The constant butterflies have ceased

I was talking with a friend on my evening walk and I was telling her that the constant butterflies in my stomach have ceased and I am starting to feel like myself again.  I think a couple of things have contributed to this:

  • I don't watch the news anymore.  I see headlines come across my news feed, but I don't really read the news or watch it.  I do not truly know the numbers or the state of our country.  My friend started to tell me some of the stuff she heard on the news. . . like a man who murdered his girlfriend because he thought she had COVID 19.  I told her have to go home and journal so I can sleep.
  • This blog has been so therapeutic.  It is my space to say what I want.  The friend who told me to start journaling asked me the other night if I was worried that my colleagues would read my blog.  Nope, not really.  I am telling the truth.  This is my space.  Nothing I say is contradictory to the word of God.  And, I am not advertising my blog to them.  I kind of hope that after they read the first post, they have forgotten about my blog and are not checking back.  Out of sight, out of mind.
  • Eating well and exercising.  However, I ate out tonight.  It was my first time eating food someone else has cooked in the last 2½ weeks. I practiced every safety precaution that has been suggested.  Removing the food from the original container.  And then washing my hands after touching the container.  Believe it or not, exercise is starting to feel like a lifesaver.  Tonights walk didn't hurt and I felt invigorated when I got back home.
  • Everyone keeps asking me about Korea.  It is a go!  I'm still headed there--the are technology is very advanced and hear they have excellent doctors and medical care.
    I have been buying doubles of medicine, hair supplies and other products every time I go to the store. 
    This is so that I have something familiar should I have a headache or cold. 
    Especially, within the first few months of my arrival.
  • Tomorrow is weigh-in day.  I feel lighter.  Lighter and better in the sense that I can walk for long periods of time without serious pain.  I hope the scale shows the way I am feeling about my body.  

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  1. MargaretApril 10, 2020 at 8:48 AM

    You're dealing with it the way that I'm starting to. I couldn't spend my days immersed in the news because I was feeling increasing angry and anxious. I'm glad that you're found coping strategies. Exercise is a good one for me also. Where will you be in Korea? Alison was in Sanbon.

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