The book store…it’s the land of hope
Last night my fiance and I partied it up.
We went out for dinner and while the night was still young we went out for drinks….at Barnes and Noble (coffee for him, tea for me.)
We have this monthly ritual of spending a Saturday night there and getting a big stack of books and magazines and just peruse the night away until they kick us out at closing time. We always buy something at the cafe.
I pretty much stick to a few sections: the magazines (entertainment and health related), the health section,and the career section. I occasionally walk through the novel and YA section and scan some books with my iPhone so I have a good list of novels that I would like to read. (I haven’t read for pleasure in a few months. need.to.lay,off.computer)
What I love the most about bookstores is the sense of hope I receive once I leave. Last night after skimming a few books on “cool careers” and looking at the enterpenuial section, I have this fire inside me eager to be more of a self-starter and to figure out a way to make money and do what I love.
How will I do it? I have no idea. yet My trip to B&N got me to open up my laptop and write on my blog, and I still have this grandiose dream that this little thing will be a source of income.
But how do I get there? Maybe I can ride my “bookstore high” for a little bit and figure it out.
C25k – update
This afternoon, I completed week 2 day one.
I am aiming to do C25k every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, but life has gotten in the way and I haven’t been able to stick to that schedule exactly.
Regardless, I’m trudging through. Today’s walk/jog was the most enjoyable thus far. My run is not speedy, but I kept a nice shuffle and I was able to think about other things, not just, “when is this run over!?!?”.
I have hope one day to do a half marathon, and I know that it’s a possibility. If I keep it up, I just might be…a runner!
Stream of conciousness – version 1
So…it has been awhile since I posted, but I am not giving up! Following through is something I plan to stick to this year, and for the rest of my life.
I bought my wedding dress this past weekend and I am super confident and excited about it. My lovely mama had the right idea in terms if the style that would flatter me the most and I’m so happy about it I am doing something crazy and posting this on the internet: My mother was right!
I have the day off of work today and I am presently laying on the couch, wearing workout clothes, drinking coffee, watching Live With Kelly. I wish I could spend every morning like this.
Today I might do laundry, go grocery shopping, and do week two day one of couch 2 5k.
It’s almost 11 am, time is running out!
Feelin’ good
Sometime in the future, I may perhaps disclose the health issues I have been battling for the past 6 years. This is not the time.
However, I wanted to put down in writing how good I am feeling right now. Thanks to food choices that were suggested by a nutritionist and slowly getting back on the exercise horse, I am feeling an energy and hope that I have not felt for a long time.
I don’t know how long this feeling will last, and what kind of results I might see, I can only hope that it will continue and move towards the better.
To whoever is reading this I wish good health for you and your loved ones.
If you own your own business
And you want me to buy your product or service, my advice to you: be nice.
This past week I have dealt with two people who offer very different services. The person with the more expensive, and more intimate service – (not in that way 
came across as cold and gave me the impression that she was doing me a favor. The result: I came to my senses and decided not to buy her products and services.
The other person has been gracious, friendly, and accommodating – an all around good seed. She hasn’t even given me the price yet, but I am near certain that she will be getting my business.
The lesson: No matter what you do, you are selling yourself.
It is 4:53 pm on January 2nd…
I had the day off of work and…my house is still a mess.
But…I got my car washed and I did my first day of Couch 2 5k.
Yes, for the third time I am starting the Couch to 5k program (3rd times a charm, right). I live in the south and the weather is on the cooler side but still fine for running.
So day one is completed and hopefully by week eight I will be a runner.
Putting it out there
In the spirit of the new year, I think I am going to read The Secret.
I will have to pay up the nose for it because my library fines are off the hook (hot mess here, I’m telling you).
So until I get the book I wanted to put this out there to the universe:
I want to be paid for my words, wit, and wisdom. I want to be paid well. One day a literary scout, casting agent, media mogul or basically any big wig will come across this blog and think “Wow, she is a funny witty woman”. I will then get my own book which will fly off the shelves, resulting in a movie/TV adaptation, and I will also get to host my own talk show and/or radio show (I’m not picky).
So there ya go universe! Let’s make this happen.
Resolutions
How many blogs are starting today?
Hundreds? Thousands? Millions?
Well, as someone who prefers to go against the grain, I’m one of them.
I aimed to live the life we see in movies, TV, and commercials.
Perfection.
Perfect home, fashion, and figure.
Failing in pretty much every area.
Without sounding too self-deprecating – I think I’m messy, lazy, unorganized, self-destructive and selfish.
I want to turn myself around…but I don’t know how.
So, this is what this blog is about. Trying to be the best version of me. Not perfect, just the best.
So what am I doing today? Well…I took a walk with my fiance, I went grocery shopping, and I am waiting for my water pitcher filter so I can drink a glass of water.
I also plan on doing a yoga DVD and putting on a face mask because after looking at my skin in a magnifying mirror…
Tangent – Have you ever looked at yourself in one of these things? My goodness. My fiance and I went to New Orleans this weekend and our hotel had one of those mirrors and I had no idea I had a handlebar mustache.
I am pretty sure that each individual pore on my face is clogged.
Sweet dreams and a happy new year to all!
