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it happened again

My thoughts, taken by an ass who does not know me and for the second time(same ass, both times) says something rude/condescending) Tired of it. Blocked blocked blocked blocked

Why do I keep tumblr when I can’t say something and not have it judged... Oh wait,, I keep thinking this place isn’t anything like facebook or any other  site like it that has come before. 

Considering options now.

#asshatseverywhere

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Strange thought of the day.

Maybe all the drought happening right now is our clue we are supposed to evolve back into the ocean?

(and yes, I know I will receive flak for this, but who cares?)

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I don’t have the words, and even if I did, they wouldn't be enough.

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Fun for easter

Today was not wonderful. 

In fact, I will go so far as to say it was one of the most shitty days I have had in a very long time. 

I will eventually learn when to keep my mouth shut and who I can talk freely around. 

Someday.

It is almost over. I am okay now. 

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Base of the spine

the crossing wires of electricity are back. 

My chiropractor doesn't return from vacation til the new year. 

I just don't know

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the car

The head gasket blew. 3 day fix. 

and I still work tomorrow. 

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and because it is christmas

I share the gift of live otter cam. 

They might be sleeping though. It is Live :)

http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals-and-experiences/live-web-cams/sea-otter-cam

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Tomorrow

I have a chiropractor appointment tomorrow. 

I am VERY happy and am hoping this takes care of the live-wires feeling at the base of my spine. it is becoming non-stop and close to unbearable. 

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More on how it feels

The bottom of my spine feels as though two live wires are crossing and uncrossing. It's not really possible to be comfortable. This is Multiple Sclerosis.

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And in further news

Apparently when my fingers can't figure out buttons or hooks it means I am doomed to be awake with all my joints popping audibly every time I move. This could be an interesting night. 

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Sleeping and Not Sleeping.

It's amazing how much your attitude improves when you manage two hours of sleep in a row.  I may not have slept much in the last 4 days, but I no longer feel as though I am about to lose my mind. 

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Keeping things in Perspective for myself and remembering limitations of my body.

I was told Wednesday that my "voice" could help bring out the good in many. This friend said I am filled with the light that shines bright enough to help others find their light. I've been thinking about it ever since. I am touched this was said to me and I feel honored they felt it strongly enough to say it. Today I will be thinking about the many blessings I have been given. First though, I have to forgive the cat for waking me up at 1:30. *laughs* Sense of humor always.

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So Much LOVE For EVERY Part Of This!!

Source

"Image Credit: Carol Rossetti

When Brazilian graphic designer Carol Rossetti began posting colorful illustrations of women and their stories to Facebook, she had no idea how popular they would become. 

Thousands of shares throughout the world later, the appeal of Rosetti’s work is clear. Much like the street art phenomenon Stop Telling Women To Smile, Rossetti’s empowering images are the kind you want to post on every street corner, as both a reminder and affirmation of women’s bodily autonomy. 

"It has always bothered me, the world’s attempts to control women’s bodies, behavior and identities," Rossetti told Mic via email. "It’s a kind of oppression so deeply entangled in our culture that most people don’t even see it’s there, and how cruel it can be."

Rossetti’s illustrations touch upon an impressive range of intersectional topics, including LGBTQ identity, body image, ageism, racism, sexism and ableism. Some characters are based on the experiences of friends or her own life, while others draw inspiration from the stories many women have shared across the Internet. 

"I see those situations I portray every day," she wrote. "I lived some of them myself."

Despite quickly garnering thousands of enthusiastic comments and shares on Facebook, the project started as something personal — so personal, in fact, that Rossetti is still figuring out what to call it. For now, the images reside in albums simply titled “WOMEN in english!" or "Mujeres en español!" which is fitting: Rossetti’s illustrations encompass a vast set of experiences that together create a powerful picture of both women’s identity and oppression.

One of the most interesting aspects of the project is the way it has struck such a global chord. Rossetti originally wrote the text of the illustrations in Portuguese, and then worked with an Australian woman to translate them to English. A group of Israeli feminists also took it upon themselves to create versions of the illustrations in Hebrew. Now, more people have reached out to Rossetti through Facebook and offered to translate her work into even more languages. Next on the docket? Spanish, Russian, German and Lithuanian.

It’s an inspiring show of global solidarity, but the message of Rossetti’s art is clear in any language. Above all, her images celebrate being true to oneself, respecting others and questioning what society tells us is acceptable or beautiful.

"I can’t change the world by myself," Rossetti said. "But I’d love to know that my work made people review their privileges and be more open to understanding and respecting one another."”

From the site: All images courtesy Carol Rossetti and used with permission. You can find more illustrations, as well as more languages, on her Facebook page.

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Okay, Now the rant. Everything has been dealt with, and now I am just sharing my vent which I do rarely. No anger please. I repeat, it has been dealt with

In today's adventure, I found out what it is like to show up for an appointment with your neurologist you have had for 2 weeks and have been looking forward to in order to end some of the MS nonsense to be told you DO NOT HAVE AN APPOINTMENT. I am angry. I rarely am angry. I want to hit things and I cannot do that because my hands just DON"T HAVE THE ABILITY. I want to throw things and that just isn't me. I AM ANGRY.  And the worst things about all this was they kept saying "Well, we haven't seen you since 2012" NO KIDDING! YOUR OFFICE WASN'T TAKING MY INSURANCE! IF THIS HAD HAPPENED SOONER, I WOULD HAVE BEEN SCREWED!! Sorry, I usually don't rant, and I try to stay positive, but right now, I am positively stewing in anger I can't seem to get rid of.  Maybe a mug of Hot Chocolate and some time away from the computer where I wont make mountains out of molehills for all to see.  In other news, I did take the elevator to the lobby, called up and made another appointment. they can't see me til the 20th which is MUCH TOO LATE to help, but oh well. I asked to make sure of the date, triple checked it with them and made sure it would not be canceled as well. She said it would not be. We will see.  I love my neurologist, not so much some of his new staff.  Okay, quiet time now and I will go back to being calm and positive Me. Sorry for the rant.

#MS MultipleSclerosis

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It happened

I lost my sense of humor for a short time today.

Regaining it through hot chocolate and chocolate cookies. 

I will post the rant about why later. right now is for calming down. 

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Another post before bed. (this must be a record) AKA "is this thing on?"

My hands are messed up enough I won't be at work tomorrow. New Prednisone series started today, so I won't be sleeping either. Good news is, I will probably have my hands back mostly by Saturday.  Bad news: I will have lost most of my sanity due to lack of sleep. Things that make me smile, believe it or not. I keep my sense of humor no matter what. 

#MultipleSclerosis

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Another Facet of recovering from an MS Exacerbation and how much energy I have now since gallbladder is gone.

Today my hands are still fumbling, but my energy level is good, so I am working on my house.  Determined not to let my hands stop me.  My goal is to tire myself out so that I will sleep despite the Prednisone.  Doctor was being "clever" yesterday and gave me "Alprazolam"to "help me sleep" It is the generic for Xanax. So basically, it is supposed to make me feel better about the fact that I will not be sleeping again.  Less anxiety works fine, but damnit, I want to sleep.  There I go, almost cursing again. Sorry. Really frustrated that I can have my hands return at the cost of more of my sanity.

Believe it or not, I am amused by all this and still smiling!

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