Saying HI!!

I just realized today that it has been almost a MONTH since I posted on my blog but I am surprised and blessed to see the number of viewers who continue to join me on my journey to being Happier and Healthier while living with Fibromyalgia!

I will try to recap the past month as it was rather stressful and chaotic for me and a real eye opener as I came face to face with my Fibromyalgia, Depression, Stress, and this horrible desire to just throw in the towel. But I didn't! I had to keep fighting because I have so many friends and family members who believe in me and bolstered me through the tough position I was in.

I am sure I have mentioned in the past that not only do I work as an office administrator and accountant, but I am a USANA Healthcare Associate, a full time mom to a beautiful little girl, but I also am a full time student! I go to school online at Colorado Technical University and while it has been a wonderful experience, I have to admit that I am a bit of an overachiever and demand excellence of myself. This is a double edge sword. This last class cycle, which last 5 and half weeks, I was taking 3 classes and it drove me into the dirt as I struggled just to keep up with the work load not to mention trying to get the grades I demanded of myself. I finally was able to let go of some of the negative energy I was beating myself up with and just did the best I could with what little energy my Fibromyalgia, stress, and the weather allowed me. And you know what? I still passed every class!

Yes, I am plowing head first with all the energy and determination that I have to FINISH my degree in Accounting and I will achieve that goal in March!! Only 4 short months away!! I cannot express how excited I am because that will allow me even more time to spend with my daughter, get back to physical training and building a healthy lifestyle, and sharing my story of success and encouraging others with Fibromyalgia, USANA, and Me! I have so many exciting ideas! Like Financial Freedom Fridays - where I can share a tip to managing finances and working towards eliminating debt. (Gotta put this degree and talent I have with managing finances too good use!). A friend of mine inspired me to a Meatless Monday - and I would like to make and share with you easy and healthy vegetarian dishes! Maybe we could start a Wellness Wednesday and talk about the nutrients that our bodies need and ways that we can obtain them naturally! I would love to hear any ideas that you would have to share!

As a Fibromyalgia fighter, I have my good days and my bad, but all in all this past year has been much healthier than I have had since being diagnosed many years ago. I am determined to share my story, all the successes and setbacks, so that I can inspire other Fibro Fighters to be Happy and Healthy and to help educate the world on the difficulties associated with the disease. But I need to get back to the books, Thank you all for your loving support! I will see you again soon!!