I'm sort of at a loss here. I'm not sure of what to write or even if I want to write anything. I feel a bit compelled to catch you people up on what's been going on in my little life, but it hasn't exactly been much and may be a bit too boring. I also sometimes think of quitting this blog thing altogether. But I still love your blogs. I can't keep up with them, though, not to mention my own.
I just don't know.
So here is some randomness that may also be considered an update:
- I have lost around 25 pounds. Which took/ takes quite a lot of work. Which getting time-sucked into the computer does NOT help.
- I've been working out three times a week in a Crossfit class. It. Is. Awesome. I feel so strong and generally like a bit of a bad-ass. Which is what doing a buttload of push-ups, squats, lunges, etc will do for you.
- I have also started running. I should probably refer to this as jogging, because it's not as if I'm going very fast. But it feels good nonetheless, both physically and mentally.
- I have been a good bit more organized, mostly with my time. Which I am pretty sure can be attributed to more time spent away from the computer. Whatever the reason, I have been much better this year (meaning this school year, because all teachers think of a year as beginning in August) about keeping up with lesson plans, grading, and paperwork. I've been keeping my classroom tidy and my home has been fairly tidy, too. Tidy for us, anyway. I've been better at managing things like homework, bedtimes, dishes, laundry, etc. And damn it feels good. But it means I have had to give up time somewhere. And that somewhere has been computer time for me.
- Don't you sometimes feel like just keeping up with the reading and commenting on your Reader can take a huge chunk of your day? Hell, last year there were many days I would keep my Google Reader open at school and read/ comment during my planning time or lunch. Which was really just a big fat waste of time. I should have been grading or making copies or something, but it seemed I never had enough time to do it once I finally got home. And I felt the need to keep up.
I hope this doesn't come across as yet another one of my bitch-fests. I love your blogs and many more. I'm not done yet, but these are the reasons why I may not be commenting as much lately. Because I'm busy doing other stuff. Stuff that's pretty damn good for me and my family.
On that note, this is my 100th post. Not very many for two-years worth of blogging, but it still feels like a little accomplishment. So I'm doing a giveaway. My first giveaway. What am I giving away, you might ask? Well, that I just don't know. But it will be something, hopefully something good. You know the drill.
xoxo
i love you crazy girl!!!
Posted by: melissa | January 05, 2011 at 06:57 PM
I love your posts Lia (don't stop), you make me laugh. Congrats, 25lbs is a lot! My hubby does cross-fit. I've tried it with him and it seriously kicks my butt with tears of soreness the next day. I'm a runner though, love it more than any other kind of work out.
Congrats on your 100th post too!
:-)
Posted by: erin | January 06, 2011 at 02:09 PM
Holy Cow- 25 lbs! You ARE a bad ass! I bought P90X like an idiot and it sits in my craft room. Still in the box. So you inspire me!
I know how it feels to lose interest in blogging but I am glad you are keeping it up, at least for now.
ANy posts you do on how you have managed to improve organization and keep things tidy would be appreciated. I have not figured this out yet.
Posted by: Lori | January 06, 2011 at 07:49 PM
Congrats on 25 lbs, that's awesome! I need to get back on that horse since my lost pounds have started finding me.
Organizing & using time wisely, I SUCK at that.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: beki | January 07, 2011 at 07:12 AM
Well, I for one, miss you when you're not around the old blog....But LIFE is more important. So, you do whatever it is that makes you happy. And I'm in awe of your weight loss -- great job.
Posted by: Jodi | January 07, 2011 at 04:43 PM
Proud of you!!!! You've made the choices that are best for you and your peeps. And that's what's important.
Blogging is work. Especially the commenting and such. Some days I just can't. I do a lot of commenting on my phone.
I'm going to be slowing down the posts. The Move will make January a clusterf*#@k. And then I've GOT to get some workouts in.
I've heard excellent things about Crosfit. Go you.
Posted by: dani | January 08, 2011 at 07:42 AM
I know *exactly* what you mean about feeling overwhelmed by blogs - writing, reading, commenting, etc. Sometimes after declaring a Blog BBreak I come back rejuvenated (sometimes I realize that I just need a longer break). :-)
PS - Congrats on the weight loss!!! Amazing job!
Posted by: Courtney | January 10, 2011 at 08:33 AM
You rock. 25 pounds! That is a huge accomplishment!
P.S. I love your blog.
Posted by: Crystal | January 12, 2011 at 07:01 PM
your comments freakin' crack. me. up.
Posted by: Lori | January 13, 2011 at 03:30 PM
wow, I want to be a bad-ass! And yes, the computer sucks the soul right away sometimes.
Posted by: Visty | January 14, 2011 at 10:43 PM
Wow! 25 lbs! That is a lot, congrats to you!
My oldest daughter has lost about the same. It is a lot of hard work and commitment. I am "trying" to be better about keeping up the ol' exercise routine. I know I felt better when I stuck with it!
I agree with you that the blogging world (& Facebook) can be hard to keep up with at times. We each need to do what is best for our mental & physical health. Your family will be much happier when you are happy too! :)
Posted by: Gloria | January 17, 2011 at 09:45 AM
Come back, come back!
Posted by: Lori | January 21, 2011 at 08:48 AM
hopin' for a new post. ;-)
Posted by: erin | January 22, 2011 at 01:09 PM
25 lbs! That's wonderful! All the stuff you have been up to I would hardly say is boring.
Keep it up! I wish I was as organized as you.
Posted by: urban craft | January 26, 2011 at 05:21 PM
Wow, congrats on your weight loss. I can totally relate to you taking time off from other's blogs. I have too, and sometimes it is acutally better for my mental health too. Not comparing/trying to keep up with/thinking I could do better than I am, and all that blah stuff... In addition to all the free time you gain :)
Posted by: Kayla | January 26, 2011 at 10:13 PM
thank you for visiting my blog!
and i try to take a day a week where i am computer free and i find that i get so much done, and i'm refreshed... cause i know how you can totally whittle away the hours by reading other blogs!
you have great posts - don't stop!
Posted by: tammie | February 06, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Lia, I've read this post several times and am just now getting it together to officially "comment," ahem. I love hearing from you from time to time over on my little speck of blogosphere and can see I've missed a heck of a lot in my can't-keep-up-ness (which I see you relate to) -- namely, 25 pounds -- that is serious! I am impressed and a tad envious and would just love to know how you did it. What's the magic, and how can I get some? As for taking time off the blogs, I agree it can get totally overwhelming. When it starts to feel like work, that's when I know I need to step back for a spell. Usually I'm able to come back at some point with renewed energy and whatnot, though admittedly even that has been hard won lately. But, we do what we can. You were one of the first blogs I read regularly when I started blogging myself, and it makes me happy just to know you're still "there." Be well, I'll be following along steadily as you go. :)
Posted by: Stephanie | February 06, 2011 at 12:12 PM