Make a list of everything you'd like to say "NO" to:
"I'd like to say no to anxiety & sugar. I'm tired of being controlled by a spiraling fear with no basis in logic. I wish I could say no without being treated as though I'm a colossal b**** - pain... I wish I could say yes to being mellow and happy, but my mind doesn't work that way." ~Alanda.
"I'd like to say no to alcohol. I'd like to say no to not being adventurous. I'd like to say no to not having more fun!" ~Epifanio.
"Drugs. Men. Alcohol. Food." ~Babygirl*
*Names changed by request.*
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Stronger Person (Prompt Answers)
What has made you a stronger person?
Answers:
"Not having family when I was on drugs. Now I'm clean they love me so much - all they want is my money." ~Babygirl*
"Feeling good about myself and working and going to meetings. Also doing meetings and working on my self esteem." ~Sharon S.
"I think being in recovery has made me the strongest person I could possibly be." ~Epifanio I.
"My sister made me a stronger person by giving me something to aspire to and good competition without looking down on me. My mother makes me stronger by loving and supporting me as much as she is able. My brother makes me stronger by helping me to laugh off stress. My children make me stronger by giving me inspiration and somewhere to put my abundance of love. My friends, Courtney and Nitia, help reinforce my strength by giving me a sturdy foundation for my day-to-day anxiety issues to be bounced off of. I am a stronger person because I have a wonderful and amazing support circle. I love you guys!" ~Alanda M.
*Names have been altered by request of the writers...*
Answers:
"Not having family when I was on drugs. Now I'm clean they love me so much - all they want is my money." ~Babygirl*
"Feeling good about myself and working and going to meetings. Also doing meetings and working on my self esteem." ~Sharon S.
"I think being in recovery has made me the strongest person I could possibly be." ~Epifanio I.
"My sister made me a stronger person by giving me something to aspire to and good competition without looking down on me. My mother makes me stronger by loving and supporting me as much as she is able. My brother makes me stronger by helping me to laugh off stress. My children make me stronger by giving me inspiration and somewhere to put my abundance of love. My friends, Courtney and Nitia, help reinforce my strength by giving me a sturdy foundation for my day-to-day anxiety issues to be bounced off of. I am a stronger person because I have a wonderful and amazing support circle. I love you guys!" ~Alanda M.
*Names have been altered by request of the writers...*
Love Poem ~ By: Scott C.
I looked at her beautiful face
and knew it was beauty all the way through.
All I wanted to do was kiss her,
to make my dream come true.
I was trying to get the courage up to ask
her for a kiss and gasped.
That I-I-I could...
So I said,
"Can I please just have just have one
favor from you,
and nothing more?
And that is a kiss...
You are so beautiful,
it is not worth passing up."
She said yes.
I didn't hug or hold her,
I just kissed her and I said
"thank you, beautiful woman.
You made my day."
I told her to be a free woman,
like the seas and the waves...
and knew it was beauty all the way through.
All I wanted to do was kiss her,
to make my dream come true.
I was trying to get the courage up to ask
her for a kiss and gasped.
That I-I-I could...
So I said,
"Can I please just have just have one
favor from you,
and nothing more?
And that is a kiss...
You are so beautiful,
it is not worth passing up."
She said yes.
I didn't hug or hold her,
I just kissed her and I said
"thank you, beautiful woman.
You made my day."
I told her to be a free woman,
like the seas and the waves...
Friday, February 14, 2020
Introduction and Insight into Mr. Curtis
I turned 59 last October on the 22nd. I have more good days that I can think more about the help I need to keep me busy.I like to do work with people. I know something about recovery. A job and school helps with self-worth in my life. I hope to study business and for it to help me do better in life.
Pages by Leon
NBA 2007 was too short. Happens the same every year. Blow the whistle was NBA 20. I'm 42, my sister is 54, mom is 73, my aunt Wanda is 90. My dad died in 2010, and stepdad died in 2014. My mom I visited today to celebrate her birthday.
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Heard my name "Leon" by Ella Mae on SNL last year. I like Selena Gomez, 2pac, and Biggie Smallz. I like Machine Gun Kelly dis on Eminem. Eminem's KILL SHOT, too. Heard my name by Barny Miller 1975 show. I like Taylor Swift. I like apples and bananas. Mom turned 73 on January 9th. I see the ghosts on t.v. The real slim shady can't stand up.
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I like the Bros Forever making tears. My favorite song I heard on M.T.V. back in the days. I heard a Tupac song video. He's like an imaginary Bro. I thinks I gonna sue the government to kill me with Justin Timberlake.
*These submissions in no way represent the B.B. blog as a whole.*
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Heard my name "Leon" by Ella Mae on SNL last year. I like Selena Gomez, 2pac, and Biggie Smallz. I like Machine Gun Kelly dis on Eminem. Eminem's KILL SHOT, too. Heard my name by Barny Miller 1975 show. I like Taylor Swift. I like apples and bananas. Mom turned 73 on January 9th. I see the ghosts on t.v. The real slim shady can't stand up.
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I like the Bros Forever making tears. My favorite song I heard on M.T.V. back in the days. I heard a Tupac song video. He's like an imaginary Bro. I thinks I gonna sue the government to kill me with Justin Timberlake.
*These submissions in no way represent the B.B. blog as a whole.*
Happy Valentine's Day ~ Alanda
Roses are Red, or so they say.
Daffodils are yellow like the sunrise.
Happy Valentine's Day!
We hope you receive a lovely surprise!
Daffodils are yellow like the sunrise.
Happy Valentine's Day!
We hope you receive a lovely surprise!
Hearing Loss ~ Scott
Hearing loss comes to all ages and in every intensity. Sometimes people just say "I didn't hear what you said" - but in advanced stages lots don't say anything at all.
Sometimes words are misguided. For instance, like with schizophrenia where the person misinterprets words thinking they said something different.
Sometimes it depends on the person talking to the one with a hearing problem - such as an accent, so to speak. Clarity depends on many factors in these situations.
Sometimes words are misguided. For instance, like with schizophrenia where the person misinterprets words thinking they said something different.
Sometimes it depends on the person talking to the one with a hearing problem - such as an accent, so to speak. Clarity depends on many factors in these situations.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Stories by Sheryl (Part 2)
"Thanksgiving Dinner: A True Story"
Each year my sister, Kathy, has a Thanksgiving dinner at her house. All the family comes. Me and my family wish you good tidings and a happy New Year. Happy Holidays!
"Happy Day"
"Yo, Man! What's UP!? Same stuff..." Ribbit!!! Ribbit!!!
Fred, Barney, and Ben were sitting on a bunch of lily pads. They were a bunch of frogs. Ribbit!!! They were playing cards, munching on potato chips and smoking their cigarettes. After playing cards for a few hours, they hopped home where they dreamt of ordering Jet's Pizza for next time. Just a bunch of happy frogs getting together once in a while. Ribbit!!! The End...
"Fun Day"
Joey went to school happy. He and his mama stayed up late last night to do the Valentine's cards for his classmates at school. He had fun passing them out. The teacher gave them cupcakes and ice cream. His excited hands reached into his Valentine bag and he read a few. Here was one. It read: "Be My Valentine. Love, Mom." Joey couldn't have asked for a better day. Happy Valentine's Day!
Each year my sister, Kathy, has a Thanksgiving dinner at her house. All the family comes. Me and my family wish you good tidings and a happy New Year. Happy Holidays!
"Happy Day"
"Yo, Man! What's UP!? Same stuff..." Ribbit!!! Ribbit!!!
Fred, Barney, and Ben were sitting on a bunch of lily pads. They were a bunch of frogs. Ribbit!!! They were playing cards, munching on potato chips and smoking their cigarettes. After playing cards for a few hours, they hopped home where they dreamt of ordering Jet's Pizza for next time. Just a bunch of happy frogs getting together once in a while. Ribbit!!! The End...
"Fun Day"
Joey went to school happy. He and his mama stayed up late last night to do the Valentine's cards for his classmates at school. He had fun passing them out. The teacher gave them cupcakes and ice cream. His excited hands reached into his Valentine bag and he read a few. Here was one. It read: "Be My Valentine. Love, Mom." Joey couldn't have asked for a better day. Happy Valentine's Day!
Stories by Sheryl S. (Part 1)
"Christmas Cheer"
Penny and Greg had a spaghetti dinner. Greg loved Penny very much. Her pretty, white hair shined in the sunlight. Penny said, "I love you," to Greg and gave him a kiss. Both were, in fact, terrier dogs. Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!
*"Fun at Wal-Mart"
I go to Wal-Mart once in a while. I just love the things I get there. People that work there are sweet and the prices are cheap. Wal-Mart is located across from the Super Meijer's and next to Sam's Club as well as Steak-N-Shake here in Battle Creek. I look forward to shopping there again. Their rolling back the prices.
**"The Séance: A Halloween Story"
Joe, Jack, and Jill ordered pizza and pigged out. It was Halloween night and dark and windy out. They decided to have a séance. They all disappeared. Where did they goooooooo?!!! To the other side. Oo-o-o-oo-oh....
"Halloween"
Halloween is a night people go trick-or-treating for candy and goodies. Halloween is celebrated October 31st. People dress up in scary Halloween costumes. People just go up to the door of a house, usually the light is on, and knock. Owners of the house will throw treats in your bag. Happy Halloween. May you have a fun and safe Halloween this year!
BOO!
Disclaimers:
*We do not support Wal-Mart companies or any other business here at B&B Blog. This is just a personal opinion written by one person. If you take issue with anything the writer says about Wal-Mart, we at B&B Blog wholly apologize.
**We at B&B Blog fully realize this is not how a séance works. We do not intend to mock or insult believers in the supernatural or workers of the occult. We also know there is more history to Halloween than has been mentioned. These collections are the work of one woman and not to be taken as absolute.
Penny and Greg had a spaghetti dinner. Greg loved Penny very much. Her pretty, white hair shined in the sunlight. Penny said, "I love you," to Greg and gave him a kiss. Both were, in fact, terrier dogs. Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!
*"Fun at Wal-Mart"
I go to Wal-Mart once in a while. I just love the things I get there. People that work there are sweet and the prices are cheap. Wal-Mart is located across from the Super Meijer's and next to Sam's Club as well as Steak-N-Shake here in Battle Creek. I look forward to shopping there again. Their rolling back the prices.
**"The Séance: A Halloween Story"
Joe, Jack, and Jill ordered pizza and pigged out. It was Halloween night and dark and windy out. They decided to have a séance. They all disappeared. Where did they goooooooo?!!! To the other side. Oo-o-o-oo-oh....
"Halloween"
Halloween is a night people go trick-or-treating for candy and goodies. Halloween is celebrated October 31st. People dress up in scary Halloween costumes. People just go up to the door of a house, usually the light is on, and knock. Owners of the house will throw treats in your bag. Happy Halloween. May you have a fun and safe Halloween this year!
BOO!
Disclaimers:
*We do not support Wal-Mart companies or any other business here at B&B Blog. This is just a personal opinion written by one person. If you take issue with anything the writer says about Wal-Mart, we at B&B Blog wholly apologize.
**We at B&B Blog fully realize this is not how a séance works. We do not intend to mock or insult believers in the supernatural or workers of the occult. We also know there is more history to Halloween than has been mentioned. These collections are the work of one woman and not to be taken as absolute.
Draining Energy *Prompt Answers*
Question: Is there someone or something draining your energy these days?
Answers Below:
"I definitely want to be more adventurous. I'm my biggest obstacle. I am working on it, thank goodness!" ~Epifanio
"My family and friends always need something." ~ *Babygirl
"Yes. My roommate. He really isn't helping me and he hasn't been helping clean the house or anything. I do it all." ~Sharon
"There's always a drain on me courtesy of my ex-husband stirring up drama about our boys. My babies refresh my soul, though, which almost makes up for it. It's stressful and such but life does that to everyone, I suppose." ~*Serenity
*Pseudonyms were used for their privacy.*
Answers Below:
"I definitely want to be more adventurous. I'm my biggest obstacle. I am working on it, thank goodness!" ~Epifanio
"My family and friends always need something." ~ *Babygirl
"Yes. My roommate. He really isn't helping me and he hasn't been helping clean the house or anything. I do it all." ~Sharon
"There's always a drain on me courtesy of my ex-husband stirring up drama about our boys. My babies refresh my soul, though, which almost makes up for it. It's stressful and such but life does that to everyone, I suppose." ~*Serenity
*Pseudonyms were used for their privacy.*
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