Hello everyone. I wanted to let you know that I am alive. Although I’m not feeling well. I’m currently dealing with a nasty head cold, but thankfully it is not COVID. I took a rapid test at home to confirm. I have been sick for the past 4 days, but I am starting to feel a bit better now. Despite feeling more human, I am still significantly behind on everything, which is causing me additional stress. Not to mention, I am feeling quite grumpy today as nothing seems to be going my way.

Am I creating extra stress for myself? Probably, even though I’m not even taking on extra tasks right now. In fact, I’ve started saying no to a lot of things, not because I don’t want to, but because I simply don’t have the energy or time. I am exhausted 80% of the time and not functioning at my optimal best. In the new year, I hope to be in better health. It seriously sucks not having the physical and mental energy to do the things that I want to do.

𝒴𝑜𝓊 𝒶𝓇𝑒 𝒩𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇 𝒯𝑜𝑜 𝒪𝓁𝒹 𝓉𝑜 𝒫𝓁𝒶𝓎 𝒾𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝐿𝑒𝒶𝓋𝑒𝓈 🍂

Everything is Not Awesome

I have never liked the month of November, and perhaps there’s a reason for that. The days are getting colder, although it has been quite pleasant this past week. This could be attributed to a chinook, as it is not typically this nice. November is often considered an unpleasant month – it’s cold, there’s not much to look forward to since Canada celebrated Thanksgiving last month, and the days are getting shorter. To be honest, I feel incredibly fortunate that my daughter arrived a week before her due date in November. Back when I was pregnant with her, I had been praying for an October baby instead, as I have a personal dislike for the month of November. Even the birthstone associated with this month is not particularly appealing to me. However, I want to clarify that my feelings towards this month do not in any way diminish the significance or joy of those who celebrate their birthdays in November. 😅🍂

Moving forward, it is important that I share my goals for the month of November to hold myself accountable. Without these monthly goal blog posts, I doubt I would be able to accomplish as much. Stick to what works, right?

NOVEMBER GOALS 2023

Career Goals:

• Go back to work with a fresh outlook on things
• Reply to manager’s email regarding COVID swab result
• Catch up on work emails
• Complete BLS renewal
• Complete 80 total designs for #Redbubble

Personal Goals:

• Publish 1-2 blog posts + monthly recap
• Send email to SW regarding International Gov form
• Attend Domestic seminar this month → fee has been paid
• Complete Application B Questions (bonus)
• Complete and submit International Seminar Questions
• Keep tabs on doctor’s appointments/pending appointments
• Daily Duolingo practice 🇩🇪 → keep the streak going

Health Goals:

• YMCA 2x per week minimum
• Buy a new bathing suit for the pool
• Finish Kool-Aid and Nuun drink mixes
• Leave the house once a day and get some sunshine☀️

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(っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ FINAL THOUGHTS ♥

After indulging in all the tempting Halloween candy last month, I realized it was time to break free from the calorie restriction mindset. But don’t worry, I’ve found a balanced solution. In order to counteract any extra calories, I’ve taken up a healthy habit of going to the YMCA twice a week. Not only does this help me stay on track with my fitness goals, but it also has positive effects on my overall physical and mental well-being. Rest assured, I am committed to continuing this routine because of the tremendous benefits it brings.

As I reflect on last month, I still have the desire to try a social media detox. However, I don’t believe that going cold turkey is the solution. Instead, I believe that if I focus on creating more content rather than consuming, social media can be a beneficial tool for me. For instance, blogging is okay as long as I am writing content and engaging with people, rather than just engaging or replying to comments. Redbubble is great because I get to focus on what I love, which is creating vector designs, particularly stickers. Despite recent slow sales, I remain determined and refuse to be discouraged. Here are some designs are currently available in my shop.

(っ◔◡◔)っ FYI: If you’re not already following me on Twitter (@serene_hilz), you can get real-time updates about my day-to-day life there.

Thanks for stopping by! ♥