silly story ideas and then end with a question that we ask of whomever's turn it is next for them to build on the story in any direction they want to go in. We have a lot of laughs and fun. They are so imaginative.

Sometimes I binge watch "Friends" or other comedy/dramas.

I sit in the middle of my gardens.

I play music that I love.

Naps. Naps are great when feeling crappy.

Sometimes I paint or draw.

Whenever I'm seriously down, I look at photographs of loved ones, especially loved ones lost and dream about talking to them and cry if I want to. Sometimes I think about really sad things that have happened to make myself cry to let the pain out. It helps.

Screaming, whining, and cursing can be helpful too. Preferably when no one else is around to witness it. Indulging any strong emotion can be a great relief afterwards.

I remind myself that things could be soooooo much worse.

I've made long lists of my blessings that dwarf my complaints.

I eat yummy fruit. I love fresh fruit.

Relentless, chronic, and endless pain along with an inability to do so many things that I want to do are what's hardest about my situation. Luckily, I'm the "ultimate optimist" and I always think that "soon, it will be lessened and not SO bad." Also, my family are all very helpful and do so many things for me, without me even having to ask. That makes me feel very grateful.

I hope that something I've shared helps you a bit. If I think of anything else, I'll letcha know.