(Disclaimer: my comma key randomly stopped working so no commas in this post...please don't think I'm an idiot)
Well lookee here...two posts in one week!
Maybe I can get back into this blogging thing again after all. Don't hold your breath.
This year I've been working on being a better housewife even while I'm working. I've made excellent progress. I've had some major setbacks in this department due to not being capable of managing my own stress. Overall I've made improvements though.
I've done all my dishes every night this week so far. I did a MAJOR spring cleaning project last week on my spring break which helps me stay on track. I'm hoping to keep a tidy home even when crazy busy and tired.
I've also been improving in my school work. I have all my papers graded for tomorrow and it's only 9:14 pm. Woohoo!
So...I've been perusing old posts of mine. I'm pretty wordy aren't I? Oh well...that's just me.
I'm not really sure what the purpose of this post was...I'm just babbling on about laziness and writing like usual. Two topics never far from my mind.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
I'm Scared of Writing
Soooo...that whole "I'm back" thing...
I'm scared of writing. It's true. I've taken countless writing classes. I majored in English education. I've written a lot over my short life. But I'm still scared of putting my words on paper (or computer). It's like I'm afraid that I will look foolish to someone or that I will break one of the ever-changing grammar rules.
I absolutely love writing and really enjoy reading my own work (most of the time). I just hate the feeling before I actually let the words flow. It's like the feeling I get before I do a somersault or before I wax my eyebrows or before I jump off a diving board or before I let my husband crack my back or before I walk into a party or before I try on a new pair of jeans. It's torture before I start...but I'm always glad I went through with it in the end.
I think about writing all the time. I tell my students to write all the time. I tell them when they're stuck to "just write." Why oh why don't I take my own advice?
So, I'm really going to work on this whole "fear of writing" thing and get back into blogging. I started this blog so I could write publicly. Probably should get back on that.
So, if you haven't totally abandoned my blog...thanks for hanging on. I'll try to be better. No promises though. Because I might break that promise when fear strikes.
I'm scared of writing. It's true. I've taken countless writing classes. I majored in English education. I've written a lot over my short life. But I'm still scared of putting my words on paper (or computer). It's like I'm afraid that I will look foolish to someone or that I will break one of the ever-changing grammar rules.
I absolutely love writing and really enjoy reading my own work (most of the time). I just hate the feeling before I actually let the words flow. It's like the feeling I get before I do a somersault or before I wax my eyebrows or before I jump off a diving board or before I let my husband crack my back or before I walk into a party or before I try on a new pair of jeans. It's torture before I start...but I'm always glad I went through with it in the end.
I think about writing all the time. I tell my students to write all the time. I tell them when they're stuck to "just write." Why oh why don't I take my own advice?
So, I'm really going to work on this whole "fear of writing" thing and get back into blogging. I started this blog so I could write publicly. Probably should get back on that.
So, if you haven't totally abandoned my blog...thanks for hanging on. I'll try to be better. No promises though. Because I might break that promise when fear strikes.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
I'm Baa-ack!
If listen carefully you can hear my Steve Urkel voice announcing "I'm Baa-ack!"
Sorry it's been a little over three months since I've blogged. A lot has happened since then: School, tutor shortages, the death of my grandfather, the death of a friend's newborn, Hurricane Sandy and six straight days of no power or running water in my apartment, the busiest and most expensive Christmas season to date (we had to buy significant presents for about 27 family members). I could go on and on.
Phew!
I haven't done much blog reading either. I've kind of taken a much-needed break from the blogosphere in general.
But when I was home for Christmas, a very dear friend of mine encouraged me to get back into blogging. so here goes.
I'm really trying to make some lifestyle changes. The phrase "lifestyle changes" immediately brings up all sorts of negative connotations. What I mean is I really want to stop living a selfish, lazy life. I want to take better care of myself in order that I can serve others for many years to come.
I've been easing my way into this month by tackling a couple of big problem areas. So far, I've banned sugary treats for the month of January, started a 1200 calorie a day diet, and have started to refuse to go back to sleep after waking up and showering. If I can master these problem areas, my quality of life should greatly improve.
With all these changes, I'm "making room" for the Lord in my life. I've really pushed him aside as of late. I need to allow him to guide and direct my life rather than guide and direct myself.
Well, I better get off to school. I'm hoping by blogging before school I will motivate myself to get out of bed. We shall see!
Sorry it's been a little over three months since I've blogged. A lot has happened since then: School, tutor shortages, the death of my grandfather, the death of a friend's newborn, Hurricane Sandy and six straight days of no power or running water in my apartment, the busiest and most expensive Christmas season to date (we had to buy significant presents for about 27 family members). I could go on and on.
Phew!
I haven't done much blog reading either. I've kind of taken a much-needed break from the blogosphere in general.
But when I was home for Christmas, a very dear friend of mine encouraged me to get back into blogging. so here goes.
I'm really trying to make some lifestyle changes. The phrase "lifestyle changes" immediately brings up all sorts of negative connotations. What I mean is I really want to stop living a selfish, lazy life. I want to take better care of myself in order that I can serve others for many years to come.
I've been easing my way into this month by tackling a couple of big problem areas. So far, I've banned sugary treats for the month of January, started a 1200 calorie a day diet, and have started to refuse to go back to sleep after waking up and showering. If I can master these problem areas, my quality of life should greatly improve.
With all these changes, I'm "making room" for the Lord in my life. I've really pushed him aside as of late. I need to allow him to guide and direct my life rather than guide and direct myself.
Well, I better get off to school. I'm hoping by blogging before school I will motivate myself to get out of bed. We shall see!
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