Love Day (AKA Valentines Day)

My take on it at this point in my life is that it is officially Galentine's Day. Love yourself before you can expect anyone else to love you. Treat yourself and gift yourself before anyone else. It sure is nice to have someone in your corner, but until then, get giddy about you for yourself!

Is should always be love you day everyday! Why is there a specific day for so called "love day?" Love You day should be EVERYDAY! Just like every other holiday and the meaning behind those holidays should be an everyday thought! Self care should ALWAYS be a thing! It should always be a priority and should NEVER be questioned.

Live more than you work! Live for you and then live and love the people that you care about! There is nothing wrong with putting yourself I say after God.

I don't have a ton of green to play around with every time I get paid. I have to really budget and make every pay check specifically go for priorities, but I always try to budget me in without guilt because everything I do for me may seem like a want more than a need, but it honestly, for me, helps me live better. Health wise, confidence wise, and keeping myself groomed and helping my appearance show the best version of me that I can possibly accomplish.

I decided to permanently make Valentines Day "Galentines Day"

I am celebrating myself and treating myself. Myself.

Sure, it feels great to have company or a friend to accompany you or to have a fun day just because, but when that doesn't happen for you, don't fret! Just do your thing! For me, I put a bill on the back burner just so that I could treat myself to some vegan Indian food. It was good! I deserved it! I am going to continue to spoil myself whenever I feel like it. Not just on Galentines Day and special occasions but whenever I feel like it and when I am able. I make my own money. I pay my own bills. I am responsible. I keep my rent paid. Here's to a brand new meaning in today's world. Put YOU first Why is it now that society is all of a sudden starting to focus on self care and mental health and making time for YOU! It should have been that way since day one! Gals-- Happy Galentines Day to you all and Happy Galentines Day to myself! That's right! I am wishing a Happy Galentines Day and depending on myself to lift my own spirits! That way, you have no reason to be disappointed! Sending some hearts and love out there for all my gals! Men, we have not forgotten about you! Let's be honest Valentines Day... Galentines Day... you get the point! Anywho, I don't have a man to include, so it's all about myself, and I am fine with that. I get whatever I want or need whenever I want and I love it! I hope to go to Minneapolis in April because I want to and I make my own money. Anyone care to accompany me? I do need a helper of sorts! I have someone that may be a maybe, but I don't want to bank on that! I am willing to pay for most of the trip if you can buy your plane ticket and food and help with gas in the van that I get. April 19th-22nd. Than again in June, but I don't know the exact dates yet, but share with anyone who you may think would love a mini trip and might be a good helper. Oh, and before I forget, because I am a foodie, I take pictures of my food, so I am going to share it below because this is what my solo galentines date consisted of. Here it is!

And with that, I am closing and sharing a warm smile with you all. Please be kind to your neighbor. Be a good human. Invest in more self love because you are WORTH IT (men and women!) Until we talk again in the next blog..

Galentines and Super Bowl in the same weekend... How awesome!

Enjoy!

~Kamie~

Yummy chana masala and hot chai tea!

Back to Work and A lot of Other Stuff Going On...

Well, it's back to my daily life, Readers!

Back to work. Back to (somewhat) of my regular routine.

This time, I will not allow myself to overdo it or over stress.

Coming in hot while pacing myself with a modified schedule that my work place has so far allowed me to create.

I have been back to work for a week after 6 months on medical leave.

I have been full of anxiety, strange as I have been on other leaves over the years.

I think that the difference is before I went on leave and coming back, I knew that I was coming back to the same people-- a more stable and consistent work environment.

Nowadays, there is so much turnover and a WHOLE LOT of kids (and very little structure).

While I am on medical leave, I try not to let myself hear much about what is going on at work. I wasn't there. I didn't want to hear about it. That's one less thing to stress over while recovering.

I am glad to be back, in sorts. Seeing some of my regular team more so than anything else.

It was nice to know that I was missed, so I have been told several times upon returning.

That always makes you feel you are a part of a team.

And so, I just go in during the mornings with an easy mindset, put on a smile, ever so thankful of 16 years worth of work thus far.

Just trying to pace myself and get back in the grind.

I am having to deal with my ride more now that I have gone back to work.

That part I DID NOT miss!

My go fund me is still up for a van, but it hasn't gone anywhere in a while (just putting that out there, lol!)

Oh Mercy, What else?

As I am getting more into a regular structured routine,

I always do this thing where I am trying to overly multi-task too much at one time, and somehow, in my head, as I am just returning back to work, I come up with these

1,2,3, Projects on top of that, and I feel like I have to revamp everything!

Plus, getting a little extra cash doesn't hurt either, since I won't get paid for another week... So, it is nice to you know, return back to a regular pay-check cause 6 months medical leave makes for interesting living conditions....

However, remembering to be thankful.

By the way, while I am on this point, I have a small green/tan bench if any of my readers might love it or can even share it on social media or with friends, send me a message on here or at InfoHelperK@yahoo.com. I will also post a picture at the end of this blog. Asking $25 Lowest $18, Just thought I would put that out there. Thanks for sharing!!

I am going to keep tackling my projects of cleaning out and continuing my second week of work starting tomorrow with a BRAND NEW MONDAY! I can't wait for the warmer weather because getting up super early and going out into the cold mornings is not my cup of tea! Bring on 70 degree weather!

You know, I consider this kind of my therapy. I treat my blog like my personal therapist without being too overwhelming to my readers (Hopefully), kind of like stream of consciousness, all of my thoughts together.

Right now, this is kind of where I am at.

I am well. I am healed pretty well with just some minor healing to be done with the burns, but I am blessed and very fortunate, and I feel pretty good.

I cannot wait to get back on here and keep blogging and start blogging about more exciting things, prayerfully. All is good, however.

I am thankful for my small apartment, for my health, warm blankets, and my electric fireplace. I am thankful, just period.

Hey, by the way, thank you to my readers who stick with me.

I am looking forward to and praying for more adventure to come this year.

If it's the Lord's will, and I can't wait to share and happily blog about it.

Anyone have anything they are looking forward to?

Give me some ideas!

Let's spread happy! Let's spread love! Let's help someone out when we are able to! Even if it's super small and simple! Let's spread the idea that being kind humans is COOL because it is! Right now, I am all out of words, not really, but I will stop right here and wish you all a good week.

May you be blessed beyond measure all positive things happen for you this week. Sending out 20 bucket tons of love, and with that I will say have a FANTASTIC evening. Stay warm and cozy. Talk soon.

~ Oh, and here's the picture of the bench~

Be kind to your neighbors and yourself!

Hugs

~ Kamie~

Hi Readers!

Please do me a small big favor and share this around for me! It would really mean a lot!

I am so appreciative! I am not going to stay on here tonight, but I will try to be back on next week to blog! I do hope that you all are staying well! Be Blessed!