I Love To Go A Gardening
Growing Our Life in Northern Michigan
Tag: Stress
Survival Mode
There are times that the days fly by very quickly and then I have to catch up, trying to remember what I did over the last few days so I can write about them. This is one of those times. EJ used to work… Continue Reading “Survival Mode”
Warrior Mode
I want to talk a little bit about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), which classifies people according to their personality traits. I know that some people take the MBTI very seriously and some not at all. I think the MBTI can be a useful… Continue Reading “Warrior Mode”
A Funny Type of Breed
I’ve been working on my rock dams this week. My goal is to take one wheelbarrow load–a light load–of potato stones down the driveway to rebuild the dams to stop erosion. Yesterday I actually did two loads. Today I didn’t want to do any… Continue Reading “A Funny Type of Breed”
A Bit of Chaos
This week I have added preparing the living room for installing the new flooring to my list of tasks. We are removing the carpet ourselves because we want to fix any problems there might be before the installation people show up. We were told that… Continue Reading “A Bit of Chaos”
Twice An Idiot
I feel like an idiot today. Twice an idiot. An idiot times two. I was triggered and had a bit of a meltdown. I don’t know if you know much about triggers. The concept of “triggers” has kind of lost its real meaning these… Continue Reading “Twice An Idiot”
Nemesis
We had two days of warmer temperatures–up into the mid- to high 40s. The snow was melting and dripping off the roof. The chickens and ducks were out enjoying the weather. However, once again our yard and driveway has become a treacherous glare of… Continue Reading “Nemesis”
Mostly Good
I really didn’t mean to go so long without posting an update…oops. I am doing mostly good in a lot of ways. I had been afraid that I would be in much more pain after the surgery, but I am actually in much less.… Continue Reading “Mostly Good”
We’re All Just Stories in the End…
“I’ll be a story in your head. That’s okay. We’re all stories in the end.” (Doctor Who) Two weeks ago we had a sweltering heat wave. Last week temps dropped into the 30s at night and barely reached into the 60s during the day.… Continue Reading “We’re All Just Stories in the End…”
But I Found None
I’m having a rough week. I’ve been having panic/anxiety attacks. I hate them because they make me feel battered and messy and weak. I used to feel strong and able to handle difficult situations. I don’t feel that way any more. Sometimes I wonder… Continue Reading “But I Found None”
Transitioning
Yikes! I can’t believe that I haven’t written since January 29th! I have a lot of catching up to do. Mostly I didn’t write because I was very tired. I don’t think that I’ve had a good night’s sleep for more than a year.… Continue Reading “Transitioning”
The Mattress: Conclusion
So, as I already wrote the other day, our mattress was scheduled to arrive between 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. on Thursday. JJ and I waited near the entrance of our driveway for several hours so we could transport the mattress the rest of… Continue Reading “The Mattress: Conclusion”
The Mattress
So today was the BIG day that our new mattress was scheduled to arrive!!! Yay! EJ has been sleeping on JJ’s old twin mattress while I slept on the couch. The couch is very comfy for sitting on, but not as comfortable as the… Continue Reading “The Mattress”
Surviving October
October is usually my most favorite month. I love the vibrant colors of the trees and the pumpkins and other squashes. I love the wind making the leaves twirl and dance. I love the look of harvested fields. I love the sunshine highlighting the… Continue Reading “Surviving October”
Rebuilding
I’m feeling better…the attacks of anxiety seem to be finally lessening somewhat. I think the loving support of so many friends helped. One reason I share my struggles with abuse and anxiety is that so many struggle alone as I did for so many… Continue Reading “Rebuilding”
Duck Drama
You know, many times a person develops this beautiful sentimental image in his (or her) mind about how things are going to go. Like raising chickens and ducks, for example. You just think it’s going to be this beautiful thing. A rooster waking you… Continue Reading “Duck Drama”
I Love To Go A Gardening 