I don't like resolutions. I only feel like a giant failure when I screw them up. So I'm not going to commit to anything this year. Except myself maybe. I resolve to consider what I'm doing, when I'm doing it. To think through decisions, and perhaps that will help me make better ones. I feel like today is my last hurrah. I have been eating ALL THE THINGS this holiday season and I stopped running on the treadmill in November. I needed a break, so I took one. And I let myself off the hook for all of it. The not running, the eating all the things, the pie, the cookies, all the foods. But I'm always right back here when it's almost over. I'm a bit sorry for that break. I don't feel the best, I know I don't look the best and I'm ready to get it back. I hope getting back physically gets me back mentally. I guess we'll find out.
So...to copy everyone else, who copies Linda...
1. What did you do in 2012 that you’d never done before?
A day trip by motorcycle. Does that even count? It's not like its fancy or anything. But I hadn't done it before, and I'm looking forward to it again.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't make resolutions - see above. If I had, it's highly unlikely I'd have kept them.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes! My sister in law had a beautiful baby girl the day before my birthday. She's fantastic. We met her in person over Christmas and she's a great baby.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Thankfully, no.
5. What countries did you visit?
None. I think we're waiting to leave the country again for another 5 years or so, when the girls are old enough to self-care, but can stay with the grandparents.
6. What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012?
Money? Who doesn't want more money. I'm not saying we had none, or wanted for anything, but I'd just like my financial plans to work out as planned for once.
7. What dates from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Probably this holiday season, we met the new baby, and my youngest lost her first two teeth. It feels so early for her, but she's only 5, she's still in preschool. The in-laws moved to town in November also, which is pretty freaking awesome.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
I have no achievements, I'm feeling very mediocre about this year.
9. What was your biggest failure?
An incident at a water park. No big deal, but it gives me nightmares. And I generally didn't excel at anything, which feels like failure.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Yes I guess so. My left knee now requires a stupid brace so I can use the treadmill or run in a 5k. I also somehow pulled something in my upper left back that refuses to heal. I feel 85% certain its a deep muscle pull, but you'd think after 2 months it'd be at least a little better. Maybe it is, either that or I'm just used to it now.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
My bedroom furniture..with the new motorcycle taking a close 2nd. I also sort of got into an organizational groove this year, so I bought a lot of things to help organize the house and all our crap - which is pretty awesome.
12. Where did most of your money go?
Mortgage (4 years to go), Video games, Motorcycles
13. What did you get really excited about?
My bedroom furniture. I'm a real grown up now.
14. What song will always remind you of 2012?
Hmmm, this is a good question. I guess maybe The Band Perry's "If I Die Young" maybe. I feel like there was a lot of songs I liked this year, just can't pinpoint.
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
– happier or sadder? The same I think. I fluctuate, but I'm generally happy.
– thinner or fatter? Definitely fatter.
– richer or poorer? About the same I think.
16. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Not sweating the little stuff, or not sweating that I get very little help with it without specifically asking which defeats the purpose of getting help...gah. Nevermind.
17. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Being so impatient with the kids. Sometimes I reach that point of OMG I CANNOT TAKE THIS way too fast.
18. How did you spend Christmas?
Christmas Eve was madness, spent with the in-laws and a troupe of in-law invaders. Christmas day we woke up at home, in our own beds, had a great morning with gifts and breakfast. Then we headed over to my dad's for more gifts and easy food and a relaxing afternoon.
19. What was your favorite TV program?
This is tough. I like so many. Grey's Anatomy? No wait, maybe Rizzoli & Isles. No wait - The Voice. Definitely The Voice. I love that show.
20. What were your favorite books of the year?
No favorites, but I did read quite a few. I also sorted out our bookshelves, donated a bunch and I have a pile I need to read so I can just donate them as well.
21. What was your favorite music from this year?
Isn't this a duplicate question? I enjoyed The Band Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, and a bunch of other stuff. I listen to XM Radio in the car, and CDs I own at home..so I don't get much new music.
22. What were your favorite films of the year?
Twilight Breaking Dawn part 1 - does that count. I don't think I have a favorite otherwise. I'm waiting for RedBox to watch the 2nd part. EDITED: I'm a liar. Pitch Perfect was my favorite movie of the year. I loved that movie, and I think I need to get the soundtrack too!
23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
We waited for pictures and a name announcement for my new niece. She was born the day before. I turned 36.
24. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Magically winning the lottery without playing, losing weight when I ate pie and didn't exercise. This question is stupid.
25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2012?
Try not to look like a frumpy mom. Try to choose trendy outfits that work on my body. I may or may not have succeeded.
26. What kept you sane?
Video games and wine. We discovered a new winery thanks to some friends and have finally found a sweet red wine we can put away like grown ups. And video games like Gears of War 3 and Black Ops 2 let me get my aggression out in a healthy way. It's healthy. shhhh.
27. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2012
I doubt I learned anything. I already know I eat to mask my emotions. I already know I don't say what I should say when I should say it. I already know I let things fester. I already know what I should probably be doing about my weight/fitness/health. I'll get to it I guess.
Having answered those..I don't know how I feel about this whole thing. I intend to exercise again. Starting tomorrow. I intend to make better food choices. Starting tomorrow. I CAN do this. I WILL. I don't need some official resolution to do so and I'd rather not feel like a loser if I fall behind in my goals.
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Monday, December 31, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
The New Year Recap: 2011
Apparently this is a thing bloggers do regularly. Like Sundry and a bunch of others. I do nothing regularly which is obvious given my last post and timeline of all my posts. I am inconsistent. So whatever, here.
1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before?
Well, I checked my toddler into the hospital for dehydration and witnessed her IV placement. Never before and never again.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't generally believe in resolutions. It's just something that I end up failing at every year, over and over, which is no way to live every year. I can fail at shit all by myself, I don't need a list. So...since I had none, I didn't fail at them, right? Yes! Truthfully early in the year 2011 I was tired of my fat self and decided to do something about it. I've been running since Jan 2011 and still going at it. So if you MUST insist on a real answer for this one...fine. I did that.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Sort of. My sister had a baby boy. We should be close, but we're not because I don't approve of some of the choices she made and I don't know how to pretend that I do. So. Hello impasse.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
I don't think so.
5. What countries did you visit?
None. I did fantasize about all kinds of foreign vacations though. Does that count?
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
More cash? Who doesn't want more cash? Besides that baby in the Capital One commercials. Better control of my time, so I can properly support my children in their education and also still have lots of fun.
7. What dates from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Monday, February 28. We put our dog to sleep that day. Worst day ever.
Friday, March 4. Same week as above, checked toddler into hospital for dehydration.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
I don't think there is one. Registering the toddler for preschool and then getting her there on time, that's big. Also figuring out that she's playing me when I drop her off and adjusting the routine so she's a much happier preschooler now.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not realizing my toddler was dehydrated. After so many days of vomit and poop..I should have known better. You can cut me some slack because I put down the dog and bought a car that same week..but I don't deserve it. No parent should be that distracted. Huge parenting fail.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Not outside of the regular thanks-to-the-stupid-children illnesses. What is it about preschool that makes parents bring the snot covered kids anyway?
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Well. I LOVE this new cabinet the husband bought me for Christmas. Since its OUR money...it counts, right?
Also, most of the time, I'm glad we bought these guys too.
I also bought sort of a lot of clothes that I love this year too. A ruffly cardigan that I wear over a black tank OR a sequin tank. I bought Jeggings and Leggings if you can believe that and I love them all. I think probably I am more in love with the fact that I look good in them. See above for former fat self reference.
12. Where did most of your money go?
Edward Jones apparently. And the mortgage. We have a 15 year, and we'll pay it off in about 5 years, so even though the payment is high, we'll be done really soon. If the economy would pick up..that'd be excellent. I'd worry less about making that.
13. What did you get really excited about?
The kid going to preschool. These two hours twice a week, by myself, to work and focus. Awesome.
14. What song will always remind you of 2011?
Adele's Rolling in the Deep. I heard it first when one of the contestants on The Voice sang it and had to look it up. Also really like Price Tag by Jessie J. At the same time, Kidz Bop ruins all these songs, so 2011 reminds me of that also.
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
-happier or sadder? probably the same. hard to pin down just one for a whole year
-thinner or fatter? definitely thinner and I will keep it that way, hello salad for lunch.
-richer or poorer? I think probably the same, or richer depending on how you look at it.
16. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Playing games with the kids, or playing outside with the kids. We were outside a lot and both girls love riding their bikes now, so perhaps this spring we'll get to do more of that. Maybe more times out with the husband as well.
17. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Hollered at my kids. Lost my shit when I just couldn't take it anymore.
18. How did you spend Christmas?
With my in-laws, which was awesome. We each took vacation days which ended up in all of us having eleven - yes 11 - days off in a row. It was excellent.
19. What was your favorite TV program?
I think Grey's Anatomy...but Rizzoli & Isles, The Closer and Covert Affairs are very close seconds...
20. What were your favorite books of the year?
I loved the Hunger Games series and I signed up for GoodReads so I can get some good recommendations. We also rediscovered the local library this year, which has been awesome.
21. What was your favorite music from this year?
Toby Keith "Red Solo Cup"
Anything Lady Antebellum
Adele "Rolling in the Deep"
still love Kelly Clarkson
The Band Perry
22. What were your favorite films of the year?
Date Night.
Crazy, Stupid, Love (Spoiler: I did NOT figure out that Emma Stone was Steve Carrell's daughter in the movie until it hit me in the face)
Twilight: Breaking Dawn (shut up)
23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 35 and I don't remember what I did. We didn't do anything super special.
24. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Winning the lottery? Being satisfied is up to each of us I think..so I don't think I like this question.
25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?
Trendy. Although this is sort of a stupid question.
26. What kept you sane?
Books and my DVR. And during the summer, the in-laws when they came to take the children camping.
27. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011.
Pay attention. Nothing is more important than the health of your children. Just pay attention.
Happy new year everyone.
1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before?
Well, I checked my toddler into the hospital for dehydration and witnessed her IV placement. Never before and never again.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't generally believe in resolutions. It's just something that I end up failing at every year, over and over, which is no way to live every year. I can fail at shit all by myself, I don't need a list. So...since I had none, I didn't fail at them, right? Yes! Truthfully early in the year 2011 I was tired of my fat self and decided to do something about it. I've been running since Jan 2011 and still going at it. So if you MUST insist on a real answer for this one...fine. I did that.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Sort of. My sister had a baby boy. We should be close, but we're not because I don't approve of some of the choices she made and I don't know how to pretend that I do. So. Hello impasse.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
I don't think so.
5. What countries did you visit?
None. I did fantasize about all kinds of foreign vacations though. Does that count?
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
More cash? Who doesn't want more cash? Besides that baby in the Capital One commercials. Better control of my time, so I can properly support my children in their education and also still have lots of fun.
7. What dates from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Monday, February 28. We put our dog to sleep that day. Worst day ever.
Friday, March 4. Same week as above, checked toddler into hospital for dehydration.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
I don't think there is one. Registering the toddler for preschool and then getting her there on time, that's big. Also figuring out that she's playing me when I drop her off and adjusting the routine so she's a much happier preschooler now.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not realizing my toddler was dehydrated. After so many days of vomit and poop..I should have known better. You can cut me some slack because I put down the dog and bought a car that same week..but I don't deserve it. No parent should be that distracted. Huge parenting fail.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Not outside of the regular thanks-to-the-stupid-children illnesses. What is it about preschool that makes parents bring the snot covered kids anyway?
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Well. I LOVE this new cabinet the husband bought me for Christmas. Since its OUR money...it counts, right?
12. Where did most of your money go?
Edward Jones apparently. And the mortgage. We have a 15 year, and we'll pay it off in about 5 years, so even though the payment is high, we'll be done really soon. If the economy would pick up..that'd be excellent. I'd worry less about making that.
13. What did you get really excited about?
The kid going to preschool. These two hours twice a week, by myself, to work and focus. Awesome.
14. What song will always remind you of 2011?
Adele's Rolling in the Deep. I heard it first when one of the contestants on The Voice sang it and had to look it up. Also really like Price Tag by Jessie J. At the same time, Kidz Bop ruins all these songs, so 2011 reminds me of that also.
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
-happier or sadder? probably the same. hard to pin down just one for a whole year
-thinner or fatter? definitely thinner and I will keep it that way, hello salad for lunch.
-richer or poorer? I think probably the same, or richer depending on how you look at it.
16. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Playing games with the kids, or playing outside with the kids. We were outside a lot and both girls love riding their bikes now, so perhaps this spring we'll get to do more of that. Maybe more times out with the husband as well.
17. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Hollered at my kids. Lost my shit when I just couldn't take it anymore.
18. How did you spend Christmas?
With my in-laws, which was awesome. We each took vacation days which ended up in all of us having eleven - yes 11 - days off in a row. It was excellent.
19. What was your favorite TV program?
I think Grey's Anatomy...but Rizzoli & Isles, The Closer and Covert Affairs are very close seconds...
20. What were your favorite books of the year?
I loved the Hunger Games series and I signed up for GoodReads so I can get some good recommendations. We also rediscovered the local library this year, which has been awesome.
21. What was your favorite music from this year?
Toby Keith "Red Solo Cup"
Anything Lady Antebellum
Adele "Rolling in the Deep"
still love Kelly Clarkson
The Band Perry
22. What were your favorite films of the year?
Date Night.
Crazy, Stupid, Love (Spoiler: I did NOT figure out that Emma Stone was Steve Carrell's daughter in the movie until it hit me in the face)
Twilight: Breaking Dawn (shut up)
23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 35 and I don't remember what I did. We didn't do anything super special.
24. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Winning the lottery? Being satisfied is up to each of us I think..so I don't think I like this question.
25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?
Trendy. Although this is sort of a stupid question.
26. What kept you sane?
Books and my DVR. And during the summer, the in-laws when they came to take the children camping.
27. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011.
Pay attention. Nothing is more important than the health of your children. Just pay attention.
Happy new year everyone.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
A Glance at my 2010
This is a quiz that Linda takes every year apparently. So I copied it..and I'll answer it in a while, when work lets up.
1. What did you do in 2010 that you’d never done before?
Is is sad that the only thing I can think of is work related: 'built a drupal site' ?
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't make resolutions, i'm only disappointed when i don't meet them. I make myself deals all the time, all year, every day and i rarely live up to those. why would new year's ones be any different, so i don't bother.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
yes, maid of honor in my wedding/best friend had a perfect baby girl.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Not that i know of.
5. What countries did you visit?
None, we did go to Florida, DisneyWorld, which is like its own country, does that count?
6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
A little bit better money control, although the end of 2010 was turning pretty well. I'd like to feel like I have more time, with the kids, with the husband, with some exercise, even though I now more time won't actually exist.
7. What dates from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Hmmm, none?
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
I don't think I had any unless we refer to #1, which i don't count. Ohhh this I must change. I potty trained a toddler this year, which is a HUGE achievement. AND I won't have to do it again. Woo.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I'd rather not say.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nope.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Brown boots from Famous Footwear. Love them so much.
12. Where did most of your money go?
Bills, mortgage, investments.
13. What did you get really excited about?
my new treadmill, my kid's great grades
14. What song will always remind you of 2010?
LAdy Antebellum, American Honey
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
– happier or sadder? the same.
– thinner or fatter? fatter for sure.
– richer or poorer? Financially richer
16. What do you wish you’d done more of?
i don't know. i don't like shoulda's
17. What do you wish you’d done less of?
yell at the kids.
18. How did you spend Christmas?
with all my family, both sides, it was pretty great
19. What was your favorite TV program?
oooo tough one. grey's anatomy i guess..or the closer, or brothers & sisters...shoot. too many.
20. What were your favorite books of the year?
i read too many to remember, none super memorable, but all good.
21. What was your favorite music from this year?
Lady Antebellum, Need You Now album
22. What were your favorite films of the year?
mmm not sure i had a favorite. We rent alot...
23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 34 in July, and I don't think I did anything out of the ordinary.
24. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
particular people coming to their senses.
25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
ha! i'm trying to be comfy and trendy, which is a difficult combo while towing two children and rarely leaving the house.
26. What kept you sane?
my DVR and AmazonKindle and the new HotSprings Spa we bought in July
27. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010.
I think I already knew this, but i'm not in charge of everything.
1. What did you do in 2010 that you’d never done before?
Is is sad that the only thing I can think of is work related: 'built a drupal site' ?
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't make resolutions, i'm only disappointed when i don't meet them. I make myself deals all the time, all year, every day and i rarely live up to those. why would new year's ones be any different, so i don't bother.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
yes, maid of honor in my wedding/best friend had a perfect baby girl.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Not that i know of.
5. What countries did you visit?
None, we did go to Florida, DisneyWorld, which is like its own country, does that count?
6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
A little bit better money control, although the end of 2010 was turning pretty well. I'd like to feel like I have more time, with the kids, with the husband, with some exercise, even though I now more time won't actually exist.
7. What dates from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Hmmm, none?
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
I don't think I had any unless we refer to #1, which i don't count. Ohhh this I must change. I potty trained a toddler this year, which is a HUGE achievement. AND I won't have to do it again. Woo.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I'd rather not say.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nope.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Brown boots from Famous Footwear. Love them so much.
12. Where did most of your money go?
Bills, mortgage, investments.
13. What did you get really excited about?
my new treadmill, my kid's great grades
14. What song will always remind you of 2010?
LAdy Antebellum, American Honey
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
– happier or sadder? the same.
– thinner or fatter? fatter for sure.
– richer or poorer? Financially richer
16. What do you wish you’d done more of?
i don't know. i don't like shoulda's
17. What do you wish you’d done less of?
yell at the kids.
18. How did you spend Christmas?
with all my family, both sides, it was pretty great
19. What was your favorite TV program?
oooo tough one. grey's anatomy i guess..or the closer, or brothers & sisters...shoot. too many.
20. What were your favorite books of the year?
i read too many to remember, none super memorable, but all good.
21. What was your favorite music from this year?
Lady Antebellum, Need You Now album
22. What were your favorite films of the year?
mmm not sure i had a favorite. We rent alot...
23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 34 in July, and I don't think I did anything out of the ordinary.
24. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
particular people coming to their senses.
25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
ha! i'm trying to be comfy and trendy, which is a difficult combo while towing two children and rarely leaving the house.
26. What kept you sane?
my DVR and AmazonKindle and the new HotSprings Spa we bought in July
27. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010.
I think I already knew this, but i'm not in charge of everything.
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