So glad I got rid of mine last year. I would be far too tempted to hit it repeatedly with a hammer today.

If any of you have been doing similar things, I’d love to hear about it. Share your good ideas for making the best of it.

Basically I want to make sure we are as protected and prepared as possible so we can help ourselves and others.

I’m setting aside time this week to find some help for myself and hope I can again find a provider who can guide me in better coping practices.

As I wrote all this out I’m starting to realize, just like last time, we can try to turn all this into a positive with some reframing. I tend to ruminate, so the last few months have been hell.

We’ve been seeking out free, positive entertainment sources like the myriad of new fixer upper channels on YouTube and those who focus on travel and experiences. Especially those doing it on a tight budget.

We’ve cut back inexpensive cell plans, cancelled subscription services, gotten rid of some toys, and cancelled some of our more ambitious travel plans. We’ve stopped drinking and are eating cleaner.

We will go back to what we did last time. Family dinners at home, game nights and camping trips. When we do shop, we will intentionally seek out small businesses whose values align with ours. Not always easy here.

So very relatable.

December 2020, we bought every blue light in the store in celebration.

This year they’re up in resistance.

“Negative on the flyby, Kabob. The pattern is clear.”