Posts Tagged ‘sleep blog’
From His Heart to Ours
When my father passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, I was dancing. I was swirling, whirling and laughing with joy. My dad was at work at the Portsmouth City Hall, doing what he loved. Driving home from dance class, my phone buzzed. Kathy’s cell. “Call me right away.” I knew in her voice. “Daddy,” I whispered softly, wondering…
Read MoreSo, You Want To Start A Blog? REM Runner’s Guide to Reaching Blogosphere Nirvana
“Everything starts as somebody’s daydream.” – Larry Niven Thinking about blogging? Start today. It’s a new year, after all! There’s no “right way” to blog, but I’ve listed the four things I most wish I’d known when I started two years ago. 1. Set moderate goals (i.e. – one post a month). Your blog is NOT…
Read MoreA Dreamy Year
“If one advances confidently in the direction of one’s dreams, and endeavors to live the life which one has imagined, one will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” – Henry David Thoreau 2011 was an exciting year of “firsts” for me, including: 1. the first SLEEP WALK in Washington, DC 2. Marie…
Read MoreLightly Wrapped
This holiday season, be gentle with yourself and others. Take naps. Smile freely. Dance under the lights. A few pics from my Zoolights adventure (it’s wild; it’s free!). Also, I may be the last person on earth to discover Instagram, but I love it more than anyone else. Zoolights runs through Jan. 1st. I highly recommend the…
Read MoreCrow Pose: To Risk Falling On Your Nose
A crow is a large garbage-eating bird with a loud cry. It is also inverted balancing yoga pose in which you prop your thighs against armpits, squeeze abs tight, hinge forward and pray not to nose-dive! Over the past 6 months of practicing yoga, my reaction to crow pose has been consistent: “Oh…
Read MoreThe F Word
The F word is my favorite word and the subject of today’s post. “So what is narcolepsy exactly?” someone asks. A thousand words race through my head. If I was a computer, my screen would freeze at this point. System non-responsive… I spit out a few nonsensical statements and then shut down. Communication failure. Truth…
Read MoreREM Runner Julie Flygare Featured in I AM Modern Magazine
I am so honored to be featured in I AM Modern Magazine’s Holiday 2011 Edition. I AM Modern is a Health, Beauty & Lifestyles Magazine for Modern Woman of the Washington DC area. It’s a social media fueled magazine and offers great articles about the Washington DC suburbs. Since moving to the area, I’ve enjoyed…
Read MoreSAY IT LOUD: I’m a Person with Narcolepsy and I’m Proud!
“I really don’t care what people think…I just do my own thing… I like being loud and letting people know I’m here.” -James Brown We should all do our own thing and not care what others think, but easier said than done. How do we ignore judgement? How do we celebrate the things,…
Read MoreWhen Motivation Isn’t For Sale (Part II)
As previously noted, motivation doesn’t grow on trees. It’s not for sale either – not even at Lululemon. Sorry! Three more motivation techniques:3. One day moment at a time: It can be tempting to assign one feeling or sensation to an entire day. People often say: “I’m tired today,” or “I’m down this week.” Yet, physical sensations and mental…
Read MoreWhen Motivation Doesn’t Grow On Trees (Part I)
Let’s be honest, motivation doesn’t grow on trees. At least not where I live. Here, it’s getting darker and colder by the second. A perfect time to talk about motivation and where to find it! NIKE says, “Just Do It” as if it’s that simple. Maybe it is for some – but not me. For me,…
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