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Goodie Bag #172 - Making it through the hardest days - view in your web browser
What happens when the day feels broken? I've been there: You don't think things can be harder. You can't imagine a scenario in which you'll be happy, or fulfilled, or challenged at work, or excited about a new book, or feel well enough to go on vacation. You're not alone! I know it can be so tough. That's why I wrote up some suggestions for how to survive the worst days ever. New today at ChronicBabe.com: We're getting ready for big things! I'm putting the finishing touches on my super-secret ChronicBabe educational program. It's going to be AMAZEBALLS and I can't wait to share it with you. Are you excited? I'm taking a quick little survey, if you have a minute. Meanwhile, ponder this: Why did I spend time this weekend making pink and orange pom poms? Hmmmmmm? What's on our plate? One of my favorite resources when I'm feeling like it's just the worst day ever is the ChronicBabe Forum. Some days things are just so damn hard, I feel like I'm totally alone with the big bad of living with multiple chronic illnesses. Even just a few minutes spent on the forum reminds me that I'm not alone; that I have people I can ask for advice; that I have a resource available 24/7. So don't you forget it, either, OK? OK!
Did you know? On a recent US Airways flight, our pal Jennifer Jaffe of Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, Inc. was not allowed to bring her carry-on on the plane with her, although it included essential medical supplies. Bogus! Join me and sign her petition to help US Airways learn how to treat passengers with disabilities, would you? What we're up to lately... I'm not gonna lie: The past couple months have been hard. Three funerals in two months, for immediate family members and a close friend. A challenging move to a new apartment. The hottest summer days in decades, with no central a/c. And sometimes, just sometimes, terrible hair days. (I know, right?!) Seriously: There've been some hard times in recent months. But I'm pushing forward and have some great new things on the ChronicBabe horizon. I couldn't do any of this without your support, friends, so thanks for always being so awesome and checking in when you think of me. XO Jenni Do a friend a favor—forward this newsletter! Goodie Bags are handed out every other Tuesday. Interested in advertising in the Goodie Bag? Want to submit an idea? Contact the Editrix.	Fab five: sites we love right now Olympic GIF party! When I feel cruddy, I look outside myself for inspiration. The Olympics sure have provided a ton of it! These GIFs should help you, too. Every single Spice Girls video Whether you secretly dig their music, or their videos make you laugh, or you want to feel some GIRL POWER!!!, this collection is for you. Zig-a-zig-AH! ChronicBabe Pinterest: Inspiration On terrible days, I like to see inspirational quotes. My favorite (which is included in this collection): Punch Fear in the Face. Ermahgerd! That is so cute! Poor spelling. Bad punctuation. Cute animals. Watermelon. What more can you ask for? Perfect salve for a crummy day. Lake a day I'm hoping you'll find some of my lake shots inspirational. I try to photograph the lake each day, and it's a fun challenge to find new things to show and new perspectives. Maybe you could try making something like this, too?
TAKE ACTION! Hate to exercies? The nice people over at Cranky Fitness have some suggestions. Please exercise and tell me about it - it inspires me when I know other ChronicBabes are also doing their best at getting/staying fit. Are you too tired for s e x? Some of these tips might not apply...then again, a bunch of them just might help you get some action. Thanks for the help, CNN! Do you find it hard to travel? Our pal Shannon at Nip Pain in the Bud has some advice that just might help you get your plans in order so you can have a fabulous vacation.
From a Fabulous Advertiser: If you're like me, you probably spend a lot of time in your PJs. That's why I found you this deal: SAVE 15% on all regular priced merchandise at Bedhead Pajamas with promo code SUMMER15 until 8/31/12. Sweet! Disclaimer: While we carefully screen all advertisers, ChronicBabe is not responsible for products or services you purchase through the notices from our Fabulous Advertisers. Please do your own research before buying, Babes! Want to reach more than 3,500 ChronicBabes with your product or service? Be a Goodie Bag advertiser! For details visit us online.
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Goodie Bag #172 - Making it through the hardest days - view in your web browser

What happens when the day feels broken?

I've been there: You don't think things can be harder. You can't imagine a scenario in which you'll be happy, or fulfilled, or challenged at work, or excited about a new book, or feel well enough to go on vacation. You're not alone! I know it can be so tough. That's why I wrote up some suggestions for how to survive the worst days ever.

New today at ChronicBabe.com:
We're getting ready for big things!

I'm putting the finishing touches on my super-secret ChronicBabe educational program. It's going to be AMAZEBALLS and I can't wait to share it with you. Are you excited? I'm taking a quick little survey, if you have a minute. Meanwhile, ponder this: Why did I spend time this weekend making pink and orange pom poms? Hmmmmmm?

What's on our plate?

One of my favorite resources when I'm feeling like it's just the worst day ever is the ChronicBabe Forum. Some days things are just so damn hard, I feel like I'm totally alone with the big bad of living with multiple chronic illnesses. Even just a few minutes spent on the forum reminds me that I'm not alone; that I have people I can ask for advice; that I have a resource available 24/7. So don't you forget it, either, OK? OK!

Did you know?

On a recent US Airways flight, our pal Jennifer Jaffe of Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, Inc. was not allowed to bring her carry-on on the plane with her, although it included essential medical supplies. Bogus! Join me and sign her petition to help US Airways learn how to treat passengers with disabilities, would you?

What we're up to lately...

I'm not gonna lie: The past couple months have been hard. Three funerals in two months, for immediate family members and a close friend. A challenging move to a new apartment. The hottest summer days in decades, with no central a/c. And sometimes, just sometimes, terrible hair days. (I know, right?!) Seriously: There've been some hard times in recent months. But I'm pushing forward and have some great new things on the ChronicBabe horizon. I couldn't do any of this without your support, friends, so thanks for always being so awesome and checking in when you think of me. XO Jenni

Do a friend a favor—forward this newsletter!

Goodie Bags are handed out every other Tuesday. Interested in advertising in the Goodie Bag? Want to submit an idea?
Contact the Editrix.

Fab five: sites we love right now

Olympic GIF party!

When I feel cruddy, I look outside myself for inspiration. The Olympics sure have provided a ton of it! These GIFs should help you, too.

Every single Spice Girls video

Whether you secretly dig their music, or their videos make you laugh, or you want to feel some GIRL POWER!!!, this collection is for you. Zig-a-zig-AH!

ChronicBabe Pinterest: Inspiration

On terrible days, I like to see inspirational quotes. My favorite (which is included in this collection): Punch Fear in the Face.

Ermahgerd! That is so cute!

Poor spelling. Bad punctuation. Cute animals. Watermelon. What more can you ask for? Perfect salve for a crummy day.

Lake a day

I'm hoping you'll find some of my lake shots inspirational. I try to photograph the lake each day, and it's a fun challenge to find new things to show and new perspectives. Maybe you could try making something like this, too?

TAKE ACTION!

Hate to exercies? The nice people over at Cranky Fitness have some suggestions. Please exercise and tell me about it - it inspires me when I know other ChronicBabes are also doing their best at getting/staying fit.

Are you too tired for s e x? Some of these tips might not apply...then again, a bunch of them just might help you get some action. Thanks for the help, CNN!

Do you find it hard to travel? Our pal Shannon at Nip Pain in the Bud has some advice that just might help you get your plans in order so you can have a fabulous vacation.

From a Fabulous Advertiser:

If you're like me, you probably spend a lot of time in your PJs. That's why I found you this deal: SAVE 15% on all regular priced merchandise at Bedhead Pajamas with promo code SUMMER15 until 8/31/12. Sweet!

Disclaimer: While we carefully screen all advertisers, ChronicBabe is not responsible for products or services you purchase through the notices from our Fabulous Advertisers. Please do your own research before buying, Babes!

Want to reach more than 3,500 ChronicBabes with your product or service? Be a Goodie Bag advertiser! For details visit us online.