Rock and Roll Saved My Soul

Volunteer of the Month: Arminta Dellow! I was invited into the project by my lifelong friends, Kate and Jen. I immediately accepted involvement due to my extreme love and passion of music. I contributed a personal story to one of the book and am very excited for potential future projects. A message from the RRSMS Team: Kate: I am so happy that you've been with RRSMS since the beginning. It wouldn't be what it is today without you. You do so much for the team without even realizing it. Thank you for being such an amazing person. We love you and appreciate you! Renee: Congratulations Arminta! Thank you so much for all that you do :-) Heather: Thanks for being a part of Rock and Roll Saved My Soul! Radeyah: Thanks for all that you do for RRSMS! ? Melissa: Dear Arminta, Thank you so much for all you do for RRSMS!!! It's a pleasure being your teammate!!! Andrea: Arminta you do such a great job. We appreciate all that you do! Lo...

Nine lives, four paws and endless furry antics to entertain us. Cats are creatures of habit but what happens when those they love and trust cast them out? They end up in shelters or on the streets all across the world. Their habits become shaken and they must adapt. It is extremely difficult for them to learn to trust again. There are those that are willing to take the time however. Cats are calming, lovable animals that can purr their way into your heart without you even realizing it. If you take the chance to adopt or foster one of these incredible balls of fluff you will find yourself bending over backward just to hear their adorable meow and snuggle with them at night. They are work but they are worth it. It is too bad we don’t have nine lives as well. Perhaps then we would have enough time to repay all of the joy and love they bring into our lives. Rescue Me Rock & Roll Saved My Soul Purchase Links: Kindle Paperback

Gina:   A Triangle Kate:  acoustic guitar Sandy:  Drums! Keep the beat for everyone. Melissa:   Danny said I would be an Accordion  because it's kooky like me. Renee:  Violin Aisling:  Violin Twinkle:  Flute Sid:  Hmm perhaps a dulcimer, it's like a guitar but it's got a little less to it, and almost no one I know really knows what they are. Arminta:  Bass guitar Lori:  A flute Radeyah:  I would probably be the drums because I like to be dramatic. LOL. Colleen: guitar  Jen: Drums 

How to get unstuck when you feel like your life is in a rut Aisling:  Do some soul searching while you take some time for yourself. Sometimes we get so caught up in the everyday things of life that we can tend to get stuck. Sandy:  Find something that you really love to do. I find going to a concert turns my mood around pretty fast. Go do that thing you love and that should help you get out of a funk. At least for awhile anyway. Once you do that keep doing things that make you happy. :) Kate:  1. Embrace Regret: Regret may paralyze you from making progress, but studies show that counterfactual thinking can actually help motivate you to act. Counterfactual thinking is the process of constructively assessing how something might have happened, asking the question, “What might I have done?” It prompts a new and empowering resolve: “When X happens (or doesn’t happen), I will do Y.” 2. Understand Your Comfort Zone: To get out of your rut, understand ...

What Is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that is characterized by extreme changes in mood, from mania to depression. It can lead to risky behavior, damaged relationships and careers, and even suicidal tendencies if it's not treated. Causes of Bipolar Disorder Doctors don't completely understand the causes of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder often runs in families, and researchers believe there is a genetic component. Symptoms: Bipolar Symptoms: The primary symptoms of bipolar disorder are dramatic and unpredictable mood swings. Mania Symptoms: Mania symptoms may include excessive happiness, excitement, irritability, restlessness, increased energy, less need for sleep, racing thoughts, high sex drive, and a tendency to make grand and unattainable plans. Depression Symptoms: Depression symptoms may include sadness, anxiety, irritability, loss of energy, uncontrollable crying, change in appetite causing weight loss...

Kate:  I don't know if they're still a band, but Four Letter Lie was always one of my favorites. Or Quietdrive. Melissa:   I'm not much in touch with the local music scene here in Iowa. I miss Last Call With Carson Daly. He was really good for giving not yet famous bands exposure. He always found awesome bands, too. Renee:  Spandex Nation Aisling:   I don't really know of any local acts Sid:   Capital Soiree. Hands down. Arminta:   I haven't heard anything local in a very long time. Heather:  Musical Blades. Lori:  Owl City Radeyah:  I'd have to go with The Entourage in Trinidad and Tobago. They're a male band and they perform so well.

Dear Sounds of Advice, Someone I care about I think is being emotionally and mentally abused. I don't know what to do. I just know I can't sit back and watch someone I love get hurt like this. Sincerely, Worried About A Friend Aisling:  Sit down with this person in an environment where you're both comfortable. Be honest with them. Point out what you've been seeing & let them know that you're there for them no matter what. They may not listen to you right away, with some people it takes time for them to see the signs of the abuse themselves, especially if they're in denial about it & feel ashamed. Just be there for them & help them as best as you can. Sandy:  I would sit down with them at a coffee shop or when you hang out wherever that might be. A place you are both comfortable. Just talk to them. Tell them what you see is going on. It's a 50/50 chance they see it too and aren't sure how to go about getting away or they ...