exaggeration

I seem to have an incredible capacity to exaggerate, in my mind, in reality, good or bad, I can make it more than it is...or less! My knee pain kept me awake on and off all night. The reason that it felt better when I headed out to walk last night was that I hadn't walked Sat or Sun, so it got a good rest. However, I still believe that it will get a least marginally better over time. I'm finding that a few minutes in the hot tub or a heating pad helps and I will continue exercises. I may even break down and go for the physio they told me to go for. (Have you heard that before? Me too.) I had lots of energy today, inspite of the lack of sleep, and feel good. Lots of useful interaction happening at school AND principals are starting to call the office and ask questions! It has literally been years since I have started to encourage them to do that, and it is nice to find that at least a few of them like to work collaboratively and problem solve together instead of react and then deal with the fall out. It still means there are issues to sort, but I much prefer working together. I did well with intake today and also had plenty of water. The broccoli soup was pretty good, but next time I would double the broth, using just 1/2 cup of broccoli per cup of broth. Did I mention that I feel good? I also don't feel bad about feeling good, which is an important distinction for me. I know there will be more days ahead when I'm very overwhelmed and sad, but I need to accept and appreciate these days, so I will be ready for those when they come. To my new friends, who have been so kind, generous and supportive of my efforts, thank you! It is a real gift to allow me to know you and to have you accept me as I am. And I'm NOT exaggerating! Love, elly 'Humor is the truth; wit is an exaggeration of the truth." Stan Laurel "Exaggeration is truth that has lost its temper." Khalil Gibran