New Year's Resolutions
As cheesy as it sounds: I like to make New Year's resolutions. I've done it for a while as a tool to reach my goals I do recommend doing at least a few. I personally like to split them into categories and include a little bit of the smaller goals that would get me to the bigger goal.
Chronic SOS - December 19, 2024
Christmas is somehow just 6 days away! Hopefully you all have a great plan for the holidays: visiting family, visiting friends, or just a nice meal and a festive movie!
Courtesy of Emeryl Redwine, here are some free printable marine biology themed Christmas cards:
Chronic SOS - December 13, 2024
How is it already December?!
It's been a whirlwind of a year! It's hard to imagine that it's almost over already!
Personally, I celebrate Christmas, so I'll share some Christmas themed SOS - but first!
Chronic SOS - November 21, 2024
It's been a helluva year! We're officially in the full holiday season swing now! But I'll spare you any more holiday content - it's bountiful and a hard time for many.
So instead, how about I share my mental health metal playlist again and we look at some memes?
Chronic SOS - October 31, 2024
Happy Halloween!
Chronic SOS - October 24, 2024
I covered a few serious topics recently, so it's probably time for a fun post. The season thankfully provides no end of entertainment!
The October Slide
What is the “October slide”?
Put simply, many disabled and chronically ill people have more symptoms during the transition from summer to fall - often in October. Though it may initially seem very strange, it does make a lot of sense! Major changes in the weather and barometric pressure often coincide with a flare; October often has some very drastic ones!
Chronic SOS - January 1, 2024
I have taken a page from Frida Kahlo's book and rediscovered my love for art while on bedrest. I put my pieces in an album on my Facebook page, but I'd like to highlight a few recent ones today:
Chronic SOS - December 1, 2023
For today, let's keep it serene with some wintry landscapes as I paint my mental journey through my idea of tranquility.
Chronic SOS - November 24, 2023
The holiday season is ready to get BUSY now that Thanksgiving is over! For the final November 2023 installment of Chronic SOS, I'll be sharing some of the funniest commercials I could find - plus a bonus
Spoonful of Gratitude challenge!
This year has been rough for a lot of people, and so, I hope you will join me in the "Spoonful of Gratitude" challenge. Starting November 16 and ending November 22 (the day before Thanksgiving), there will be specific instructions of what to post online in order to intentionally make you focus on the positives!
Chronic SOS - November 1, 2023
Today, let's look at some autumn nature pictures and talk about random autumn themed facts!
Chronic SOS - October 31, 2023
Like many holidays celebrated now, Halloween is rooted in celebrations related to the season and the harvesting of crops. Also like many holidays celebrated in Western cultures today, it is a conglomeration of a pagan (Celtic in this case) holiday and a Christian holiday.
Ask Aunt Lori - Celebrating Halloween while sick
Dear Aunt Lori,
Halloween is coming up soon and I want to do something special, but I'm too ill to go out. How do I celebrate?
Casper
Chronic SOS - July 4, 2023
In honor of the holiday, and keeping in mind my previous post about fireworks, I'll be sharing videos of fireworks alternatives.
Fireworks aren't always fun
they are serious triggers for neurodiverse people, those with PTSD (veterans and those who have experienced violence), those with breathing difficulties, people who suffer from headaches, and those who are generally sensitive to loud noises.
