Doing Things Differently™ – My Week In Review [Part Thirteen]

[Week 13: April 26^th – May 2^nd ]

* For those of you who are NEW to this blog, or NEW to ‘Doing Things Differently™’ you can find out HOW and WHY “DTD” began simply by clicking HERE. *

‘Once Upon A Time’ A Girl Named Meleah wanted to improve the ‘Quality Of Her Life’ so she started ‘Doing Things Differently™’. And then she noticed the ‘Little Changes’ she made every day had a huge impact on her life. And even though Meleah had a few ‘Setbacks’ she kept on forging ‘Ahead’.

After completing ‘The First Four Weeks’ of ‘Doing Things Differently™’ Meleah stepped up her game by taking things to the ‘Next Level’.  She momentarily took a break to ‘Visit With An Old Friend’ but she continued ‘Doing Things Differently™’ even after things became slightly ‘Boring.’

Meleah completed ‘The Second Four Weeks’ of ‘Doing Things Differently™’ but she felt like things were too ‘Mundane’. So, she started ‘Doing Things Differently™’ with a little more ‘Intensity’. And then she got ‘Injured’. As such, sadly, she was forced to take ‘Time Off’ from DTD.

ONWARD!

After several tests, and a week riddled with anxiety, Meleah finally received ‘Medical Clearance’ from her Doctor’s to ‘Resume’ her new lifestyle. As such, Meleah can finally start ‘Doing Things Differently’ – again! And she can’t wait! In fact, she’s putting on her ‘Outfit’ and heading ‘Outside’ right now!

But, before she races ‘Out The Door’ Meleah would like to take this time to ‘Thank The Internet’ especially all of YOU for reminding her that even while she was unable to physically go ‘Outside’ or put on her ‘Outfit’ she was still VERY MUCH ‘Doing Things Differently’ by maintaining her ‘Positive Energy’ and ‘Optimistic Outlook’.

In fact, Meleah needs to bring ‘Special Attention’ to ‘One Person’ in particular. Because the author of the blog Redhead Ranting, named Jennifer, truly lifted Meleah’s spirits just when she was feeling the most depressed.

Meleah was ‘Absolutely Surprised’ to find THIS BLOG POST written by Jennifer. Meleah read every single word, even though she was blinded with tears in her eyes. And by the tears in her eyes, she really means the salty streaks of gratitude that were running down her cheeks. Meleah *LOVES* Jennifer with her whole heart too! And Meleah cannot thank Jennifer enough for her heartfelt words.

Some of you have told Meleah she’s been a ‘Source Of Inspiration’ to them, and she ‘Blushes’ every single time she hears that. Because it’s ALL OF YOU who have been INSPIRING HER to ‘Keep It Up’! And she cannot even find the words to ‘Properly Express’ her ‘Deep Gratitude’. But please know that she’s never felt so lucky in her whole life to have such an ‘Amazing Network’ of ‘Totally Super Awesome People’ to share this experience with.

Oh, Snap!

One more thing.

Meleah isn’t exactly sure [now that she is practically ‘Starting Over’] if she will be ‘Doing Things Differently’ OR, if she will be ‘Doing Things The Same’ yet? Because after that two week break – she kind of feels like she’s back to ‘Square One’.

So, here is what she would like to propose.

Meleah thinks she should ‘Re-Start’ ‘Doing Things Differently’ at ‘Day One’ by ‘Doing Things Differently’ for THIRTY DAYS IN A ROW. NO MATTER WHAT. And at the conclusion of those ‘Thirty Days’ she will begin the ‘Self-Inflicted-Life-Altering-Challenge’ of ‘Doing Things The Same’.

Yes?

OR…

Can Meleah say that she is continuing ‘Doing Things Differently’ at ‘Day Sixty-One’ [because that’s where she left off BEFORE she was injured.]

Of course after the same ‘Thirty Days’ IN A ROW [NO MATTER WHAT] she will have reached ‘Day-Ninety’. [And, Meleah really thinks that after 90 days of doing ANYTHING, things totally become the same.] And she can’t even wait to start her ‘Self-Inflicted-Life-Altering-Challenge’ of ‘Doing Things The Same’.

So. Basically, this is what Meleah needs to know.

Is she back to ‘Day One’? Or. Is she starting ‘Day Sixty-One’?

[Seriously people, I need to know the answer to that question. I am inviting everyone – to open up on the comments of this blog post and let me know what you think! Whether you comment regularly – or whether you have never left a comment!]

On another note, but on the same topic…

Meleah would sincerely like to ‘Thank’ everyone who has already joined ‘The Doing Things Differently™ Facebook Group Page’. We are at 247 members and growing! * Wooot! *

However, Meleah is always looking to welcome any ‘New Members’. So please keep on spreading the word! Feel free to ‘Invite People’ to join by clicking HERE!
Meleah would also like to take this time to ‘Encourage’ every member to write a POST on the ‘Group Wall’ with regards to just how THEY are DTD in their lives. This way everyone can share ideas. It’s been wonderful to see all of the support everyone has been getting and giving. And, she encourages people to comment on each other’s posts. [Even if you are not ‘Facebook Friends’.] She’s fairly certain the interaction between members will serve as that extra boost of inspiration!

Lastly, Meleah REALLY needs to Thank all of the DTD Members who helped her ‘Live Vicariously’ last week while she was recuperating!

Oh, and please don’t forget to ‘follow the rules’ when posting on ‘The Doing Things Differently™ Facebook Group Page’. And by ‘Rules’ she means all ‘Two Of Them’.

1.) You MUST post on the ‘Doing Things Differently™ Group Wall’ as if you are speaking in the 3rd person.

** [However that rule DOES NOT APPLY when COMMENTING on other people’s wall posts!] ***

2.) You should try to incorporate the use of the initials D.T.D. when sharing/posting on the ‘Doing Things Differently™ Group Wall’. But you don’t really have to.

Remember: Dream Big, But Start Small!

Thank you so much everyone.
And most importantly, ‘HAVE FUN’ while ‘Doing Things Differently™’!!