Have You LOL’d Today??
Lately, I’ve been having a bunch of with my new time-wasters of the moment: Words With Friends!! Okay, I know you’re probably thinking what a waste of time these games are, but really, they help me get back into focus after a long stretch of writing during the day.
I don’t know what my other writer friends do during the day to take a “mental break,” but these types of mental stimulating games keep me alert and somewhat on my toes. Addictive? Absolutley!! But, then again, what isn’t, right?
First it was Facebook. Logging on daily, checking my status updates to see if anybody had responded, or “Liked” it. This was especially important if I had posted a funny status update, a funny duckface photo or something related to the kids or anything that I thought would get some type of comical response!
Then there was Twitter, of course, since everybody on Facebook was talking about Twitter! I did rather enjoy though the posts on those funny autocorrect jokes. There were lots of times when I lol’d.
Then, there’s always the emails and posts from my various running groups that come out pretty frequently. They’ll send updates on where we’re running and sometimes the group organizer will have a picture of a classic and fun-ny Photoshop fail at the bottom of the emails. I’m always laughing at those!!
Of course, I had to find a way to limit my newfound addictions. So, now I promise myself a little indulgence after an hour or two hours of solid work. That gives me something to look forward to without having it completely interrupt my day and render me completely non-productive. Not good. Especially for a freelance writer like myself who MUST work constantly to keep the dough rolling in!
Now, I just tell my friends on Facebook and Twitter to just be patient, and that I’m going to update or reply to their status updates at a certain time. I don’t want them to worry and wonder where I am. So, I think I’m pretty set now. We’ll see.
Oh, and I’ll be back in 10 minutes to see if you’ve replied to this post. What?? I didn’t say that I was COMPLETELY cured!!
Resolution Time!
I know some people aren’t really into the whole “setting New Year’s Resolutions” thing, but I kinda am. Why? Well, for me, it tends to keep
me on target and focused on a particular goal. I like having something to work towards, no matter how big or small it may be. So for this New Year in 2012, I have set a few small and big goals for myself. They all include some personal, spiritual and professional aspects of my life:
1. Lose weight (isn’t that first on everyone’s list???)
2. Commit to posting to all 12 of my blogs everyday, no matter how long it takes.
3. Complete (finally!) my Bethany degree so that I can focus on getting another one from Troy University. I c.a.n.n.o.t. wait.
4. Slow down life while I focus on the more important things – - God, family, home, friends. And with that, my last but certainly not least one is…
5. To search, seek and spend MORE time with God.
You can check back with me at the end of 2012 to see if I’ve done these things, but I’m not going to hold myself to something unattainable. Like I said, these are goals that I’m going to work towards. So, if I don’t meet them, or if I fall short a little bit, I’m not going to spazz out about it. I’ll just pick up where I left off and keep it moving.
What are some of your goals for this New Year?
Happy New Year to You in 2012!!
I want to take a moment to wish each and every one of you a very happy and prosperous New Year’s beginning to you and your families. Whatever goals, plans or directives you have set for yourself in the New Year, my hopes are that you reach them all with energy, vim, vigor and satisfaction that you will start this new journey with.
Here’s to you and your happiness for the next 365 days!!
Water Helps My Sinuses Feel Better
It’s amazing what a good night’s sleep will do! I’m here in Opryland Tennessee with my daughter at a cheerleader’s competition and the days…and nights…have been l-o-n-g to say the least! My first couple of nights here were difficult because of the hotel air in the room. You know, the kind of air that makes it difficult to rest and breathe. The kind of air that has you dried out in your sinus passages.
The first night, I took some Tylenol sinus and that did nothing to help me feel better. As a matter of fact, it seemed to dry me out even more. Then I noticed that the more water I drank during the day, the better I felt. So yesterday afternoon, I drank a fair amount of water during the day, and my sinuses thanked me! I slept better last night and felt much, much better this morning.
Today is our last day here, but I can guarantee you that water will be my friend! I’ve already got my sports cup on ready to brave the long competition day, so no more drying out for me. I need to be on ready for the competition, right?? Riiigghhttttt!!!!!!
Mom’s Helping Me
Written by Sherri Hicks
Thankfully for me my mom’s been really helpful since I had the twins – I don’t know how I would have done it without her. I love being able to not work and stay home with them but it’s been a tough road getting here and we’ve had to make some sacrifices along the way. I love my children but having twins is the most challenging thing I can ever imagine anyone doing, to be honest with you. Besides worrying about whether the dog is fed or if the Home SECURITY Systems Williamsburg system is set you have to worry about what to do when one of the kids cries and that sets off the other one. I always feel like I’m coddling one or the other too much and I’m a little ashamed to say that sometimes I have a hard time telling them apart. I love how much love the put out but sometimes I worry that I’m not living up to the kind of mom I know I should be. I guess I should try not to worry.
