“I don‘t need unwarranted advice. I don‘t need other people‘s ego to tell me what to do with my own life and body. Nor do I want it. The funny thing is, the people who offer that advice are always the ones who don‘t want it either.”
Excerpt from: "Limerence, Love Bombs & Loneliness" by Caelynn Harper. Scribd.
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My apologies for asking the same questions two weeks in a row. They‘re the only ones that came to mind.
1. Mixed feelings as usual. Sad & angry about the state of the country. Happy it‘s a good day for gardening. Happy my husband has the day off & we‘re spending it together.
2. I‘m focusing on what I can control.
My favorite Peter David novel. May his memory be a blessing.
Won a free copy of this book from StoryGraph. I am looking forward to reading it.
#MentalHealthMonday check in
1. TBH, I‘m not sure. Feeling many things, really. Tired & disappointed I didn‘t sleep well. Sad & frustrated by the world. Excited about gardening & picking up books at the library today.
2. I plan to do things that bring me joy. Listening to music. Doing some yard work. Listening to audiobooks. Taking long walks. Enjoying the sunshine.
“Don‘t let people tell you how to process your emotions, cry that shit out. Go to a rage room. Talk to a therapist. Journal.
You‘re allowed to feel things, even when what you feel ‘seems too much‘”
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Good news for Boots! She let the vet drawn her blood this time & her labs came back looking good. Her chronic kidney disease hadn‘t gotten significantly worse (some of her numbers have improved!) We still need to get her urine tested, but overall she is doing well. Can‘t believe she‘ll be 16 in July!
#CatsOfLitsy
“No one heals overnight.”
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At the vet with Boots again today. Fingers crossed she does well with having blood drawn. I get it, kitty, labs are no fun!
#CatsOfLitsy
A deep cut from my childhood. Any Heart fans here?
#TuesdayTunes
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=J94yz4Jgq44&si=0v9z2uQsQ9yZyR9_
#MentalHealthMonday check in
How‘s everyone doing today? I‘m feeling a bit blah at the moment & decided to share this picture of a tulip in my yard. I find time spending time in nature helps with my mental health. How about you? Do you enjoy spending time in nature/outdoors?
Couldn‘t finish this. I‘m sure it‘s a wonderful story, but I couldn‘t stomach the creepy guy who repeatedly harassed the main character for a date. Eventually he blackmailed her & threatened to turn her in to the police (for a crime he knew she didn‘t commit) if she wouldn‘t say yes to him. Books with characters like that aren‘t for me.
#AllHailTheBail
Love, by its nature, must never seek to possess, harm, or control.
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Loneliness
There‘s a crushing gravity in knowing
No one owes you their time and presence
You understand this, and yet
All you know is the molasses like depths
Of bitter loneliness
Excerpt from: "Limerence, Love Bombs & Loneliness" by Caelynn Harper.
#Poetry #MentalHealth
Loving this wonderful cozy mystery series! #SeriesLove25
I saw Devon Gilfillian a few years ago - so good! He‘s a like-minded singer & fellow cat lover. Love his R & B style.
#TuesdayTunes
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=8rLUi0a2oRo&si=ipMmQiaatuMDQMsY
Something I didn‘t mention for Mental Health Monday is that I‘ve started writing again. It‘s a reason I made an appointment with my counselor/coach. I‘ve struggled with writing due to fear, low self-confidence, etc. I‘m hoping my counselor can help if those feelings arise. 🤞🤞🤞
I enjoyed this wonderful book. Beautiful themes of love, healing, and starting over after abuse. It brightened day. My only minor complaint is that I could tell it was written by someone who had vacationed in Maine but not lived here. Vacationing here vs living here are two different experiences, IMO.
Aside from that, great read!
#MentalHealthMonday check-in
How‘s everyone? I‘m OK. Trying to maintain a balance between staying informed and staying sane. Made an appointment with my counselor/coach for next week. Today I went for a walk and finished this lovely audiobook. It was enjoyable.
Normally I do a second or third question, but I couldn‘t think of any today. So I thought a basic check-in would suffice. Hope everyone is hanging in there!
Doing a second #TuesdayTunes post for my late mother-in-law, who passed away nine years ago today. Prince died the day before her & I always think of her when I hear “Purple Rain”. She loved the color purple and she loved music. 💜
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=iSBVeZrDfGY&si=HYG0w6BcTagZt2VF
I‘ve shared lots of Bee Gees for #TuesdayTunes. Today I thought I‘d share the title track from their 1991 High Civilization album. The song is supposedly a social commentary/protest-type tune, but I have yet to discover what the social commentary/protest is about. Whatever it is, there‘s something about it that feels relevant today. Perhaps it‘s the dystopian themes. ⬇️
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=3TpJlIsjflM&si=JBP8Ue4NVZorGndX
Stacked.
Link to Steve Asbell‘s post on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/steveasbell.com/post/3lmzagsw6dk2t
RFK Jr‘s recent statements about autism are troubling and dangerous. I encourage everyone to read the article I‘ve shared for more information. I also encourage you to read books like this one, written by an autistic author.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/making-meaning/202504/rfk-jrs-shocking-s...
#MentalHealthMonday checkin
1. Nervous about my cat‘s vet appointment. She has chronic kidney disease & I‘m worried her condition is worse.
2. I am cautious with mental health content creators. I follow some on YouTube. I try to stick to certified professionals & those who don‘t claim to have all the answers. Some of my favorites are Russell Razzaque, Patrick Teahan, & Emma McAdam. ⬇️
This is a new word for me! #WeirdWordWednesday
abseil (ab-sale) - to go down a steep drop by a rope fastened at the top and tied around one's body.
Excerpt from: "Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus Essential" by Collins Dictionaries.
Robin Gibb & his son RJ composed the Titanic Requiem for the 100th anniversary of the sinking. The song “Don‘t Cry Alone” is beautiful and haunting. #TuesdayTunes
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=jiQhey_fy14&si=6ydfDvqwe5dPTUem
#MentalHealthMonday check in
#1. I‘m feeling anxious & overwhelmed. There‘re lots I want to do & I don‘t know where to begin. I wish I had a personal assistant to help me stay on track. 😩
#2. It depends on the affirmation, but overall I‘m not a fan. I especially don‘t like ones about money and success. Positive thinking is helpful tool in many situations, but it won‘t make us rich or solve all our problems. ⬇️
The RMS Titanic struck an iceberg at 11:40 pm on April 14, 1912. She sank at 2:20 am on April 15, 1912. Survivor Lawrence Beesley wrote a memoir that I wish was required reading in schools. It includes important lessons that are relevant today. Beesley doesn‘t just look at those directly involved with the tragedy. He looks at society‘s involvement as well. ⬇️
Loved this cute short story from the Noodle Shop Mystery series. #SeriesLove25
Hi, all! Sorry I‘ve been away. I took a social media break for a bit. I‘ve read books, listened to music, done some writing, gone for walks, and overall enjoyed myself. Decided to come back to the socials tonight & look forward to reconnecting with y‘all. Silly Lorelei sends her love!
Feeling tired this morning. I‘m listening to this audiobook as I wake up. I love this series. #SeriesLove25
I didn‘t get around to the weekly Mental Health Monday yesterday, but since #MentalHealth is important every day I thought I‘d share a cool library event. More info here: https://troypl.librarycalendar.com/event/tpl-author-talks-thriving-anxiety-dr-da...
How‘s everyone doing?
World Figure Skating Championships women‘s free skate tonight! Go Amber Glenn!
I don‘t listen to much country, but I am in love with Orville Peck‘s music. Check him out if you like Johnny Cash. I‘ve been playing Orville‘s song “Daytona Sand” on repeat & it‘s like a balm to my soul.
#TuesdayTunes
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=myU6kcQz4os&si=_-78pYKP3llybWBc
Just finished this great audiobook. It‘s my favorite in the Noodle Shop Mystery series so far! #SeriesLove25
#MentalHealthMonday
1. The 🌎 has been getting to me & that‘s been hard. Last week was rough & I took a social media break.
2. It‘s had a negative effect lately. I find it more upsetting than helpful.
3. I take periodic social media breaks & find it benefits my mental health.
Boots sitting on my lap while I listen to Rick Astley‘s audiobook. I‘m never going to give her up ❤️😆#CatsOfLitsy
Can‘t sleep so I‘m listening to book four of the Noodle Shop Mystery series. #SeriesLove25
This song could be my anthem for 2025. With all that‘s happening in the US, I‘ve definitely wanted to shout.
#TuesdayTunes
#MentalHealthMonday check in
1. Feeling a little out of sorts. The spring time change always throws me off balance. I'll be glad when my body adjusts.
2. Bet on It by Jodie Slaughter has characters with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and complex PTSD (CPTSD). I have both conditions and I think Slaughter does a great job depicting what it's like.
Current audiobook. I had no idea Rick Astley had such a difficult childhood.
Today‘s audiobook for my #AudioWalk. It‘s super windy so I‘m walking on the treadmill instead of outside. #AudioWorkout #SeriesLove2025
Today‘s read. One main character has generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), the other has complex PTSD (CPTSD). The story opens with Aja, the female lead, having a panic attack in the grocery store. I‘m intrigued to see where this story goes!
#CatsOfLitsy #MentalHealth
For bullying survivors who were triggered by the Trump & Zelenskyy meeting, check out this video by therapist & childhood trauma survivor Patrick Teahan:
https://youtube.com/shorts/hRx1RdatLsE?si=_aIPOP5Mh3B5uqpa
Sharing a picture of my cat Lorelei for anyone who needs a smile.
Bailed. I could not stand the way Brighton treated Charlotte. A lot of gaslighting and blame-shifting. Those behaviors are dealbreakers for me. They're not romantic and they're not how we should treat the people we love. There are other spicy FF holiday romances I recommend instead ⬇️
Photo by Trung Toàn Thiện on Unsplash
A wonderful book about LGBTQIA+ representation in television. It was written before the 2024 election. I cried reading the last chapter, which talked about the potential backlash that could undo the progress that‘s been made in TV.
I love this pic of Cam, Mitch, and Lily from Modern Family. Image from Modern Family Wiki.
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