Things That Make Me Smile

A little insight into my world:

Hey loves!  I know there hasn’t been a  lot of news from my end: and sadly that’s because there hasn’t been much change.  I still can’t eat solid foods without being in excruciating pain, and the “full liquids” that I manage to slurp which barely keep any meat on my bones, still cause me pain or at least a very intense nap session…. I’m also learning my body all over again with physical limitations so as to avoid over exhausting myself (hello fibromyalgia, nice to see you so complicated), and thus I haven’t been able to move/pack/find a new place to live.

YET.

It’s all a lot but I’m doing all that I can each day.  And all of that will ultimately happen, hopefully with health news as well.  I’m still seeing close to five doctors a week with a few medical tests thrown in, and I’m hoping that one of those will lead to precisely what’s been going on.

BUT in the meantime, what matters is getting out of bed each day with enthusiasm and the sunshine-attitude that makes me…well, me.

So here’s a little insight into the Things That Make Me Smile.

My Meals

So, only being able to drink things sounds like it can be quite drab, but give it a week and suddenly juices can be divine.  My most recent obsession: white grape juice :) Yum!  In terms of nutrients, however, I try to calorie-pack with puddings and ensures, and nutrient-scrunch with cold pressed juices.  

The attempt at nutrition despite my diet is something I never would have been able to afford with others’ generosity and my GoFundMe campaign, so THANK YOU ALL.  I and my body appreciate it.

Hard Candy and Teas

I can also have candies and teas….and finding ones that taste like real foods are always a wonderful win!  I’m still very partial to Werther’s, though, I’m definitely an old person at heart.

Pampering

I’ve wanted to write many a post on how important pampering has become to me.  It’s hard with so little energy to take care of myself, and yet with no control over my insides, being able to maintain my outsides is incredibly satisfying.  I’ve loved having my short hair, which I can style easily and happily with a little product and a headband.  And when you feel like hell, looking put together is the hugest of compliments.  So from lotions to comfy sweaters, looking like me has really helped me feel like “me,” too.  Let’s call it my healthy glow : )

Little Reminders of Those That I Love

I carry stuffed animals on me regularly now, and am very proud of it too!  Whether it’s my Pushineenicorn that is perfect for comforting my tummy from abrasive seatbelts, to little pocket friends that I can hold during a blood test, these little buddies have really helped remind me of their human counterparts.

Not feeling alone is something essential to the healing process, and I, again, feel incredibly lucky for those in my life.  I am a grateful flower.

So that’s some of my world!  Here are a few picks of my most recent haul.  I had to keep myself from using all my energy jumping up and down with excitement!