Sundays🌻

Happy Sunday morning!

Sundays have become one of my favorite days. Why, you may ask? Well, for me, the majority of Sundays are quality days. Quality time with my sweetheart, writing my blog post, working on my books, playing games with my sister and sometimes the full gamefam crew (sister, her husband, sometimes my niece, my sweetheart, and me). Sometimes we visit my sweetie’s family, and we take a walk together, holding hands. Nick (my sweetheart) and I might watch a movie later in the day, and we have some of our deepest conversations on Sundays. Have I mentioned how much I love spending time with my sweetheart? I do, unless he’s making fun of one of my lame movies, but other than that, I do. He is one of my best friends, biggest supporters, and I’ll never forget the look of love and pride on his face when I sang a duet with one of my friends at a service at her church. He knew how I was stepping somewhat out of my comfort zone and how important it was to me. He is my love.

Sometimes I hate (yes, that is a strong word, but…) the fact that I haven’t taken the best care of myself because I want to be around for a long, long time for him, my niece (mini-me), my sister, my nephew, and, well, me. I have so many dreams I still want to fulfill. Travel, more books to write, art to draw, paint, speeches to give, and the list goes on and on and on. So, if there are any vampires, witches, aliens, or supernatural creatures that could help me (turn me immortal – kind of), I’d like to talk. Honestly, I just have to kick up my exercise and better diet habits to improve internally and some externally.

Unfortunately, right now, the drive to exercise is at an all-time low. I’m working on getting it back, but it’s not happening fast enough. I have given myself several deadlines, health- and work-wise. In August, I’m supposed to have a nuclear stress test and echocardiogram done. Well, I want and need to be in somewhat better shape to make it through the test without keeling over, so I’ve got not quite 2-1/2 months to make a dent in my exercise goal. I have to drop at least 15 but preferably 20-25 pounds for health and well-being. After the last bout of COVID, it was like inflammation and weight appeared out of nowhere. Next, I need to work on getting rid of the internal inflammation with diet and, preferably, naturally (NO more meds).

As for the work deadlines… there are some fairs I’d like to set up a booth at to sell my books. I need to get them scheduled and start promoting. With that, I need to finish:

1. Kylie the Environmentally Friendly Raccoon
2. Frannigan, The Invisible Mouse
3. Lilith, The Mighty Little Dragon
4. Cozy Mystery – Dating Die~Sasters

I know I won’t have all of them published by the end of August, especially the first three, which are children’s books, because as fabulous as David, my illustrator, is, he is not a magician or speed artist. But my cozy mystery I can do IF (big if) I get my booty in gear and stomp out the self-doubt. I bought three programs for writers, and I need to start using them, especially AutoCrit. It will be a huge help in the editing process.

Anyhow, back to Sundays. Your Sunday could be on a Monday, Tuesday, or whatever day is your “last day of the weekend.” That’s usually the day to look over what has been done throughout the week and what is to come. For those that have a true Sunday, some people go to church to start their Sundays, which gives them time to commune with friends and family. Hopefully, they can be in the energy and moment with their higher self, God, Goddess, Universal Energy, or whatever they believe in. Sundays are special days, and when we allow ourselves to stop, take a breath, and experience the love of a higher power (even our own), it can make it a true day of reflection and love.

Well, I’m going to close this post so I can work on more of my “list.” Quick goals update… I missed one day of goals by choice. I wasn’t feeling well, and drinking water only added to the discomfort. The doctor has a scope scheduled. Suggestion to everyone: be extremely careful taking aspirin for long periods of time, even if prescribed by a doctor. Anyways, goals have gone minimal but well. I have only missed a total of three at this time, and our quarter ends June 30th. At this moment, it looks like my charity will be the one receiving the money from the goals members that have missed their dailies. Yeah, for my charity, sad for our members.

With that, I hope everyone takes the time to stop and smell the “roses,” so to speak, real or not. Take that deep breath and breathe in nature, love of self and others, and just “BE,” even if just for a moment.

Happy Sunday! Till next week ~ May your days be filled with Love, Laughter, Hugs, and Blessings! 🌻