You Learn Something New Every Day!

First off, today is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day! YAY! Many people had no idea that this day even existed. For example, I walked into a co-workers office and told her about it, and explained that “today is my day” she said she had no idea. Now normally I would have not been so vocal about such day, but I am really trying to be proactive about this. I would never tell people that I had FMS because I didn’t want people to think I am not capable of doing something, but really what I need to do is tell everyone I know that I have FMS to let them see that I can do it too! (I hope that all made sense, since it felt like I was rambling).

In honor of awareness day, I felt I needed to update. I learned two very cool things recently, 1) My pink slip at work was taken back and thrown away, meaning I still have a job---BUT I am still going on my intended adventure, BUT having a job means I will not be unemployed while I get ready! YAY! 2) As I posted something on facebook this morning, in fact I wrote “Today is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. I am making you all aware. J So if you know someone with FMS (cou—me—gh) give them a hug, it’s good for the soul.” I found out that a cousin on my Pops’ side has FMS. How cool is that? Well, the pain is not cool but knowing someone else who is a strong, amazing woman, who has it too, is pretty awesome! I am excited to hear experiences. She also mentioned that she reads my blog--(whoa, I didn’t think anyone did). So hi L.B. J

Second, this morning as I was getting ready for work and after I posted on my facebook, I realized that 12 years ago, on May 14th (just short of FMS day) is when my FMS journey began. How I remember dates is beyond me? Next year when I am 26 I will have been living with FMS for half my life. That is incredible; I am going to be 26 years-old next year. Where does time go? J Although, the most incredible thing about all of this is that I do LIVE, and a pretty great life. I can’t take all the credit though. I have learned to surround myself with positive, loving people, such as family, friends, and a great partner in crime (but not so much emphasis on “in crime”—it mainly consists of Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune—haha, you know I love you! YAY!).

So, I will cut this short because I feel like I just rambled on and on, (I just really wanted to see if I could use “yay” in every paragraph – mission accomplished). On this beautiful Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, I will continue finding my strengths. YAY! ;)