April 2023 Currently Page - Chatty Plan With Me in my Big Happy Planner - Monthly Goals - Spring

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[@hi_im_drea]

The spread is giving me Morton Salt vibes 😂. It's really cute!

[@mistyjomay6272]

Yaaaasss❤❤

[@RusinkaFrisella]

You’re sooo right!!

[@cindyharen9645]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@carianderson2254]

I have all those ingredients! Making avocado toast tomorrow!!

[@miasterling]

Hi! Apologies for the unsolicited advice, but I'd recommend making sure everyone in your party has their passports squared away ASAP. The surge of "post"-pandemic travel has created significant delays, with processing times taking up to 10-13 weeks. Loved the spread!

[@juliagoolia72]

Grief doesn’t go away, it just changes. To me “healing” really just means coming to terms with that, accepting it, and letting peace back into your life. It has taken me four years to accept that it doesn’t end, it ebbs and flows.

[@amandagerber3551]

One Tree Hill will forever be a favorite of mine! Love your honesty, ME! We keep coming back for your talent and your realness. Please know you are loved by many strangers on the internet, just as you are.

[@noelledayhoff4752]

Totally appreciate how you share your journey through grief, growth, and creativity. CUTE spread - love the umbrella girls. ❤

[@PlanningwithBumble]

thank you!

[@mhcpa0628]

Grief is Yours. You own it. You handle it to the best of your ability. You have no choice but to deal with it. But do so in your time and manner. Thanks for sharing! God Bless!

[@WhatBeckyDidLastNightOfficial]

You have a lot to answer for lol! Thank you for your videos - I justify my planner supply purchases as "ADHD Tax" now. The power of stickers and fun planners is so strong for us!☺

[@Chikabella758]

Quit being hard on yourself we love you just the way you are 😊

[@amymasterson797]

Firstly, love the spread! It’s so cute. Secondly, while in Japan visit all the dollar stores! I’ve not been to Japan myself but I had a friend who goes and she did a lot of bento shopping for the two of us while there. The dollar stores have a ton of cute planner supplies!

[@mistyjomay6272]

I'm having a down night but this video is really helping. Thanks Mary Ellen! Very cute spread! I absolutely love how you use such a unique mix of stickers and create a very cohesive spread! ❤

[@creativcat]

Somatic therapy? Oh yeah! I’m thinking about how if I get really stressed out I get problems with my body. I get really sick. So that makes total sense. I hope you find what works for you to feel better. This trip will help a lot. You are doing so great. Doing Everything you can to heal and process. You are so strong and brave. ❤

[@celestedavis6748]

Really enjoyed this video and listening to you. It's so difficult explaining to others about grief- especially if they have not experienced losing a loved one or a divorce. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@christinem9092]

Grief is like the ocean that comes in waves. You will learn how to float over the waves and not get crushed with the work you are doing. You honor your loved ones by living your best life... Hang in there.

[@bubblepuffs]

Such a nice page! And I love your thoughts on grief. Very wise words! Thank you for sharing and being so real ❤

[@veronicaj6361]

I don't do a currently page, but I feel like the process is so therapeutic to stop and reflect on your life. ♥

[@eileenthompson3231]

I love your page and all your ideas for journaling especially about the relationships, I need to look into that for a few categories. Thanks for sharing.

[@dazzlingcreativevibesandpl6774]

Such a great combo of sticker books, and vibes. You nailed it, as always. Loved listening to you as you explained things happening in your life genuinely, as you always do, especially on topics as vulnerable a grief.

[@joalgustas6498]

I echo everyone else when we say to please stop beating yourself up. We love you and your creative brain just the way you and it is, or else we wouldn’t be here. I say “you know what I mean” all the time without even catching it. And at 45 and doing it all my life, I ain’t changin. If people don’t like how I talk or even me in general, bye! They can walk on, or I can. Either way, I learned I am who I am, as I’m sure others agree, and we all go to sleep at night knowing it. You are also trying to think up pieces of art and be creative while you are talking to us, low concentration with speech is bound to happen. You are wonderful, beautiful, funny, smart, kind, the list goes on and on. Please tell yourself that, and know that you are SO LOVED by all of us! You’re human and we know this.

[@Greg55bona]

You are who you are and we love you!!!

[@RivaSueZ]

Mary Ellen, I too have suffered a great loss this past year. I hear you saying you do not want to stop grieving because what would that say about your love? I ask that you view this from another angle. Would your son want you to grieve for the rest of your life or would he want you to move from grief to happy remembrances? If you had died first would you want him to grieve for the rest of his life or would you want him to find peace? From a religious perspective, he has gone on to eternal life without addiction, pain, sorrow, or grief. Would he want less for you here on earth? Do you feel that if Ally gets beyond grief over her brother that means her love is somehow less or no longer exists? Why should you hold yourself to a more severe standard? Moving on from grief does not mean you have to leave the good memories behind, it means you leave the hurt & pain behind. Love will exist forever so embrace the love but do not embrace the pain. I say this because I too have to find a path forward that is now very different from the plan. You are correct that a relationship that ends while both parties are still here on earth is quite different from a loss to death, but make no mistake you grieve either way. You have to accept the loss of your plans & dreams in both situations. You are still standing which displays your strength. You still smile for your daughters which displays your love and your heart are still alive. You still have compassion for your neighbor and her situation which displays your ability to empathize. Now you need to apply those skills towards yourself. Please know that getting beyond the grief will never mean you somehow did not have enough love for your son or anybody else, it means you have love and compassion that extends to include yourself. Said with the deepest of respect for your pain & situation, but with the greatest of hope for you to except the situation & find some measure of peace. Anybody who would dare to question your emotions for your lost loved ones are probably people who need to be moved to a distance from your heart, don't be that person to yourself.

[@PlanningwithBumble]

I think you misunderstood my meaning. I’m learning to process my losses, which means finding some peace in this situation and learning to lean into those happy memories. I’ve accepted the reality of the situation and I’m doing my best to grow. But grieving for me means that there will ALWAYS be sadness, there will ALWAYS be pain. I’ll always grieve. This is not a choice for me. Grieving, especially when it’s your child…it’s always there. It just changes with time. This doesn’t mean I can’t find happiness or enjoy happy memories. This doesn’t mean I’m crying 24/7. But it’s always there and quite honestly, it will be there for the rest of my life.

[@AuntieAlexandra]

I’m a primary care doctor, and I recently had a patient break down and cry about the loss of her first child, who died before age 2. My patient is 86 years old and has lead a full and beautiful life and has grandkids and great grandkids. But the loss of a child is not a “normal” part of life and I don’t honestly believe anyone can move past that to a place of just looking back at fond memories. It’s too wrenching a loss, and it’s perfectly normal to continue to grieve indefinitely, even 60 years later.

[@thunchero]

Just wanted to say Thank You for all that you do not only on a Planner level, but talking about REAL LIFE. I am 54 years old and I have also lost a son. Losing a child is very, very hard. Grief is a process we have to go through and there is NO time limit on it. Losing a love one and going through the grief process is something that you will not get over, but YOU can get through it. Like I said, I lost my son but it has been 24 years ago ( he was 8 years old at the time of his death), some days are good and some are not so good. There are times that something will trigger that emotion out of the blue. It could be a song, a smell, seeing something that belonged to him, another child,etc. I understand your trip to Japan and I respect you for it and I hope it will give you some closure and comfort and at the same time I hope you have some fun while you are there. You are an amazing person and I really enjoy watching all of your videos and real life talk. Keep the Faith and Keep your head held high. You Got This! BTW. Love the April Plans page too!

[@kimboyd-walker9704]

Grief is the consequence of love...💔

[@ShellyM]

Just finnished my April currently page 😊 Love your ideas

[@aprilhutchens2105]

3 days a week is a great place to start weight training. M - chest/shoulders/tris, W - back and biceps, F - leg day. It's a great split for beginners 🙂

[@tynipage3988]

Yes I love both of those shows.

[@elenafarinas3]

I lost my son 6 years ago. The pain remains the same. I did the work ACCEPT for one of my One Little Word projects and the concussion at the end of the year is that there IS no acceptance. It is just something you learn to live with. I love how much you share and can so relate. In any event, on a more cheerful note, can you please tell me (1) how you organize your HP stamp books (I have hundreds now); and what is the container you use to store them in? thank you for being you.

[@zechariah4663]

Another BRILLIANT video. You helped me so much by sharing that you will never be 'healed" from your grief. Im grieving the loss of a key relationship . I felt stuck because I thought something had to be fixed before I could live. Your words have gotten me over that hump. I also loved you talking about healing from your divorce. The majority of people don't do the work to make it possible to have a healthy future relationship. You r EXACTLY where you need to be.... Thank you Mary Ellen Check out the book 'The Body Keeps Score" and research on neuroplasticity. Jay Shetty is brilliant, also don't forget about Brene Brown. Blessings Dr. Tara from NC

[@aprilandbella6738]

I love your spread, and you unpacked a lot of thoughts that are in me too. Should have had a warning label on this one. Just kidding but seriously grief, health so dang hard. Where to go next all hard ones. I don’t want to go apartment either and am finding an interest in town home or maybe actually a nice duplex less yard small dog so it would be fine. Problem is so many are in not good neighborhoods. Then I think a home of my own to fix up and love. So many choices. I have been fighting health for a year but because of Covid and insurance the medical system moves so slow especially if they cannot quick diagnose. I did not have Covid but I feel like dr are worn out and not really trying. Anyhow I agree grief is there forever. I don’t cry instantly anymore over my grandma we were very close she practically helped raise us. But my dad now I cannot get passed it. I cannot get past my partner in so many things gone. Nobody around even cares so that leaves it worse. Oh we’ll journal journal journal. Find a therapist and find others who comprehend the hurt is actually physical I mean your heart actually feels as if it will stop with the pain that comes in waves. You just never know either when it will hit. Thank you for sharing because it does help. I hope it helps you with sharing knowing others are really listening. And praying for your pain. I say praying and I am angry at God right know so why do I still pray?

[@plannerjo4258]

We love the way you work…don’t change, you know?

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Not possible anyway lol

[@Sewingtrue100]

Hi there, thanks for the video, would like to suggest taking lots of pictures in Japan, could be inspiration on pages.

[@dawnburks3583]

One tree hill I love. Check out All American!!! This spread is adorable

[@PlanningwithBumble]

I will look for that one, thanks!

[@stephanieblake4618]

This is an awesome currently page. I'm not sure I know how to say this right but, I don't feel that I needed counseling after a divorce ( maybe because it was my choice after 30 yrs) but with losing a husband that you loved so much from death is a whole different story...thats heartbreaking...along with a son ( which is the worst thing in life) You are unbelievable, Mary Ellen, with all you've gone through. & stronger than you probably every thought you could be.

[@PlanningwithBumble]

I don’t know that I really needed therapy after my divorce either. BUT I think journaling would have helped. It never hurts to reflect on past experiences to help with growth and further understanding yourself and your patterns. 🙂

[@buckeyethor]

I bought some muji .38 pens. I find if I push too hard, it is scratchy feeling. I have to adjust my ballpoint pen self!

[@katejohnson2474]

Erm... it's ok for you to .... like.... say what you want... you know! We love you 😂 ×

[@shirleygallagher8022]

Kate took the words right out of my um mouth! 😊

[@ginabennett1529]

My brother and sisternin law had the cutest townhouse when they were first married. With a dog. And no noise from neighbors. They are in State College if that helps...

[@user-ux9co6bi7v]

I am so sorry for your loss. I have been off planning videos for 3 years and remember you speaking of your son from earlier years. I lived in Asia for 4 years. Kyoto. You probably already know, but Kyoto is an important city. Geisha districts and geisha origins. I don't remember who, but it was an American diplomat and politician who convinced Roosevelt not to bomb Kyoto after Pearl Harbor, due to it's historical, cultural, and political significance. I never made it there myself, unfortunately. Perhaps one day...

[@keri_fully.planned]

I saw um a lot too! My other one that doesn't make sense is obviously...but its not always obvious, so I don't even know why I do it!! Frustrating lol.

[@sanny59jenkins40]

Really enjoy your video’s and your honesty. You are right in saying that you are never healed from grief, however we learn to life with it and hopefully the time will come where happy memories ease the grief. Take one step at the time , because it want happen all at once. You can and you will do it, I am sure of it and looking forward to your spread once you achieved it. 💕

[@julieallenby6086]

waves across the state, I'm in Pittsburgh !

[@jlynn2634]

I love your book and tv picks! Have you watched Revenge ?

[@seekinghappy]

I totally feel you. My mind has been struggling since going through some hard life stuff. But I love hearing you speak, the way you do. Our mannerisms can be comforting and I think yours are very charming and likeable.

[@PlanningwithBumble]

that is helpful to know, thanks!

[@seekinghappy]

💓

[@julieredlinger5191]

Love this spread. So happy. I eat avocado toast everyday too. I eat thin Dave’s Killer bread, avocado, sun dried tomatoes, and everything bagel seasoning on top! So good with earl grey tea

[@kimboyd-walker9704]

Avocado toast is my jam too! For mine, l spread humus, avocado slices sprayed with lime juice, tomato sprinkled with Everything But Bagel seasoning then cilantro (or micro greens) topped with a balsamic glaze. OMGoodness! 😋😋😋

[@BeatrizS1974]

I’d look in a 55 and over community. They take care of everything and you can have your own house. Best of both worlds.

[@PlanningwithBumble]

I like the IDEA of that, however I just turned 55 in the fall and I am not ready to face that fact yet haha

[@melaniepederson-scholz2364]

Hugs to you on your grief journey💔 Next Wed is the 3rd anniv of my husband of 27 years passing. It does get easier. (It did take me 8 hours trying to get next week's spread "perfect" though.) Have you considered Keto? A year ago I was dx diabetic and completely changed my diet. I eat very little carbs and no alcohol. My brain fog is lifted, body aches gone and I love movement and exercise now. AND I have a normal blood glucose level now. Keto has really helped heal my body AND soul. Thanks for sharing your life with all of us on your channel ❤❤❤

[@reginaray3820]

Love this spread!

[@johannfunn6962]

Just found your channel and I love you walking us through your ideas and plans. Your designs are great!

[@horseygirl645]

Really cute spread

[@Nessa2289]

I found Modern Months at Hobby Lobby and looked at the page you had the defective sticker on. The two at the store were both also cut incorrectly on that page. 🤔

[@victoriarabbit9883]

What an inspirational video. Thanks for sharing it. You are such a role model.

[@PlanningwithBumble]

thank you

[@buckeyethor]

Did you read The Last Mrs. Parrish? I watched a vlog where someone mentioned that The Housemaid was a complete copy of the story. I am sure Freida didn't steal the content and it is a coincidence, but I found that very interesting. I gave Housemaid 3 stars. I am not rushing out to read the sequel but I am curious your thoughts on it.

[@notoriousMAG]

“You think the dead we loved truly ever leave us? You think we don’t recall them more clearly in times of great trouble? Your father is alive in you, Harry, and shows himself plainly when you have need of him.” - Albus Dumbledore

[@shantinesejackson4002]

Love this!

[@susanherbert3014]

The page came out adorable. Have you ever done a reiki session? I had heard a lot about it and booked a session. I really didn’t know what to expect and I was very surprised with the experience, definitely an emotional experience- in a good way. Maybe another option for your journey?

[@PlanningwithBumble]

I have been considering that

[@blackchevyca]

Just an FYI the amazing Lucy Lawless is also 55!

[@poppybudrow10]

Therapy: look into EMDR. It was life changing for me!

[@PlanningwithBumble]

I’ve heard of that, I think it’s all related! Glad it worked for you!

[@Alexis-jr7jc]

Love your content! I never know what to put in comments sometimes. I haven't been to Japan, but I wanted to leave a comment to help you and your channel. (I've heard that comments help) ❤😊

[@PlanningwithBumble]

They do! Thanks for that!

[@susancorona4212]

In the Rong Rong book you are using, toward the back, the day Wednesday is misspelled!! 🙄

[@annetteswanson8461]

The downside of a townhouse is the association and you can end up with noisy neighbors. I ended up going back to a house.

[@allisonpalmer6589]

Just check my Modern months sticker book my is also cut like yours , think they made it like that but unsure I’ll wait your answer from happy planner

[@emilyhuerta1759]

Question: Do the Zebra brush pens have a smaller brush tip on the other side, or is it similar to the smaller marker side on the mildliner pens? Hope I am making sense. I love Zebra products and am looking for a small brush pen similar to the fudenosuke brush pens.

[@PlanningwithBumble]

It’s like the smaller end of a Mildliner

[@jeniferdelatorre5296]

Check out Nicole Sachs’ podcast. She’s into the mind body connection (especially for chronic pain/conditions) and is a student of Dr. Sarno’s teaching. I know it’s real…but I’ve been avoiding that work. I love this page 💗

[@PlanningwithBumble]

I’ll check it out thank upu

[@lavonnthomas5050]

Wine is a depressant.

[@bethanybean]

I just checked my Modern Months sticker book and mine was cut wrong, too! 😭

[@jessidunn19kittys]

My entire Modern Months books was cut wrong so I contacted Happy Planner & they sent me another book…the 2nd book was cut even worse then the 1st book 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@buckeyethor]

I think hiring an assistant that outside our little corner of the Internet will be beneficial. They can see things in a different way. To be in the business mindset, it is good to have someone do the things that they can do and you do the things that are you specific. Right? We hire people that are good at skills we don't necessarily have or to do the things that we don't have time to do. It is more important to have that creative control than for you to be spending hours of your life copy and pasting links, editing ums, replying answers that are asked constantly, and more. It is hard to let go of that control but that is what expands the business. I watched some videos by Kevin Espiritu about this on his KZbin. He is the CEO of Epic Gardening here on KZbin (over 2 million subs) and beyond.

[@donnal.downey2266]

Make sure passports are good for at least 6 ms after date of departure. If you leave July 1, your passports have to be valid through January 1, 2024.

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Thanks, I didn't know that actually

[@terrypoff2651]

I have done brainspotting, which is a direct outcome of the mind-body research area. If you would like to discuss, dm me.

[@equestrianesse]

So I don’t think you need to change anything about the way you talk. ❤ But, a tip if you feel a desire to work at dropping the likes and you knows, is to just allow yourself to pause and not have to fill in the space with a word. I do a lot of public speaking for my work (lots of presentations and leading large meetings), and I have learned to allow my brain to search for a word while my mouth stays quiet. We tend to feel self conscientious because we feel like it’s a super long, noticeable pause, but in reality, it’s not. People notice an um/uh or like or you know way more than they notice a 2 second pause or a breath. But like I said, I think you sound just fine, and I wouldn’t lose any sleep over it or focus on it out of anxiety. ❤

[@PlanningwithBumble]

I actually cut out a lot of my pauses when I edit. Because of brain fog my pauses can be long lol. I don’t want people to click off the video

[@equestrianesse]

@@PlanningwithBumbleI totally get that. I wouldn’t worry about it, tbh. You sound like you’re talking with friends. ❤

[@ginalaramore811]

What state are you in

[@xo_hope]

She’s in Pennsylvania I think

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Yes I’m in PA.

[@Greg55bona]

I was born outside Philadelphia. Lived in Harrisburg and Pittsburgh. I miss PA so much.

[@kircur]

Mary Ellen, as a speech-language pathologist I have to tell you that your expressive language is perfectly normal/typical. I've never been aware of you using an excessive amount of fillers or vague vocabulary. If anything, I'd say you use less than the typical amount for someone giving a long spontaneous monologue. Really! I hope you can take that to heart and let go of that particular self criticism. Cheers!

[@PlanningwithBumble]

thanks for saying that! But I do edit some out haha

[@audreygrabowski193]

Like, did you not grow up in the 80's? Whatever, like of course you say like! Get out, like give yourself a break! Like, it doesn't bother me!

[@lisacurry8312]

As I say to my students, don't tell me. Show me. If you stop talking and do more showing, you will not need filler words like "so, yeah" "ya know" "like" and "um." Stream of consciousness talking is tiring for an audience.

[@lisacurry8312]

Throw into the list "if that make sense" and "ya know what I mean"