How Not To Lose Your SHXT During Pandemic
Hey there,
Ahem... Pardon my language, lol. Last week was hxll to me, it was a huge emotional hurdle that I had to overcome and I'm so glad I did. And I'm so proud of myself. Nothing is more important than picking yourself up during gloomy days.
Five months plus into this global pandemic and the uncertainties still remain uncertain. If you read the news, you probably already know how poorly the USA did in terms of battling this virus during this unprecedented time. Each time I read the news, I'm floored by the leadership of this country, I'm sure you know I'm being sarcastic of course.
Ok. No more complaining. Albeit poor leadership, life still goes on, we still have to be resilient and be diligent.
#1 The silver lining of the global pandemic that we all human race are going through now is probably written in this picture. Yup, being able to smile under that dang mask. Not only do I unlock that skill, I freaking master it ok.π·π·π·
Pandemic is not a joke, so is the more-than-five-months social distancing and isolation. Remember I shared about setting up daily mini-goals? I'm still practicing that every day and doing that helps me stay focused and feels accomplished while being productive. Small steps make a huge difference. Keep fighting!
Without further ado, below are my to-do list for this week.
1. 10-min stretching daily.
Trust me, your body will thank you. If you manage to dedicate more time to exercise, go for it! Do yourself a favor. Somehow it's hard for me to workout during the day, Summer will jump on me and Chloe will distract me, so 10 minutes it is. I'm not going to kill myself or pressure myself.
2. Being outside every day.
We go outside every freaking day, be it in our backyard or in the woods. Vitamin D has a magic spell if you have yet to discover, make sure you absorb enough Vit D under the sun. Also, it is technically Summer now in the U.S., but unfortunately, San Francisco is famous for its Summer fog, duh... Summer is a state of mind anyway. Wear a mask, stay away from the crowded area, and always, always be precautions.
3. Having a stimulating conversation with a trusted friend or partner.
Ok, this probably only applies to me. Not sure what does a stimulating conversation looks like you but my definition of a stimulation conversation is this: Deep talk and real thought from heart between two or more individuals.
My soul screams for that. Thank God for hearing my need before I even recognizing it. A friend of mine called me last week and just talking to her lifting my spirit. What is more comforting than hearing my oldest friend, a graceful and elegant 93 years old lady, generously spilling wisdom and sharing her life stories. It is so beautiful and it makes me miss my grandpa so much, which indirectly motivates me to keep moving forward! ε±±η©·ζ°΄ε°½ηζ θ·―οΌζ³ζθ±ζεδΈζγ
#2 Hang in there!!! No matter what situation you are in now. Remember that kids β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
4. Nurse your big feelings.
It's important to take a break, be it a mental break or a physical break when your mind or your body signals you to. I've learned to listen to my mind and body by working along with it. I used to sweep it under the mat or overlooked my spiritual needs when my daily schedule was swamped with chores and errands. Now I'm able to recognize my big feelings, validates them, and ride with them. It feels as if I acquired the superpower to learn the rhythms of the waves and seeing it washing up the shore in slow-mo before it hit the beach. δ½ ζηγ
5. Invest in cute loungewear.
Hahaha... It's true. That's how I thrive. It is an ultimate secret that requires another blog post, agree? I love cute loungewear and already had a drawerful of them sitting in my closet but this pandemic gives me more solid reasons to splurge ok. No husband will disagree.
Thank you for sticking around still and still reading my lengthy post up till this second...
Here are some pictures of our family outing this weekend:
#3 It sure feels like paradise here in San Francisco, except the foggy weather.
#4 The geese.
#5 The kids following the geese. It rhymes ok.
#6 My babies in masks. And each time when I see other human being that are not wearing da mask in the public makes my blood boils X&*^%$X#%^&*(^%$#X@%^&*^%$#@Y%^&*^%$ZZ#%^
#7 Summer and pandemic. And each time when I see irresponsible and brainless people not wearing masks, my heart goes X&*^%$X#%^&*(^%$#X@%^&*^%$#@Y%^&*^%$ZZ#%^
#8 Measuring her height.
#9 Too cute not to post.
#10 Chloe, "Ma, take a pic of me please!" Ya, she calls me "Ma" now, God knows why. π€·π»ββοΈπ€·π»ββοΈπ€·π»ββοΈ
#11 Mommy's purse = My toy.
#12 My koala baby taking a break in the tree.
#13 Mama Bev trying to conduct a 3-min lecture about birds' feather in her outdoor classroom.
That pretty much sums up my week, thank you guys for sticking around.
Every week is a new reflection on my life, one day at a time. May the best version of ourselves not only surviving but living, not only living but thriving.
Love you guys πππ
Ugh, tomorrow is Monday again,
Bev
Ahem... Pardon my language, lol. Last week was hxll to me, it was a huge emotional hurdle that I had to overcome and I'm so glad I did. And I'm so proud of myself. Nothing is more important than picking yourself up during gloomy days.
Five months plus into this global pandemic and the uncertainties still remain uncertain. If you read the news, you probably already know how poorly the USA did in terms of battling this virus during this unprecedented time. Each time I read the news, I'm floored by the leadership of this country, I'm sure you know I'm being sarcastic of course.
Ok. No more complaining. Albeit poor leadership, life still goes on, we still have to be resilient and be diligent.
#1 The silver lining of the global pandemic that we all human race are going through now is probably written in this picture. Yup, being able to smile under that dang mask. Not only do I unlock that skill, I freaking master it ok.π·π·π·
Pandemic is not a joke, so is the more-than-five-months social distancing and isolation. Remember I shared about setting up daily mini-goals? I'm still practicing that every day and doing that helps me stay focused and feels accomplished while being productive. Small steps make a huge difference. Keep fighting!
Without further ado, below are my to-do list for this week.
1. 10-min stretching daily.
Trust me, your body will thank you. If you manage to dedicate more time to exercise, go for it! Do yourself a favor. Somehow it's hard for me to workout during the day, Summer will jump on me and Chloe will distract me, so 10 minutes it is. I'm not going to kill myself or pressure myself.
2. Being outside every day.
We go outside every freaking day, be it in our backyard or in the woods. Vitamin D has a magic spell if you have yet to discover, make sure you absorb enough Vit D under the sun. Also, it is technically Summer now in the U.S., but unfortunately, San Francisco is famous for its Summer fog, duh... Summer is a state of mind anyway. Wear a mask, stay away from the crowded area, and always, always be precautions.
3. Having a stimulating conversation with a trusted friend or partner.
Ok, this probably only applies to me. Not sure what does a stimulating conversation looks like you but my definition of a stimulation conversation is this: Deep talk and real thought from heart between two or more individuals.
My soul screams for that. Thank God for hearing my need before I even recognizing it. A friend of mine called me last week and just talking to her lifting my spirit. What is more comforting than hearing my oldest friend, a graceful and elegant 93 years old lady, generously spilling wisdom and sharing her life stories. It is so beautiful and it makes me miss my grandpa so much, which indirectly motivates me to keep moving forward! ε±±η©·ζ°΄ε°½ηζ θ·―οΌζ³ζθ±ζεδΈζγ
#2 Hang in there!!! No matter what situation you are in now. Remember that kids β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
4. Nurse your big feelings.
It's important to take a break, be it a mental break or a physical break when your mind or your body signals you to. I've learned to listen to my mind and body by working along with it. I used to sweep it under the mat or overlooked my spiritual needs when my daily schedule was swamped with chores and errands. Now I'm able to recognize my big feelings, validates them, and ride with them. It feels as if I acquired the superpower to learn the rhythms of the waves and seeing it washing up the shore in slow-mo before it hit the beach. δ½ ζηγ
5. Invest in cute loungewear.
Hahaha... It's true. That's how I thrive. It is an ultimate secret that requires another blog post, agree? I love cute loungewear and already had a drawerful of them sitting in my closet but this pandemic gives me more solid reasons to splurge ok. No husband will disagree.
Thank you for sticking around still and still reading my lengthy post up till this second...
Here are some pictures of our family outing this weekend:
#3 It sure feels like paradise here in San Francisco, except the foggy weather.
#4 The geese.
#5 The kids following the geese. It rhymes ok.
#6 My babies in masks. And each time when I see other human being that are not wearing da mask in the public makes my blood boils X&*^%$X#%^&*(^%$#X@%^&*^%$#@Y%^&*^%$ZZ#%^
#7 Summer and pandemic. And each time when I see irresponsible and brainless people not wearing masks, my heart goes X&*^%$X#%^&*(^%$#X@%^&*^%$#@Y%^&*^%$ZZ#%^
#8 Measuring her height.
#9 Too cute not to post.
#10 Chloe, "Ma, take a pic of me please!" Ya, she calls me "Ma" now, God knows why. π€·π»ββοΈπ€·π»ββοΈπ€·π»ββοΈ
#11 Mommy's purse = My toy.
#12 My koala baby taking a break in the tree.
#13 Mama Bev trying to conduct a 3-min lecture about birds' feather in her outdoor classroom.
That pretty much sums up my week, thank you guys for sticking around.
Every week is a new reflection on my life, one day at a time. May the best version of ourselves not only surviving but living, not only living but thriving.
Love you guys πππ
Ugh, tomorrow is Monday again,
Bev