So today was a rough day, I went to dialysis and ended up exploding when a fellow patient said something rude to me. This was not the 1st time and every other time I stayed quiet which was very wrong of me. I should have spoken up when he said something offensive the 1st time. Instead I pushed it down and kept pushing it down which is wrong. If anyone ever hurts you speak up the 1st time , or go to an authority because no one has the right to disrespect you. That is the lesson I learned today and will carry with me forever.

Finding My True Self

Have you ever felt so complete that you finally were able to see yourself for who you truly are? Neither have I, until this past weekend.... when I went and competed in the Ms. Wheelchair Florida Pageant. I know whoever is reading this may be thinking that is just silly, there is no way you can find who you are in one weekend, depending on your point of view you either think it is a life long journey or something you are instinctively born with. In response to say I will have to agree with both. The reason I say that is because even though I felt more at home, and surrounded by more love and care then I have ever felt in 30 years being around my peers of smart, creative, passionate, strong  women in wheelchairs, now that I am home I see myself as more self assure and confident but I also see old behaviors creeping in of trying to impress people who I know in my heart and soul are bad for me to be around. I spoke my concerns to  my therapist and he said something that I will take  with me forever "We all have different sides, and that's okay." In other words whatever you portray is a portion of your true self if you are being real while doing it. Okay well this is my blog for the day...hope it helps people  who may be struggling with a similar situation.

Oh one more thing a person who does not really know me  gave me words of encouragement today and it completely changed my mood.

Hi Everyone! Sorry it took so long to write another post but I have had a long day and I have a lot to write about people being kind:

1) I went to the doctor this morning and a man who did not know me smiled at me and said I could go 1st in line.  Strangers being kind to one another is an important step to a better world. 

2) I worked with kids today and one boy was being mean to these two girls, and one of the girls stood up for the other and so did another boy in the class. True friendships at a young age is very beautiful. 

3) I was able to stand up for myself when I felt I was being badly treated for something I had nothing to do with and the person said they were sorry and they were able to calm down and talk rationally. Communication is key to good relationships and friendships. 

4) When I went to dialysis I had a lot of people making sure I was okay today. Showing concern for others makes them feel loved. 

5) I said thank you to the woman who called yesterday and she seemed very happy. Gratitude can go a long way. 

6) I took my mom out for a treat tonight and then she bought me something .Repaying people for the nice things they do is a very kind gesture

These are the positive things I saw and or experienced today. What are some of yours? 

Hi everyone it's been a few years since I did the whole blog thing but now as a published author of a children's book series entitled The Adventures of KatGirl, The Adventures of KatGirl is a collection of stories about a super hero in a wheelchair who helps kids who are being bullied. Which is a very important topic for me as an advocate of Anti-Bullying. Therefore I am devoting this blog for the topic of acts of kindness. 

The 1st act of kindness I am going to focus on is that I, myself have been dealing with a lot of health issues as of lately, that are indeed rather scary, and the support that I have gotten from friends and family has been wonderful and I am so grateful for all of it. However, today something even more amazing occurred, a person whom I thought for many years disliked me, saw me in very bad shape yesterday and today called to check up on me. I was completely floored by this act of kindness and it got me thinking, Is there anyone in my life who is struggling that I may not necessarily speak to but can check in on just to see how they are doing? Also do you know of anyone  in your life that you may not be in the best terms with but you know they are struggling with something that you could help them with or at least show concern for? 

Well that is my thought for the day...Hope you all enjoyed it and make a phone call to that certain someone.