Happy Saturday, friends!
Thank you guys for your feedback on yesterday’s all-important question. The general consensus seems to be: yes to getting more personal, and yes to posting more than once a day. When it comes to posting frequency, I can’t promise that every day will be a 2-post-a-day kind of day, since a lot will depend on how busy I am and whether or not I have anything worth saying, but I can promise you that I’m really going to make a conscious effort to give you guys more glimpses into my life. The only problem is… I really don’t find my life all that interesting for the most part, and I don’t want to bore you to tears. Let’s take yesterday for example…
I could tell you that one of the most difficult decisions I had to make all day was what kind of gum I felt like chewing in the afternoon…
I went with strawberry, by the way; and no, I still haven’t taken my puzzle apart.
I could tell you that even though my birthday was a month ago, I still have some reminders lying floating around…
I could tell you that I went the store to replenish my yogurt supply (I was down to one tub!!), and in true Amanda fashion, walked out with a few new-to-me beauty products to try…
I could tell you that I also picked up some applesauce, even though homemade is infinitely better…
I could tell you why I did that. It’s because ever since I started eating so much fresh applesauce, I’ve had a strange red bumps break out around my mouth. I thought it was some sort of hormonal breakout at first, but I noticed it would get a lot worse whenever my applesauce consumption went up. I switched back to store bought a few weeks ago and haven’t had any problems since. I couldn’t tell you why, so perhaps you could tell me? My apples were organic and everything…
I could tell you that I went for a 40 minute walk on the treadmill…
… but that hardly seems significant when people are running 5+ miles a day and rocking all sorts of WODs.
I could tell you that the boy was working last night so I ended my already super exciting day at an hour where most people are just getting started with their weekend [read: 10 PM]…
I could tell you that I really don’t like going to sleep that early because a) I wake up multiple times throughout the course of the night whenever I do, and b) I end up wide awake at the crack of dawn [read: 4:53 AM].
I could tell you that I play Warcraft to kill time…
… but that would only be partially true. I play Warcraft because I love it.
I could tell you that this morning’s breakfast of plain Greek yogurt, a banana, blueberries, Kashi Cinnamon Harvest, and almond butter was fan-freakin-tastic…
… but you probably already expected that 😉
Aaaaand I could tell you that the winner of the Witness to Fitness giveaway is:
… Jill. Congrats, girl! E-mail me with your contact info and I’ll forward it to the company.
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So there you have it – a few random and seemingly meaningless facts about my day. But that’s just everyday life, isn’t it? Same old, same old… or maybe I really am boring and need to get out more 😆 I just find it particularly difficult to feel all motivated and enthusiastic about life around this time of the year. Constantly dealing with cold and sunless days like this…
… really takes the pep out of my step, and I find myself resorting to simply trying to get through each day rather than make the most of it; which definitely isn’t helping my case any. But Spring is coming. The days are getting longer. There’s no need to despair. So I’m going to do my best to stop my moping and drag my butt out of the house to get some things done. See you guys tomorrow!
What’s something that you could tell me about your day? If I’m sharing, it’s only fair that you do too!
Do you ever feel like your life is just plain boring? Or am I the only one?
My day was pretty good! I made some chocolate lovers cupcakes from how sweet it is blog and they turned out fabulous! If I could post a picture I would:)! Since all your breakfeasts look so delicious:)
Ooo! Those really do sound fabulous. Maybe it’s better that you can’t post a picture… my chocolate cravings are bad enough as it is 😉
My life is super boring too! I sleep, study, work, blog, cook, read, and workout, and that’s about it. 😛
I’ve been waking up so early these days… maybe it’s my early bedtime to blame. I should try to keep my eyes open until 11 tonight and see if that helps me sleep in haha.
I think that 40 minutes on the treadmill is great! I love your blog because you are so relatable, not boring! I could tell you that I also woke up early, but I kind of liked it because it offered time for me to read blogs and really appreciate that it is Saturday 🙂
I definitely need to work on getting a little more personal on my blog as well, but I think the problem is that whenever I am out with friends and family I typically don’t pull out my camera and don’t feel comfortable putting too many pictures of them on my blog so basically it would just be a bunch of selfies and pictures of whatever goes on non-food wise haha!
Ahh it’s okay, we’re not celebrities or political figures trekking around the world all day, every day… I definitely think my line of work is very interesting, but… I would never blog about it because I’m paranoid that way 😀 Other than that though, can’t say my life would be blog-worthy! But hey, blogs are like journals too right? So as long as you get satisfaction out of it, it’s all good! I just feel like I already lack much of a social life as is, so if I started blogging and trying to catch up on everyone else’s blog, I’d REALLY close myself into this virtual world… and then I’d just feel sorry for myself LOL.
Anyway, those bumps really might be an allergic reaction to the type of apples you’re getting…. maybe with applesauce they use different kinds which you can handle better? I’ve had a spot on my lower lip that itches a couple times a day, but it’s not discolored or anything, and I can only imagine it’s an allergy… but from what, I have no clue! lol
Work! Oi. The volunteering I do is super interesting, but yeah… I’m definitely paranoid about even mentioning anything about it. As for keeping up with the blog world, it’s really not that bad. At least it gives me something to do in the winter when I’m too afraid of going outside and freezing to death.
My life is kinda boring too! Well not my job – but I cannot blog about that!
I’m so sick of Ottawa-winter. I want spring now!!
haha I love this post — soo true. I def. think life can be boring at times..but if it wasn’t boring at times we wouldn’t know the difference between boring & exciting. haha I know what you mean though – I recently got a new puppy and she will def. be keeping me really occupied. love your blog though :]
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I know what you mean about the weather getting you down 🙁 I live in Alberta too and I always get really depressed around this time of year. It’s definitely pretty bleak around these parts especially because our winters are so long. Here’s hoping for an actual spring this year! Maybe you can do a post about keeping your spirits up around this time.
I could try, but it’s honestly something I would probably have to put some work into. Every year I swear that I’m going to keep my spirits up, and every year I end up getting mopey anyways. Spring is coming soon though! The days are already getting longer 😀
I agree with other various commentors above. I think we find out lives less interesting then others do. I personally don’t read bloggers that I truly find their lives boring or that I can’t relate too…what is the point you know? I’ve also been waking up at asscrack dawn of 5:00am. So I feel you on coffee!
I was in bed at 8 pm last night as I have been all week. Then woke up in the middle of the night for a couple hours and slept til just after 6am. That’s ok with me. I’m a total morning person (yet I’m a vampire night shift worker a week every month and handle it fine but recovery is a bitch.).
This morning I went to Costco and discovered that my 12 pack of Liberte Greek yogurt is no more and replaced with Skodakis. They were sampling it and it was ok. I am picky about yogurt too. Have you tried the locally made Bles Wold plain yogurt? They sell it at the Italian centre, planet organic and save on now too. It’s really delicious and has no additives or gelatin. They also make a full fat Greek yogurt. I need to start making my own homemade yogurt again. It’s been about a year.
I’ve seen that Bles Wold yogurt in Save On and was really curious about it, but I haven’t picked it up just yet. I’m pretty much stuck on 2% plain Oikos, so getting me to try anything different is near impossible… unless my store is out of stock, which they seem to have been lately 😕
Definitely give it a try and maybe review it here! It would be my number one yogurt pick if Save On or rhe Italian centre was in walking distance (no car). I sometimes makes special trips for it. I mainly shop at Sobeys, Costco (South is only a 5 to 10 minute bus ride from me) and rarely Safeway which is generally a rip off.
And there’s nothing more annoying than going to a store for a specific item to find it out of stock…especially if you’ve gone out of your way.
I’ll definitely pick up a tub the next time in in the store then! And oh! Have you seen the new Lovegrown hot oats at Sobeys? I don’t generally shop there, but I heard that they were supposed to start carrying those oats and I’ve been wanting to try them.
I usually buy Liberte OR Oikos. There are no organic yogurts where I live. …I haave a yogurt problem (as in 500 grams in ONE day every day…money issue and tummy issue!). My mom likes “Iogo” and I think I might start eating that one…it actually looks kinda good.
I haven’t noticed since I’ve got a giant bag of Coaches oats that I’m working on. I will keep an eye out though for when I run out. I love trying new brands of things.
I like everything you post! I feel like my life is same old thing….get up breakfast, work, or workout….protein…lunch..snack…dinner… nothin new in the evenings… So i feel ya..but whatever you do, I will still read 🙂 I love pictures of your cereal!
I thank you for being a breath of fresh air in the blogworld. You’ve inspired me to stop running/WODing/lifting crazy weights and just getting outside to walk. It’s done me so much good, and my body has changed for the better-lost weight, feel better, less digestive issues, etc. I do ab work sometimes but other than, just walking. It’s been tough sometimes to just stick with it and not do super intense exercise, but I’ve done it. And you are providing all that inspiration, so please stick with it!! It pays off, it really does.
And I thank YOU, Ellie, for putting a huge smile on my face 😀 It’s always so great to hear people experience positive effects as a result of taking it easier on their body. Thanks so much for sharing!!
Wow, this is so positive to hear. I’d love to chat with you Ellie cause it seems like you have really doing well with this. I only walk also, but I mentally can’t “calm” down and I’m eating out of control, so I feel like I’m on a rollercoaster every day!
Love that mascara!
And hey, I count grocery shopping as my workout today – no shame on a 40 minute walk!
And I was impressed with myself for making it to midnight last night…considering that at around 8:30 I was seriously considering just crawling into bed then.
And you may think it’s boring, but I love hearing about people’s lives, even if it’s the mundane, smaller details (sociology degree much?). This morning I did all my shopping, this afternoon is schoolwork, then it’s picking up dinner and watching 28 Days Later with the boy. Then probably more schoolwork. I’ve learned to accept the boring-ness of my own life (and the fact that it is completely ruled by school right now).
Haha, I feel like my life is such a dull fest most of the time. I always think no one would want to hear about my day…but I think most people feel this way. You don’t seem boring to me:) I think you could write about anything and make it sound interesting. Seriously, you are such an incredible write, I really admire that since I love writing! You have quite a gift my dear friend. It also helps that your photography is breathe taking! Honestly, such amazing pictures. I just got a professional camera, and let’s just say I hardly no how to turn it on haha. SO many buttons. Have a fabulous Saturday beauty!
Oof. I remember being completely overwhelmed when I got my DSLR. I find that shooting in auto mode helps for the first little while until you get used to it. Also, read the manual! There’s some good info in there. Oh! And practice makes perfect 🙂
My thinking is youre not boring if your happy. You seem happy and living and walking is definitely harder than running to me. Really! I try to do both! And.. 2x a days? You are gifted. I can barely post 2 a week. LOL! But then again, you are a exquisite writer.
I definitely feel like my life is never boring with a toddler… I would LOVE some boring! Or at least a little more balance haha.
In that case… can I borrow your toddler? 😉
Lol I’m the same way with gum! It’s just hard to pick! And I hate “regretting my decision” after like ohh i should’ve went with mint damn
i know you might not think your life is exciting but that night looks perfectly exciting to me. my ideal friday night usually involves the same exact thing, but toss some baking in there. i was in bed by 10:30 last night after making some pb granola bars so…obviously i love your “non-exciting” lifestyle. oh and a 40 minute walk on the treadmill is nothing to sneeze at regardless of whatever other people are doing. i think anything on the treadmill is just great – sometimes getting on and off is all i can make myself do 😉
Seriously, your life cannot be any more boring than mine! Although I don’t mind it, but blogging about it every day would just not be interesting at all. I don’t have enough to say for twice weekly posts, let alone twice a day!
You seem to have a bit of a chip on your shoulder about running? I only say this because you’re always being ‘jokey critical’ about ‘just’ walking, not being a natural runner (seriously, almost no-one is. I couldn’t run a step for the first eighteen years of my life) and not exercising like other bloggers. If you want to run, run! If you don’t, be at peace with the decision not to – your stance on exercise makes your blog quite unique and you shouldn’t feel the need to apologise for it all the time.
Oh, and I find hearing all about WODs insanely boring. So seriously, you’re not missing a trick by not being a Crossfit blogger – there are already hundreds of those out there.
I’m mostly at peace with my decisions regarding exercise – any shots I take at walking are usually heavily laced with sarcasm.
Well, considering I spend a majority of my day trying to ice my knee/rehabilitate myself my life is pretty boring as well. I’m okay with you posting as much as you like whether it be once a day, once every other day, or thirteen times in one day. 🙂 Just post whenever you feel like it! It shouldn’t be a set thing. Also, with the “personal” side of things, just try writing about what you think about daily.. I guess? It doesn’t have to necessarily be things you “do” during the day. Personal could be what you feel about a certain topic or ANYTHING really!
You make me wanna play COD or counter-strike so bad but I am resisting. I refuse. UGH I want to so bad!
Haha! I’d be a bad influence and try to encourage you to do it, but I definitely know what a can of worms that can be. I successfully managed to give up WoW for 6 months, and all it took was seeing someone in the library at school playing on their laptop to suck me in again. Woof.
Something about my day…mmm… so far I’ve accomplished eating brunch, doing A LITTLE homework, baking, and reading blogs 🙂
I feel like my life is ALWAYS boring on a day to day basis. The most eventful event thing I did recently was seeing the premiere of Warm Bodies last night. Best thing that’s happened to me in a while!
It seems like our lives are boring, but to others they may seem interesting. I always find someone else’s life more interesting than mine. 🙂
Hope you have a good rest of the weekend!
Oh, and that was not to say I thought your life was boring – sorry if it came over that way! Reading those little tidbits made me like you even more if that’s possible :). Hey, a 40 minute walk IS a workout and I’d much rather read that than somebody listing their super-intense bazillion workouts a day anytime!
As for the applesauce I know that problem and I think the store-bought one is less acidic than homemade for some reason. I’m not sure why but I feel it is.
Honestly? I’m enjoying even these seemingly boring little facts from your/other bloggers lifes because they are SO relatable. Isn’t that the reason most of us read blogs for :)? I’ve read a quote somewhere somewhen – yes, being totally specific here … It said something along the lines of bloggers writing because it made them and their readers feel “a little less lonely and weird” – doesn’t sound nice at first but at least for me I think there’s some truth in it. I might not use “lonely and weird” but I think blogging helps us realize how many people everywhere share the same interests, have the same quirky habits and helps us connect. Well, in short: Blogging is plain awesome :).
Yes, my life does seem boring to me most of the time. Most likely we think so because we have gotten so used to ourselves and our lifes but to others they can really seem interesting. Not that I’d think that of my life but … others lifes :). So about today I could tell you I just had breakfast when I realized I needed to rush to the central station. Having to catch a train at 9.40 AM is just too early for me – don’t judge, I’m a night owl. Still got the train in the end and am spending the weekend at my parents’ now.
You’re right – blogging is definitely wonderful when it comes to helping us feel less strange about some of our quirky habits, and don’t worry… I didn’t think you were calling me boring at all; and even if you were, it wouldn’t upset me in the least because I’d have to agree 😉
Have fun at your parents’ this weekend, girlie! I hope there’s a cake involved! 😀
My best friend who reads my blog said I never post about my daily life either, which is mostly true, but I feel the same way as you. My life isn’t very exciting, to me at least, so I always feel weird sharing it with others. Your’s seems pretty interesting to me! 😉
Stop.it.girl. You are so not boring! I speak the truth :).
And I liked hearing about your 40min walk. It is refreshing to see someone who is all lovely, happy & healthy , and doesn’t feel the need to ABSOlUTELY kill themselves over their fitness regime. I mean, I know pleeenty of people in real life who don’t hammer themselves everyday. It is just rarer to find in bloggy land, I you get me .
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Hehe I have a hard time remembering that as well sometimes. Reading so many blogs, it seems like everyone and their goldfish is rocking some crazy workout 6 or 7 days a week, but then you take a look at the ‘real’ world and realize… no… no they’re not.
Are you a several-packs-of-gum-in-your- purse person too?! I’ve earned a reputation among my friends; I *always* have at least two packs, but it’s not unusual to find three or even four floating around. I haven’t tried any of the Trident fruity flavors though; I tend to stick to mint, but occasionally dabble into “dessert” flavors by Extra. My goodness…is it sad that I just wrote a paragraph about gum? 😉
I’m glad to hear you’ll be sharing more about YOU! I think the reason that small life details are so fascinating to others is because they’re relatable. Let’s face it, most of our lives are pretty ho-hum on a day-to-day basis! However that doesn’t mean an adorable tea mug (I’m still in love with Minnie) or a super cool pair of Nike kicks aren’t conversation-worthy. Those are things I think about on a daily basis, and I love knowing that others can relate. 🙂
Happy weekend! <3
Gum is serious business 😉 And yes, I’m notorious for carrying around multiple packs because I never know what I’ll be in the mood for! I always have at least a minty one and a fruity one, depending on what I’m in the mood for; and I usually have more than one fruit one… again… depending on what I’m in the mood for 😀
Ummm I was dead asleep by 9:15 last night. I’ve got you beat!!
But I like hearing about the seemingly insignificant things! Probably because it’s just relatable. I would definitely have trouble deciding which gum to chew too.
I was sick yesterday with a fever so I slept all afternoon and ate warm soup…and slept more….and ate more. So my life isn’t any more exciting than yours! Looking forward to more posts from you! 🙂
Awwr no! Hope you’re feeling better, Alison!
That’s the thing… Everyone else finds our lives more interesting than we do. I might think my 6 mile was boring or uneventful, but someone else out there LIKES to hear about it. I like knowing what other people like me are up to. It makes it feel like we’re all real life friends too. And I was in bed at 8:23 last night, so don’t feel bad 🙂
It is so fun and entertaining to see the differences in product packaging between Canada and the U.S. Those gum packages look almost “old fashion” or “retro” to me ;).
P.s. super cute shoes! Isn’t it so much more fun to workout when you are rocking awesome sneakers?? 😉
Yesterday I went to the gym, the mall, and my butt made best friends with the couch because I had an 11-mile run today. I went to bed early too, so I’m hoping tonight will be a more exciting night than last night was. I’m currently doing laundry, snacking on trail mix, and watching The Lion King II. I’ll probably take a nap sometime today… so I guess it looks like Saturday is shaping up to be as exciting as Friday was.
😆 So far, my Saturday is looking the same. Just replace The Lion King with Game of Thrones and trail mix with cereal.
Oiiii don’t knock your 40 minute walk…it is as much an achievement as any WOD/run!!! And I can’t believe you posted that pic of the Maybelline mascara- my friend was just showing it to me today and recommending I try it out! Your day sounds far from mundane to me..the little things are what make it great :)! A few things I could tell you about my day:
It involved a lie-in, oatmeal breakfast, workout followed by some work at home, blow dry at the salon, coffee with a friend, watching Hansel & Gretel in 3d and then dinner at a friend’s :)! Have a great Saturday, Amanda!
I used the mascara today, and I really like it! It adds some nice definition and length without clumping, and it seems to be holding a curl rather nicely. I don’t know if I would call it super volumizing, but it looks great all the same!
I feel like my life is really boring too! Right now I’m sitting at a gymnastics meet killing time….these things are really long! Have a great weekend, Amanda!
I’ve been using that mascara for a couple weeks now & it is good for the really tiny eyelashes since the brush is thinner than the other Maybelline mascaras.
Okay, so these red bumps…were they (I know this is gross) filled with clear liquid? I’ve had the same issue for six months…the only thing I can attribute it to so far is a water bottle I had been using every day for a year. I can’t fit my hand in to physically wash the bottom of it, so I usually just filled it up with soapy water and shook the bottle to clean it. I stopped using the bottle when I went home for Christmas, and the bumps seemed to be non-existent for a while, but then I came back to school and used the water bottle again and my lips immediately broke out. I haven’t used the bottle since, but my lips seem to be aggravated by spicy foods and chapstick (I have to use Aquaphor by Eucerin now).
Just wondering if you’re experiencing something similar – even steroid cream from the dermo couldn’t knock it out!
Yup! Clear liquid bumps. Mine aren’t on my lips though – they’re kind of in the area around it; so under my nose and on my chin. I feel like it’s allergy related, but I just can’t figure out what the heck I could be allergic to 😕
I’m not sure if you use a lot of chapstick/lip products, but quitting those seemed to help the bumps go away, too. I was told it was dermatitis, so I guess the trick now is to figure out what makes them act up.
Joe and I went to bed at 10:00 last night…on our first full night together in over a month…we’re wild and crazy 😉 But doing so found me wide awake at 5 🙁 oh well, that’s what naps during the afternoon are for! And I like hearing little details about your life! I don’t think they’re boring haha, but maybe I’m just super nosy…and I feel like my life is super boring all the time, so I’m trying to push myself out and make plans to do something at least once a weekend..doesn’t always work, but I am finding myself busier…and your treadmill walk sounds much better to me than any crazy WOD or 5+ mile run! As much as I love running, anything over 5 gets rough sometimes, so I’ve really been enjoying shorter distances recently haha
FREE RUNS!!! Best shoe ever, hey? I want them in every color. We all have boring lives – and at times, I find that I feel pretty mediocre when I’m in conversation with certain people. To the point where I’ll shut down and not offer up any info about myself. For example, my Aunt (in law) has two sons that are the same age as me- both of them are Harvard grads, and are living ‘the life’. She’ll gush about them then ask what I’ve been doing. In my mind I’m like, “ummm… baking cookies? putting on red lipstick?” I feel so inferior! I know I shouldn’t, but it’s hard.
Gah! Can I ever relate to that. I don’t even necessarily know anyone who’s ‘living the life’ but I still tend to clam up whenever someone asks me what I’m up to. I just feel so, like you said, mediocre.
I went to sleep at 9:30 last night.. ha! Definitely not your average 20-year-old 😉 I’m sick, so I guess that counts as an excuse. I love your posts and I’m glad you will be posting more frequently!
My life is most DEFINITELY boring a lot of the time, but I try to hit the key points that I think are worth sharing, the things I am proud of, or the things that I think will make someone laugh. I think your post was perfect! I LOVE knowing what gum you chose (seriously that sounds whoaaa creeper, but I thought it was funnayy!) I went to bed around 10 too..I am so cool see?
Hmm my life my life…yesterday I spent the majority of my morning playing Susie homemaker cleaning my house, taking care of my sister, and making food. It was a blast.
Well yesterday I was pretty upset because at my store they were flat our of the cottage cheese I like. I even made them check out back, never starts your day out right with stuff like that. Gr. Sometimes earlier bedtimes are needed even if we are wide awake at the crack of dawn.
Oh can I relate to that… All my stores were experiencing an Oikos yogurt shortage. Seriously, every single one I went to for like a week straight didn’t have any plain yogurt and I was starting to panic a little. I think I need to start buying a month’s supply whenever I come across them…