Friday, January 18, 2013

Focusing on Life - 3/52

This is week 3 of 52 for Sally Russick's Focus on Life photo challenge. This week's photo prompt is to take a picture that represents "what I did for me".  In Sally's words, "When was the last time you took a few moments to yourself?  Really took time for YOU without feeling guilty".

I've got to say - these weekly photo prompts have really got me thinking - the Self Portrait, the focus of "Our Word for the Year", and now this.  I believe this has been the hardest prompt so far...seriously.  Because I don't "do for me"....  There has been some serious re-evaluation of how I live my life these first 3 weeks of January, let me tell you! (Thank you, Sally!)
 
But, I did do one thing.
 
No - nothing is wrong - just my yearly check up (ugh).  The one where if I don't schedule the appointment I feel guilty.  So - appointment made - guilt gone. "It's a good thing".
 
Sometime tomorrow (Sunday, January 20th) is my drawing for this handmade silver and lampwork bracelet, to celebrate my 100th blog post.  If you have not signed up for the drawing, please visit this post - there is still time!
 
 
 

Thanks for stopping by!

38 comments:

  1. Good for you. That particular appointment is one that I don't like to make. I hope you had a wonderful week.

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  2. Good thing to do, Patti! I'm in the "old farts" club now, so the hospital just calls me and tell me when to show up...but I'm so glad for you that you did this for yourself.

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  3. Good girl, Patricia! And now...after all that thinking that you have done, I hope you DO start doing more things for yourself!
    That photo is full of relief for anyone who sees it! Whew!

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  4. I always feel good when I get those diagnostic procedures. In spite of the fear involved that something will be wrong... at least we know, and can take action. I would be stumped by taking the picture, though. You did a good job of capturing it.

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  5. Isn't it amazing how focusing on our lives...changes them?
    xo!

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  6. It's a good thing to re-evaluate once in a while. I hope you find a way to "do for you"...that doesn't require a hospital gown! Good for you for taking care of that appointment!

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  7. glad you made the appointment - it is so important! and that bracelet is stunning - i'm popping over to the sign-up post right now! have a great week :)
    [no. 13 this week]

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  8. That is one of the best things you can take time to do for yourself, good for you! I actually missed mine this last year and they sent me a card telling me so right before I went away, remember, I had a lost 2012? there's the proof. So that's on my to do list soon also! great post and reminder to us all! Also on my way to sign up for that beautiful bracelet!

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  9. I did some beneficial, if not fun things too Patti and you're so right about this challenge..Sally is definitely giving us pause for thought and reflection.

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  10. Time very well spent Patti. and truly for just you!! Have a great week.

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  11. Good for you, Patti! That is one of the BEST "me time" you can give yourself!



    Your bracelet is beautiful, GORGEOUS wirework!!

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  12. Hmmm, this sounds more like torture rather than you-time. On the other hand, it's good that you are taking care of yourself by making this appointment. Thanks for the reminder!!!

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  13. What a smart way to spend time for you! I also second Alice's comment. ;)

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  14. A very important way to spend "me time", and one I find myself putting off. So, good for you, Patti! It'll be time well spent.

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  15. I can't tell you how many women I know who push back their mammo because of other family stuff going on, so I think you taking the time for you to do this for yourslef is the perfect thing to do!! I also love that bracelet you photographed, too - and congrats on your 100th post, that's awesome!

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  16. Not a way I would spend "me" time but a what a way to make sure you stay healthy (something I need to do now!). Love your bracelet - your wire work is stunning!

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  17. yep - that appt is 7:30am Tuesday morning for me! And it is something I do for me ... to make sure I stay healthy! Congrats on the 100th blog post! lovely bracelet :)

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  18. That's a great "me" thing to do!

    That appointment is one I always stick to, every year, even if it isn't really a lot of fun!

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  19. That's probably the best thing you can do for yourself: yearly check-ups. I don't do well in that area - more of a 'if everything feels OK, why bother?' approach (not proud of it).
    Good job taking care of yourself, Patti!

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  20. Good for you Patti! That is important "me" time. Now you have to find a little time to do something fun for yourself! The wirework on your bracelet is really beautiful!

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  21. Patti I am glad you are taking car of your self, I have to schedule mine this week as well.

    Have a great weekend!!

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  22. Good job Patti, We all need to be reminded to have checkups. Thanx for reminding me about your beautiful bracelet giveaway. I forgot to mark down who had the giveaway to come back to it.

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  23. Hi Patti, what a motivating post AND a gorgeous bracelet. And super-kudos on your 100th blog post. You are certainly an inspiration to me to keep on bloggin'!

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  24. Hi Patti,
    Good for you! I would say that is the ultimate me time thing to do.
    Therese

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  25. Good work! No fun, but necessary. My mum is a breast cancer survivor so I know there will be way too many of these in my future but better to be safe. Way to be fearless too, look at ya!

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  26. So glad you're taking good care of yourself! It's fun viewing our lives in slightly different way each week, isn't it? Even more fun getting to share it with one another! =)

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  27. Patti, great for you to make that appointment. I am so guilty of putting myself last and not keeping up with all of my own appointments that I really need to make. Thank you for the reminder. And congrats again for your milestone with blogging! Your wirework bracelet is a real beauty!

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  28. A very important appointment!!! Take it from me I know, not me personally but my mom, and two sisters were diagnosed within 5 months of one another.

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  29. Oh, I hate making that appointment! But so good that you actually did it...and good luck!

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  30. Not a fun thing, but definitely important. A mammogram helped detect my mom's cancer when it was still in Stage 1, so it really does save lives.

    Maybe you could take a little time to swing by a coffee shop, bookstore, or some other fun place on the way to or from your appointment? :)

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  31. Good for you. Sometimes taking time to relax is taking care of much needed healthcare so you CAN relax! Reminds me of an Ob/gyn appt. that is much over due. :/

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  32. Probably one of the most important things we can do for ourselves! And though it is also one of the most unrelaxing things in the world,(especially when the tech says oh I can't see as much as I'd like let's do it again), it is very relaxing to have it over and know that everything is good. So good for you!

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  33. And a very important thing you picked to do for yourself.

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  34. It's such a relief to know it is over...great job!

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  35. Wonderful. I finally had my first when I was like 41. And then I 'forgot' all about it until this past year at 44. Doh! I am glad that you see this as something integral and time for you, even though it is not always the most pleasant. Enjoy the day. Erin

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  36. Thanks for the reminder to do this for ourselves.

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  37. Yes, the most sensible thing to do for yourself! And the kindness in us needs to be showered on ourselves too, arent we awesome? We deserve it. Yes Sally is getting all of us THINK! I cant thank her enough!

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