. . . in the 9 years that I have known him . . .
. . . the 7 years since we have been dating . . .
. . . and in almost 2 years of marriage . . .
. . . I have witnessed my husband cry.
There's not much more to be said about it. No story that I wish to share.
But it is a milestone in our relationship, and I felt the need to document it in some way.
In love, you never stop learning and you never stop growing.
musings, idiosyncrasies, life and all that jazz...
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
"In the Weeds"
INDEED.
Yeah. That pretty much describes my entire adult LIFE...
Can I just tell you that there are so many things that I need to get done, but I have NO IDEA where to start...
I need to steam the carpets.
Wally needs a bath and a vet appointment.
I still need to send out wedding Thank You cards (over 1 year LATE!!).
I still need to MAKE my wedding Thank You cards!
I still have to pick up my wedding video!
My old car needs to get donated.
I have to take my car in for maintenance and repairs.
We need to fix/replace the fridge.
Still haven't sent my Christmas presents back home to my family.
I need to write choreography for our winter guard show.
Gotta file my taxes.
It's time to renew my car insurance.
Need to start studying for my NCTMB certification exam.
Need to do laundry.
...and the list goes on. *sigh*
Now, when you're "weeded" at work, your only option is to hustle and get shit done. Granted there are days when I am fully in the weeds and I am one bitchy customer away from walking out the front door saying "Fuck this bullshit," but for the most part, I end up surviving another day at work... and I come back to work the next day to put myself through the whole damn thing all over again (I'm delusional, I know)!
Now, bringing that mentality to "real life" isn't as simple as it should be. I'm kinda in that "paralysis by analysis" mode.. I'm thinking too much about what needs to be done and I'm so overwhelmed that I end up doing absolutely NOTHING.
I mean, seriously... how the heck did we get here?!?
How did we get from the days of hoping for rollerblades for Christmas, to putting together a budget for how much we're gonna spend on Christmas gifts this year? What happened to looking forward to summer break, instead of looking forward to a break --period? And when did "saving for a rainy day" turn into "saving for a down payment on a house" or "saving to start a family?"
Somehow the days keep flying by, the "To Do List" keeps getting longer, and the income goes faster than it comes.
Yes, I am DEFINITELY in the weeds...
"In the weeds"
-restaurant slang meaning that a server is so swamped with duties that he/she is "lost in the weeds" and can't possibly do all the work.
-a colloquial expression used when persons are near or beyond their capacity to handle a situation or cannot catch up. Struggling. Very busy. (taken from the Glossary of Restaurant Industry Terms)
Yeah. That pretty much describes my entire adult LIFE...
Can I just tell you that there are so many things that I need to get done, but I have NO IDEA where to start...
I need to steam the carpets.
Wally needs a bath and a vet appointment.
I still need to send out wedding Thank You cards (over 1 year LATE!!).
I still need to MAKE my wedding Thank You cards!
I still have to pick up my wedding video!
My old car needs to get donated.
I have to take my car in for maintenance and repairs.
We need to fix/replace the fridge.
Still haven't sent my Christmas presents back home to my family.
I need to write choreography for our winter guard show.
Gotta file my taxes.
It's time to renew my car insurance.
Need to start studying for my NCTMB certification exam.
Need to do laundry.
...and the list goes on. *sigh*
Now, when you're "weeded" at work, your only option is to hustle and get shit done. Granted there are days when I am fully in the weeds and I am one bitchy customer away from walking out the front door saying "Fuck this bullshit," but for the most part, I end up surviving another day at work... and I come back to work the next day to put myself through the whole damn thing all over again (I'm delusional, I know)!
Now, bringing that mentality to "real life" isn't as simple as it should be. I'm kinda in that "paralysis by analysis" mode.. I'm thinking too much about what needs to be done and I'm so overwhelmed that I end up doing absolutely NOTHING.
I mean, seriously... how the heck did we get here?!?
How did we get from the days of hoping for rollerblades for Christmas, to putting together a budget for how much we're gonna spend on Christmas gifts this year? What happened to looking forward to summer break, instead of looking forward to a break --period? And when did "saving for a rainy day" turn into "saving for a down payment on a house" or "saving to start a family?"
Somehow the days keep flying by, the "To Do List" keeps getting longer, and the income goes faster than it comes.
Yes, I am DEFINITELY in the weeds...
Friday, February 19, 2010
It will be mine...
. . . oh yes, it WILL be mine :)
While everyone else in the world is going gaga over the new Apple iPad, I happen to have my sights set on something else...
The Amazon Kindle.
While everyone else in the world is going gaga over the new Apple iPad, I happen to have my sights set on something else...
The Amazon Kindle.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Hello Lent...
. . . Good-bye COFFEE, SODA and FAST FOOD CHAINS
I mean c'mon... It's ONLY 40 days, right??? *sigh*
It's been a LONG while since I have blogged.
You know how things can get...
You get busy.
(and lazy)
You go on vacation.
(and spend all your time daydreaming about the next one)
The holidays come and go.
(and you and your wallet are still recovering)
Or you catch a cold, or the flu.
(3 TIMES!!)
Your favorite TV shows come back in full swing.
(I LOVE Grey's Anatomy & 24!!)
You pick up another job.
(and you're too delusional to leave the old one)
You know... LIFE.
But in the spirit of Lent, [Sweet D]and I are making a conscious effort to blog every day.
In all honesty, I can't promise ya'll that I won't fail you (you have seen my track record), but I WILL promise to make every effort to provide you all with as much daily entertainment as I can :)
Deal?
I mean c'mon... It's ONLY 40 days, right??? *sigh*
It's been a LONG while since I have blogged.
You know how things can get...
You get busy.
(and lazy)
You go on vacation.
(and spend all your time daydreaming about the next one)
The holidays come and go.
(and you and your wallet are still recovering)
Or you catch a cold, or the flu.
(3 TIMES!!)
Your favorite TV shows come back in full swing.
(I LOVE Grey's Anatomy & 24!!)
You pick up another job.
(and you're too delusional to leave the old one)
You know... LIFE.
But in the spirit of Lent, [Sweet D]and I are making a conscious effort to blog every day.
In all honesty, I can't promise ya'll that I won't fail you (you have seen my track record), but I WILL promise to make every effort to provide you all with as much daily entertainment as I can :)
Deal?
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
What a Difference 10 Days Makes...
. . . As of yesterday morning, Day 10, Class 10 of my 30 Day Bikram Yoga Challenge is complete!
Although it has only been 10 days, it has been quite a journey so far.
I am happy to say that I am well on track to achieving my 4 Goals...
1. Routine:
My insomniac tendencies have been kept at bay. Waking up at 4:20am every morning has quickly made an impact on that. Unfortunately, my narcoleptic tendencies are still at large (Those naps are so damn tempting!!).
2. Flexibilty:
I have my good days, and I have my bad days. I am learning that your body is different every day. Sometimes I am able to put my forehead to my knee, and other days I'm struggling to grab my foot! Either way, gaining flexibility is something that takes time. I'm working on it...
3. Weight Maintenance:
It's kinda hard to tell if I'm losing weight, but I do know that I don't feel like I am gaining weight? :) I also feel less bloated, stronger, and I am starting to love the feeling of tight muscles.
4. Personal Sense of Achievement:
Come on, now... Waking up at 4-something in the morning, EVERY DAY for 10 DAYS in a row?? For me, that's a pretty fricken' amazing achievement in itself!
There are a few other unexpected's happening...
+My cravings are being curbed.
I normally enjoy french fries on a daily basis.. almost daily. (Gross, right??) Ever since I began this challenge, I've eaten fries probably twice-- Without even trying!! That's odd for me. *sigh* I kinda miss my french fries...
+Caffeine intake has gone down.
That's a good thing. Both for my body and my wallet :) I haven't been taking advantage of my "treat receipt" at Starbucks by going back for a second trip after 2PM, and my headaches are less severe.
+More energy.
I definitely feel less sluggish. That fact that my body is getting used to a schedule is probably a contributing factor :)
+My appetite has gone HAYWIRE!
This could be a combination of my increased activity, combined with my monthly-female-you-know-what paying me a visit soon. But I am constantly hungry and constantly thinking about what I want to eat next! Oooh... Cinnabon sounds SOOO good right now! I wonder if I have time to pick one up before work... ??
So there you have it. I am 1/3 of the way there, and already starting to experience some changes in my body. Definitely looking forward to seeing the progress at the 2/3 point.
As a 1/3 of the way reward / motivation to make it all the way to the end, I bought myself a new mat: Breathe I LOVE IT :)
... and next time I'll tell you about some "characters" at my 5:30am class. It's interesting...
Although it has only been 10 days, it has been quite a journey so far.
I am happy to say that I am well on track to achieving my 4 Goals...
1. Routine:
My insomniac tendencies have been kept at bay. Waking up at 4:20am every morning has quickly made an impact on that. Unfortunately, my narcoleptic tendencies are still at large (Those naps are so damn tempting!!).
2. Flexibilty:
I have my good days, and I have my bad days. I am learning that your body is different every day. Sometimes I am able to put my forehead to my knee, and other days I'm struggling to grab my foot! Either way, gaining flexibility is something that takes time. I'm working on it...
3. Weight Maintenance:
It's kinda hard to tell if I'm losing weight, but I do know that I don't feel like I am gaining weight? :) I also feel less bloated, stronger, and I am starting to love the feeling of tight muscles.
4. Personal Sense of Achievement:
Come on, now... Waking up at 4-something in the morning, EVERY DAY for 10 DAYS in a row?? For me, that's a pretty fricken' amazing achievement in itself!
There are a few other unexpected's happening...
+My cravings are being curbed.
I normally enjoy french fries on a daily basis.. almost daily. (Gross, right??) Ever since I began this challenge, I've eaten fries probably twice-- Without even trying!! That's odd for me. *sigh* I kinda miss my french fries...
+Caffeine intake has gone down.
That's a good thing. Both for my body and my wallet :) I haven't been taking advantage of my "treat receipt" at Starbucks by going back for a second trip after 2PM, and my headaches are less severe.
+More energy.
I definitely feel less sluggish. That fact that my body is getting used to a schedule is probably a contributing factor :)
+My appetite has gone HAYWIRE!
This could be a combination of my increased activity, combined with my monthly-female-you-know-what paying me a visit soon. But I am constantly hungry and constantly thinking about what I want to eat next! Oooh... Cinnabon sounds SOOO good right now! I wonder if I have time to pick one up before work... ??
So there you have it. I am 1/3 of the way there, and already starting to experience some changes in my body. Definitely looking forward to seeing the progress at the 2/3 point.
As a 1/3 of the way reward / motivation to make it all the way to the end, I bought myself a new mat: Breathe I LOVE IT :)
... and next time I'll tell you about some "characters" at my 5:30am class. It's interesting...
Monday, September 21, 2009
My dearest blogspot...
...
We have always had an honest and trustworthy relationship, so I want to be upfront with you.
I've been spending a lot of time with a new friend.
His name is Tumblr.
I have no intentions of replacing you, blogspot. You are definitely still my #1. You waited for me, even when I wasn't ready. You were a constant, even when I was flighty. I appreciate the relationship that we have, and it's something I want to share with others... especially Tumblr.
Please don't be upset with me. I'm doing this for us.
I think that this new development can bring us closer together.
I can understand your hesitation. But I know that once you meet Tumblr, you'll see all the great things I see in him. One day I hope that all 3 of us can become really good friends.
edlynizms.blogspot.com , meet edlynizms.tumblr.com
I truly believe this is going to be a match made in heaven :)
* + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + *
...on a side note: Day3, Class3 of my Bikram Yoga 30 Day Challenge is complete... Yay! :)
We have always had an honest and trustworthy relationship, so I want to be upfront with you.
I've been spending a lot of time with a new friend.
His name is Tumblr.
I have no intentions of replacing you, blogspot. You are definitely still my #1. You waited for me, even when I wasn't ready. You were a constant, even when I was flighty. I appreciate the relationship that we have, and it's something I want to share with others... especially Tumblr.
Please don't be upset with me. I'm doing this for us.
I think that this new development can bring us closer together.
I can understand your hesitation. But I know that once you meet Tumblr, you'll see all the great things I see in him. One day I hope that all 3 of us can become really good friends.
edlynizms.blogspot.com , meet edlynizms.tumblr.com
I truly believe this is going to be a match made in heaven :)
* + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + *
...on a side note: Day3, Class3 of my Bikram Yoga 30 Day Challenge is complete... Yay! :)
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Are you...
... in need of a "feel good" moment?
... thinking that you just might be as good at what you do, as you think you are, but you're too scared to take that leap of faith?
... feeling as if you have a great talent, or a passion for something SO amazing, that you just want to share it with the world?
... feeling as if it's too late to pursue something you truly love?
... looking for something to inspire you to do great things?
I think I just might have what you're looking for right here:
Was it as good for you as it was for me?
I'll admit... I have a soft spot in my heart for The Wonder Years (one of the greatest TV shows EVER!!). So for me:
*sigh*
I have been moved.
I'm moving....
I am on the move...
... thinking that you just might be as good at what you do, as you think you are, but you're too scared to take that leap of faith?
... feeling as if you have a great talent, or a passion for something SO amazing, that you just want to share it with the world?
... feeling as if it's too late to pursue something you truly love?
... looking for something to inspire you to do great things?
I think I just might have what you're looking for right here:
Was it as good for you as it was for me?
I'll admit... I have a soft spot in my heart for The Wonder Years (one of the greatest TV shows EVER!!). So for me:
this display of passion
+
a handful of nostalgia
= a "feel good" moment that I plan to keep in my pocket for rainy days :)
What a great way to start my 30 Day Challenge!
...and by the way, today I completed Day 2, Class 2 of The Challenge! Yay me :)
*sigh*
I have been moved.
I'm moving....
I am on the move...
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