I was considering giving up something for Lent. Then I realized. . . what would I give up? For my headache diet I've already given up chocolate, coffee, cheese, most snack foods, pizza, bacon, Chinese food, chocolate, alcohol, peanut butter, all nuts for that matter, chocolate, citrus fruits, chocolate, chocolate, chocolate. . . On this new kick I've given up games on my computer, most TV, and procrastination. I'm not Catholic, so maybe I'm misunderstanding this whole Lent thing, but I've heard that you're supposed to give up something you enjoy. Should I give up writing? Exercising? Playing the guitar? Meditating? Reading? Singing (mostly to myself, but you're free to listen if you happen to be in the area)? Visiting with my family? Breathing? All of those are kind of crucial to my life goals right now. Poker is the only thing I could think of to give up at this point. But I've already cut my poker playing down to a couple of times a week. Also, I have a bit of a love/hate thing going on with poker. So would it be cheating to give up something that I half enjoy, half despise, and only do for maybe two hours a week? I don't know. But that's all I got.
I've been writing a lot lately (2.1). And when I say a lot I'm talking about volume of time not volume of text. I'm having a hard time balancing my need to write with my need to get a job. When I'm working on the book, I'm thinking, "I should be looking at more job postings." When I'm looking, asking, begging for jobs, I'm thinking, "I should be writing another page." I think maybe the job search is a bit more desperate, so I'm going to dedicate tomorrow to sending out more of my resumes, making phone calls, checking job postings, etc., etc., etc. This evening I did find a posting for a copy writer, but it was after business hours and the only contact was a phone number. But tomorrow. . . Crap. . . The procrastinator's mantra. . . the sun'll come out. . . crap. crap. crap. . . I thought I was getting past that bit of me. . .
treadmill, yogalates (10, 13, 16, 17)
I'm grateful for the plank and warrior I (20).
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So you tried the "total body workout," workout 4. That's great! I did 4 yesterday too! I don't recommend doing it the way I did it though. My back was feeling tight and sore all day (really bad desk chair). I was day-dreaming about visiting Louise. When I got home, I got a bug in my butt to clean the basement, so 2 hr later, my back was SCREAMING. Hello, Louise.
After I finished 4, I was still a little stiff, so I decided to do it again. I started to shake on the plank and by the time I got to warrior II, I was exhausted. I was all rubbery at the end, but my back felt FANTASTIC. In reality, I probably would have been fine with one session of Louise. Just a thought.
First of all, since you're not Catholic, I don't think you have to worry about the whole Lent thing. Haven't you given up enough already (yes, I know, that was the point of your post)???
Also, I think you're OK putting some things off every so often, just as long as you get to them in a timely manner and have a good reason to do so (which I think you do). That's just good time management - you can't get everything done every day, so don't get too worked up about it.
We're looking forward to seeing you and the parental units this weekend, even if only for 24 hours. I can't wait to see some of the fruits of your labor!
Don't beat yourself up about putting something off until tomorrow...I've discovered that there is never enough today to get everything done. Besides, life would be boring if you got to tomorrow and didn't have anything to do!
Damn. I sounded like a bad fortune cookie. Guess I should leave the writing to you!
Just read it all, top to middle, bottom to middle. Lots of comments/opinions come to mind.
One at a time.
Do not appologize for yourself or what you have to say! You are who you are. Revel in it. If you want to change, do it.
Just do it.
If you want to share the process, share it.
piwok: Yeah, I actually started workout 4 the same day that you suggested I try it. The first time through I kept saying "Downface dog again!?!?" But now I'm loving it. Whenever I come out of downface dog into that standing/rest thing I get a bit of a rush going.
z-man: um. . . a lot of the fruits of my labors are not quite visible yet. But you can look at my cds in their nice new books if you want.
tz: It's late. Maybe I'll respond to the first comment tomorrow.
tz: I'm not even sure if I can eat fortune cookies anymore.
ann uther: Thanks for the advice. I'm actually listening to advice for once in my life, so feel free to leave any comments or opinions you may have.
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