The Crafty Side of Sarcasm

Everyone has a sanctuary, ritual, or something that helps them shake the stress. I’m no different. I have anxiety attacks, although they are not as frequent or sever as they once were. I still fear them, very much so. If you’ve ever had a panic attack then you know what I’m talking about. Your chest gets tight, you can’t breathe, you start to sweat & shake. Yeah, not something that’s pleasant. It’s a little embarrassing if it happens in public, at least it is for me anyway. I try not to let it happen in a public place though.

I have a couple different things that help me through the days I’m stressed. If the weather is nice { which I for one can not wait for spring to get here! } I like to go for a walk. Sometimes I listen to music sometimes I just like to be fully aware of my beautiful surrounding.

Sit back in my chair with the blinds or window open sipping on a caramel vanilla latte or a cup of hot tea and read a book. I have a few books on my kindle but I’m trying to fill my bookshelf. There is just something about an actual book you can see & touch that I love. I’ve always been like that.

I also hang out with my brother. We’ll find something to do around town. While we walk, eat, or spectate we talk about whatever subjects come up. I’m not the kind of person to deluge the entirety of my problems but a lot of advice gets taken &/or decision made with these little talks.

A good ol’ game of paintball really helps. Which I can’t wait for it to finally get warm outside so we can set up some weekend games. When we were younger and could take it, we’d freeze our paintballs. I know what your thinking, it wasn’t all of them, just like 10.

It’s always nice to escape and have a way to turn off the world. Life is too short to be stressed for too long. I hope everyone has a great weekend!