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Today was difficult and just annoying! Bear with me as I bit– and moan. My conference call bored me to tears and my child could not focus on getting her school work done because people were knocking on the door … Continue reading
I don’t know what it is about people sitting behind their pc in the privacy of their own home, but suddenly they become “Billy bad-a–” when they reply to comments. It’s like they are these big and fierce people when they are typing their insults, but I would love to see how they would respond to people in person.
So, there is this funny thing going around on social media right now with a stick figure that says: Hi, my name is blah-blah and I do yadda, yadda yadda. One person on the site made a funny comment and I responded in a funny way and put lol behind it and people started attacking me and her. It’s like, what the heck? Can we not make fun comments online without people going ballistic?
I think that many people are so so unhappy and so lonely and blame the world for those 2 reasons. That is why some people shoot up places because they have decided in their mind that the world is terrible and that everyone is against them, so they lash out. It starts with them being crazy aggressive online and then subscribing to hate sites and then they go postal.
I am not saying that everyone online will take it to that level. But sometimes they go off on a complete rampage over innocent and unimportant things. I usually tell them to chill the heck out and that it’s not that serious! Anyway, wanted to share my social media experience with you guys today. We walked in the snow and it literally took 20 minutes to walk less than half a mile! Crazy! So now we are relaxing and getting ready for dinner. Have a happy Sunday evening and a blessed week ahead! Type to ya later!
simply~
Dee
I did a 21 day fix workout today because as you guys know I am trying the whole beachbody coach thing out. Tonight I have to do the “Dirty Thirty” workout since I missed Monday. After my earlier workout, I literally had an entire small Tribe garlic hummus and pretzel crisps. Tonight, I had some very healthy chilly I made, but topped it with these organic corn crisps. I will call it the Blizzard Blues as to why I am eating so much comfort food.
So, even though fitness is my goal this year and I have done well so far until yesterday and today, I am eating too much in this storm!! Monday, I will be strictly on my whole 21 Day Fix kick with the eating by counting containers of different food groups. I lost 9 lbs on it from October 18th until November 7th. I lost another 7 or 8 lbs the next go round but then I got sick and have just started to get better after 6 weeks of doc visits and meds.
Thankfully there are no more chips or crackers here because that is my downfall. Organic or not, they just aren’t the most nutrient-dense foods in the world. And, had it not been the threat that we may lose power for days, I would have never had food like that here. So, my workout tonight will actually be to make up for the excess calories that I have had today! Ughhhh. But at least I am working out right?
I am starting back on 21 Day on Monday as I said, but I am starting a new challenge group on February 15th for those of you interested in going through it with me, let me know! I am starting the next group that late because I have to do my 21 days first to get myself back on track before I can lead a group.:)
Back in the day, I would have gone on a downward spiral and eaten more crap or not worked out because I would feel like I had screwed up. NO more! I am human, we all are, and one part of becoming a better person is to forgive oneself. I have beat myself up internally for so many years if I messed up or if things did not go as planned. But nowadays I am not making excuses, but realizing that I will not always make the right choice and patting myself on the back for not giving up.
I encourage you to keep going and trying and pushing no matter what your goal is. If you are trying to get fit, make more money, write a book, be a better partner,etc. Just keep on keepin’ on! Persistence is they key to achieving your goals and dreams. Good luck on whatever you need to work on, and I am going to get off of the pc so that I can work these calories off!
Blessings and Good Night!
~simply
Dee
Watching shows through Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Instant Video is that there are so many shows to choose from and some I have never even heard of. The downside, is that it is so easy to click on my Wii remote and choose a show and voila` the show is there, but then I look to the side and see 2008 or 2011 or whatever year for the show that I am watching. Then I realize that it is probably no longer on the air. Then I google it to confirm and then I am so bummed out.
This has happened twice this month. Once with Brotherhood and then with Chicago Code. Because I haven’t consistently had cable over the last 5 or 6 years, unless shows were absolute hits like Scandal, I wouldn’t know when they started or ended. So, I find myself disappointed and let down in the way that someone would feel if a concert of a favorite singer was cancelled or getting stood up on a date. Sound silly? Well, for me it isn’t at all.
When my kiddo goes to sleep at night, it is my time. Time to create, plan, workout, think, snack:), read, organize, etc. Often when I am doing these things, I have a show going on. I really have a hard time sitting in silence. Even when I listen to the audio Bible on my phone app, I sometimes have other sounds in the background, radio or tv. So, it totally sucks to connect with a show and get interested in a character and watch their development and want to see how things go and then it abruptly end.
With Brotherhood and Chicago Code, I really enjoy the characters and their is so much action, which I love. Funnily enough, the lead in Brotherhood is the lead in Chicago Code, Jason Clarke. So when I finished watching Brotherhood, I was excited to see the same actor in a completely different role. Unfortunately, CC is only one season, so I can’t enjoy it as long. So, off for the search for the next amazing political/law enforcement/spy/government show.
But back to the question in my title. There are so many sucky shows that are still on the air, and these shows are such quality shows with seasoned and talented actors, so it seems unfair. I even looked up info as to why they ended and there are a lot of people that are just as disappointed as I. Is it that the general public likes trash tv or that some shows just don’t have that je ne sais quoi> Or, do dramas have problems competing with the over-saturation of reality shows that so many of us are addicted to?
Either way, it stinks to have a great series end. Or a great book. Or a seemingly great relationship. They say that all things come to an end, so maybe I should remember that before getting emotionally invested in things? Or perhaps I should be doing more productive things than scrolling through Netflix for my next tv show crush.:) What’s funny, is I haven’t been into tv this much in 20 years, but there are so many choices nowadays, that it is hard to resist, kind of like hummus and crackers is or a Hershey’s chocolate bar.
Since I will likely repeat the pattern again, I will try not get on here and whine about it any time soon.:) By the way, do you guys have any suggestions on a good series that lasts more than 1 or 2 seasons that I could get into? I also like Downton Abbey too, so my interests are truly all over the place.Would love to hear your suggestions!
simply~
Dee
Planning to rent a car to drive down south for spring break because plane tix are twice the price during spring break. Going to the beach somewhere for 5 days with my kiddo and I am going to Vegas for a wedding in October-I may have mentioned Vegas. So, this may not be major travel to some and I am not going abroad, but I am quite excited about these trips!
I haven’t seen one of my friends in 20 plus years, since I was a teen and will see her this year! I am going to meet her in Savannah in the spring and Vegas in the fall! I feel like though we have not seen each other in so long, that we are still so connected and have so much in common. The older I get, the things that are most important to me are connections to loved ones (besides faith).
I am totally excited about destinations new and old this year, and about gorgeous scenery and gorgeous hotel rooms. But seeing those that I have history with and celebrating with them is just as exciting as going to Paris-maybe;). But though I am ready to let loose and let my hair down and wear some fabulous clothes, I am ready to find some of that old fun spirit that is hidden underneath my ‘momness’.
I am counting portions, doing my 21 Day Fix work out and taking care of my body. I am working on my spirit and attitude as well and trying to get my finances in order. And for the first time since being a mom, I am not going to worry about money when I travel. I will also feel confident because I am going to get into the best shape of my adult life. I hope that all of these positive changes will change not only me, but influence my daughter in a positive way and others that have known my challenges over the years.
Looking at the gorgeous mounds of snow in this ‘blizzard’ we are having in D.C. metro, I am cooking delicious and healthy food and mapping out all of the good to come this year. Hope that you have a safe and warm and positive weekend too!
simply~
Dee
I haven’t been writing in my journal religiously, or reading my Bible as much as I wanted or getting a lot of work done. But, my cough is getting better and I worked out 2 days this week! So yay!!! This whole “trying to better myself in 10 different ways at the same time” thing is really a lot of work!
Are you guys meeting your goals or visions for yourself right now? I am the kind of person that has great ideas and great intentions, but I tend to do really well on a few things, but not on more than a few things at a time. If I am writing regularly and working out, then my other goals fall by the way side.
I admire people like one of my friends on Instagram called theglamuniversity. She just did this awesome woman’s empowerment and business event that is a sleepover and all of the tricks of the trade are taught by powerful successful women like her. She is writing a book, she is expanding her empire. She is getting in shape. She is becoming a mogul! I am so happy for her! But how do people do it?
I am not trying in any way to compare myself to others but all I can say is that I am a decent multi-tasker, but not when it comes to major life changes. I guess I will just take it one day at a time and do the best I can to master or keep up with a few things in my life that mean the most. Then perhaps I can spend a little time on everything else. How do you guys get motivated or stay motivated? Tips, please!!
simply~
Dee
People always say it is not a good idea to speak about religion and politics. But, if you are having a real conversation with friends or people that you are getting to know, doesn’t it make sense to put your thoughts/beliefs on the table? It is hard for me to hold back on these 2 things that largely define me as a person. Adult friendships can be so tricky!
I feel that some of my relationships have not improved or have had problems, because of the marked differences of opinions or core beliefs in regards to politics or religion. If I had known they were so diametrically opposed to my core values, maybe I would not have pursued the play dates so readily. I know it is thought to be distasteful or rude to speak about these subjects openly, but when is a good time?
Developing friendships when younger is so simple because there is school and then extracurricular activities, so meeting friends is a cinch. People during those years aren’t defined by the larger meanings in life. Either you are into My Little Pony or American Girl, or into video games or playing outside. Even if everyone doesn’t like the same thing, it doesn’t matter,because on the playground everyone has a blast. The simplicity of childhood makes being a grown up quite unattractive at times.
As a child I would count down days and weeks and years to a day I looked forward to. I remember counting down the years until I turned 13, and then I couldn’t wait until I was 16 because of driving! Next was the super exciting year of 18, when I got to go to college and have no rules. My 21st was important for obvious reasons.:) But when I turned about 25, I woke up and thought omg! I am a certified grown up with bills and a job and responsibilities and a serious relationship. Then I really longed for less. Less to worry about and less to deal with and keep up with. But unfortunately, time does not travel backward. It just keeps marching on, no matter how much we would like it to stop or pause.
So I find myself as a single mom with a wonderful kid, living in a fabulous area and I still feel like I want so and so to happen by next year. I am still yearning for more, but overall I am pretty happy. I think it is normal for most of us to want more. I like who I am for the most part and I know that I can improve upon a few things, but at this point I am probably going to be the person that I am right now. So, it is hard for me to be anyone different from who I am. Sometimes I want to make more friends and expand my circle, but the thought of having to start over again with people who don’t know or get me is just exhausting.
I was speaking with a friend tonight while our kids were playing and we both said that there is just something special about people who knew you back in the day. There is just a comfort and ease that goes along with history and people that were there through all of the crazy stages and loved you then and still love you in your more buttoned up and mature way , as well. So needless to say, I want people in my life, but I am not incredibly open to meeting new people. Because, there are so many reasons as to why I am the way I am. That is true for all of us I suppose. I feel like at this point in my life, cultivating new relationships is damn near impossible.
As much as I want girlfriends to hang with, I feel like I would rather have less time with peers if the time is not going to be with people that I truly appreciate or vcvs. I guess the one to two times a year I visit my hometown will have to be the times that I really get to be me and be among kindred spirits. Of course I have a couple of really good friends here, but most of my closest friends are the ones who knew me back when. I will continue to enjoy the time I spend with my kiddo and see my good mom friends every few months. Then, when my baby girl is all grown up (not that I am rushing that!), perhaps I will live like a Golden Girl with no filter, and enjoy true sisterhood once again. Until then, I will remain somewhat politically correct and cordial and laugh only when deemed apropos by Washington, D.C. standards.:) (Okay, I am being a bit facetious in this post, I admit it!)
Simply Dee in D.C. 