Good evening my dear friends,
I write to you being already on my pajamas, sitting on my living room rug, near my space heater. It feels comfortable. Getting home, getting rid of all accessories, clothes, makeup, put your hair up in a ponytail and just relax.
I’m so glad I’m back to work and back to my normal routine. Normal, sometimes boring feels amazing right now. I have been in such a state of depression for the past few weeks that I was unable to work for the longest time. I’m out of bed now and finally doing what I always do, what I’ve always done – work. Normal is happy, right now.
I’m back to being a teacher, being with people, making money (which was starting to become a problem as I was not making any for more than a month. Mr.R earns a very good salary but we have a lot of expenses, besides my medical expenses). I was feeling really bad because I was not contributing while being the “biggest expense”. All is well now. I can finally breathe and not feel like a burden. All of this to say that I feel much better. I have energy, I have willpower, I have strength. Maybe the treatment is finally working, I don’t know. But I take whatever it is.
I woke up at 6 a.m, ate breakfast (two pieces of toast and some coffee with milk), let the dog out, fed the dog, did my yoga workout, picked up the dry clothes from the line and put another load to dry, divided last nights leftovers into Tupperware containers for this week’s lunches and dinners, made my bed, took a shower, got dressed, did my makeup and was ready to leave. While leaving I accidentally left the gate open and Rosa ran away again, Rui had to chase her throughout the whole neighborhood and finally bring her home so we could leave.
I got to the office at almost ten, taught a 90 minute class (preparing someone for a job interview) and then was free until four. I read many blogs, wrote two posts and ate lunch. I studied Italian for about two hours until my next student came at four. Then I worked for three hours and came home. It was a calm day. A normal day.
And now I’m here, feeling happy simply because I lived today. It is just a normal Monday, but it means so much more. Maybe I would not be here if it wasn’t for you guys. You give me strength and confidence and motivation. This blog and my readers have given me so much. You could never know how important you are and how I really love you and wish the best the world has to give for each one of you. Thank you for being there, in the good moments and in the bad moments.
Sorry about the boring, maybe too sentimental post. You know I write what I feel. Today you get happy and grateful.
Love you, my people!
xo
Aww, I’m so glad that today was a good day for you, Cheila! And I’m especially glad that you’re feeling better now. 😉 Hope your week will continue to be a great one!
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How was your day, my dear friend?
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My day was good! Ish. I lazed around the house and was not very productive (it’s spring break for my school), but at least I wasn’t doing random things on the computer! XD I’m trying to work up the nerve to ask my madre if I can get a Pinterest account, but I’m super nervous for no absolute reason??? I MUST BE BRAVE.
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Be brave, honey!! Ask your mother. It could be so much worse. You could be on drugs. You just want to be on Pinterest.
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OH YES WHEN YOU PUT IT LIKE THAT
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hahaha true
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Lol, thank you! I will ask her soon and let you know how it goes. 🙂
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🙂
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Pleased you’re feeling better and also pleased we’ve “met” 🙂 x
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Thank you Samantha. Me too 🙂
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Happy is good! Glad you had a good day!
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Thank you 🙂
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Lovely post. I love positivity and happiness so I really enjoyed this post!
Have a nice day/night! Xx
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Thank you!
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Nice to hear you had a good day 🙂
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Glad you are feeling better. Sometimes is just good to be honest and write your feelings down. I know it helps me xx
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It helps a lot.
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Glad you’re feeling better! That sounds like a calm day to get back into the swing of things.
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Yes, it is. Thank you 🙂
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Thank you for this! I definitely feel grateful and happy right now! Switzerland trip is up, girl! Hope you enjoy it! XOXO http://herlostmango.com
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So glad to hear you’re feeling happy and had such a good day. 🙂
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Thank you, dear!
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Definitely, normal is happy! Glad that you had a normal beautiful day. Wish you a wonderful week followed by all great days ahead.
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Thank you so much!! You too!
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So glad to know that you’re feeling better! Hope you have a great week, dear 😊
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You too, my friend!
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Hi! I’m so glad you’re back to where you normally are doing what you love, it’s a bit weird when you don’t have a regular routine isn’t it! Really hope you had a great day and you carry on by having a great week! ❤️
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Thank you so much, dear!
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Cheila, this is a beautiful post and a wonderful blog. I really appreciate your authenticity, your vulnerability, and your strength. My spiritual mentor says that, “Perfect vulnerability is perfect protection.” I love that & am grateful to meet you. And to connect. Thanks for following my blog, you are so welcome. ❤ Many blessings and well wishes to you, Cheila – Debbie
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Hey Debbie, this is a really sweet comment. Thank you so much for reading and for your kind words!
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Hey! i have nominated you for the blog-aholic award xx
https://wordpress.com/post/lindsayrose2.wordpress.com/1641
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thank you, dear lindsay
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Awww sentimental is not to be scoffed at. You are loved too, going by the number of followers you have amassed, love. The two R’s (one chasing the other) in your life clearly add some comic relief 😀 x
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hahahaha I had not thought about that. it’s funny
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“Normal is happy ” love that line.
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me too 🙂
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Thanks for the update, friend. It’s always good to hear from you and lovely photo!
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Thank you , dear. the photo comes from the internets. pixabay.com 🙂
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You’re welcome. It’s been a while since I’ve been to Pixabay!
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Here’s to more happy days. 🙂
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thank you 🙂
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