I know what you're thinking. What the hell does this chick mean Just Breathe? All in good time, young grasshopper.
Seeing as how this is my first official post for Just Breathe, I guess I can elaborate. This website is actually the second incarnation. My original blog was called Chronicles of an Optimistic Realist. Yeah, you can see the logistical nightmare THAT title caused. And although the title was true enough (I am an optimist realist), I wasn't feeling it. So, well, the blog never got off the ground. Actually, it never took off running, either.
I am now at a place where I feel that overwhelming urge to write. I knew I would revamp the blog and take it seriously. I just needed a title that would describe me and my content.
After much deliberation (psh, not really), Just Breathe kept coming back around. It makes sense to me. And here is why...
Many years ago...seriously...like 15 years...I was a senior in high school (oh hell, did I just give away my age?). During a trip to the doctor to get my shots (totally for college), I passed out. Luckily my mom happened to be with me. She and the nurse caught me. One minute I was sitting upright, next, I was waking up laying down. Weird. None of us really knew why. And yet, they let me walk out of the office. Niiiice.
A few months later, my sister took me to get a tattoo. I had parental permission. They called my mom. Awesome. But, during my tattoo, my sister noticed I was looking pale and clammy. I knew I was about to pass out. I was holding my breath. DING! So now I knew why I had passed out a few months before. I have a bad habit of holding my breath when I am waiting for something bad to happen.
Hence the mantra...Just Breathe. I tell myself this dozens of times a day. It has gone from a biological/physiological situation to a widespread life mantra.
When you're getting your flu shot or birth control (whatev), tell yourself to just breathe...
When you're insurance rates jump 10%, tell yourself just breathe...
When your kid is driving you bat shit crazy, tell yourself just breathe...
And if that doesn't help...
pour yourself a glass of wine
and just be fabulous!
By the way, I will have more pictures in future posts. Also, you can find me on Facebook, Instagram and Keek by clicking the appropriate squares in the right hand column. My email is also available there too. You can also follow the blog by email or by Google. I'll be getting my Bloglovin link up soon.
Happy Thursday!
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