorts, tank top, socks, shoes, and a visor. It was middle afternoon and the sun was still bright. I usually…
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What do you do each day that doesn’t contribute to your writing – and can you eliminate it? When I first read this prompt, I had no idea how to answer it. The thing is, I don’t consider myself a writer. I’ve never had any dreams of getting anything published. I understand that many people who want to be writers start out blogging because it’s a way to start writing and make connections. But blogging and emailing are the only kinds of writing I ever do and they’re the only kinds I have a desire to do. That said, blogging and emailing are quite important to me. I do enjoy the writing process, and I highly value the connections I’ve…
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