One Nice Thing

This blog started as a record of my attempt to do one nice thing for myself every day. Now it's a blog for all nice-related things.

[xphile]

New Year’s Day 2018

We started our day with an embrace, wishing each other a happy new year. I made breakfast for Ryan and I - potatoes O’Brien with eggs and toast.

Hadn’t moved from the couch much over the last few days, still recovering from a cold and good ol’ bout of insomnia (which always seems to happen around New Year’s… hmm. Probably my anxiety about not having done enough, and this is the point where I am supposed to say to myself: I AM ENOUGH. Right? Is that how I do it? I’m trying.).

Ryan went grocery shopping and came home with ice cream. We watched Hidden Figures and ate ice cream. That was my favorite part of the day. :)

[likeloveadore]

Yesterday I had coffee with my old therapist and it was so lovely that I almost wanted to cry. It was so nice to see her. And even though I miss her a lot and even though things aren’t perfect right now (and never will be), it was a big deal for me to be able to see her again and tell her that I’m okay. I was terrified that after discharge things would be terrible. But she told me I would be okay, and it turns out she was right.

I guess sometimes recovery is a thing that can happen after all.

[chibird]

I’m the little penguin in the corner… >v<;; I wanted to do Chibird on my own with no pay, but I realized it’s not sustainable if I want to continue Chibird in the future. That’s why I joined Patreon, and I’m so thankful of everyone who can become members. It’s good to be aware of your negative self habits- we all do them, but let’s not let them take over!

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[chibird]

Be kind to yourselves everyone! ^^

[chibird]

We’ve all made mistakes, and had failures we just can’t forget, and done things that really aren’t the best. Don’t let these constantly drag you down and burden you. It’s really important to forgive yourself for your past and move forward a little stronger and a little wiser.

[xphile]

In a really great mood. :)

[onenicethingperday]

I really applaud how headstrong you always are, it's inspiring.

V

[shuugaze-deactivated20150727]

Self care 101 

[shuugaze-deactivated20150727]

Okay reblogging this again because this scene literally changed my life

[xphile]

So you suggest something and then it happens? That’s pretty cool.

Josh (via xphile)

[xphile]

Underselling myself, as usual, to the sales dept...

Two sales reps approach my desk. 

One sales rep asks me, “Can you write?”

I stare at her. Blink. “Yes.”

“She is a very proficient writer!” Sam pipes up from the desk next door.

The other sales rep asks me, “Do you blog at all?”

“Sure.”

“She’s a blog goddess!” Sam exclaims.

I am not kidding you.

[thesadghostclub]

you are not a burden. You are deserving of help.

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[kny111]

[onenicethingperday]

To all the klutzes of the world: don’t worry. You can still do great things. :)

[xphile]

Mistaken

I thought he wanted me to come to New York because New York is better, but I was wrong. He wanted me to come because I’m better than New York. Oh.

[xphile]

Random thought-type thoughts

Other people see me in a nicer way than I see myself, you know what I mean? I mean… I’m not very nice to myself but I’m trying to be nicer.

[xphile]

Feeling good!

I’m really proud of myself for making a real effort to take care of myself today. Made eye and dental appointments. Requested a met with a new ob/gyn. This is all for preventive care for myself! I’m doing yoga, getting more sleep and eating right. After I do these preventive care appointments, I’m going to look for a new mental health counselor. Not sure why these things have been so difficult for me in the past. It’s been the last thing on my priority list and it shouldn’t be, so I’m shifting my priorities. I’m putting myself first, for my own health and wellness, and because I have a daughter, and family, and people who care about me. I want to be at my best. I’m doing this.

[xphile]

Excellent Bootstraps

The ones I pulled myself up by today.

[xphile]

You’re a genius.

Miller: Rose, you’re a genius.

Me: So I’ve been told.

Miller: Yeah, but it never gets old, does it?

Me: Nope.

I answered him confidently, but secretly, I imagined my present self going back in time to my eight-year-old self and saying, “Don’t cry, Shy Girl From Idaho. You’re a genius.” People didn’t say things like that to me when I was a kid. My 2nd-grade teacher flat-out asked me (in front of the class), “What’s wrong with you?” Adults couldn’t figure out why I was so strange and why I wouldn’t play with the other kids. Those kids were mean! They were so mean. They hated me because I had different thoughts and liked different things. They hated me because I was smart. They really hated me. I wish I’d known then what I know now.