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Using this challenge by Ali Edwards that's been around for years, I am going to share this post about what's going on "Currently"...
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Currently I'm
Reading...Rob Bell's new book, "How to Be Here: A Guide to Creating a Life Worth Living" and I'm loving it!
Playing...Toy Blast on my phone
Watching...old episodes of NCIS or Top Chef
Trying...to recover
Cooking...chicken noodle soup
Eating...saltine crackers
Drinking...water
Calling...my mom
Texting...Jessica about school stuff
Pinning...ideas for notebooks
Tweeting...links to my blog
Doing...napping and resting a lot
Going...nowhere until I'm better
Loving...hot baths & how Bella hovers over me
Hating...the flu!
Discovering...inventive ways to write without thinking so much
Enjoying...my books
Thinking...about going back to school
Feeling...loved
Hoping (for)...spring weather to stay
Listening (to)...the tapping of the keys
Celebrating...small victories
Smelling...Bella's frito-smelling paws 
Thanking...God for my overall health!
Considering...what I'll do when I'm better
Finishing...this blog post
Starting...to go to bed

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  1. UnknownMarch 15, 2016 at 5:24 AM

    Love this current glimpse into your world of sickness! PLEASE get better soon! So proud of you for having your piece highlighted on TWT! You rock! (My dog's ears smelled like Fritos too and it was the best smell! HA! Maybe all dogs' ears do???) Take care of yourself! Miss hearing your Voxes!!
    -Dana :)

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  2. UnknownMarch 15, 2016 at 5:25 AM

    Love this current glimpse into your world of sickness! PLEASE get better soon! So proud of you for having your piece highlighted on TWT! You rock! (My dog's ears smelled like Fritos too and it was the best smell! HA! Maybe all dogs' ears do???) Take care of yourself! Miss hearing your Voxes!!
    -Dana :)

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  3. Jennifer LaffinMarch 15, 2016 at 6:01 AM

    Glad Bella is taking such good care of her mama! Continue on the road to recovery, friend!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 15, 2016 at 6:39 AM

    an interesting format. Your post is the second I've read this morning to use it. Might have to try it with the kids. Every day, you write a little more, so you must be mending. It has been a long road for you, so I hope relief comes soon. Be well, and thanks for the inspiration. Maribethbatcho

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  5. Chris MargocsMarch 15, 2016 at 7:22 AM

    I like how you tied together the details of your current status, even with prompts that didn't always line up. Hope you feel better soon; sounds like Bella is a good nurse.

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  6. KendraMarch 15, 2016 at 9:21 AM

    Please keep getting better! You are writing again, so this is a good sign!
    I love the currently format. I think it's a great way to take care of ourselves as writers. And I have another book and game to explore! Thanks!

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  7. Linda BMarch 15, 2016 at 10:45 AM

    I thought you were back already, Michelle. So sorry this flu has taken hold, & hope you're better soon. This is fun. I've seen others do it, but didn't know where it came from. You've taken us through a day!

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  8. TaraMarch 15, 2016 at 11:41 AM

    I'm sorry that you are still feeling poorly, Michelle - rest and read!

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  9. MichelleMarch 15, 2016 at 9:38 PM

    The best one on the list: "Discovering...inventive ways to write without thinking so much." Hang in there and pray that you are back to yourself quickly!

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  10. Holly MuellerMarch 15, 2016 at 10:12 PM

    You poor thing! Get better soon!!

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  11. AnaMarch 15, 2016 at 11:03 PM

    I can't believe that you're still sick!!! My husband and I just watched the latest NCIS. IF we're not watching the new ones, we always have old ones ready to go on the DVR. Have you seen previews about the 300th episode??? We can't wait. Hope you feel better soon! :)

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