What I Do To Feel Strong

1.  Tidy up my room.  Pick up the clutter and put it in a drawer or in the closet.  Sweep the floor.  Tuck in my sheets.  Straighten the curtains.

2.  Wear clothes that make me feel sexy.  They have to match the season.  They must be comfortable.  Tight-fitting pants will usually be part of the ensemble.

3.  Be honest with myself.  It is okay to feel whatever it is that I feel.  Peace emerges from honesty. 

4.  Look at the items currently in my purse: My journal, three pens, the second Hunger Games book, a book called It's Kind of a Funny Story, my wallet, a wad of tissues, fruity chapstick, two packs of gum, a toothbrush, my running headphones, my extra pair of underwear, deodorant, bobby pins, and my car keys.  I don't know why.

5.  Talk to people.  My new housemates, the people I work with, the people stored in my phone.  Make contact.  Say something.

6.  Walk with purpose.  I am going somewhere.

7.  Plan things that are fun.  Like seeing the OMSI Bodyworlds exhibit.  Like buying a new dance package.  Like having a craft day with somebody else who loves making things.  Like a trip to someplace as of yet undecided.  Write these plans on the calendar.

8.  Hang out with my mom.  She loves me.

9.  Write a blog post even though I've been slacking off and/or deleting most things I try to post.  Reconnect with it. 

10.  Remember that the best thing will happen.