Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Sharing Our Spoons Week #2



Sharing Our Spoons is a weekly link-up for those of us with chronic illnesses where we support and encourage each other in a holistic way by focusing on five goals each week. The five goal areas are: Physical, Mental/Emotional, Spiritual, Something fun, and BONUS: One thing to get you out of your comfort zone each week. We'll be linking up on Tuesdays. We'd love to have you join us.



My Goals From Week 1:
1. Physical: Work on reincreasing my water intake. I was doing quite well and then in the last couple of months, I have really slacked off.
5 out of 7 days I increased my water intake by 20 ounces. 1 day I was at my previous norm. 1 day I was below normal.

2. Mental/Emotional: Knit at least one NICU hat, one chemo cap, and one little hat to donate this week. Knitting is calming and relaxing for me.
Done!

3. Spiritual: Read/journal the remainder of One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are and start on You're Already Amazing: Embracing Who You Are, Becoming All God Created You to Be.
Finished One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are. Did not start on You're Already Amazing: Embracing Who You Are, Becoming All God Created You to Be though.

4. Something fun: Paint my fingernails and toenails.
Done! Painted them yesterday and yes, they are pink, one of my favorite pinks called Tough Chick.

5. BONUS: One thing to get you out of your comfort zone a week: Write an article for possible publication as a guest post.
I've done lots of brainstorming for this article, but haven't started writing it yet.



My Week 2 Goals:
1. Physical: Continue to work on reincreasing my water intake. At least 20 ounces more than my norm every day is my goal.
2. Mental/Emotional: Knit at least one NICU hat, one chemo cap, and one little hat to donate this week plus complete the square I'm working on plus another square for the afghan I'm knitting as a sample for the yarn shop. Knitting is calming and relaxing for me and I'm feeling very empowered and proud of my work after being asked to knit a sample for the shop.
3. Spiritual: Start reading/journaling You're Already Amazing: Embracing Who You Are, Becoming All God Created You to Be - at least 2 chapters this week.
4. Something fun: Go on a date with Russ - even if it's just to get coffee.
5. BONUS: One thing to get you out of your comfort zone a week: Actually write an article for possible publication as a guest post.

Your turn! Come link up with us as we Share Our Spoons.

8 comments:

  1. Date nights are always fun! John & I celebrate our 7th wedding anniversary on the 21st so we have a date night Friday night & Abby will be spending the night with friends! So looking forward to it! I bought a new dress and everything! On clearance of course :)

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  2. Love your goals! Good luck with your article!

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  3. These are great goals CC!!! You are inspiring . Maybe I'll join you....
    physical: Keep getting on my bike
    Emotional: knit knit knit and
    Spiritual : Get to church this week
    Something fun: Get that pedicure

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  4. Now just got to get Russ on board with the date thing. He'll be up for it. It's just finding time. I have a disability doctor appointment on Saturday at 1pm so maybe we can do something before or after that.

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  5. Thanks so much Betsy! Are you participating in SOS?

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  6. Thanks Kathy! I'm so thankful for the ladies participating in SOS! It's so encouraging to know I'm not alone! I think those are great goals!!!!!

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  7. Tough Chick sounds like the perfect color! Almost as perfect as a date night :) Good luck this week!

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