Why I'm Absent

So, you read last week's posts about being stressed, right? Or were those from the week before? I've been a little absent here, and I'm sorry. I just have been getting a little overwhelmed with all that I feel I "need" to do. Most of it is just trivial, but I seem to get my priorities all screwed up sometimes. So, I made myself a list, and I'm trying to stick to it. I'm trying to do the following things IN ORDER everyday and not deviate from the plan. v If I only get to #4 on my list, then that's as far as I get that day. But at least I'm getting the important stuff done first.

1. Spend time with Jerrod
2. Fertility-related miscellaneous stuff
3. R-e-l-a-x
4. Spend time with the pets (because I shouldn't have gotten them if I didn't want to spend time with them, right?)
   
5. Exercise
6. Food/cooking/shopping ('cause a girl's gotta eat and hopefully eat well!)
7. Work/bills/budget
8. Spend time with (or help out) friends and/or family
9. TNT stuff (i.e. gather donations for my 1/2 marathon in June)
10. Clean (yes, it's really not THAT important)
11. Online (blogs, Facebook, chatting with friends on Twitter, etc.)
12. Fashion/Beauty ('cause I don't always need perfect makeup everyday but I like too anyway!)
    
13. Sew
14. Projects around the house (pulling weeds or painting the guestroom, anyone?)
15. TV

Now, I know these don't always get done in order every single day. And I usually watch TV. Especially now with the Olympics on. And I usually haven't gotten to #11-14 before the TV comes on, so my order is slightly screwed up. But at least you see how I'm not getting anytime to go online. I do consider it relaxing, so I'm counting it as a double-duty item today, so you're actually getting a post! Lucky you! Anyway, I got off from following this over the weekend, and I felt like I didn't get anything accomplished again, so I'm starting over. The only problem for me is that I'm an obsessive all-or-nothing kinda girl. And once I have a list (and believe me I have LOTS of them), I don't adjust well to changes. Then I just become obsessed with doing everything "right" according to the list and not just enjoying the moment, which was the purpose of the list in the first place, you know? Oh well, at least it's a start. I realize also, that I didn't address spiritual needs on the list, so I'm trying to figure that out as well. Every aspect of my life is of equal importance to me, and it's hard to put some things off for others, but I guess that's just the way it goes sometimes!

I'm Doing a 1/2 Marathon!

Dear Friends & Family,

On June 6, 2010, I will be walking in my first ever half-marathon for charity! As part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training, I am joining hundreds of people around the country to train for and run/walk in the San Diego Rock N Roll Half Marathon. I am really excited to participate in something that is supporting a great cause. Besides the physical challenge of training for and participating in this 13.1 mile race, I am committed to raising $2,900 to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in its battle against blood cancers. Why am I doing this? Because Leukemia is the # 1 disease killer of children, and it strikes ten times as many adults. And in my heart I want to do my part to help stop this disease.

I am writing to ask you to support me in my goal by contributing as generously as you can to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I realize that money is tight for a lot of us. Please know that every little bit helps. Even $10 is a tremendous help in reaching my goal. More than 823,000 Americans are battling these blood cancers (leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma). Your contribution will fund the research being done to find a cure for blood cancers. While significant progress has been made, there is more work to be done in the fight against these diseases. Increased funding is the key. If you know of anyone touched by blood cancers and in need of patient services please encourage them to contact www.leukemia.org.

As I walk, those that support me will be with me in spirit and your partnership will inspire me to go faster and stronger to the finish line. Please join me in this great challenge! You can contribute by mailing a check payable to LLS back to me or visit my fundraising page to donate online quickly and securely and learn more about my progress and the progress of my team - Team Shrinking Jeans (the LARGEST Virtual Team that LLS has ever had in its history – as of February 10^th, we have 19 people on our team). Your contribution is 100% tax deductible and will promote continuous research, patient assistance, support systems and ultimately help to fund a cure for these devastating diseases.

On behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, thank you so much for your support. I truly appreciate your generosity.

~Tiffany

(P.S. - If you are already on my Christmas card mailing list, look for a letter in the mail! :) If you'd like to mail a check and need my address, please let me know!)

A Theme Week

I'm on a roll this week with a theme... crazy living. But this post (and this blogger for that matter) fascinate me. Go ahead, I'll give you time to read it....

Done, yet?

Good.

So, this is not a blogger I've followed before, but whenever I find something nice, I like to share it. And really it's a novel concept, isn't it? To find comfort in the small everyday joys. To simplify and live without. To live in the moment. To learn from your kids how to experience joy. To S-L-O-W down.

What do I need to do to find this balance? I'm looking for it with all my might. Any suggestions???

Weigh in Wednesday - Final

Okay, it's time for the final weigh in over at the Sisterhood. Guess what? I think I'm back on track. I lost 1.1 pounds this week. I now weigh 133.8. Woo hoo! That means I am 0.1 pounds away from reaching my goal of losing 3 pounds this challenge, which actually kinda makes me mad, but that's okay. I am down 2.9 pounds. I have never ended a challenge with weight loss, so this is a first. Usually I lose and then gain it all back. FYI - I like these shorter challenges. But now I'm continuing on my way. I still can't believe this challenge is over already. Boy time flies!

I'm a Lazy Blogger

I haven't posted in a week. A week! What is wrong with me? Jerrod has even been out of town this whole time, and I thought I was going to have so much more time to hang out online. It seems like the more time I have these days, the more things I have to do. And now, somehow, I have to get stuff together to start raising money for the 1/2 marathon I'm doing in June. AGH!

I'm stressed. I haven't been getting enough sleep. I think I may be getting a cold. I'm feeling really whiny right now. I just can't seem to get caught up on anything. Something has got to give, and lately it's been my blog (and everything online except the million and one emails from my Team Shrinking Jeans marathoner friends that I can't keep up with). And yet, even with neglecting all that, I still feel behind and totally stressed. I hate this feeling. Oh, and I'm thinking about taking another job a couple of days a month. As if I didn't already have enough to do and too little free time to do it in! Fun times!

Weigh in Wednesday

Okay, it's time to weigh in with my sisters over at the Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans again. This week: 134.9 - up 0.7 pounds from last week. I knew it was impossible to lose weight 2 weeks in a row without keeping up my exercise habits. The eating is going okay. Just that stinking exercise that I hate so much! Agh!

Hmmmm.... what to write? I'm totally out of things to say again. I'm way behind on reading blogs. I can't even keep up with Facebook these days! And seriously? If I find anymore dog hair in my house, I may explode! So, why am I just sitting here, tapping my fingers? Good question. Time to work out. And do laundry. And pay bills. And maybe get my butt to Lowe's to buy paint for the guest room and office. Maybe. And karate tonight. Yep. I'm just not feeling motivated.

Whitney

Okay, so last Thursday I accompanied my friend Whitney to the hair salon to get her head shaved. Yes, shaved! Wanna see the video? Seriously, this thing took me a long time to make and upload, so humor me here! :)