Life as we know it...crazy!

Happy Thanksgiving friends! Wow time has sure flown by, I want to apologize for it taking so long for me to blog... my life literally has been crazy these past few weeks. Now I am not asking for a pity party, or your sympathy, because all of the incidents that have happened to me have helped me me more grateful for the things that I have instead of the things that I yearn after. Well buckle up, I am going to take you on my adventure the past couple of weeks. This time of year is when everyone should be gathering together and celebrating with family. Well my family has been doing so, but not like one would want. In the past two months or so , my family has had two surgeries, an emergency room visit, two cars break down to where we ended up getting a new car, and a sister get married,a sister get engaged, and a sister have an ovarian cyst burst. At first we all kept asking, when will we ever get a break from this hectic way of life. Well it never will get any easier,...

There are times in my life that have been so frustrating, times that make me cry, and times that make me in a bad mood. I am sure that all of you have had some days like this... I've come to realize that all these things are just part of life. I have made a list of things that have helped me cope with dealing with the moments in life that make me have to stop and remember to breathe. I can only hope my list will help you in some way. (These are not listed in order, and I don't do them all everyday...) -The moment I start to feel the frustration arise, I go get a cold drink of water, it helps to cool the body and rejuvenate the brain. -I try reading something entertaining... NOT HOMEWORK OR ANATOMY!!! It helps me relax and start to think of other things, making me calm, even if it's 20 minutes, it works! Try it! -I eat fresh veggies or protein like string cheese, lettuce wraps, or almonds. When you get stressed or frustrated, your blood sugar rises, as does your bloo...