The F-word kept creeping up in my mind for several weeks... well, most of April and much of May...but it seemed to begin dissipating since yesterday, actually.
But the F'n-this and F'n-that has been dominating my internal response to things. Thankfully I've been able to keep it internal. But it's been an internal persistent dwelling and contemplation of language I just really don't use.
Earlier this week I was able to grab my brain, give it a good talking to and say, think of this entire situation differently, dammit! Dammit... now that's more like me. A D-word has a more satisfactory cacophony than an F does anyway.
So the situation doesn't really matter, it could be any situation, but my response to it wasn't doing me any favors.
As a matter of fact, I ended up with a monster cold sore on my lip. The cold sore went hog wild on half my face in t-minus two seconds.
In efforts to actively try and change my attitude and reaction to the situation (because that's the only thing I really have control over anyway), I decided I needed new F-words.
This decision was in an effort to try and add a positive spin to the... crud. Though the situation is truly F'd up, I am indeed physically feeling Fantastic.
I am moving Fearlessly forward with my own personal goals. I have awesome Friends that support me in tremendous ways.
Because of the Fantastic health, Fearless persistence and downright awesome Friends, I have the strength in me to continue on; continuing on in spite of opposition means that I am a Fighter in every sense of the word.
So mentally when I think f-f-f-f-f it now comes out sounding like f-f-fighter! So there! Bring on the weekend!
Fantastic * Fearless * Friend * Fortunate * Fighter
Brilliant! I just walked the MS Walk in Los Angeles, a few weeks ago, for my little cousin who is going through the same things as you. I am in awe of your strength and you have my full support to use any F word you choose :)
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Way to find your inner strength :)
ReplyDeleteDon't forget ferocious! :) :) :) As you know I've been thinking a few "f" words myself about that darned scale. But...when I comfortably zipped up a pair of capris I haven't worn in years....I just said "f" you scale!! LOL
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