Week 9



Week 9 has hit, and man, it's been a rollercoaster trying to keep my head above water. Surprisingly, I’m still chugging along, but it's been a real struggle. This week, my one-year-old and I both came down with something nasty. It all started last Sunday when I was whining about cold sores, feeling run down, and neglecting self-care. Well, that was just the beginning of the chaos. My poor little munchkin caught a stomach bug, and let me tell you, it turned into a full-blown mess. Diarrhea, rashes – you name it, we dealt with it. It was like living in a poopocalypse. All I could do was comfort my crying baby and try to rest alongside her.

But you know what? That whole ordeal forced me to hit pause and reevaluate my wellness game. I’ll admit, I was slacking a bit, but now I'm back on track, full throttle. I’ve been eating right, hitting the gym, getting those precious Z's, and even spruced up the house. I’m feeling pretty darn good about where I’m at.

But, and there's always a but, I'm still tangled up with my toxic ex. Why I haven’t cut ties yet, I couldn’t tell you. Dealing with that mess pushed me to surrender – surrender to wellness, to something bigger than myself. When life throws you curveballs – pain, heartache, illness – sometimes you just have to let go and trust in something greater. These past couple of weeks have been a crash course in surrendering, and honestly, it feels liberating. When toxicity rears its ugly head, surrender is the name of the game. Stop dwelling, stop obsessing, and lean on that higher power for strength. I’ve done it before, and I'll do it again. Turning pain into power – now that’s the real deal.

And now, onto podcasting! It's funny, really. I’ve always toyed with the idea of starting a podcast. My buddy and I used to joke about launching an adult-themed show – you know, all about adult humor, adult topics, the works. We’d crack ourselves up with our outrageous conversations. So, for this assignment, I’m torn between two topics: findom – how BDSM culture influences college-aged women, or the Medical Medium – diving into the power of belief. Tough choice, but either way, I’m diving in headfirst. Let the podcasting adventures begin!

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