Rocking and Rolling Aftershocks
I stayed home sick today and I have felt more aftershocks than I can count. It is like I am on a train rolling and shaking along side to side all day. It never ends. We may go a day and not feel anything but then it shakes for days and weeks. These are all aftershocks following the 7.0 earthquake we had on Nov. 30th.
I am very tired and feeling out of it and that seems to make the aftershocks even more disconcerting. My sales have been down again for the last few weeks. I am starting to feel like the giant, mystery switch controlling my sales is switched off again. I get regular sales for a few weeks then a few weeks of nothing at all. That was the parrern this summer when I had the feeling there was somethign external shutting off my sales. I don't know if it is something with Amazon but it seems like it would have to be since I am still getting clicks to Amazon.
My traffic was down a bit so maybe it really is logical. I don't know. I am tired and the world just won't stop rocking. We have had two aftershocks just in the time it has taken me to write these three paragraphs.
I am happy with my progress overall as you could see in my 3 year WA anniversary post yesterday, so I can't complain. I am just sick and groggy I guess.
I hope your day is under control better than mine.
Jessica
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I didn't know that aftershocks can go on for that long. Here's hoping for better tomorrows!
They say the aftershocks could go on for a year since the earthquake was so large. I didn't know they could go on so long either. Thanks.
Have a rest and do something for your self, to put that smile on your face. Love, Eat and Sleep/Rest.
Hope your day gets better.
Bustervik.
Thank you! I am trying. Since I am home I should clean and make dinner...it is hard since my husband and I both work and have multiple jobs now.
You need a long rest in some spot that doesn't shake. You will be fine once your life returns to normal, which I'd think it would be bound to do eventually. I just hope you can hang in there until it does.
Yes, that would be nice. We don't even get a weekend usually anymore unless we are too sick to do anything and stay home. Most weekends need to be cleaning (that we can't keep up on during the week), cooking real food to have leftovers during the week to be healthier and save money, doing laundry, paying bills and working on the building. It is so hard to keep up.
Hi Jessica,
Oh dear, I'm sorry your feeling low, it happens, if you can and not too sick indulge yourself, in something that makes you feel good.
I think January is always a quite time for retail. In Australia it's school holidays and Mums and Dads have to think about going back to school for their children. A very expensive time!
New uniforms, school shoes and the essentials, books, pencils, new back packs, the list goes on.
Oh, do I remember!!!
I'm sorry about the rocking and rolling, that alone would make me feel ill!
Yes, that is true. I just have too much going on lately and being sick on top of it is hard.
Thanks.
It is OK to be tired of shaking, Jessica!
I read your post about your 3 yrs anniversary and I can tell you, you have amazing accomplishments!!
I don't know about the ways of Amazon but you need to accept the powers of nature.
We had this shakings for about four months, fortunatelly they appeared close to Kilauea and were shallow, so we din't feel so many of them.
To experience such a rift movement is also a gift. The changes. Watch yourself expanding! Adjusting! It will make you strong!
Maybe you can even love it?!
Your environment isn't anymore what it used to be.
Send you a strong heartful hug! To you and your family!
Stay strong!
Aloha, Jenna
Thanks Jenna. I don't mind earthquakes it is just that I have to fear another 9.0 earthquake that we are susceptible here. That would mean bankruptcy for us at best since we do not (hardly anyone her can get) earthquake insurance. If I knew they would be small I would be happy since I find earthquakes and volcanoes and plate tectonics fascinating.
You know how everything feels more daunting when you are sick? I am sure that is what is going on.
Yes, absolutely, Jessica!
If the big earthquake comes you need to go into safety! And leave your home alone.
I let you know that I'm writing this and tears are running over my face.
However, don't worry about the bankrupcy!
Every present moment is life and is the most important one. Nothing more.
You have chosen this place to live, and this challenge is given to you because you can master it!!! Never, never ever forget this!!
Ground yourself in Gaia! You will feel what to do. You cannot ground yourself when you are stressed. You can go to my website and grab the post about Pika Pika meditation. It is a Hawaiian meditation and very powerful. This will help you to ground more and calm down.
You are strong! You are awesome!
If you need anything how I could support you, PM me!
Send you love and light!
Aloha, Jenna
Hi my dear friend Jessica. I"m sorry that you are feeling sick AND having to deal with the aftershocks AGAIN....
You have had so many stressful things going on, it doesn't surprise me that you are sick. Our bodies can only handle so much at one time.
You've been making awesome progress with your website. You have gotten more sales on your than I have on my best one.
Try not to worry about your traffic too much right now. My little brick and mortar shop's overall sales and volume of visitors have been down in the last few weeks. I've considered it a blessing because I've been able to focus on some website work.
If you think about it, many people are starting to realize they have to pay for their Christmas spending right around this time of year. Other people are holding off on purchases that they plan to make when they get their tax refunds. Maybe others are trying to keep New Years resolutions to not spend so much money or pay off debts? Unfortunately, most will shift back to old habits.
So for now, REST!!!!
Thanks Sondra! You make such good points here that I had not thought of. I am in that boat of needing to save money and trying not to buy stuff right now so I guess that makes sense. It was just strange since January started off SO GREAT. I had $32 in sales in the first few weeks so I thought I would break my personal monthly record this month. Then it just crashed to a stop and I had no sales at all until last night when I got one for less than a dollar. The way my sales shift from 10 days of sales and then 2 weeks of nothing at all seems strange.
There have been several more aftershocks just since I wrote this post. I can see how these things drive people insane. Many people go around wondering if there are aftershocks and not knowing if they are imagining things. They probably are feeling the tiny ones however since we have had thousands.
The scary thing is there are large earthquakes happening all around the ring of fire (zone of earthquakes all around the Pacific) and everyone is wondering if there will be a really big one since there is greatly increased activity.
We are nervous since we still don't know if and how much assistance we can get to make repairs to our building and the aftershocks keep adding to the damage. We will have a vacancy this spring and we want the building fixed before then.
I think I am also antsy since I have not had a walk or spent any amount of time outside (other than walking to the car or the mailbox) in many months. With my busy schedule, the short daylight hours here during winter and my foot being so bad I can't even wear socks, I have been inside for literally months. I think I am needing some time outside. Good thing the days are getting longer. It was around zero for a few weeks and then it warmed up and was raining, neither are good for walking in winter.
I need to find some way to relax!!
Thank you so much for your support.
One thing I did that made me really happy the other day was make an awesome new recipe for dinner. Stuffed balsalmic chicken caprese with tomato, sundried tomatoe, basil and mozzeralla stuffed in chicken, seared and then baked and topped with a balsamic garlic sauce.
Your dinner the other day sounds amazing!!!! My mouth is watering.
After reading about it, my thoughts about both of our challenges disappeared.
Have you ever thought about food photography? (I know a random question. lol )
I can't credit. It is not my recipe...but here is the recipe if you would like to try it. It is easy but you do need the toothpicks to hold it together and the prep took me longer than 10 minutes like it says. I also had to cook it longer but it was so good. https://cafedelites.com/caprese-stuffed-balsamic-chicken/
I am going to try a lot of recipes from this great site.
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Jessica, I am sorry you are having an off day. I don't understand how you have held it together this long. I went to college in SanFrancisco the few earthquakes we had were mild compared to what you going through, I would be raddled for a week after one. As far as sales being off, I would think part of that may be the time of year, everyone is paying off Christmas. Just my thought.
take care Sandy
Yes, I agree that sounds logical. January started off great though. I thought I would set a new record for monthly sales. Then it all just stopped.
Thank you!