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.
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.
Yesterday, I discussed that I wanted to edit and outline articles. Unfortunately, I didn’t do any outlining. I edited 550 words in my writing session. Expanding my opening scene paragraph which was 120 words to 300 words I edited.
My goals for today are to outline and finish editing my chapter, which I think will be about 500 words edited when completed.
It was hard to get started after so many weeks away from my writing. The ADD wanted to run wild, I stayed in my chair to stay focused and took breaks. Once I reached hyper-focused, I started making good progress on my chapter.
Now, it is about to get back to a routine of writing and editing daily as I transition to a new normal after having my surgery.
It is vital to remember to give myself patience; as I put my new routines back in place, allowing myself time to adjust. It’s essential to keep my expectations in reality. I don’t become overwhelmed with all these changes.
Taking just things day by day. Self-care is crucial.
Today, I decided to edit my manuscript and outline a couple blog posts. To see, how long I can sit in my chair.
Here’s the link below:
https://anchor.fm/alexandra-mars1/episodes/March-21–2023-e22agk9
I’m recovering from my surgery, and taking it easy. I still have restrictions; I get tired easily, and my bed has become my best friend. Just taking it one day at a time, I’m heading into my new chapter of life.
Working on making adjustments to my routines because I have a weight limit for lifting items. Yesterday, I overdid it, but it felt great to be useful again. Today, I am paying the price, and I will just relax and have some fun.
This week I feel more like writing and editing, I am going to edit a couple of chapters of my manuscript since I can sit a lot longer. My pelvic pain was interfering with my life, I could sit only for a short time. Now, I am looking forward to editing my manuscript.
The other day, I was looking at the last chapter that I was working on, and I wanted to get a feel of my story again. Due to the pain, I stopped editing. Now, my body is ready to work on it again and I want to see how my manuscript turns out.
An updated what is going on in my life.
Hello, I hope you are having a good week. I wanted to explain why I haven’t been posting lately. The truth is I’m having a difficult time writing articles for my blog because I can’t concentrate, which is related to anemia.
The good news is I am finally scheduled to receive my iron infusions. I have waited nearly two months. Once my iron levels return to normal, I’m hoping writing will become easy, and my energy will return too.
Have good day,
Alexandra
I am reposting my short story podcast again.
I am reposting my short story podcast again. I hope you will enjoy it. I’m hoping next week, that I will do another podcast.
https://anchor.fm/alexandra-mars1/episodes/A-short-story-The-Decision-podcast-shorts-e1tast1
I’m feeling better physically, allowing my body to rest.
I’m feeling better physically, allowing my body to rest. My voice isn’t ready to do a podcast, I’m hoping maybe next week. I had surgery earlier in the week, and unfortunately, I couldn’t be put under safely. So my doctors canceled my surgery while I was on the operating table.
The ADD is kicking in big time when I get bored, I’m craving stimulation. My mind wants to do something, but my body is like nope it is not going to happen. Once I feel strong enough, I will get back into my routine. That will help.
I would like to work on composing some music 🎵 or do a little editing this weekend. It is still hard to sit in a chair for a long period of time. I do have some books I want to read that are on my reading list.
Have a great weekend!
Alexandra Mars 