Oh, one other thing. So I don't know why it's happening, but some "apps" on my PC keep crashing, so I'm unable to go on social media as much.
This works though.
But I can only go on my Twitter on the tablet, and unfortunately that's much slower. So, I guess I'll be using the net a little less now...
or maybe more if the tablet is that slow. *shrugs*

G, I am sorry your PC is not cooperating.
computer issues are given directly to my husband who can usually fix the problem.
glad to see you back.
bizi:hug:

Wow. I think you turned a corner. So glad you are looking for support from God. So many people can't. I think it is from anger.
great about the exercise-so hard to start.
I am happy that you are being forced to spend less time on the internet. I have to look if studies show it can be harmful. It must be so frustrating.
I found this article on internet addiction harmful effects. The effect of psychiatric symptoms on the internet addiction disorder in Isfahan's University students
Bobby
yes take little baby steps.

Slow and steady is the motto.

Keep up teh work.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

Bizi- yeah, usually my H takes care of internet malfunctions, but he doesn't even know what's wrong this time.
It was a little better this morning, but then it started crashing again. This is now the only site working at the moment. Probably due to it being less text/information. *shrugs

So I'm checking in quickly.
Yesterday I exercised. Today, I woke up earlier, but I'm feeling lazy about the exercise. Maybe after lunch. It would feel good to be able to check in here with my progress.
Speaking of progress, I had been enjoying writing earlier this month and checking in for my word count challenge BUT... then I burnt out. I've been working on these novels for over a year and a half now, so it was bound to happen.
Sucks though, because I probably could have won the challenge again. Oh well! I did it last year and I did more words than my first try.

Bobby-yes, God is always front and center, although I just don't always feel I give enough appreciation. Yes, I can ask for help when things are hard, but I forget to praise Him sometimes. I just want to be a little more present with him in all moments.
Sometimes the music takes over priority and it shouldn't be that way. Music should be secondary to God, IMO.

I'm going to make some asparagus for H now. Yes, I'll try to have some too, but I won't be eating until later. I need more vegetables in my diet.

that is so fantastic about winning. What are you writing about? I think it is so great that you do ask him for help when needed. I bet he appreciates that more than praise. Asking for help really shows your faith.
Bobby

At first I thought you meant asking H (husband) for help. Haha But I know what you mean. Asking for things is humbling and He does love this.

Yesterday we had company over so I could not get to walking on the treadmill, but I did it today.
we snacked on Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuits yesterday, mine were gluten free and cheddar free. well, I snuck in a few strands of shredded cheddar and was fine.

finished the biscuits today and tonight will be cooking a full meal. speaking of backs, mine is a bit tight now. sitting at the computer doesn't always help, but it's giving me a good stretch at the moment.

will be going to my parents' house to meet my bro and sis and their families for T-day. It's also my bday soon, so we'll probably do a mini celebration. Mom got gluten free dinner rolls and crackers for me, but I'll probably cheat on pie. (i don't know if she's getting cake)
and I'm also looking forward to sweet potatoes and green bean casserole. yeah, i cheat on the fried onions. Do they really have gluten in them? Oh man, talk about an addiction food... I once ate half a can in 2 days. Not smart...but soo tasty! ha!

that is what I am making tomorrow and a cranberry relish.
happy thanks giving!
bizi

I forgot to mention about the writing. It's what happens when I come on with distractions. (oops)

So yea, the challenge is to write 50,000 words in the month of November. I did this last year. This year, I'm only a little over half the word count. I probably won't win...
but that's what I was doing today. Rather than coming here at that time, I was editing what I'd written so far.

The story is still getting smoothed out, but it's a two part story. The first part, the boy re-introduces his mother to an old favorite band. It goes on to tell the mother's side of the story of rediscovery and her catching up with the music and other cool things happening.
In part two, it's more the boy's side of things. He has to sit out the first new concert, but gets a surprise special concert opportunity by the end.
There is an additional story arch of the boy going through middle school, his first love, and making friends during a difficult period of life.

I want to eventually write for middle grade, but I keep switching between that and adult. I'm trying to word things as a middle school kid would understand, but some are adult subject matters so it's difficult. :)

Good luck with your writings.
bizi