Traumatic Experiences Community Daily Check-in: Saturday, 26th of October, 2019
Happy Saturday every-amazing-one! I have really missed you all! 
How are you feeling today? :)
How has this week been for you? Do you have anything you would like to share about it? :)
Soo....this is the time of the year at work when we get our yearly assessment and evaluation of our work done and as part of it I have had to go through a short self-assessment thingy. I am generally not a big fan of these as they just feel way too boring usually but actually this year we have had a question about the things I do good.
I mean, it may not come as a surprise to many of you, but I usually do not think too positively about myself but I have had to write something into that field as well so it actually even with all the other boring questions turned out to be an interesting exercise to find something positive about myself and to list them :)
My little animal friend that I have got based on the month I have started my account here is actually a penguin so, yep, take a penguin's word for it :P
This whole thing just made me think tho, when was the last time you have tried to just sit down and get the things together that you are good at, the things you have done well? I do not really do anything like this, even though I have tried for a time, but this actually kind of helped me.
So, once again, I would like to challenge you here to try to get as many things as you can together into a similar list. Something that you are good at. Something that you have done well lately. Really, anything counts :)
It is up to you if you would like to share it or not. There is no pressure on you but I am always happy to hear from you if you feel like sharing it :)
Of course, as always, all of the above questions are optional. Feel free to just pop in and say his or just sit around with us anytime here. We are always glad to have you around here! :)
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@redmark Happy Saturday my beautiful friend! Thank you for such a lovely post! It's Saturday and I am currently relaxing and drinking coffee while listening to jazz music! It's cold outside and a the wind is blowing slightly. I can hear the birds chirp as they all congegrate on the bird feeder I put outside for them. It is really a magical scene and it puts me in such a good mood! I hope you are having the best day possible! Stay safe and stay beautiful!
@baylinAnderson123 hello baylin!! relaxing and drinking coffee and hearing the birds chirp sounds so lovely and calm.... i am glad you are able to enjoy such a moment today! I hope you have a lovely rest of the day.
Hey there @baylinAnderson123 *offering safe hugs*
It is really nice to have you here with us!
Ohh...jazz music. I listen to a whole lot of music but I have never really delved into jazz because it is just such a huge genre. What have you been listening to? - I mean, if you would not mind giving some suggestions :)
Also, that really just sounds like a really magical scenario to just sit there with your coffee and watch and hear the birds outside at the bird feeder. Also, I am glad to hear that I am not the only one who loves a bit colder weather :)
Stay awesome!
@redmark Hi! I actually listen to a Jazz channel on Youtube! I typed in "Fall Jazz music" and a channel popped up with a 24/7 feed so I picked that one and now it's like the only one I really love to listen to! I am glad that I too now know someone else who enjoys the cold weather! It seems like there are not too many of us out there these days!
@redmark Good morning friend! I am having a great Saturday! The weather is just beautiful and I feel like I am in a great mood! My plans today mostly involve getting ready for my first Trauma Support check-in tomorrow! I am a part of the team on my member account and if I am being honest I am nervous about it because I want it to be a good post and I worry that no one will reply to me! Isn't that silly?! Anyways I hope you have a beautiful day and thank you for such a lovely post!
@lavenderpeach1107 hey lavender!! good to see you. i am really happy to hear about your feelings about this day. i understand you would be nervous - oh gosh, i was so nervous too! It was a long time ago, but i remember that i was really scared that no one would like it but when it was up, i was positively suprised. I am looking forward to your check-in post, no matter what the topic will be or if theres any topic, and i will make sure to join!! have a lovely rest of the day.
@AveryLove Thank you so much for your kind words! You have honestly eased my nervousness about my check in! I look forward to talking to you tomorrow!
Hey there @lavenderpeach1107 *offering safe hugs*
We are really glad to have you here with us!
Oh, it is really amazing of you that you are dedicating your time to help people out over here. You know, I can understand that it can be stressful but really, the important thing is more often than not to just be there for others, to make them feel welcome here and everything else is just secondary. I am sure you are going to do an amazing job at that and just remeber that you are not alone in this we all are here with you! :)
I believe in you! :)
Stay awesome!
@redmark You are so sweet! Thank you so much for your kind words! I don't feel as nervous now!
I am feeling calm and ready to take on today! I can't wait, actually, to get some things together so that I can enjoy the rest of my weekend. I busted my car up a little bit and had to order a new side mirror, and I've been sick. Work has been really hard, too... I'm getting through it, though. This weekend is a time to focus on the good, not on the stressful.
My list of positivity:
1. I always try to be better
2. I always try to be kind
3. I always try
4. I am a talented artist
5. I can sing a little bit :)
Hey there @betterchoices *offering safe hugs*
It is always really nice to hear from you around here!
Oww...that does definitely sound like a long week but I am really glad to hear that you have are in the weekend mood like this already and you have got everything done so you can just relax and recharge now. I mean, you know me, I really love the positive energy and enthusiasm when it comes to self care :)
Also, I do really like that list. It is really amazing of you that you do recognize yourself for always trying and always giving your best to everything. It can be easy to get disheartened sometimes so it is important to be conscious about it. :)
Also, art is just sooo awesome. I am not that good at it, I have never really put the time into it to let it get better, but I still just love to create stuff for myself and I always look up to those people who can create amazing art like you :)
Stay awesome!
@redmark You are always so sweet! I am always so happy to see you've replied and are checking in. I did want to say, though, in regards to what you said about art (in case anybody else is listening, too :) ):
Art is wonderful because, as Bob Ross was trying to teach, it is an applied talent versus a natural talent. Some people can train their whole lives or try their very hardest but they will never be as fast as Usain Bolt-- he has natural talent. He's born with the right genetics to have long legs and powerful muscles, etc. However, anybody who practices art or participates in crafty activities of creative expression will actually get better over time, and everyone has the ability to be as good as the masters. Art is like learning to tie your shoes, in that it's a skill we can develop, or a muscle we can work out. That being said, I think a lot of people get discouraged because they aren't immediately as good as others, who seem to have a head start. That's just because some people are born with 20/20 vision, and some people are born needing glasses! With the right tools, anybody can see, or create! Besides, I think people forget that art isn't about "looking good" or "being good at it"... Art is beautiful because you took the time to create something with a little piece of your soul, and put it out into the world. Let's make art together sometime! :)
Yay life is so much fun 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
Hey there @Madaraismyspiritanimal *offering safe hugs*
It is always really nice to hear from you around here!
yay indeed! I hope you are having a good weekend so far! :)
Stay awesome!
Hey!! Things at home are the same as always, lots of screaming and violence. I have been working on some Halloween themed drawings and listening to rock/hard rock/gothic metalcore/metal. I have been working on a story for school, it only had to be a page, I am on page 5 and not done yet.
My Postivity List
1. I can kinda sing.
2. I can play piano.
3. I love art.
4. I can read.
5. I can cook.
6. I am still alive.
.......Wow, that took me forever........
I hope everyone has an amazing day/night/morning/week/weekend/month/year/life!!
UWU
@aiko123 I bet your story rules! I love your hardcore jams while you make Halloween art! Way to get in the spirit 
@betterchoices
Hey, thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey there @aiko123 *offering safe hugs*
It is always really nice to hear from you around here!
I am sorry to hear that things are still tough at home but I am really glad to hear that you have got music and art to escape to like that. I mean, rock and metal music sounds like a good choice for drawing some Halloween art for sure and I am sure that story you are writing will be awesome as well! :)
Also, the piano is just suh a beautiful instrument. I think it is really amazing that you know how to play it as well as I just love cooking as well a lot! :)
Stay awesome!