Fighting PCOS Naturally

I made a rather rash, but very satisfying decision yesterday. I've been considering going back to school to get another degree. I don't need another one, but I want one. I love my job. I love the field I work in. But I also love math. I don't get to use a lot of that at my current job. I used to get college mathematics textbooks and answer the questions, just because I could. I know going to school while working full-time might be a little difficult, but I can make it work, because I want to. I know I can do it. I don't know what I will do after I get this degree. Since I'll be going to my local community college, I'll graduate with an Associate of Science. From there I might move on to a 4 year school to get another Bachelors. Maybe I'll tutor. Maybe I'll come up with something really cool, like developing a program to teach kids that don't have the ability to go to school. Maybe I'll start my own magnet school for kids that know they want t...

I've always loved reading. My dad parents taught me how to read before I hit Kindergarten. My 2nd grade teacher told my parents that I was reading on a 6th grade level. No wonder I always hated it when we would take turns reading. I was the only one in the class that would get through my section without stumbling over the words. When I was in middle school and we had to start writing book reports, I always had to beg my teacher to let me choose a book from home instead of from the school library because none of them were ever interesting enough for me. I've done reports in 7th grade on Tom Clancy books. Eventually my teacher just gave up and let me do whatever I wanted to do. My first Dean Koontz book was Sole Survivor. I loved it. Then I bought False Memory. I was hooked. I will continue to purchase Koontz books until I have a copy of every single one he has written. I currently have roughly 50 books of his, and most have been read. Thankfully I always seem to find him on ...

A couple of months ago, I received an invitation to try out a website in beta testing called Happify . They must have been reading my depressed posts. Happify is an online program that helps you become happier with yourself and your life. It consists of weekly 'tracks' where you participate in small tasks, usually about reflection on the past and dreams of the future. I'm always skeptical about programs like this. That's why I waited so long to write about it. I wanted to make sure that it was legitimate and useful, and wasn't some ploy to get you to spend money. Over the last several weeks of using it, I have decided it's definitely worth sharing. Why? Because I've been depressed for years, and participating in this site has helped me to see a light at the end of the tunnel. If it can help me get out of a depressive phase, maybe it can make you happier too! One of the best features about Happify is that it is completely free. I haven't purchased...

I haven't written my monthly goals out in a while. I believe it's due to my pessimistic attitude, which I'm slowly trying to work on. I've been going through several books about depression and happiness, trying to get back my former, happy self. I'm slowly succeeding, so I figured it was time to try the goals list again. - Exercise at least twice a week - No more donuts!!! If I can cut out coffee and soda, I can cut out donuts. - Shop for produce at farmer's market at least once - Organize the office so I can have a craft day with my niece - Have dinner at the dining table at least 3 times a week - Buy a yoga membership and USE IT. I figure that if I buy it, I'll feel obligated to use it. - Volunteer to make sandwiches for the homeless! I can do it. And I'm really looking forward to it! What are your goals for June? Write about it an join us in the linkup!

A couple of days ago, Mrs. O from The Ohlers nominated me for the Very Inspiring Blog award. Honestly, I almost cried. I've been blogging off and on for 3 years now, and I've never been considered for an award; especially a 'Very Inspiring' award. For a while I had hoped my blog was inspiring to other women with PCOS, but I started to realize lately that I'm not posting about happy stuff anymore. I'm sure that's partially due to the depressive funk I've been in for so long. It's hard to inspire others when you can't inspire yourself. For someone to still think I am inspiring gave me a warm, fuzzy feeling that I haven't had in a while. And I really do appreciate it. And now that I have been nominated, it's my turn to follow suit! Here are the rules: A) Display the award image on your blog. B) Link back to the person who nominated you. C) State 7 things about yourself. 1. I love my husband. 2. I treat my animals like children bec...