To be quite honest with you, I didn’t know what to write for today’s post. I had a bad week and I’m still feeling down. Nothing special happened to put me in this bad mood, on the contrary, we went to Cirque du Soleil last week, today it’s hubby’s birthday…
But, it’s just the way I’m feeling at the moment: negative and upset for no particular reasons.
Although I love what I’m doing with my writing and my blogging, I feel there is a lack of opportunities coming my way, like if there’s nothing happening in my life, the same thing every day…
Every project I have in my head seem to have a mountain of obstacles coming with them, I feel I have no patience and willing to tackle all these problems.
I read Just one long drag from Rhianna over at A Parenting Life and Can a woman have it all? from Eleise over at A Very Blended Family and they really resonated with me and the way I was feeling.
So, because this year it’s all about this quote:
Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I’m going to be happy in it. – Groucho Marx
And, especially because I can’t find words to describe exactly the confusion inside me, I decided to play a little game to cheer me up.
I read The Ten S’s from Shitika Anand over at Sweet Dreams in my World where she listed the ten S’s of her life (S for the first letter of her name).
So, here’s the ten R’s of my life (thanks for a little help from the dictionary!)
1- Raconteur
This is definitely a word that describes me very well. I always loved telling and writing stories. I also love hearing the stories of others. There are always lots of ideas going through my mind.
2- Reconsider
This word is very important for me now. It’s about considering a new career, new work opportunities, new options. I’m finding myself confused since I decided to put law aside. I know I want to write and I love doing it but this is not an easy path, it’s not something that it’s going to give me a regular income in a near future.
3- Receptive
I’m open to comments, constructive criticisms and new ideas. I think it’s the best way to learn and correct my mistakes.
4- Real
I think the only way to go is to remain faithful to who you are. Being proud of yourself, your accomplishments, recognise your mistakes and learn from them. There will always be people who will like you and others who won’t but, the most important is to embrace who you are.
5- Rational
Even though I consider myself to be a dreamer, I’m also rational. Especially when my anxiety kicks off, it always brings me back to reality.
6- Relax
When I feel nervous, the best ways to relax for me are knitting, reading, having a cup of tea or coffee. I also try to remember what my mum use to tell me: “When you’re doing something and it’s not working, don’t get upset. Just stop, leave it and do something else. When you will get back to it later on, you will be able to do it.” Most of the time, it’s true!
7- Religion
Religion is so important in my life. I need to believe in something bigger and stronger than us. I need to pray, I need to go to church. For me, it’s a place of peace and meditation.
8- Rapprochement
People from different cultures and faiths should try to talk to each other more often to understand their differences. I think multiculturalism is something amazing, something we should take advantage of so we can open our mind to new possibilities and new experiences. I think all our differences are what make this world such an interesting place.
9- Respect
This is such an important word. If people remember this word more often, we could avoid many fights and hassles.
10- Rome
This city will always have a special place in my heart. This is where I met the man who literally changed my life and made me move from one side of the world to the other.
Again, I’m tagging all IBOT’ers and all my readers to put up a post with the ten words of their life starting by the first letter of their first name. If you’re not a blogger, just write these words in the comment section.
So, tell me: What are the ten … of your life?
Linking this post with Jess over at Essentially Jess for I Blog on Tuesdays.
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Sorry to hear you’re feel down Rita. We all have those days and in fact I had a couple of them just recently and revealed in some blog posts that I was feeling down. I also am confused about my career path. My past career path (I was in Project Management) is on hold and I don’t want to go back to it. I am hoping to build a new career based around writing and creativity. I have lots of thinking to do. My blog is intended to help me sort out what it is I should do – that will make me happy and hopefully bring in a little money. Time will tell! I love your idea in this post so will definately do a blog post on my 10 M’s of my life. I’ll let you know when it is done. It was very interesting reading yours and getting to know you even more. Over time I’m getting to know you more and more and I have to say – I really like you! Min xo
Same here Min. More I read about you more I like you! Good luck with finding your new career path. I’m sure many positive things are waiting for you around the corner.
great post Rita, I always enjoy your blog.
Thanks so much for your support Emma!
I know what you mean about the lack of opportunities on the blogging front. I feel the same way. Some times I feel like i can blog for what ever reason and feel good about it then when I hear or read or have been told something that this other blogger does then I get all down in the dumps.
I understand what you mean and I think the key is to not compare yourself with others. I know easier said than done but you are blogging and writing for yourself and your happiness first. Opportunities will come after.
I love your words. Glad you found the inspiration to put this post together today. I too love Rome – it’s where we found out we were going to be parents! x Aroha #teamIBOT
Rome is definitely a very special city!
I can tell you Courage for the C that I send you in this time you are having. Keep your honesty. And your blog is a great accomplishment. Continue!!
You are amazing!
Glad to know it is not just me feeling this way. I mean I know that everyone at some point has felt this way but it is really nice to know there are others feeling that way at the same time. Fairy wishes and butterfly kisses. Tomorrow is always a brand new today. I love your idea with the words as well, I wonder what R ones I can find that you didn’t?…
I would love it if you do it Rhianna! There are still many R’s I had to put aside…
Ooo I think I might accept that challenge – though “j” is not the best letter to have – I’ll see what I can do!
Looking forward to read your post Janet!
I love the expression ‘when in doubt, do nowt.’ It’s never good to make decisions from a low spot, cos tomorrow will probably be very different. For sure writing is a hard job, whether you do newspapers, magazines, short stories, books, blogs or whatever… it’s hard and there are a million knockbacks, and it’s hard to make a living or even a bit of a living.
But blogging is so good, it’s about connecting and showing photos and especially for bloggers like us, for giving people useful info, for being helpful with practical matters.
I totally agree with you Seana! For the moment I just love blogging and I’m getting so much out of it on a personal level. I hope opportunities will come my way later on.
What a gorgeous photo – I think there is something in the air, we are all a bit blah at the moment. But I have a great weekend planned – you’ll get to read about it this Friday on FYBF
Em xx
I can’t wait to read all about your week-end! I hope you had a wonderful birthday Emily!
I love this idea Rita – it’s a great way to help you feel a little more positive on the blog. My pick of your R words – respect. I think the world would be a far more pleasant place if we all showed a little more respect to each other. I hope you feel more inspired soon!
Respect is the key for many issues and problems we can face. Some people definitely need to remember this word more often.
Fantastic idea for a post Rita, I am intrigued now at what my ‘a’ words would be
It would be great if you try it Alicia!
Cool idea for a post! I am R too, can I steal yours?….?.
Haha Rhian! There are so many R words! I had to pick.
Hope you’re feeling better Rita… I’ve been a little blah myself and it looks like we’re not alone, judging from these comments. Thanks for the refocus tip
Thank you Alarna for your support on my blog.
Rita, this is a wonderful blog post and a great idea. I’m sorry you’ve been feeling so flat lately and I hope you can find what works for you soon. I’m adding this to Francesca’s Festa of Favourites for February
I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed lately too – I think just a mixture of being tired & having a lot on my plate. I didn’t even participate in ibot last week.
I will try to do this for next week’s ibot for the letter “F” xx
Thank you so much Francesca for adding this post to your Festa! I’m sending you positive virtual thoughts too.
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