It’s been a long time since I’ve read other blogs on WordPress. My old favourites all seem to have been deleted.

I plan on searching the platform to see if there are any new blogs for me to get into. Blogging is not as popular as it was in the early 2000’s. TikTok and Instagram have taken over the scene.

But coming to WordPress always brings joy to me. I see that I’ve put a piece of myself into the world that will always be here for me to look back on.

Happily Ever Woman is a blog I created just for myself. Blogging has been a part of my life for so long that I don’t see myself giving it up.

I’m reading a Chicken Soup for the Soul book titled Be You. It contains stories of women searching for themselves and understanding what authenticity means and individuality.

When Covid hit I lost a lot of my love for life. I was in lockdown not working and I became depressed. When some people thrived during Covid doing at home workouts and learning new skills I lost myself. I gained weight. I stopped reading, I stopped working out. I couldn’t see family or friends. I didn’t think it would hit me so hard and part of me is still in that isolated state. I don’t have the energy I did before Covid. And in August 2022 I contracted Covid and ended up in the hospital. My body and brain still haven’t fully recovered. But then something happened.

A few weeks ago my boyfriend showed me a video all about a Dopamine Detox. For two weeks I stayed off social media and limited my screen time including tv. I read so many more books and started journaling again. Started doing word searches again and going for walks. I just felt a little part of me come back to life and I plan on finding more things that bring me to life.

I started a new job a few weeks ago which is closer to home. I’ve walked to and from work and it feels great to be able to do that. Spring is coming and I look forward to more adventures into my own authentic self.