I've come to the conclusion that being an adult takes far too much time, effort and energy and I'm quite certain I don't like it. I spend way too much time either at work, cleaning the house, paying bills, doing laundry, grocery shopping, and doing the hundreds of other "adult" things that are really not fun. I know life can't always be fun, but I really wish I had more time to do the things I enjoy instead of constantly trying to get things done and get caught up on chores.
Since I'm probably not going to be rich enough to not work and hire a house keeper any time soon I've decided I need to try and get myself in a better routine of keeping up on my "adult" responsibilities so I can have more time to do the things I enjoy and to just relax. I seem to have a lot of lingering projects I need to get done that in the end would help me save time so I decided I'm going to take the month of March off of life. I obviously can't take a month off work, so I need to spend the evenings and weekends focusing on getting some projects done and getting myself in a routine that is conducive to doing all the things I want to be able to do. I seem to be a fan of doing things like this (remember when I only ate fruits and veggies for two weeks?) and I'm kind of excited. I need some time to focus on me and March seems like a good month to do it.
I tend to be a very impulsive person and just do what I want to do when I want to do it. I definitely need to learn a little discipline (a little, not a lot). In the end it will probably do me some good. I'm hoping to get myself back on track with a gym routine too. I've been way to hit or miss lately and really need to get back into it. I have a 2 piece bathing suit that I WILL wear this summer damnit! So. . I'm inviting you along on yet another one of my random little life journeys. (And yes, I know it's not even the middle of February yet, but this is a very hectic month so it didn't really work to start now.)
Total unrelated side note, 2 more weeks until I take my day off Celiac Disease for BEER FESTIVAL! So stinkin excited. Stay tuned for my list of gluten filled foods I'll be eating that day. . .CHICKEN NUGGETS!!
Sunday, February 12
Wednesday, January 25
Sprinkle me in a garden. .
Watch This. . . .This is What Madeline Did in 2011
Now to start with, Madeline was my 1st grade buddy in elementary school. I remember her being a really creative, really cool kid so it was just kind of fun to see this. But more importantly I wanted to share it because I found it very inspiring. I really have no idea what her intentions were with the video but to me it shows us that every day can be something special and it's worth it to take the time to savor each day. . . even if you are just doing something menial like hanging out with your cat. It's so cliche, we've all heard the live each day to the fullest quotes (I am sort of a sucker for those things) but have you really taken the time to implement something like that in your life? Or to reflect on if what you're doing each day is really worth it? My original blog post was going to be about death (no I'm not suicidal or anything crazy) and I think this sorta leads into what I was going to write about.
We're all going to die, and I hate to be the one to break it to you, but odds are it's not going to be when you're 110 years old, peacefully in your sleep. It's probably going to be painful or unexpected, or at the end of a long, tiring battle with some horrible disease. -hope you weren't looking for an uplifting blog post- I think the sooner we accept that and become OK with that fact, the sooner you actually can start to live your life. If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, there's not enough time to do all the things you would want to do or tell everyone the things you want to tell them, so would you be content with what you've done and the things you've said? I'm not going to tell you to do all kinds of crazy stuff and spill your heart out to everyone in your life in case you get hit by a car tomorrow, because that's not possible, but would you be able to say you're happy with the life you lived and it's alright that your time has come? Now don't get me wrong, if I knew I was going to die tomorrow, I would damn well fight like hell to stay alive. . .there's a whole lotta shit I want to get done before I go anywhere, but if that inevitable time were to come, I am happy with the life I've lived and there are very few things that I would wish had been said or done.
It's not really a matter of living each day like it's your last, it's just a matter of being content with your life and the choices you've made. And if you're not content with your life then do something to change that. Sitting on the couch crying about it isn't going to get ya anywhere. If there is one thing I absolutely can't stand it's self pity. Get the fuck over it, figure out what you need to change and do it. You are going to die so why not make your time here worthwhile?
And since we are talking about death I'm putting in writing, right here that when I die, please cremate me and sprinkle me in a garden or a river or something (ok maybe not a river, I'm terrified of fish) and do not make people go to "visitation". Those things are awkward and uncomfortable. If you're gonna cry over me please do it at the bar or a park with some 80's rock playing in the background and a bunch of pictures of me around making ridiculous faces. I should totally be a funeral director.
Now to start with, Madeline was my 1st grade buddy in elementary school. I remember her being a really creative, really cool kid so it was just kind of fun to see this. But more importantly I wanted to share it because I found it very inspiring. I really have no idea what her intentions were with the video but to me it shows us that every day can be something special and it's worth it to take the time to savor each day. . . even if you are just doing something menial like hanging out with your cat. It's so cliche, we've all heard the live each day to the fullest quotes (I am sort of a sucker for those things) but have you really taken the time to implement something like that in your life? Or to reflect on if what you're doing each day is really worth it? My original blog post was going to be about death (no I'm not suicidal or anything crazy) and I think this sorta leads into what I was going to write about.
We're all going to die, and I hate to be the one to break it to you, but odds are it's not going to be when you're 110 years old, peacefully in your sleep. It's probably going to be painful or unexpected, or at the end of a long, tiring battle with some horrible disease. -hope you weren't looking for an uplifting blog post- I think the sooner we accept that and become OK with that fact, the sooner you actually can start to live your life. If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, there's not enough time to do all the things you would want to do or tell everyone the things you want to tell them, so would you be content with what you've done and the things you've said? I'm not going to tell you to do all kinds of crazy stuff and spill your heart out to everyone in your life in case you get hit by a car tomorrow, because that's not possible, but would you be able to say you're happy with the life you lived and it's alright that your time has come? Now don't get me wrong, if I knew I was going to die tomorrow, I would damn well fight like hell to stay alive. . .there's a whole lotta shit I want to get done before I go anywhere, but if that inevitable time were to come, I am happy with the life I've lived and there are very few things that I would wish had been said or done.
It's not really a matter of living each day like it's your last, it's just a matter of being content with your life and the choices you've made. And if you're not content with your life then do something to change that. Sitting on the couch crying about it isn't going to get ya anywhere. If there is one thing I absolutely can't stand it's self pity. Get the fuck over it, figure out what you need to change and do it. You are going to die so why not make your time here worthwhile?
And since we are talking about death I'm putting in writing, right here that when I die, please cremate me and sprinkle me in a garden or a river or something (ok maybe not a river, I'm terrified of fish) and do not make people go to "visitation". Those things are awkward and uncomfortable. If you're gonna cry over me please do it at the bar or a park with some 80's rock playing in the background and a bunch of pictures of me around making ridiculous faces. I should totally be a funeral director.
Sunday, January 15
Guess who's back, back again. . .
I'm making my triumphant return to the blogging world!! Be excited. In the past I've had a few different ideas of what I wanted my blog to be, and who I wanted to read it and I've decided it's probably going to be something different every time I write, and I don't really care who reads it. So, for my loyal followers (I think there's like 7 of you) NO EXPECTATIONS! You're gonna get what you get. . .which basically sums me up so it seems appropriate. This will definitely be my place to rant and share my opinions on things. Odds are, I'll piss you off at some point, and I would encourage you to argue with me. I have my opinions but I'm certainly not always right and will always listen to the other side of the story. Just don't get pissed if you don't change my mind :) I DESPISE when people get in deep discussions or arguments on facebook (which I may have kind of done recently) so this will be my place to vent. Like I said, be excited. I like to think I have a good sense of humor too (I think I recently told a friend "I'm fucking hilarious, why wouldn't you want to be friends with me?") so be ready to laugh. You can expect a real post - this one was just to announce my return- later this week!
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