What Do I Really Enjoy?

Today I am writing about the things in my life that I really enjoy.  There are a lot of negatives in my life because I deal with daily pain, depression, mobility restrictions, etc.  I need to surround myself with as many positive things as I can.

One thing that I love is watching TV shows.  I love a good sitcom.  I have a close family member who believes sitcoms are horrible, useless, male-feminizing, and boring.  I disagree and feel that if there is something that’s going to make me smile, I’m going to embrace it.  When you suffer from depression, you need to find something, anything, to help you smile.

Another thing I enjoy, but with much difficulty, is gardening.  I love to take care of the plants and eating fresh produce from my garden.  I have a hard time pulling large weeds and navigating through dense plants to find the fruit, but I try to do as much as I can and as much as my kids will let me do.  I’ve been trying to teach my kids that not everybody has the ability to grow a garden and they have to buy all of their produce in a store.  The other day my daughter was eating a carrot that we had just pulled from the ground and washed off.   I told her how fun it is be able to come outside to our garden and get food to eat.  She said to me, “But we’re just in our backyard.”  Hopefully it will sink in.

The last thing I will mention today is when my kids are happy.  I still love them when they’re fussing and ornery, but it’s pretty blissful when they’re both happy.

Thanks P&G Photography for a great photo shoot

I guess my from takeaway today is find something you enjoy and hold on tight. #RABlog Week!

Riley