Just in case you haven't said, "Screw it, this girl is nuts..." and jumped off my crazy emotional roller coaster ride... here is a most hilarious post I couldn't help to LOL about! sKidmarks: Sweaty old man balls
Many of her posts are just so incredibly funny, especially if you are knee high in baby poop yourself. :) (She is a mom of two girls under the age of two, I believe and she just got the okay to start working out after the birth of her second.)
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Showing posts with label random. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Renewed sense of the brilliance and fragility of life
Right now, I am sitting here crying, because I just read this blog post: Sew Liberated
Tears just keep coming. The woman who writes the blog is pregnant and is dealing with the fact that her unborn son has been diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
I feel so ashamed over fretting over my body and what it is meant to do at this time. I have so much wonderfulness in my life and here I am whining and wishing some things were different, or certain people would act differently, and I could just escape. And, the comments you all left in the past post made me feel so connected and loved... and yet ashamed too. I am not alone in my feelings nor is my body image the crisis of the world. I know we all can't help our feelings and the trivial things that can send us over the edge, but if the stories that can break our hearts don't make us stand in our tracks and make us pull our heads out of rear ends and quit wallowing in self pity then we aren't truly human. Why is it, some immensely fortunate people are blind to their wonderful life and the incredible people surrounding them taking for granted that the people in their life will just and always be there? I am guilty. And, although you all are right that I don't necessarily need to feel badly for my feelings... it somehow makes me feel more whole again knowing I am not so self absorbed that a renewed sense and respect for the brilliance and fragility of life can enter my heart.
My heart and thoughts go out to the family and the mother, who I don't even know (I follow her blog because she is a Montessori teacher, talented seamstress, and lovely mom) who are going through a period of pregnancy that will have a most dramatic and nerve wrecking ending. Losing baby weight and stretch marks are really of no consequence.
Tears just keep coming. The woman who writes the blog is pregnant and is dealing with the fact that her unborn son has been diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
I feel so ashamed over fretting over my body and what it is meant to do at this time. I have so much wonderfulness in my life and here I am whining and wishing some things were different, or certain people would act differently, and I could just escape. And, the comments you all left in the past post made me feel so connected and loved... and yet ashamed too. I am not alone in my feelings nor is my body image the crisis of the world. I know we all can't help our feelings and the trivial things that can send us over the edge, but if the stories that can break our hearts don't make us stand in our tracks and make us pull our heads out of rear ends and quit wallowing in self pity then we aren't truly human. Why is it, some immensely fortunate people are blind to their wonderful life and the incredible people surrounding them taking for granted that the people in their life will just and always be there? I am guilty. And, although you all are right that I don't necessarily need to feel badly for my feelings... it somehow makes me feel more whole again knowing I am not so self absorbed that a renewed sense and respect for the brilliance and fragility of life can enter my heart.
My heart and thoughts go out to the family and the mother, who I don't even know (I follow her blog because she is a Montessori teacher, talented seamstress, and lovely mom) who are going through a period of pregnancy that will have a most dramatic and nerve wrecking ending. Losing baby weight and stretch marks are really of no consequence.
Monday, November 2, 2009
A little somethin' somethin'...
It doesn't take much to make yourself feel incredibly sexy. I read the following thread of advice some time ago (can't remember where): wear a garter with thigh highs under your skirt. It is a little something, something no one (unless allowed ;)) will notice, but for some reason can really add a spring to your step. I bought a pair of thigh highs and can't wait to try it out...
Oh, and aren't the old pinup drawings amazing?! I think they are beautiful! What artistic talent to depict such sex appeal and beauty.
Oh, and aren't the old pinup drawings amazing?! I think they are beautiful! What artistic talent to depict such sex appeal and beauty.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
One of those posts...
Wish I had something interesting to write about, but I really don't. Enjoyed a snow day today and have been putting off dishes and laundry, which I am going to regret tomorrow. :) P3 is going okay... I need to start exercising more and putting a little more effort into quality meals. I have been up over 2 pounds already, but got it back down without too much of a fuss. I just have been so lazy lately. Perhaps seasonal depression, except I don't feel depressed- just want to stay cuddled up under the blankets all day. :)
Anyway, a big thanks for all of your wonderful comments on my most recent experiment. I had a lot of fun doing it and looking at myself differently. It was nice being able and willing to share all of that no makeup business. :) Hope everyone is doing well!
Goodnight.
Anyway, a big thanks for all of your wonderful comments on my most recent experiment. I had a lot of fun doing it and looking at myself differently. It was nice being able and willing to share all of that no makeup business. :) Hope everyone is doing well!
Goodnight.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Profile picture and red hair
This post is to address a comment made on a previous post suggesting I change my profile picture. I completely agree, and I made the change! My original profile picture was taken about a year ago. My husband took it of us girls while we were setting up to take a family Christmas picture (see below). I always liked it because I was in all black, my kids were hiding me and therefore no one could really ascertain my weight (I was 180.), and I was smiling regardless of having braces on my teeth (which are gone now and my smile looks great, but that is a subject of another post).
Aren't my little girls so adorable! My little baby has changed so much though, well both of them for that fact. They grow up so quickly.
On the subject of my hair. I did put a semi-permanent color in my hair to brighten and add more color. I am a natural redhead, however, a strawberry-blond to be more accurate. Both of my little girls have red hair, too. How did my husband get so lucky? ;) Poor guy, I am surprised he hasn't headed for the hills yet. Watch the following youtube video to get what I mean if you don't already know about people with red hair. ;) I think it is pretty hilarious!
Aren't my little girls so adorable! My little baby has changed so much though, well both of them for that fact. They grow up so quickly.
On the subject of my hair. I did put a semi-permanent color in my hair to brighten and add more color. I am a natural redhead, however, a strawberry-blond to be more accurate. Both of my little girls have red hair, too. How did my husband get so lucky? ;) Poor guy, I am surprised he hasn't headed for the hills yet. Watch the following youtube video to get what I mean if you don't already know about people with red hair. ;) I think it is pretty hilarious!
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