Tuesday, October 21, 2008
We can all get along...
Okay, so we're down to the final days in this year's heated presidential race. There are some real issues to discuss, however, I thought it would be a great time to have a light-hearted moment. I hope this brings a chuckle to your day...
Sunday, October 19, 2008
I LOVE FOOTBALL...
I joined a football team in the Baltimore Sports and Social Club this fall, and although I'm not all that good, I love playing football! It didn't feel like this originally, but the team has really grown on me. I joined this team (and my dodgeball team too) intentionally. I decided this summer that I needed to become more social...yes, I have a number of friends, but I tend to stay in my comfort zone...I'm definitely not the "social butterfly" when hanging out with new folks.
It worked...initially I didn't know how I felt about the team, but now I would rather be hanging out on the football field on a Saturday afternoon. It comes before sorority meetings and family functions cuz I'm committed to my team...not that I'm a major contributor, remember...but I enjoy getting out there and running around like a crazy kid! I even bought a pair of cleats and wide receiver gloves today for the 1 ball I've caught all season!
BTW...I'm pretty darn happy the Ravens won today too!
It worked...initially I didn't know how I felt about the team, but now I would rather be hanging out on the football field on a Saturday afternoon. It comes before sorority meetings and family functions cuz I'm committed to my team...not that I'm a major contributor, remember...but I enjoy getting out there and running around like a crazy kid! I even bought a pair of cleats and wide receiver gloves today for the 1 ball I've caught all season!
BTW...I'm pretty darn happy the Ravens won today too!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Another day on the journey...
So, what happened day 4...I went for a job interview!!! Exciting time by myself, right?
Day 5...
Well, I'm actually out on "date" with myself right now. This week has been quite tiring. I went to an awesome training for my job on Tues., Weds., and Thurs. Yesterday's interview...5 hours...that's right, FIVE HOURS!!! Today, I went to the office, but wasn't very productive mainly because I'm exhausted, so tonight, I decided to go out once again for a little "me" time.
I decided to make Panera Bread the location of tonight's outing...mainly because it has free Wi-Fi...the food's not bad either. It's been an interesting evening...I was supposed to go out to Dave and Buster's but I was tired and the person I was going with was tired too, so we both decided to just stay in...I shouldn't be trippin' about that, but I am. Why...that would be challenge number 1 on this 30 day journey...I fear rejection. I always avoid the fight and take the flight route...so tonight, I'm going to focus on facing this "issue" tonight.
Well, that's the update today...5 days down and counting!
Day 5...
Well, I'm actually out on "date" with myself right now. This week has been quite tiring. I went to an awesome training for my job on Tues., Weds., and Thurs. Yesterday's interview...5 hours...that's right, FIVE HOURS!!! Today, I went to the office, but wasn't very productive mainly because I'm exhausted, so tonight, I decided to go out once again for a little "me" time.
I decided to make Panera Bread the location of tonight's outing...mainly because it has free Wi-Fi...the food's not bad either. It's been an interesting evening...I was supposed to go out to Dave and Buster's but I was tired and the person I was going with was tired too, so we both decided to just stay in...I shouldn't be trippin' about that, but I am. Why...that would be challenge number 1 on this 30 day journey...I fear rejection. I always avoid the fight and take the flight route...so tonight, I'm going to focus on facing this "issue" tonight.
Well, that's the update today...5 days down and counting!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Just Me and Me...
Back in the day (or at least back in my day...that's not too long ago!), the group Tony! Toni! Tone! wrote a song entitiled "Just Me and You". The song tells the story of a guy that is eager to get to know his girlfriend in a more intimate way. In the song, the brotha is telling his girlfriend that they need to spend some time alone just getting to know more about each other...he tells her it's time for them to get personal.
As usual, the question is, "What relevance does this have in my life?" Well, I've decided that I need to spend some time simply with me. I need to stop worrying about other people's opinions of me and just do ME and ME for a little while...
This is quite a challenge...I've never done this before. Quite frankly, I don't think I've ever been comfortable spending time with myself. It gives me too much time to think and reflect (which I don't really want to do) about my goals and dreams...it gives me time to think about my flaws and mistakes...it's give me a lot of time to think about my life. Unfortunately, for me, my life feels like a complete failure right now in every area...thus the reason why I'm trying to focus on spending time with myself for the next 30 days. I think I need this time to heal from some of the pain and hurt that I've felt (and am stil feeling) in my life this year.
So, I figured, I would blog about my experiences with "me" during the next 30 days...I think it will be therapeutic. So far, it hasn't been too bad.
Day 1: Went to dinner by myself...I had a great time and got to read in a peaceful environment!
Day 2: Went to see Nights in Rodanthe
Day 3: No official plans for today, but I am going to do some reading later on...
I'm excited and nervous about what the next 26 days have in store for me...
In case you never heard the song...here it is:
As usual, the question is, "What relevance does this have in my life?" Well, I've decided that I need to spend some time simply with me. I need to stop worrying about other people's opinions of me and just do ME and ME for a little while...
This is quite a challenge...I've never done this before. Quite frankly, I don't think I've ever been comfortable spending time with myself. It gives me too much time to think and reflect (which I don't really want to do) about my goals and dreams...it gives me time to think about my flaws and mistakes...it's give me a lot of time to think about my life. Unfortunately, for me, my life feels like a complete failure right now in every area...thus the reason why I'm trying to focus on spending time with myself for the next 30 days. I think I need this time to heal from some of the pain and hurt that I've felt (and am stil feeling) in my life this year.
So, I figured, I would blog about my experiences with "me" during the next 30 days...I think it will be therapeutic. So far, it hasn't been too bad.
Day 1: Went to dinner by myself...I had a great time and got to read in a peaceful environment!
Day 2: Went to see Nights in Rodanthe
Day 3: No official plans for today, but I am going to do some reading later on...
I'm excited and nervous about what the next 26 days have in store for me...
In case you never heard the song...here it is:
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