I have recently been recovering from a difficult period in my life by doing the following:
-Losing weight with help from Weightwatchers online tracking tools.
-Power walking my way up to being able to run again.
-Hiking in both the City and the Countryside.
-Reading books by Barbara Pym.
-Going to the Gym regularly where I have been trying out all sorts of classes.
-Cooking dinner for friends in lieu of dining out as much as I used to.
-Writing, in rhyme only, on twitter.
-Working some long hours and enjoying it to boot.
-Finally loading my CDs into iTunes.
-Playing lots of online Scrabble, mostly with Fred and Brian.
-Continuing to support local Farmers and Artisans.
and by not doing the following:
-Drinking. (I've never felt better.)
-Reading Twitter.
-Blogging. (I am waiting for inspiration to come back to me.)
-Taking photographs, other than quick cell phone snaps, (sadly, I've lost the desire for now).
and last but not least:
Stealing the idea for this post from my dear friend Jen Maiser.
I am not promising anyone else anything more, I am just taking each day, for myself, as it comes and feeling better than I have done in a long, long time...
© 2009 Sam Breach
Hell yeah!
ReplyDeletegood for you! sounds like you feel better already :D
ReplyDeleteWhatever it was, whatever it may still be - people will be here for you. The power of your own will and the ability to overcome obstacles one step at a time should never be underestimated. I applaud you - and will continue to do so. Take care of you.
ReplyDeleteVery inspirational message. Good for you; and good for us if we learn from what you're doing!
ReplyDeleteI love you mum x
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are having a nice time despite what you are dealing with. Love to you and Fred.
ReplyDeleteMissed your post Sam - you're always an inspiration. Take care, kxxx
ReplyDeletemiss you! great minds can't help but think alike ;-) http://aliceqfoodie.blogspot.com/2009/03/where-ive-been.html
ReplyDeleteSending support from here. Sounds like you are doing great things for yourself and I'll hope the tough times melt away soon.
ReplyDeleteWas wondering where you went. Nice to hear a word from you—and hear you're doing better.
ReplyDeleteIt is necessary to fill up before you can pour for others. I applaud you for taking time for yourself.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
nice to see you post.......hope all is well..
ReplyDeletebeautiful photograph btw. hang in there.
I hope you're feeling a bit better already! Take care!
ReplyDeleteI always feel a vibe from you, even when you're not blogging.
ReplyDeleteGentle happy wishes to you.
I just found your blog - it's BRILLIANT! Hope you're feeling better and if you decide to return to blogging, I've got you on my reading list, so I won't miss a thing. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteEveryone needs a break now and then.
ReplyDeleteI just cut back on my blogging, too. In my case, from daily to a few times a week. Doing that, and going to school at the same time (I'm a culinary school student) was just too much.
Cheers!
Beautiful blue sky over there! Even on the nicest days here the sky is rarely far from grey ;)
ReplyDeleteAdmitting that you are not doing well is the first step to get better.
ReplyDeleteGood times will come soon (and you will not take them for granted).
Hang in there, you are not alone.
The poppies are absolutely stunning. My favorite flower.
ReplyDeleteIt's my first time here, so I can't "welcome you back", but I do like to say I enjoyed your post.
Missed you here Sam. Sending you good thoughts!
ReplyDeleteWell done, Sam, you really have strength and you've really shown it recently. I admire you hugely. With love, Jane.
ReplyDeleteThat's given me inspiration xxx
ReplyDeletegood for you for taking care of yourself! you can feel proud of that.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on taking care of yourself and being out there. It has definitely inspired me to do the same. Keep up your twitter posts--I love them!
ReplyDeletemiss sam- your rockin the foodie blogger paradign even when you back down and take care of yourself!!!dont over extend miss!!!we'll keep the light on for ye!!!slante!
ReplyDeleteGood for you, Sam!
ReplyDeleteThe great walks always begin with the first step.
Sending you wishes of refreshment and rejuvenation! Take care!
ReplyDeletesimilar thing happened to me (oh and everyone in the entire world i suppose), i did weight watcher in the past (thought i didn't realize it was part of the healing process until afterwards). but i had great success with it. keep it up!
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