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yes Sir

so sorry Sir

thanks Parker! those voices can be so loud they drown out reality, can't they? i'm amazed at how many people mentioned exercise, i may have to revisit that one, do more than just "get my steps in" to your comment about initiating the conversation, i figured if it was bothering me, i was sure someone else was struggling with it, and i knew that the community here would have solid suggestions

hello Michael Sir, i remember tim telling me about that app before, i'll have to look at it again and i'm glad You're happy with all the food hello Mac Sir, hope the roof is ok, be safe!

hello Sirs and friends busy day of errands has finally ended, and we're home out of the heat hope everyone is good

goodnight Sirs and friends rest well, see you tomorrow

good night Reader rest well

i live in a house full on introvert types, so i'm familiar with the need to be quiet and recharge and i too can take it to the extreme, i just kind of close myself off thanks for reading and for your comments Fae

i'm so glad you made all these suggestions Wayne! i actually sat down with my Spotify play list and started being more selective after reading your number one thanks for all the suggestions

thanks tim you've helped me so much in this already, i appreciate all you've done Michael Sir and you make a wonderful team, makes my hear happy to hear about it

well, with a very small baby you have to take the chances as they come, i remember those days well maybe you could try some sewing during nap time? i hope you're able to get back to those things that make you happy soon! thanks for reading and being part of the conversation

thanks Kitt it's been a couple of difficult weeks, but i am so glad that it sparked something for you too thanks for taking the time to read and comment hi Parker i'm finding that this is a common thread with many people i know it became a conversation in our breakroom at work as well i hope that you are able to work on your self care too i appreciate you reading and joining the discussion

thank You Sir, doing better just so very happy for You & tim

happy tears Michael Sir

hello Sir, i'm happy to hear you had a good day

an hour & 10 minutes ... i can do this, can you?

morning DiC hope it's a good one

So, i’m following up on what i posted last week, about me not feeling quite ME. Phil and i talked a lot last week, and to be honest, i teared up more than once. We talked about how i can’t be who i am, do what i do, if i’m not at my best. And i haven’t been at my best. To be at your best, you need to take care of yourself. When you’re on a plane and they give the safety briefing, they say to put the oxygen mask on before you help you someone who may have trouble doing it, children or whoever. It’s because YOU need to be able to function to help THEM. Being a partner, parent, Dom or sub, it’s all the same. i’ve heard it said that “You can’t pour from an empty cup” and it's true. So i’m working at “self care.” It’s a phrase that’s tossed around frequently, and sounds kind of self serving. Phil asked me to look it up, what is “self care.” Here is what i found: Self-care is any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. Although it's a simple concept in theory, it's something we very often overlook. Good self-care is key to improved mood and reduced anxiety. What Self-Care Is — and What It Isn't - Psych Central https://psychcentral.com/blog/what-self-care-is-and-what-it-isnt-2/ Frankly, i have been very bad at doing this; i am bad at doing this. Oh sure, we go every week to the farmers market, and we hit up the Saturday markets that show up. We do these things together. But, as He pointed out, i haven’t done much, just for me lately. He says He shares some fault in this. He’s been needing me a little more lately with His vision issues, i have to do all the driving dusk to dawn now, as well as help Him read some things. But, i’m also guilty of not asking for time. There have been several invites from my friends that i have just said “No, I can’t go this time.” He was not at all pleased to find out about that! (Facebook ratted me out!) i’ve been told that this behavior needs to stop. At the very least, i need let Him know that i’ve been asked to do something, to go over for game night, or out for dinner. i went out Saturday night with a group of girlfriends, just dinner, nothing fancy, and had a great time, once i relaxed, lol! And Sunday, i felt much better for it. He was right. Of course. He’s going to help me get back to myself, because that’s what He does. He cares for me. So, i’ve been told that i need to start finding time to take care of me. At this point, i’m not sure what that looks like. How do you self-care? What are the things you do for you to take care of yourself? i’m open for suggestions, and i thank you for being part of the conversation. i edited this myself, any errors are mine

good night Sirs and friends i've lit the candle for any who are wandering

well crap, every time i read this it happens well done, Wayne. well done.

i will Kitt thanks! you be careful too

be safe in those storms Reader we're in the same boat Kitt, heat index 108 F (42.2 C) i have shorts to change into for the drive home

you bet Wayne! here's what's on tap for Thursday: https://hispanickitchen.com/recipes/skillet-carne-asada/

i'm being told it's bedtime, so i'll say good night Sirs and friends sleep well, hope to see everyone tomorrow the candle is in the window for any who wander

thanks Wayne! i'll give some of this a try! here's one for the Instant Pot, we really liked it https://recipes.instantpot.com/recipe/low-carb-herb-and-garlic-chicken/ i served it over wide egg noodles, but everyone here agreed maybe rice would be better next time