Greetings fellow travelers. It's been a long time since I did any blog posting. I let life get in the way and things came up but here I am this morning...
Today's subject is let the past go. I know what you're thinking how can i possibly let that go when it is so apart of me? Or I was really hurt that one time and I dont think I can let that go. Let me tell you it is hard sometimes to let go of the past, we tend to hang on to memories and hurt but if you focus on the here and now and live in the moment you will be so much happier.
For me letting the past go has come in various steps, first letting my failed marriage go so I could find something better but also to forgive my ex for the hurt he caused me. I am much happier today and more thankful because of that step taken. Second I had to let go of other past hurts from a family member and a former friend, that was harder for me to do as I still deeply care for them but they have shown me that they want nothing to do with me. Deep inhale and exhale, it's hard for me to face that hurt sometimes because I tend to worry that I somehow damaged those two relationships, but I have to let it go and move on. I know that will take the most time yet, but I am ready.
Even as I write this, I can feel the change in my spirit and and an energy shift as I simply breathe deeply and exhale out all the bad.
Namaste.
Monday, April 10, 2017
Friday, October 28, 2016
Quit Clowning Around!
Hello Again My Happy Soon to be Trick or Treaters!
It's that time again. Time to dress up and go trick or treating! Or go to the company party. Or dress the kiddos up and send them out the door. Any way you cut it, there are bound to be calories involved. For me, it's a cross between left over candy that we didn't hand out and whatever my kids don't want to eat. (Or needs "closer" inspection if it's something I really like. <grin>)
How to resist? Now that is a difficult question! I'm going to say I'll be going with good old-fashioned willpower. However, in all likelihood, I'm expecting my husband to eat the tempting candy before I do. Can I say no? Yes. Will I say no? I hope! Hey, it's candy and I'm pregnant. Some days are better than others. :)
But, even if I indulge, what I do NOT plan on doing is stopping exercising. I might have a few hundred (thousand) extra calories to burn off, but I will not stop! What might slow me down a little are clowns.
Seriously, clowns are creepy. How anyone could ever find them funny is beyond me. And, I was going to go work out in one of our local parks this week when I saw a post that there had been a "clown" sighting there. <sad face> Now I don't want to go there to work out. However, as I need a place to do a virtual 5k, I don't have much of a choice. So, I shall be enlisting my teenage daughter as lookout/muscle. Did I mention my daughter towers over me and I'd pick her to back me up in a bar fight at any time? Buddy system meets Mommy and Me time. I'm ok with that.
So, that is all for now in the saga that I like to call "My Life".
Until I stop having nightmares about clowns,
UltimateJinx007
It's that time again. Time to dress up and go trick or treating! Or go to the company party. Or dress the kiddos up and send them out the door. Any way you cut it, there are bound to be calories involved. For me, it's a cross between left over candy that we didn't hand out and whatever my kids don't want to eat. (Or needs "closer" inspection if it's something I really like. <grin>)
How to resist? Now that is a difficult question! I'm going to say I'll be going with good old-fashioned willpower. However, in all likelihood, I'm expecting my husband to eat the tempting candy before I do. Can I say no? Yes. Will I say no? I hope! Hey, it's candy and I'm pregnant. Some days are better than others. :)
But, even if I indulge, what I do NOT plan on doing is stopping exercising. I might have a few hundred (thousand) extra calories to burn off, but I will not stop! What might slow me down a little are clowns.
Seriously, clowns are creepy. How anyone could ever find them funny is beyond me. And, I was going to go work out in one of our local parks this week when I saw a post that there had been a "clown" sighting there. <sad face> Now I don't want to go there to work out. However, as I need a place to do a virtual 5k, I don't have much of a choice. So, I shall be enlisting my teenage daughter as lookout/muscle. Did I mention my daughter towers over me and I'd pick her to back me up in a bar fight at any time? Buddy system meets Mommy and Me time. I'm ok with that.
So, that is all for now in the saga that I like to call "My Life".
Until I stop having nightmares about clowns,
UltimateJinx007
Friday, October 7, 2016
Still here!
Hello beautiful people!
Yes, that means ALL of you. Whether you see it, or feel it, or not, you all are beautiful to someone. (What's your secret?)
Sooooo.....still in the same boat as last time. Quick recap: Getting permanently laid off and am officially pregnant. How is that effecting my health? Well, I very much appreciate what I eat now. One day I love something, next day the thought sends me running for the bathroom. Most days, it's just me and my Saltine crackers. Not my favorite thing by any means, but if it keeps me from seeing my last snack, I'll eat it! And as a perk, I'm actually liking fruit over chocolate now!
And my overall health is becoming very much a concern. This is my 6th pregnancy. I am no longer a spring chicken. Pregnancy is hard on the body; especially for us old folks! And with a cut in income and insurance, maintaining (and improving) my health has become a serious concern. I spent a good portion of my last 2 pregnancies in physical therapy because I was in such bad shape that the stress of pregnancy on my body took a toll on me. I don't have that luxury this time. And I wouldn't mind skipping the pain either! So, stretching/walking/bodyweight exercises it is. And the sooner the better. Granted, my 2 younger ones make sure I don't sit around much, but with winter coming it becomes less likely I'm going to step outside willingly. I REALLY don't like the cold. Yuck! Thank you to whoever invented cheap gyms for those of us who like to exercise in human temperatures.
Now to find the time and energy to haul my butt to the gym. Not an easy thing to do when your body has a legit reason for saying go take a nap! I vaguely remember naps. I think. Maybe?!
Until I can form coherent thoughts again,
UltimateJinx007
Yes, that means ALL of you. Whether you see it, or feel it, or not, you all are beautiful to someone. (What's your secret?)
Sooooo.....still in the same boat as last time. Quick recap: Getting permanently laid off and am officially pregnant. How is that effecting my health? Well, I very much appreciate what I eat now. One day I love something, next day the thought sends me running for the bathroom. Most days, it's just me and my Saltine crackers. Not my favorite thing by any means, but if it keeps me from seeing my last snack, I'll eat it! And as a perk, I'm actually liking fruit over chocolate now!
And my overall health is becoming very much a concern. This is my 6th pregnancy. I am no longer a spring chicken. Pregnancy is hard on the body; especially for us old folks! And with a cut in income and insurance, maintaining (and improving) my health has become a serious concern. I spent a good portion of my last 2 pregnancies in physical therapy because I was in such bad shape that the stress of pregnancy on my body took a toll on me. I don't have that luxury this time. And I wouldn't mind skipping the pain either! So, stretching/walking/bodyweight exercises it is. And the sooner the better. Granted, my 2 younger ones make sure I don't sit around much, but with winter coming it becomes less likely I'm going to step outside willingly. I REALLY don't like the cold. Yuck! Thank you to whoever invented cheap gyms for those of us who like to exercise in human temperatures.
Now to find the time and energy to haul my butt to the gym. Not an easy thing to do when your body has a legit reason for saying go take a nap! I vaguely remember naps. I think. Maybe?!
Until I can form coherent thoughts again,
UltimateJinx007
Friday, September 16, 2016
What a day!
Hello my avid readers of all things interesting!
Well, what a week! And it all started 2 days ago.....
It was day like any other. I had scheduled an appointment for some blood work because I wanted to check something out. That was at noon. When I came back everyone is talking in hushed, and not so hushed, tones that 50 people in my building were getting permanently laid off. This of course had me nervous. For a while I thought I had managed to stay out of the conversation; and then my bosses pulled me into the office. "We're sorry to inform you...." Long story short, I have no job in 60 days. Now this would normally be a stressful time worthy of a freak out, but I was in shock. But hold onto your shorts boys and girls, it gets better. About 15 minutes later I call my doctor's office for the results....."Congrats! You're pregnant!" <picks jaw off the floor>
Well, it's 2 days later. Suffice to say my whole world is changing, and fast! What's a person to do? Freak out? Condemn the world as a cruel place? Run screaming to the Looney bin? Naw. Yes this sucks for timing, but you know what? I'm pregnant. That makes me happy. I plan on staying happy. I have a great saying I found that I keep at my desk (talk about coincidence). "Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die." Given, I have a husband and I can get on his insurance so I'm not as bad off as a lot of the other people, but there is still a lot of uncertainty in my life. But instead of complaining about my horrible luck it gives me a chance to re-evaluate my life. What is important? Money? Family? Exercise? All important to varying degrees, but now it's time to see how it all fits together in this new life. And WITH this new life! Diapers, here we go again!
Stay tuned to see how this new chapter unfolds,
UltimateJinx007
Well, what a week! And it all started 2 days ago.....
It was day like any other. I had scheduled an appointment for some blood work because I wanted to check something out. That was at noon. When I came back everyone is talking in hushed, and not so hushed, tones that 50 people in my building were getting permanently laid off. This of course had me nervous. For a while I thought I had managed to stay out of the conversation; and then my bosses pulled me into the office. "We're sorry to inform you...." Long story short, I have no job in 60 days. Now this would normally be a stressful time worthy of a freak out, but I was in shock. But hold onto your shorts boys and girls, it gets better. About 15 minutes later I call my doctor's office for the results....."Congrats! You're pregnant!" <picks jaw off the floor>
Well, it's 2 days later. Suffice to say my whole world is changing, and fast! What's a person to do? Freak out? Condemn the world as a cruel place? Run screaming to the Looney bin? Naw. Yes this sucks for timing, but you know what? I'm pregnant. That makes me happy. I plan on staying happy. I have a great saying I found that I keep at my desk (talk about coincidence). "Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die." Given, I have a husband and I can get on his insurance so I'm not as bad off as a lot of the other people, but there is still a lot of uncertainty in my life. But instead of complaining about my horrible luck it gives me a chance to re-evaluate my life. What is important? Money? Family? Exercise? All important to varying degrees, but now it's time to see how it all fits together in this new life. And WITH this new life! Diapers, here we go again!
Stay tuned to see how this new chapter unfolds,
UltimateJinx007
Friday, September 9, 2016
When?
Hello my poor neglected little readers!
Feels like forever since somebody posted right? As usual life happens. So the big question is WHEN do we find the time? What for? Well, anything! Not surprisingly my big "when" is exercise. Mornings? Not unless I want to be up by 4:30am so I can be back in time to get the kids to school and the sitter. During the day? Nope. Someday I'll win the lottery, but for now I work. After work? Nope again. There is supper to be made, kids to play with, a house to clean, and munchkins to put to bed. After they fall asleep? Yeah right. I'm ready for bed before they are! So WHEN exactly am I going to fit in some exercise?!?!
Honestly, I'm still working that little detail out. Right now the weather is still nice enough that I can walk on my work breaks. That leaves the weekend for longer exercise routines. It isn't much, but it's a start. At some point my hectic schedule will settle down. Kids will get into a routine. Adults with get into a routine. Eventually I may even be able to schedule workouts during the week!!!
Now patience is most definitely not a virtue I possess in any measurable way. I want what I want and I want it now! But as I've said before, life happens. Sometimes you have to go with the flow and ride it out until you find some stable ground. Whoa, that was deep. <he, he>
Well, those are all my thoughts on making peace with this crazy thing known as life.
Until the river brings me your way again,
UltimateJinx007
Feels like forever since somebody posted right? As usual life happens. So the big question is WHEN do we find the time? What for? Well, anything! Not surprisingly my big "when" is exercise. Mornings? Not unless I want to be up by 4:30am so I can be back in time to get the kids to school and the sitter. During the day? Nope. Someday I'll win the lottery, but for now I work. After work? Nope again. There is supper to be made, kids to play with, a house to clean, and munchkins to put to bed. After they fall asleep? Yeah right. I'm ready for bed before they are! So WHEN exactly am I going to fit in some exercise?!?!
Honestly, I'm still working that little detail out. Right now the weather is still nice enough that I can walk on my work breaks. That leaves the weekend for longer exercise routines. It isn't much, but it's a start. At some point my hectic schedule will settle down. Kids will get into a routine. Adults with get into a routine. Eventually I may even be able to schedule workouts during the week!!!
Now patience is most definitely not a virtue I possess in any measurable way. I want what I want and I want it now! But as I've said before, life happens. Sometimes you have to go with the flow and ride it out until you find some stable ground. Whoa, that was deep. <he, he>
Well, those are all my thoughts on making peace with this crazy thing known as life.
Until the river brings me your way again,
UltimateJinx007
Friday, September 2, 2016
Bonding
Hello My Very Missed Little Munchkins!
Sorry that I've been away so long. Dealing with a few things and even keeping up with the blog was getting overwhelming. Big shout out to Jaxion for covering my butt on the blogging.
So.....bonding. Not bondage you weirdos! Ahem, like I said bonding. Why is that the topic today? Because my oldest baby just started her senior year of high school! Man I'm feeling REALLY old right now. Of course, I do have another one that started kindergarten this year and another that's not even in 4K yet. I'm old and young at the same time! Whoa.....
Ok, back on track. Right now I have the unofficial go-ahead to do a Warrior Dash next summer. Awesome!!! So psyched about that. <maniacal grin> And, it sounds like my little senior might want to do it with me. All I can say is Heck Yeah! My baby is going to be leaving the nest next year and doing something like this together would be a great memory. Not to mention getting us both in great shape! I think it's great that my little girl still wants to do things, and in public no less, together. Of course I'm thinking she might see it as a competition, but I have age on my side. Wait...SHE may have age on her side!
With that thought I'm off! I seriously need to start training.
Until I have time to rest,
UltimateJinx007
Sorry that I've been away so long. Dealing with a few things and even keeping up with the blog was getting overwhelming. Big shout out to Jaxion for covering my butt on the blogging.
So.....bonding. Not bondage you weirdos! Ahem, like I said bonding. Why is that the topic today? Because my oldest baby just started her senior year of high school! Man I'm feeling REALLY old right now. Of course, I do have another one that started kindergarten this year and another that's not even in 4K yet. I'm old and young at the same time! Whoa.....
Ok, back on track. Right now I have the unofficial go-ahead to do a Warrior Dash next summer. Awesome!!! So psyched about that. <maniacal grin> And, it sounds like my little senior might want to do it with me. All I can say is Heck Yeah! My baby is going to be leaving the nest next year and doing something like this together would be a great memory. Not to mention getting us both in great shape! I think it's great that my little girl still wants to do things, and in public no less, together. Of course I'm thinking she might see it as a competition, but I have age on my side. Wait...SHE may have age on her side!
With that thought I'm off! I seriously need to start training.
Until I have time to rest,
UltimateJinx007
Friday, August 26, 2016
3500 Hits and Climbing
Hello Gentle Reader,
Today I'm going to say Thank-You to all of you who read our little blog. We have been doing this since February 2016 and after Wednesday August 24 we hit 3,500 views. As of that date we had 78 posts for you to read and mull over and you have done that.
When I started this and asked Ultimate Jinx and Sharissa to help me out, I had no idea where this was going to go. I had plan that we would become a place where we could share what are individual goals, plans, set backs and struggles. I believe that is what we offer you 2 to 3 days a week. I know we miss the occasional post, usually due to a real life issue that keeps us from fulfilling that requirement of our lives. But, be sure in the feeling that we will be here, each and every week for your reading pleasure. We strive to bring you many personal and hopefully helpful blog posts.
That said, I am going to ask you for a favor. After 7 months we have only 1 follower, this does not make up the 3,500 plus hits we have. Please, follow us, the more of you that follow us the more people that will be brought to the blog and the more people that we can help to motivate or help them realize that they have other people who have the same issues and the same bottle necks that slow us down. Here is what's in it for you. Once we have 50 followers ], I will put all names in a hat and draw 5 names (that's 10% of you) and you will all get a $5 gift card to Wal-Mart. Start following us today!
Also, we are constantly looking for topics that you would be interested in us to write about. We have received a few comments through out the time, but, we want more. We want to hear from you. Drop us a line at nutuporshutupblog@gmail.com and we will answer you in a heartbeat.
Come on people, lets see something from you! I'm willing to give back, but, you need to give in...
Until next time,
Jaxion Rebel
Today I'm going to say Thank-You to all of you who read our little blog. We have been doing this since February 2016 and after Wednesday August 24 we hit 3,500 views. As of that date we had 78 posts for you to read and mull over and you have done that.
When I started this and asked Ultimate Jinx and Sharissa to help me out, I had no idea where this was going to go. I had plan that we would become a place where we could share what are individual goals, plans, set backs and struggles. I believe that is what we offer you 2 to 3 days a week. I know we miss the occasional post, usually due to a real life issue that keeps us from fulfilling that requirement of our lives. But, be sure in the feeling that we will be here, each and every week for your reading pleasure. We strive to bring you many personal and hopefully helpful blog posts.
That said, I am going to ask you for a favor. After 7 months we have only 1 follower, this does not make up the 3,500 plus hits we have. Please, follow us, the more of you that follow us the more people that will be brought to the blog and the more people that we can help to motivate or help them realize that they have other people who have the same issues and the same bottle necks that slow us down. Here is what's in it for you. Once we have 50 followers ], I will put all names in a hat and draw 5 names (that's 10% of you) and you will all get a $5 gift card to Wal-Mart. Start following us today!
Also, we are constantly looking for topics that you would be interested in us to write about. We have received a few comments through out the time, but, we want more. We want to hear from you. Drop us a line at nutuporshutupblog@gmail.com and we will answer you in a heartbeat.
Come on people, lets see something from you! I'm willing to give back, but, you need to give in...
Until next time,
Jaxion Rebel
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