Stress Relief

So - I am trying to figure out new ways to relieve stress and make time for myself. I have a hard time with making time for myself...I am a giver - always have been. Taking time out for yourself is necessary, and I need some help in that area. These are a few of the things I do for myself:

• Working out - I have fallen in love again with water aerobics, and I have become friends with "Zumba" recently. I have a great workout buddy, and that is half the battle. We encourage each other, and share many laughs along the way ;)
• Scrapbooking - This has not happened for a few years, but I was really getting into scrapbooking. Life has gotten in the way, but I am trying to change that.
• Going out with friends - O.K. this is not an easy one...I don't have many friends anymore. Yorkie Dad and I had some "great" friends that were actually "conditional" friends. Once we left the church we attended due to certain reasons, we were blacklisted. I have one amazing friend here, and she is truly the only one who understands me, but I don't want to monopolize her time either. I try and get out once a month or so.

What are some things you do for yourself???? I am always looking for new ideas...

~Yorkie Mom

Welcome

Welcome to my first blog post - not sure what this blog will take shape as, but I am game to give it a shot! A little about myself - I am Wife, Yorkie Mom, Aunt, Sister, Daughter, Caregiver, and Friend. When I love, I love with my whole heart (just ask my family). Our lives were turned upside down almost 3 years ago when my husband (Yorkie Dad) was diagnosed with Stage 3 testicular cancer - it has caused inoperable blood clots, kidney failure, and now diabetes. During the past 3 years we have experienced many ups and downs, but we continue to move forward. I will keep everything private on here, so all will be protected. My doctor suggested blogging as an outlet for my emotions and stress relief, so I will try to do that. Be prepared for some humor, raw emotion, pics of our adorable fur babies, recipes, ramblings, and progress of my Couch to 5k program. Please follow my blog, and give me some suggestions of other blogs to follow.


~Yorkie Mom