Tag: Lady Flava
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ATasteOfFlava|Preparing For Surgery
I thought preparing for surgery meant appointments, tests, and getting my home ready for recovery. Girl… this medical leave paperwork is a whole other job! 😱 I’m still working full time, surgery is 20 days away, and I’m learning firsthand why patients get frustrated. Taking time to heal doesn’t mean the bills take time off,…
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Preparing for Your Senior Years|Chapter 12|Be Prepared Before Dialing the Phone for Your Doctor’s Office
You finally get someone from your doctor’s office on the phone… and now you’re looking for a pen, trying to remember your medication’s name, and forgetting the question you meant to ask. I see it from both sides—as the person answering and as a patient myself. Chapter 12 of Preparing for Your Senior Years: Be…
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ATasteOfFlava|I Started Out Discombobulated
I woke up thinking it was Saturday… then my alarm reminded me I had a Tuesday to handle. 🤣 Pain, a computer that wouldn’t turn on, and a little “Flava, pull yourself together” self-talk started my morning. But some Cowboy Coffee and a quiet visit from Pops helped me find my rhythm. ☕🐦⬛ Today’s A…
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ATasteOfFlava|Morning Mindset
A rough weekend with pain and weakness left me laid up, sleeping, listening to a mystery, and feeling like a whiny baby. But this foggy Monday morning, my body felt a little better—and my mindset shifted with it. I was back at my desk, ready to do the responsibility I’ve shown up for every morning…
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RealTalk|The Love of Sports
’m on my couch watching the Seahawks, and I started wondering: What makes people love sports so much? Is it the competition, the unexpected plays, the athletes’ dedication—or that feeling of cheering alongside a whole community? I did a little digging, and now I’m seeing the game in a new way.
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ATasteOfFlava|Doing Nothing but Listening to An Audiobook
Some days, the plan is simply to rest and make it through. When chronic pain gets louder, it can leave you wondering: Is the pain worsening, or is anxiety adding to what I feel? This Sunday, I’m listening to my body, letting the day unfold, and protecting my peace as I move closer to healing.
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ATasteOfFlava| I’m Under The Weather
After a rough night, I’m feeling it physically and mentally. Today, I’m choosing to sit in my quiet, rest on my couch, and keep looking toward my first surgery and the healing journey ahead. If you’re feeling challenged too, give yourself permission to rest and take care of yourself. 🌻
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ATasteOfFlava| Taking A Deep Breath
Before the neighborhood fully wakes, I’m at my desk watching the sky change, listening to the crows, and taking in the quiet from my tower window. It’s been a challenging, productive week, and today I’m giving myself room to breathe and see how the day unfolds.
