I woke up at 4 something this morning and just couldn’t go back to sleep. Didn’t – couldn’t come to terms with the happenings of the last 48 hours. Shelly, the election….so I just stayed up. Heading down to my workshop, I was inundated with the news on the radio until…I passed a truck. Dude had the windows down and was CARJAMDANCING his ass off. The dude had no fucks to give. So I did the same, and of course, Zeppelin was on. The smiles were back, life was good.
Day on of the workshop was incredible and Julia and I were really glad we made it. Dr. Gentry is an incredible presenter and knows his trauma (literally – he scored 9 on ACES). Fortunately he is more than willing to impart not only with his solutions but also resources. I now have knowledge which can completely alleviate stress/ trauma from a person’s life. Timing couldn’t be better. #blankstare
This was good information to know when I didn’t get my car stolen yet again. No idea why I always think my car has been stolen. I was actually just telling my colleague about this when I looked up and said – “See? Like now. My car was just stolen.” She was a little alarmed, but I was very calm (which was very funny to me on the drive home – it proved I was listening during the workshop). The cool thing is the hotel manager was rad and just kept walking with me when I found my car. I hugged her. WHY DO I ALWAYS THING PEOPLE ARE STEALING M’DAMN CAR?! The way home was car accident after car accident. I think the reality of what happened Tuesday is just hitting people and they are going into shock en route to where evs.
I called my doctor yesterday and today – It has been 2 weeks – I have not been contacted by anyone, particularly pain management – about anything. Listen up. I get they aren’t really concerned about my pain, so I figure I’ll mosey on along to another doctor who does once I get the damn referrals.
On a VERY bright note, I want to share a portion of an email I received that made my day and shared a little sunshine. This email said that if there were an award for graduate most likely to change the world, Maggie would get this person’s vote. The kids who are watching this election (and that’s all of ’em, folks) are watching how we as adults are behaving. Those assholes who are being bigoted, misogynistic and racist have learned this behavior from someone in their life. So yes, I’m extremely disappointed with the outcome, but I need to check myself. I have two kids (one who will be voting next time around) watching me and need to set a good example.
Picture: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” ~ Viktor Frankl This man, wow. How we chose to react is everything….
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