Twenty years and twenty pounds ago, I use to hear that every now and then. But during the past 10 years, there has been this gradual shift in the reaction I get from others..Now it is not until I share my age of 38, that I receive a response and the response is ALWAYS the same, "You look good..For Your Age!" What does that mean exactly? Is that a compliment or an underhanded insult??!! This past week I decided to research this a little more..What does 38 look like? To my surprise, all of the people I thought were my age were actually younger than me!!! I have included for your entertainment a list of the top 10 people in popular culture who are in fact younger than me. Here it goes..
1. John Mayer
2. Alicia Keyes
3. Jason Mraz
4. Chelsea Handler
5. Eva Longoria
6. Ryan Seacrest
7. Jillian Michaels - Biggest Loser Trainer
8. Seth Meyers
9. Tiffany Pollard (New York)
10. The ENTIRE How I Met Your Mother Cast
Ok, so at the end of this intensive research what have I decided?? Yes, I am getting old! But, hey I DO look good for my age!!(:
Happy Thanksgving to all!
Hugs and Raspberries,
L
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
A Love Letter
I am a changed woman! This past year something new and beautiful was introduced into my life. It is a world where I am in control and my every desire is met promptly and willingly. I am in so deep that I can not bear even one moment without my new love. I know I am in love because when my love is not near I can hear it calling me. My new love is my IPhone!
Before you mock me, let me explain, my IPhone is my everything. It is my entertainment, my organizer, my babysitter (ok maybe not so proud at that one), my brain (too many passwords not enough brain cells). Not to mention the fact that my IPhone is the only love in my life who answers all of my random questions at any time of day or night ( By the Way, did you know Mr. McSteamy, Eric Dane is one year younger than me!!! I found THAT out at 3am!)
So to my love I say Thank you! Thank you for being my everything! Thank you for reminding me where to be every minute of the day. Thank you for always playing my favorite songs. Thank you for keeping David occupied while I go shoe shopping with Lena. Thank you for reminding me that we need milk again!! Thank you for helping me win bets against my hubby who doubts my knowledge of tv, movie, cartoons, and all things popculture.
I Love You!
Before you mock me, let me explain, my IPhone is my everything. It is my entertainment, my organizer, my babysitter (ok maybe not so proud at that one), my brain (too many passwords not enough brain cells). Not to mention the fact that my IPhone is the only love in my life who answers all of my random questions at any time of day or night ( By the Way, did you know Mr. McSteamy, Eric Dane is one year younger than me!!! I found THAT out at 3am!)
So to my love I say Thank you! Thank you for being my everything! Thank you for reminding me where to be every minute of the day. Thank you for always playing my favorite songs. Thank you for keeping David occupied while I go shoe shopping with Lena. Thank you for reminding me that we need milk again!! Thank you for helping me win bets against my hubby who doubts my knowledge of tv, movie, cartoons, and all things popculture.
I Love You!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Overachievers Anonymous
My name is Lisa and I am an overachiever.
I know, I know big surprise huh? (: But, it wasn't until recently that I realized how that effects my life.
Everyone who reads this blog will agree, I can be quite critical. All of you have received my 2 cents in the form of unsolicited advice on a regular basis. But what many of you may not realize is I am about twice as critical of myself than anyone else (Although my dear hubby is a close second, but that is another blog). Now take a moment to process that...pretty scary eh? I think this is why I have become pretty thick skinned. You see, the criticism I receive from others pales in comparison to anything I haven't said about myself. But, as I continue to nurse myself back to health after being sick for about a month now, I now realize I strive for greatness in every area but one.. taking care of myself!! Let me get very real about my self-care. In general, I don't actually eat a meal until about 2pm. I live off of caffeine. I sleep an average of about 5 hours a night. I haven't exercized in about 6 months now (I calculated that the other day while dusting the treadmill!), and I really don't have a hobby...Not convinced yet? This is another thing I realized this week. My hubby gave me a gift certificate for a 2 hour spa experience for my birthday. It's been 40 days and I have yet to use it. Why? Because I can't seem to find 2 hours when I will allow myself to be free from responsibility. So, last Friday I took my first step to recovery. I bought myself a starbucks gift card!! This may sound sad to you, but I've got to tell you I think this is the best idea I have had in a very long while. Let me take you back to the days of my youth. When I was younger, for my birthday my grandma would always send me a birthday card and it never failed in the card would be a 5 dollar bill. I grew to depend on these cards because this would be the only time during the year that I would allow myself to spend it on something totally selfish and unrelated to my lifetime or immediate goals. So, this is what the Starbucks card symbolized for me. I gave myself some rules... if I used the card, I was not allowed to do any work, parenting, or household activities. I had to just sit and chill. So last Friday I woke up early, went to starbucks and just sat in the car for 20 minutes doing nothing!!! No work, no cleaning, no emailing, no worrying, no planning, NOTHING, I even set my alarm on my phone so I couldn't even worry about the time!! I haven't felt so energized and rested for a very long time..
I have set a goal that by January, I will find the time to enjoy my 2 hour spa experience. But for now, I will focus on baby steps..
So to my readers.. take a few minutes today to do something nice for yourself, because everyone deserves some "me time" even us overachievers!!
Love and Raspberries,
L
I know, I know big surprise huh? (: But, it wasn't until recently that I realized how that effects my life.
Everyone who reads this blog will agree, I can be quite critical. All of you have received my 2 cents in the form of unsolicited advice on a regular basis. But what many of you may not realize is I am about twice as critical of myself than anyone else (Although my dear hubby is a close second, but that is another blog). Now take a moment to process that...pretty scary eh? I think this is why I have become pretty thick skinned. You see, the criticism I receive from others pales in comparison to anything I haven't said about myself. But, as I continue to nurse myself back to health after being sick for about a month now, I now realize I strive for greatness in every area but one.. taking care of myself!! Let me get very real about my self-care. In general, I don't actually eat a meal until about 2pm. I live off of caffeine. I sleep an average of about 5 hours a night. I haven't exercized in about 6 months now (I calculated that the other day while dusting the treadmill!), and I really don't have a hobby...Not convinced yet? This is another thing I realized this week. My hubby gave me a gift certificate for a 2 hour spa experience for my birthday. It's been 40 days and I have yet to use it. Why? Because I can't seem to find 2 hours when I will allow myself to be free from responsibility. So, last Friday I took my first step to recovery. I bought myself a starbucks gift card!! This may sound sad to you, but I've got to tell you I think this is the best idea I have had in a very long while. Let me take you back to the days of my youth. When I was younger, for my birthday my grandma would always send me a birthday card and it never failed in the card would be a 5 dollar bill. I grew to depend on these cards because this would be the only time during the year that I would allow myself to spend it on something totally selfish and unrelated to my lifetime or immediate goals. So, this is what the Starbucks card symbolized for me. I gave myself some rules... if I used the card, I was not allowed to do any work, parenting, or household activities. I had to just sit and chill. So last Friday I woke up early, went to starbucks and just sat in the car for 20 minutes doing nothing!!! No work, no cleaning, no emailing, no worrying, no planning, NOTHING, I even set my alarm on my phone so I couldn't even worry about the time!! I haven't felt so energized and rested for a very long time..
I have set a goal that by January, I will find the time to enjoy my 2 hour spa experience. But for now, I will focus on baby steps..
So to my readers.. take a few minutes today to do something nice for yourself, because everyone deserves some "me time" even us overachievers!!
Love and Raspberries,
L
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Welcome to my blog
After the constant harrassment I have received over NOT having facebook, I have decided on a compromise. So welcome my friends and family to my blog. This will be my way of keeping those who are important to me informed of the daily happenings in my life. This will also be my way of giving a true picture of what it is like to juggle life, family, and work. So why Mommy 2.0?? Because I am a very REAL example of what moms go through everyday just trying to get by. So my first topic for discussion...How young is too young to discuss Religion?
Before having children, I decided rather than choosing their religious beliefs for them I was going to let them choose for themselves and focus more on raising independant thinkers. Today David asked me, "Who was the 1st person ever?" I responded by giving a very impartial discussion of the whole Creation vs. Evolution debate. At the end, I turned to him and asked, "So, what do you think?" He responded, "I think it was my daddy!" Sometimes I really do overanalyze this mommy thing...
Love and Raspberries,
L
Before having children, I decided rather than choosing their religious beliefs for them I was going to let them choose for themselves and focus more on raising independant thinkers. Today David asked me, "Who was the 1st person ever?" I responded by giving a very impartial discussion of the whole Creation vs. Evolution debate. At the end, I turned to him and asked, "So, what do you think?" He responded, "I think it was my daddy!" Sometimes I really do overanalyze this mommy thing...
Love and Raspberries,
L
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