Joke
One morning the husband returns after several hours of fishing and decides to take a nap. Although not familiar with the lake, the wife decides to take the boat out. She motors out a short distance, anchors, and reads her book.
Along comes a game warden in his boat. He pulls up alongside the woman and says, “Good morning Ma’am. What are you doing?”
“Reading a book,” she replies, (thinking, “Isn’t that obvious?”)
“You’re in a restricted fishing area,” he informs her.
“I’m sorry officer, but I’m not fishing, I’m reading.”
“Yes, but you have all the equipment. For all I know you could start at any moment. I’ll have to take you in and write you up.”
“If you do that, I’ll have to charge you with sexual assault,” says the woman.
“But I haven’t even touched you,” says the game warden.
“That’s true, but you have all the equipment. For all I know you could start at any moment.”
“Have a nice day ma’am,” and he left.
MORAL: Never argue with a woman who reads. It’s likely she can also think.
Spending time with Cassie
It’s been a while since I entered the Chanceverse and spent time with Cassie Palmer. I hadn’t realized how much I missed her, until I saw a conversation between two fans and I couldn’t remember the details they were discussing. The Cassandra Palmer world is so complex because as Pythia she keeps going back in time and that makes things complicated. And there are so many twists as we go along. I could write a dissertation on how Pritkin goes from a one dimensional crazypants mage to the infamous Merlin and half incubus on a starvation diet and then Cassie’s staunchest supporter. And how about Cassie’s dad being the loyal hound who is always with Artemis, Rag. And then her mom being Artemis who throws down the gauntlet to the Demons via long distance generational call. Say what?!? I’m going to go back and reread again because each time I read it my perspective changes
[Top]✨ Mental Health Starter Pack for Times of Change ✨
Change can be scary. It can be difficult, overwhelming, and affect our mental, physical, and emotional health in all sorts of ways. Whatever you’re feeling right now, you definitely don’t have to feel it alone. Below is a list of resources and self-care tips to help make life a little bit easier. And if you don’t need them right now, pass ‘em along to a friend who might.
Got more tips? Reblog and add your favorites to the bottom, or make your own post and tag it #postitforward so we all know where to look.
Resources
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Available 24/7 at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
- Crisis Text Line: Free, 24/7 support for anyone in crisis. Text START to 741741.
- IMALIVE: Chat confidentially with a volunteer trained in crisis intervention.
- 7 Cups of Tea: Speak anonymously with a trained active listener.
- NAMI: Dedicated to improving the lives of anyone living with mental illness. Free to chat at 1-800-950-6264.
- Trans Lifeline: Dedicated to the well being of transgender people. USA: 1-877-565-8860. Canada: 1-877-330-6366.
- The Trevor Project (@thetrevorproject): Confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ young people. Available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386.
- The GLBT National Help Center: Provides LGBTQ people with free and confidential peer support at 1-888-843-4564. Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-7743.
- It Gets Better Project (@itgetsbetterproject): Communicating to LGBTQ youth around the world that it gets better.
- To Write Love On Her Arms (@twloha): Dedicated to helping people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.
- American Psychological Association: A resource for finding mental health care in your area.
- NEDA: Help and support for people struggling with eating disorders. You can call 1-800-931-2237 or chat with them online.
Self-Care Tips
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it.
- Remember to be kind to others and yourself.
- Drink plenty of water and don’t forget to eat.
- Get enough sleep.
- Have a movie or TV marathon.
- Read a good book. Start a new series.
- Read the #positivity and #postitforward tags on Tumblr.
- Draw something or color in a picture.
- Take a bath or long shower.
- Write your thoughts down in a journal.
- Turn your feelings into art. Make crafts.
- Bake or cook something you like.
- Go for a walk. Have a dance.
- Watch a funny video.
- Light your favorite candle(s).
- Listen to your favorite music.
- Take deep breaths. Try meditation.
- Talk to a friend, a loved one, or someone you trust.
- Make a list of things that bring you happiness. (This really works!)
- Do some of those things! See those people!
Sometimes the first step is the hardest
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