Category: RA

Prompt’s July 6, 2023

What’s your definition of romantic?

My definition of romantic has changed over the years. Now, it’s just having someone get to know me as an individual despite having a disability. That’s my definition.

Prompt’s July 1, 2023

What are your daily habits?

Part of my morning routine is I will take my medication that I need. Once that is done, I will read my Bible and pray. Then I take the rest of my medication and have my breakfast.

After that, I will do my chores and then start working on writing projects.

That is my morning routine.

Prompt for June 18, 2023

I have a sock aid I had for very a long time that I used regularly to put on my socks.​ If you want to learn more click on the link.

What’s the oldest thing you own that you still use daily?

I have a sock aid I had for very a long time that I used regularly to put on my socks.

My sock aid helps me put on my socks because sometimes I have difficulty putting on my socks due to rheumatoid arthritis.

28 May 2023

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.

Not Flawed (May 8, 2023)

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.

 

Sunday Talk with Alexandra Mars (May 7, 2023)

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

April 30, 2023

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.

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexandra-mars1/episodes/Spooky-Lane-a-short-story-er4fqh/a-a4p6k69

April 12, 2023

What’s the most fun way to exercise?

Since I have RA (rheumatoid arthritis) exercise is a good way for me to maintain my mobility. Walking is the best way for me to get in my steps but, it can be boring at times. That’s when I get out the Nintendo WII board makes exercising fun for me and is a great way to get in my steps.

The WII board provides me where I can exercise at home, especially in the winter months can be cold and snowy. Also, there is a nice variety of games to choose from that I can play too.

Having an exercise routine that is a low impact on my joints helps me to keep my independence and keeps my joints moving. Not only, do I battle fatigue, but being sedentary. Exercising keeps me moving and healthy too.