Do you remember life before the internet?
Yes, I do. Would I go back? No.
There are so many things that I have because of the internet. That didn’t exist.
Audiobooks, dictation, video calls, and easy access to information these inventions were brought by the internet.
My Internet went out for a few days, and it felt like I went back in time 20 years ago. I was so happy when my internet was restored.
Where I have been?
I been dealing with flare-ups, it is time for me to change my medications.
My chores are increasing since the warmer weather has arrived. I’m still recovering from surgery, and my body reminds me I’m still healing.
I’m also working on several writing projects that have been taking up my time, and I have been working on my music again. It is nice to sit in my chair for a longer period of time.
What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable?
Having it all means to me having enough energy and mobility to do what I need and want.
Is it attainable? Some days, yes, and other days no way.
I will be discussing the Transable movement.
https://anchor.fm/alexandra-mars1/episodes/Sunday-Talk-with-Alexandra-Mars-May-14–2023-e2419mu
What are your favorite brands and why?
I like to drink to Dr. Pepper, it’s just taste good.
I have tried store generic brands of Dr. Pepper and it’s not the same. It is drinkable.
The one piece of advice that I would give my 20-year-old self is to learn to love your space despite your circumstances. As I mentioned in my recent podcast on May 7 of 2023 that I didn’t love my space.
It didn’t help ADHD/ADD was affecting my organizational skills. People made judgments saying I was lazy, and I didn’t care. Dealing with RA (rheumatoid arthritis) flared up that almost crippled me. So, I had a lot of resentment towards my space because I thought there was a major flaw with me.
The never-ending cycle of purging items, which I thought was cleaning. Then in a few weeks, the cluttered would return, adding to my resentment.
I didn’t understand was how the RA was impacting my life during a flare-up. Just doing the necessary chores, that was it. What I needed in those times was help and compassion.
Instead, I blamed myself for circumstances that were out of my control. Resentment continued to build towards my space as hopelessness settled in.
I wasn’t flawed.
I had the wrong ideas about clutter and organization.
Then one day, I realized that people who had organized homes and kept them maintained; actually, loved the space that they lived in and wanted the best for them and their families.
By loving my space that I admitted I deserved a clean, welcoming environment, and a peaceful sanctuary from the rest of the world. And that I needed to create a system that functioned for my lifestyle.
List the people you admire and look to for advice…
The people that I go to for advice are my family and close friends whom I trust.
When we are in the middle of storms of life, it is always good to get other people’s perspectives before making a decision.
I also pray about my decisions and other matters too.
I will be discussing my recovery from my surgery, and how iron deficiency anemia, is affecting my life. In the second segment, I will be discussing organizational skills. And how ADHD affects those skills, and the impacts on my life.
https://anchor.fm/alexandra-mars1/episodes/Sunday-Talk-with-Alexandra-Mars-May-7–2023-e23jhsh
Check out my recent podcast shorts!
There is no regular podcast for this week, and I’m in the process of working on a new episode. In the meantime, here are some recent short podcasts and two short stories podcasts that are available.
My podcast for April 4, 2023, where I discuss my writing and editing. Here’s the link below:
https://anchor.fm/alexandra-mars1/episodes/April-4–2023-e22agkb
My podcast for April 12, 20#3, where I discuss my exercise routine and why it is important. Here’s the link below:
https://anchor.fm/alexandra-mars1/episodes/April-12–2023-e22agkc
My podcast for April 18, 2023, where I discuss dealing with paper clutter. Here’s the link below:
https://anchor.fm/alexandra-mars1/episodes/April-18–2023-e238s4a
THE STORIES PODCASTS
A 100 words short story called THE DECISION
https://anchor.fm/alexandra-mars1/episodes/A-short-story-The-Decision-podcast-shorts-e1tast1
Here is a short story called SPOOKY LANE.
Today, I am tackling paper clutter! It is exhausting. For the last few weeks, I have been drowning in paper clutter. Needing a break, I decided to write this post because my mind needs to relax. I’m proud of myself for the that I am making.
Something, I have noticed is that paper clutter quickly piles up in my home. My ADD kicks in and I procrastinate, I just don’t want to deal with it. Then the paper clutter continues to build. It never ends.
Today, I had enough. I need my space, and I need the clutter to be gone. That’s my motivation.
I need to get back to it!
Alexandra Mars 