Feel Good Friday

Feel Good Fridays!

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What a busy week it’s been! Sorry!! I miss researching and writing, but haven’t had any time as of late!

BUT, it’s FRIDAY! And I have a tradition to uphold! 🙂  I hope you’re all having a safe and wonderful week and plan to relax this weekend.  This week’s quote is inspired by those who are helping the victims of Hurricane Harvey.

“Step out today not seeking to be in the spotlight but seeking for a spot to light – be a blessing to someone”
― Bernard Kelvin Clive

I love this one.  May you find a life to change today and this weekend.  Even if it’s as small a gesture as a smile or a “How d’you do?”

Yours, Lisa

Feel Good Fridays

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Prescription bottle with instructions

Well, I’m back.

As expected, the ultrasound was normal.  My doc thinks my body is a little intense this week because last month I had 2 full periods within 2 weeks of each other…and I’m now 2 days late for my August period. So, my body may just be intense and whonky…and she’s hoping it will recede once I start my period.  Here’s for hoping.

So painful ultrasound is over.  I talked about how the Tylenol 3 with Codeine only lasted a few hours yesterday…and she wrote me a prescription for Tramadol, which I’ve never tried before.  So I’ve just popped half a pill.

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Feel Good Fridays!

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person lounging in a pool wearing a large floppy hat

Well, we made it through yet another week.  It’s been a busy and whirlwind one for me; how about you?

So to celebrate the end of a crazy week, I’ll be heading to Palm Springs for some poolside R&R with some great friends I haven’t seen in a while.  Which inspires today’s quote:

“Relax, Recharge and Reflect. Sometimes it’s OK to do nothing.” 
― Izey Victoria Odiase

Find yourself some “do nothing” time.  Relax. Take a deep breath.  Pamper yourself. Take a nap.  Enjoy the weekend!!!!

~Lisa

Feel Good Fridays!

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pink lotus blossom

Friday! Another week has passed us by!

The concept of today’s quote is something I hold near and dear.  Years ago when I was a child, my mental health counselor had me draw something. Anything.  So I drew a beautiful rose sprouting out of a pile of poop, with flies and stinky squiggles.

She told me that I was that rose.  I had gone through foul, horrible, unspeakable beginnings which helped shape me into who I was: a beautiful, strong, smart, and worthy teenage girl.  I’ve held onto that moment ever since.  It’s helped me cope with my childhood sexual abuse and many things over the years.  So stumbling upon today’s quote pleased me:

“Whenever you should doubt your self-worth, remember the lotus flower.
Even though it plunges to life from beneath the mud, it does not allow the dirt that surrounds it to affect its growth or beauty. Be that lotus flower always. Do not allow any negativity or ugliness in your surroundings destroy your confidence, affect your growth, or make you question your self-worth.” 
― Suzy Kassem

Remember, shit may happen, but allow it to feed you, strengthen you, enable you.  Grow into that beautiful blossom.

And have a wonderful weekend.

Love, Lisa

Blogs I’ve updated this week:

Endometriosis on Your Skin – added an August 2017 study of a woman with a bleeding lump in her belly button.

Natural Products I’ve Fallen in Love With – added another natural deodorant.  This one doesn’t use baking soda, which I unfortunately learned is too much for my sensitive underarms.

Feel Good Fridays

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Happy Friday!

This week has been a tough pain-week for me.  A few good days, but a lot of bad ones.  So here I sit, having cancelled my plans for this weekend, wallowing in my self-pity.  Trying to find the good in it.

The good?  Knowing I cancelled plans and will honor my body. Rest is a necessity, especially in times like these.  Acknowledging this helps my little pity-party dissipate a bit.

Today’s quote is by a man most of you don’t know.  I work with him in the Forest Fire Lookout Towers, and he is my partner for this Saturday, whom I just cancelled on.  This was his response to my needing to cancel due to my ongoing Endo pain and medications:

“Okay, charge your batteries.” ~Ramon

Something so simple, so perfect, so right on point; it lifted my spirits immediately.  Ramon gets it.  Sometimes you just need to stop what you’re doing and rest.  And charge your batteries. ❤

I hope you’re able to find rest and shelter when you need it.  And relax, or try to.  Honor your body when you need to.  Sleep. Rest. Do nothing.  And be okay with doing nothing.

Have a great weekend! ~Lisa

Feel Good Fridays

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I miss these gals!

Well, here we are at the end of another week!

Today’s quote goes out to all my friends and loved ones.  Consider it a testament to your incredible You-ness!

“Create an environment that is conducive to your emotional and personal growth. Surround yourself with caring and positive people who support you, and reflect who you want to be.” 
― Steve Maraboli

I consider myself lucky to have you with me.  Have an incredible weekend!

Love, Lisa

Blogs I updated this week:

Bladder & Endometriosis:  added a July 2017 study of 46 women with endometriosis affecting their ureters.

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Vintage drawing of laughing man

It’s FRIDAY!  Welcome to the Almost-Weekend! Here we are…and we made it through yet another week.  Can you believe July is almost over? Where has the time gone?!?!

Today’s quote is inspired by the great time I had out with friends last night.  Just a wonderful evening of swimming, playing pool, eating, and enjoying each other’s company.  Lots of laughter.

“It’s laughter that lubricates our irritations, that releases our tensions, that feeds our joy… it’s the laughter that helps keep things warm and joyful even in the midst of pain.” 
― Emilie Barnes

I hope that you’re able to have a good, deep-down belly laugh today. And this weekend. And next week. 🙂  Have a lovely weekend!!!

Yours, Lisa

Blogs I’ve updated this week:

Can Men Get Endometriosis – added studies from 1971 and 1979 of two men who developed Endometriosis in their bladders.

Feel Good Fridays

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men playing tug of war with a thick rope

Friday! Already!?!  This week flew by!  Busy, busy, busy…

I love today’s quote and wanted to share it with you.

“Life is painful and messed up. It gets complicated at the worst of times, and sometimes you have no idea where to go or what to do. Lots of times people just let themselves get lost, dropping into a wide open, huge abyss. But that’s why we have to keep trying. We have to push through all that hurts us, work past all our memories that are haunting us. Sometimes the things that hurt us are the things that make us strongest. A life without experience, in my opinion, is no life at all. And that’s why I tell everyone that, even when it hurts, never stop yourself from living.” 
― Alysha Speer

If you’re in the middle of some…crap…hold on.  Endure.  Push through.  You’ll come out the other side, eventually.  And when you do, look back and know that you possessed some incredible strength.  And still do.

I hope you have a beautiful weekend. ❤

Blogs I’ve updated this week:

Endometriosis on your Skin : an abstract about a 25-year-old woman who developed Endometriosis in her belly button.

Feel Good Fridays!

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Girl looking over the edge of a cliff

It’s FRIDAY!  I hope you’ve all had a good week.

Today’s quote is about bravery.  This week has been full of EndoSisters speaking up, sharing their stories, encouraging others, or even just answering some questions that may be considered too personal.  And for that, I commend you. ❤

“There are so many ways to be brave in this world. Sometimes bravery involves laying down your life for something bigger than yourself, or for someone else. Sometimes it involves giving up everything you have ever known, or everyone you have ever loved, for the sake of something greater.

But sometimes it doesn’t.

Sometimes it is nothing more than gritting your teeth through pain, and the work of every day, the slow walk toward a better life. 

That is the sort of bravery I must have now.” 
― Veronica Roth, Allegiant

May you continue to have a good week, a wonderful weekend, and peaceful sleep in between.