Aug. 20, 2024

August 20, 2024 - Being Real Is Okay

August 20, 2024 - Being Real Is Okay

Today’s Affirmation: being real is okay ❤️

Yesterday we got hugely shocking news that my godfather had passed. He had just recovered from brain cancer but had spent the last five days in ICU for covid and pneumonia. It’s a tragic blow for our family as he’s been a family friend since I was a baby - his daughter used to babysit us and now her son is married with children of his own.

And then we have today. I’m a bit late with today’s affirmation and check in because I had to visit the dentist for some swelling and came home with a $6700 treatment plan for periodontitis and a crown. My teeth are perfectly healthy – never even had a cavity – but my body has been killing my gum line and jaw bone due to the infection. Plus I’m very susceptible to inflammatory responses due to my heart condition. To say I was devastated is an understatement. Luckily, we have financing available and we’ll be able to get this sorted with some likely painful days in the dentist’s chair for me.

So let’s just take a breath. I sure need to. I did record an MR James story that will be up later, so I feel good about that.

I’ll be recording either a Dorian Gray or a Lovecraft for tomorrow. I think consistency is critical for me right now. Connecting with each of you is always the highlight of my day and I appreciate every conversation we have.

Sweet and creepy dreams ❤️