June

This month has been a chaotic whirlywind of busy-ness! I have walked many miles and moved mountains. Feeling darn accomplished these days. I certainly did not do it alone, so grateful for all the help!! We are back in the city and enjoying all the fun things to do and these great people that surround us! I feel at "home." I am even feeling better too! Hard to believe, its only been a few months since I was unable to drive myself anywhere or even handle a trip to the grocery store (with Bob)! Its really crazy to look back at the broad spectrum of effects Fibromyalgia has on my body. Summer is by far my favorite season. Its good to me.   :-)
Not much is new, other then moving and my improving health. (Please pray it continues!) Just doing my best to enjoy all that I have and life has to offer. I am feeling really blessed these days- its a great feeling!!
I have been doing all sorts of stuff, I did my first yoga class with Nicole (Mondays), drum circle (Wednesdays), went out of town to see Primus, went to a super fun overnight camp-out/party, appts with my lovely chiropractor & my homeopathic dr, shopping(-alone!), a clothes swap, hanging out with friends, beer week, party in the park(ing lot), jazz fest, farmers market, maintaining meditation & yoga practice at home, unpacking, cleaning & organizing the new place, I painted a couple closets, etc. I did reach one of my goals I set, I walked over a mile in less then 30 minutes. I took a few breaks (my cane/seat dealie has been a game changer!), but over the course of 4 hours I had walked over 3 miles! This was a really big deal for me!! In January, I could not walk through a store, even with handicap parking. I have also been participating in Fibromyagia Flotation Project by floating in a sensory deprivation tank on Wednesday afternoons. That will have to be a blog of its own! Its different...
Its been a LOT for me to keep up with, but for the most part I am making it happen. Taking breaks when I need to. Naps help. I try to just keep smiling my way through it. I am so very grateful and I don't take a second of it for granted, I know how fast it can all be ripped away. But I gotta say - it really is waaaaaay harder then it looks!! Seriously, Fibromyalgia fucking sucks! Its torture really, you just learn to grin and bear it. I have learned to be happy and still have fun while I am in pain. Fibro takes me down about 2-3 days a week or so, I just melt into a cuddle puddle of blankets in bed with my kitty. It really is its own special blessing though, to be able to stop when my body says to. I am so very fortunate! Pushing through the pain gets me nothing but more pain. Bob has been awesome too. He is so loving & patient, and understands when no one else does. He might just  be my biggest blessing ;-) Love him!!! <3
I am vibing well with this life I have manifested for myself at the moment. Its so close to being perfect, my health is the missing piece of the puzzle. There is still hope, and I am certainly on the right path. I am working really hard to get there! I am a work in progress.    ;-)

Now, I am off to enjoy the rest of my Summer! I am super excited- Phish is just a couple weeks away! Lots of other fun stuff on our calendar too! Shows, parties, camping trips, adventures, beers to drink, etc...
Fun in the sun- yippie!

Life is short, Summer is even shorter, make the best of it! Enjoy!!!
Love you all!!

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