Surprised myself by not playing games, watching TV, or looking through Facebook videos. I got up and actually started working out. Take a calming breath and let it out slowly, knowing this is a great way to start my day.

I realized I had self-consciously started my journey on being a better me. I’ve started working out here and there, but I remembered doing a ten minute chair workout just before going to sleep last night.

When the TV went off, waking me up at 2am. I usually reach for the remote, turning it back on, and going back to sleep. The fact that I got up and did a leg workout before watching something on YouTube. I realized I was keeping my word to myself.

I will lose this weight. I will be a better me. I am smiling at the woman I used to be and will be again. Now it’s 5am. Maybe a cup of hot tea, watching the sun light the sky for another day.

Bye IV Now, LD*

Thinking Positive 

September 11th, 2025

Hello future,

First, a big thank you! I know it’s crazy to be thankful for what may or may not happen, but I honestly believe” Words and Action” is powerful. 

{} Matthew 12:37 NIV [37] For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” 

https://bible.com/bible/111/mat.12.37.NIV

James 2:22 NIV [22] You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. 

https://bible.com/bible/111/jas.2.22.NIV {}

I am no longer just living day by day and praying tomorrow will be better, because I am not guaranteed tomorrow. Then again I am not going to act like tomorrow won’t come or accept it won’t be better.

It’s past time I put aside all doubts and follow up on each step I’ve learned to set my dreams free. That person who was unsure and afraid is gone forever and I am standing proud and I will make sure my tomorrow is better than today.

{} Isaiah 41:10 NIV [10] So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

https://bible.com/bible/111/isa.41.10.NIV {}
BYE IV Now, LD*

I cannot believe I let the rain stop me from going out. I am laughing, because I have always said, “I’m not that sweet, and I will not melt” and then I would go outside.

Then again I was warm under my blankets, the rain hitting the windows acting like a lullaby, and I didn’t have to go to work. It actually felt good to be able to change my mind about actually getting out of bed. 

Then again the thought of drinking my coffee slowly and savoring its taste, brought a smile across my face, because that was the best idea I had today. I believe everyone should have a slow and relaxing day. 

Time to work on my “Cream & Light Pink” baby blanket.
Bye IV Now, LD*