9 May 2018 - Small Thoughts I have

I've had a lot of thoughts running through my head this week, any one of which could be a post. But, since I am slammed at work, in the middle of a move at home, and otherwise exhausted, and yet I want to remember these thoughts... what better place to write them down?

So, here they are... 25 thoughts without commentary and in no particular order:

• Having a "me" day is okay. 
• One should never have to apologise for their feelings. 
• Perspective, while very important, doesn't always tell us the full story.
• Perspective can change the facts of a story. 
• Perspective can change. 
• Jamming out to one album for an entire week is perfectly fine. 
• I am human. 
• You are human. 
• Conversation cannot happen if one or more parties is unwilling. 
• snailmail is awesome. 
• postcards are awesome. 
• writing in a different language's script is a fun first activity in the morning. 
• I am not a huge fan of the ukulele. 
•  No one can predict (or dictate) when someone is ready to begin conversation. 
• No one can hold someone else responsible for difference in personal timelines. 
• I don't have to be married to be happy. 
• I am making progress. 
• Today is a high pain day. 
• 20 is a magical number. 
• finances are sometimes disappointing and surprising. 
• Just because you may not see racism, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. 
• Interracial couples are still seen as wrong by many people. 
• One can support, and also be critical.
• May is a rough time to be a teacher. 
• The misconception that teachers get "2 months off" still exists. 

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Current stats:

yesterday's water intake: 44 ounces

today's goal: 80 ounces

pain level: 5-9

current mood: slammed

Miriam's Recommendation: Janelle Monae's newest album: Dirty Computer.