letters from an Alien … living in the states
What to write about this morning… hmmm. This life of mine is ever-changing and whether this is a good thing or not, it’s what’s on my mind. Living in the States for the last five months has been incredibly stressful in a couple of ways. Politics is my downfall, I can’t seem to take a backseat in any of it. If I could ignore what’s happening maybe I would feel better, but it’s hard.
I had decided to wait and see how much the Americans would put up with. People will only take so much, and they will figure it out and act accordingly. This was actually coming about so I took down my for sale sign. Within days the co-presidents ‘Husk and Musk’ decided that Canadians should be designated Aliens and fingerprinted when in the States.
This new political couple has only been in office less than two months and has already created so much hate and discord among Americans. Wow, the whole world is now in disbelief at what is happening here. The one good thing being accomplished though is all of the democratic free world is rallying around Ukraine while sending America a message, we are not taking this lightly!
BUT, it’s time to put all this bullshit aside and concentrate on my own life and well-being. The pool in the mornings centers me, and a lot of my ‘aha moments’ coincide with my affinity for water. I’ve solved the world’s problems while doing my routine water regime… okay so that’s a lie, but solving my life dilemmas is very true. I don’t know why this is so, water gives me renewed energy and insights into what’s happening inside my brain, maybe?
Having decided to keep my place here, I must ignore the rapidly changing political landscape. None of it is good, but whatever. Hopefully, this will change, and I’ll be out of here in April anyway. If life didn’t present us with challenges it would be great but shit happens and we deal with it. How we deal with it is up to us alone and no one can tell us how, well… they’ll try.
What doesn’t kill us only makes us stronger, who said that I wonder? I don’t think I’m any different from the average person, but omg… sometimes I wonder wtf am I doing here, and what am I supposed to learn from this? I’m used to going it alone and I’ve learned so much along the way. This morning’s water journey gave me another ‘aha’ moment and to think I almost didn’t make it to the pool this morning.
I had a lot on my plate while in the pool and when I looked at the clock I was amazed how fast the time flew by. The issue bothering me seemed to resolve itself as I worked at and enjoyed my routine. The Lord works in mysterious ways and my ‘higher power’ was letting me know that I was on the right track and I’m where I’m supposed to be. I need to quit questioning myself. We all need to stop this crazy inside interrogations with ourselves.
We are all perfect. Let me explain this from my point of view. I’ve come to terms with my physical and intellectual self, that’s to say I accept my limitations. This is so important and took me my whole life to do, sad but true. Each of us should do this, emotionally we’re not wired to do this but, no more for me. Not everyone is going to like us or support us, but the ones that do, deserve us and it’s that simple.
Take me or leave me, I’m honest, fair, and like who I am and I think I’m worth it. Many needy people need constant approval, BUT fortunately, I’ve traveled that road and found what I was looking for and I’ve had it all along. My foray into the pool this morning affirmed what I already knew but hadn’t realized yet. Does that make any sense? Probably not but it does to me and that’s what counts.
Love your life, or if you don’t, start making changes now. Love yourself, we’re worth it : )
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March 16th 2025