[Week 17: May 24th– 30th]
* 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.’
But, after the ‘Next Four Weeks’, Meleah still felt like things were too ‘Mundane’. So, she started ‘Doing Things Differently™’ with a little more ‘Intensity’. And then she got ‘Injured’. As such, she was forced to take ‘Time Off’ from DTD.
Thankfully, Meleah was given ‘Medical Clearance’ and she was able to Proceed with ‘Doing Things Differently™’- So she started DTD all over ‘Again’ even though she was ‘Mad Crazy Busy’. She continued ‘DTD’ while BOTH of her Grandparents Fell Ill.
ONWARD!
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Monday, otherwise known as,‘Day Eighty-Two of ‘Doing Things Differently™’ or [D82/DTD] began at 9am. Meleah didn’t have ANY time to put on her ‘Outfit’ or go ‘Outside’, because she was too busy helping her ‘Mother’ take her father ‘Poppa Sye’ back to the ‘Emergency Room’.
After receiving terribly upsetting news, Meleah sat in her bedroom staring at the walls, trying not to cry. She really didn’t know WHAT to do. But she knew that sitting alone, in her room, and sulking, wasn’t doing any one, any good.
So, she put on her ‘Outfit’ and she went ‘Outside’. And she walked around the block SEVEN TIMES In A Row [otherwise known as ‘Two Miles’] for the first day, for the fourth week in a row. And when she came home, she smoked a lot of cigarettes rather than doing 100 ‘Stomach Crunches’ and 50 ‘Push Ups’ for the first day, for the fourth week in a row. And that’s exactly what she NEEDED to do.
After a quiet dinner with her family, Meleah spent the rest of the night reading and commenting on all of your blogs, because ya’ll make her laugh.
Tuesday, otherwise known as, ‘Day Eighty-Three of ‘Doing Things Differently™’ or [D83/DTD] also began at 9am. Meleah got herself ready and spent the morning helping her Mother take her father ‘Poppa Sye’ to yet another ‘Specialist’. They were desperately awaiting better news, or at best some kind of hope to hold on to. And they may have gotten just that. [But no one is getting too excited until we have some kind of confirmation.]
After what seemed like a ‘Grocery Shopping Marathon’, Meleah had to face her own dreaded ‘Doctors Appointment’. She was scheduled to visit with a ‘Vascular Surgeon’. However, she was too scared to go by herself, because as she’s mentioned before Meleah really doesn’t like to think about veins, or blood, or surgeons, or blood-clot-filled-veins that may require surgery. EVER. Those kinds of ‘Medical Terms’ tend to make her feel ‘Lightheaded’ and ‘Queasy’.
Thankfully, her Father [otherwise known as ‘Comic Relief’] went with her. But, rather than talk about that right now, she promises she will tell you more another day.
[And yes, Meleah is fully aware that she already owes you ‘Two Other Blogs Posts’ regarding her ‘Very First Official Golf Outing’ and her son ‘JCH’s School Play’ – she just hasn’t had ‘The Time’ to FINISH writing them yet! Stay Tuned. ]
After visiting ‘Two Specialists’ in ‘One Day’ [otherwise known as ‘Two Specialists – Too Many’] and after ‘Running Around’ dealing with ‘Errands’ and ‘Chores’ purely motivated by ‘Stress’, Meleah was simply too tired to put on her ‘Outfit’ or go ‘Outside.’
Instead, she climbed into bed with her beloved Macbook Pro to read/comment on all of your blogs again. Seriously, ya’ll are a wonderful source of inspiration, entertainment, strength, and laughter.
Wednesday, otherwise known as, ‘Day Eighty-Four of ‘Doing Things Differently™’ or [D84/DTD] began at 9am. But BEFORE Meleah did anything else, she put on her ‘Outfit’ and she went ‘Outside’. And she walked around the block SEVEN TIMES In A Row [otherwise known as ‘Two Miles’] for the second day, for the fourth week in a row. And when she came home, rather than smoking any cigarettes – she did 100 ‘Stomach Crunches’ and 50 ‘Push Ups’ for the second day, for the fourth week in a row.
That afternoon Meleah finally got an appointment to have her hair cut and colored. Now, because Meleah is ‘Doing Things Differently’ she decided to change things up a bit, she even ‘Lighten’ her ‘Locks’ by adding some blond-ishy highlights. And she absolutely LOVES her new look.
Thursday, otherwise known as, ‘Day Eighty-Five of ‘Doing Things Differently™’ or [D85/DTD] And Meleah was NEVER SO HAPPY to wish her Grandfather Poppa Sye a very Happy 90th Birthday! Seriously.
Much to Meleah’s surprise, her family received ‘Confirmation’ there is ‘Absolute Hope’ Poppa Sye’s condition WILL improve over time. Apparently he’s had that very tumor since 2006. And since it has NOT gotten any bigger, it cannot possibly be causing his symptoms. Thank You God. However, Poppa Sye will have to endure several more tests to determine exactly what is going on with him. But for now, the ‘Neurologist’ told us we can call it a ‘Mini Stoke’.
* The Complete Set Of Photos For ‘Poppa Sye’s 90th Birthday’ Can Be Found By Clicking HERE!
Friday, otherwise known as, ‘Day Eighty-Six of ‘Doing Things Differently™’ or [D86/DTD] began at 9am. Meleah immediately put on her ‘Outfit’ and she went ‘Outside’. And she walked around the block SEVEN TIMES In A Row [otherwise known as ‘Two Miles’] for the third day, for the fourth week in a row. And when she came home, rather than smoking any cigarettes – she did 100 ‘Stomach Crunches’ and 50 ‘Push Ups’ for the third day, for the fourth week in a row.
After a long hot shower, Meleah got dressed in ‘real clothes’ as opposed to ‘sweatpants’, packed up her computer and headed over to KHCC to spend the day with her BFF ATB. Meleah sat in her ‘Mobile Office’ while reading and commenting on all of your blogs.
Saturday, otherwise known as, ‘Day Eighty-Seven of ‘Doing Things Differently™’ or [D87/DTD] began at 11:30am. And Meleah was never so happy to sleep in. Meleah spent the whole day/night witnessing her ‘Very Dear Friend’ “Jenson” marry “Wilson” in a simply beautiful ceremony.
* The Complete Set Of Photos For ‘The Wedding’ Can Be Found By Clicking HERE!
Sunday, otherwise known as, ‘Day Eighty-Eight of ‘Doing Things Differently™’ or [D88/DTD] Meleah woke up to a perfectly glorious day. But rather than play golf, spent the day with her brother Abercrombie, and her son JCH hanging outside and ‘Soaking Up The Sunshine’. It was a very much-needed ‘Day Off.’
– I hope everyone enjoyed a ‘Safe’ and ‘Happy’, ‘Holiday Weekend’?
