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?
Hmm, well…I WENT to bed at 9:30 tonight. And then after tossing and turning for an HOUR?! I finally just said to heck with it! It’s now 1:30 ?!? and sleep is still nowhere in sight! Gah, I really like working the night shift at the hospital (it’s done tremendous things for my stress level) but I swear I can’t catch a break on my days off! Maybe I should tell the other night tech to quit and I’ll just work 24/7! Ohh, the money I would have…to buy food with! 😉 Lol
For the most part, I feel like I lead a pretty boring life, but after a whirlwind of a trip to Atlanta last weekend AND the trouble I’ve been having with my knee (which is only getting worse), I’m looking forward to a lonnnnnnnng weekend of doing absolutely nothing! 😀
PS, I swear…you and (Smart Kitchen) Sarah make some amazingly pornirific bowls of cereal! Lol
I think the real issue is, you’re comparing yourself! I only say this because I did it, too for so long, thinking who cares what i have to write, people are running marathons, and lifting a million pounds, and going exciting places like Madrid and Bali, and wearing prettier clothes, and were prettier, and funnier, and better writers, and….no! I do sometimes think I’m a little boring, but I took that as a personal challenge, to, “spice up my life!” (Like singing karaoke this weekend in Koreatown). I think we see what people want us to see in their blogs, and that’s okay. No need to compare, each blog and each person, has their own appeal. 🙂
This made me smile big time. Thank you 😀
I must agree – the weather here is cold and snowy and totally not helping my lack of motivation!! How many more days till spring?? I’m seriously considering planning a weekend retreat to Florida in the next month if I can get a cheap enough flight!
As for my weekend – I did my weekly shopping at Who,e Foods followed by going to my niece’s 4th birthday party. Tonight – Super Bowl – mainly for the commercials!!
I often feel super boring – that and my life mostly consists of “i’m super stressed about school” and “I spent my friday night studying on campus” and such. I hardly think people want to read about that stuff week after week. I wish I was one of those people who was good at telling stories so I could write about the random little things that happen to me, and make them sound interesting.
Regarding the applesauce – do you have other tree-nut allergies? Because I know a lot of people who have nut allergies and other food *sensitivities*, including apple SKINS (and sometimes pineapple, carrots, other things too). They’re fine to eat apple flesh, but the skins either give them a rash or make their mouths itch. Just a hunch.
That’s pretty interesting – I do actually have other tree nut allergies, and I have the same problem with pineapples. Whenever I make the applesauce, I peel the skins, though… so I have no idea.
I could tell you about my shift at the restaurant last night, and the 30$ tip I made. But I could also tell you about the 0$ tip I made.
You win some you lose some =)
Keep your eyes on the good 😉
So, I want to hug hug hug you right now. Literally in tears because I won this giveaway. Its been a rough past couple days/nights and seeing this in the morning is suddenly warming my heart. THANK YOU for offering this giveaway…I feel so grateful to have won it. I will email my address ASAP 🙂
Trust me: Your life is FAR from boring. If you want to see a “negative” boring life, you can come into mine. Eeps…
as for the weather….yep, snowstorms again last two days. I have no sidewalks in this town, no gym , and I don’t run or do dvds….so short SLOW occasional walks + a LOT of eating is all I seem to do …anyway , I’m STILL SHOCKED I have won this giveaway. Luv your blog and thank ya.
You’ve reminded me I totally need to make some apple sauce soon! Weird with those red spots, I have no idea what that could be! I think my life is pretty standard, but I think people do like hearing about the day to day things from other people as they can be quite interesting, and a real way for people to get to know you better 🙂
Well, my day just started but it’s going to be quite nice one. I slept over 10 hours, the sun’s shining and I don’t have to do anything, no duties. Sounds good, doesn’t it?
Sometimes I feel like my life is boring, it’s true. But I also try to avoid such thoughts. Life is unique in everyone’s case.
Definitely sounds good 😀 Have a beautiful day, Whiness!
My day was spent at work but the evening was spent watching movies with my family. We have a full house this weekend and its been madness but so much fun!
I always think that if we have a good and fun attitude about ourselves, no matter how “boring” we may see to the standards of the world, we’re actually all interesting in our own little ways! I love you Amanda! I love that you’re honest, down to earth, and so easy to relate to because you just seem to be~YOU. 😀 And one thing I can tell you about my day(s) lately is that I’ve been having lottttsss of physical discomfort, pain, etc. and don’t wanna bring anybody down lol. But I’m hanging in there and know that it’s all worth Selah in the end 😀 Have a great Sunday, lovely sista!
Awwr Ellie! Love you! Sorry to hear that you’re going through a rough patch 🙁 But you’re right, it’s nothing compared to the joy that’s awaiting you!
The colossal volume mascara is amaaaazing! I hope you like it 😛
I could tell you that I went supermarket shopping with my Dad and bought a new conditioner to try…not that interesting, huh? 😛
I DO feel like my life is reaalllyyy boring. I don’t really do anything too exciting, but people are always curious 😛
I think we all have those ‘boring’ days, but your day doesn’t look boring at all–you got some new beauty products, which is always a good day in my book!
Today I finally got my Whole Foods salad bar fix after a whole 2 weeks without it. Yep, I’m shamelessly addicted. And…I designed an ad for lotion for my advertising creativity class. I’m not much of an artist, but it’s fun to come up with ad ideas!
I’d be shamelessly addicted to WF if we had it up here, too. Unfortunately, distances keeps me in check 🙁
Love this post!
About my day… I cleaned, did some school work, went grocery shopping, ran, and went out to dinner. Not very exciting, either, but it was a good day 🙂
Tomorrow I’m making snacks for the Super Bowl and watching my son play lots of soccer. Is that more exciting?
haha i dont find your life boring at all! plus i love your cereal and nail color pics to much (sounds creepy saying that haha!) My life is exciting to me, when really when I think about it or am telling other people about what kind of workout I did or what I am learning in school it sounds sooo lame ! 40 minutes on a treadmill is awesome! Some days all I need is a long walk to clear my head and keep me sane! My day was so exciting I went to the gym early because I was awake (10pm bedtime!) then went to work all day which is always entertaining and am now am sitting in bed watching a movie. Party animal. Enjoy your weekend!
I could tell you that after watching Casino Royale last night, I had some crazy dreams and woke up feeling really uneasy. I could also tell you about how I hate it when you’re on the phone with someone you really like and he hangs up so he can talk to another girl. Haha it’s just easier to laugh at things like that instead of cry like I really want to. Yes, I think today is one of my saddest days in a while. Tomorrow will be better!
Oh hun, I’m sorry 🙁 Big hugs to you! And I hope today is better!
YES. My life is very boring! The reason why I don’t really blog anymore.