Thank Goodness it’s #AskAwayFriday…Welcome back to the best link up around…#AskAwayFriday!
What is #AskAwayFriday? Well…#AskAwayFriday was created by the amazing Penny from Real Housewife of Caroline County who will again be joining us from time to time, as a way to connect with other bloggers with a great Q & A session of 10 questions and 10 answers, between two bloggers! This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know others while allowing others to get to know you and of course there is also the added bonus of making great friends along the way which is one of the best parts of this online world!
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Sonya from Saving Everyday With Sonya K. has a knack for finding sales, deals and ways to save that will make you wonder and make your pockets happy. Be sure to stop by her place for the latest of her finds and a few tips on how to find your own savings as well.
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This week I swapped with Tia from BecominNeurotic. This is our second time to swap and we wanted to do something a bit special this round. We both suffer from chronic pain and wanted to share a little glimpse of our lives with our readers.
Photo credit: Photo Bucket
- We both live with chronic pain. What is one thing (non-medication) that can always take your mind off the pain?
I have several things that I do to try to take my mind off my pain. My list includes: writing, connecting on social media, playing games on my phone, reading, listening to music, or snuggling with my husband or kids.
- What is the best advice someone has ever given you that has really helped you cope?
The best advice that I have learned over the last few years is to let your spouse know when you aren’t feeling well, learn how to say “no”, and to connect with other spoonies.
- When you’re having a good day, what is your favorite thing to do?
I enjoy doing things with my family like going to the park, sitting outside to watch the kids play, and stuff that requires a bit more walking. I am hoping that my new medications will help my pain levels so that I can be a bit more active
- What are 5 must have items you would recommend to fellow spoonies?
- A smart phone, tablet, or laptop.
- An ice pack for the rough days.
- A microwave heat pack (great for sinus headaches too)
- Invest in a Tens Unit.
- A pillow top memory foam mattress topper.
- Bonus: Use disposable items as much as possible such as spoons, paper plates, ect. It will make less chores for you later. I also use microwave meals for lunch.
- What new activity or hobby have you picked up since you became a spoonie?
I have started blogging after I got laid off. I tried doing it while I was working and didn’t have the time it took to write. I never imagined being where I am today. 
I also started reading more books. It is a great way to pass the time.
