Today is day 3 without Diet Coke (okay, I had one caffeine-free one last night, but that doesn’t count.) I can hardly believe it. Maybe this is really doable after all!
I have to be totally honest with myself in order to move forward.
This is my 200th post.
We may be under a semi-permanent heat advisory but it feels so good to open the sliding glass door at night. I can’t wait until I can open it and actually feel a cool breeze.
Friends can be the best source of accountability.
I rambled this off while in a conversation with my friend Tamye earlier this week, “Take life nice and easy; enjoy the ride and the scenery.” I wrote it on a sticky not and stuck it to my fridge so I can alway see it. I’m shifting my perception and it feels good.
Regarding situations and people I cannot change nor want to be a part of, I am no longer wondering the “why?” of it. I’ll do my part, do what I have to, but no longer do I need to overly involve myself.
I want to create and create and create some more.
My friends and their families are coming over for dinner tomorrow and I’m excited.
It’s hard to not be a control freak sometimes.
This is a recent piece of graffiti on my commute. Whenever I pass it I wonder about it. Question who? Question what? Who do you question? What do you question? Do you question?
Life would be so dull without Mexican food.
It’s amazing what you receive when you set your intention.
I now know for a fact that my neighbors are not snowbirds. As I leave for work at 6 AM they have their front door open, enjoying the morning before it gets too toasty. I still don’t see them but at least I know they’re there.
I know the words to more nursery rhymes and toddler songs than I ever wanted to.
I love feeling comfortable. In relationships, in life, in my skin.
It’s pretty amazing that we’re on the downhill slide of 2009.
Wishing you a weekend of fun and happiness and whatever it is you want!
Cindy says
Just love your post Lizzy! Question what, question who?? Ready for cooler weather here for sure! Have a great weekend!
Mandy says
I love that the graffiti just says question. It leaves more to the imagination. Very thought provoking.
What shows does your little man like? My 2 year old can sing the whole Wonderpets song. I think it is the most adorable thing in the world. He also knows most of the Yo Gabba Gabba songs….so do I. I actually dream I am in kid shows sometimes. Motherhood is never dull.
Emjoy your weekend. =)
Lit and Life says
Love the graffiti–sometimes graffiti is a good thing.
3 days, no Diet Coke? I think I'd die!
WendyB says
I wish I could get this through my thick skull: "Regarding situations and people I cannot change nor want to be a part of, I am no longer wondering the "why?" of it. I'll do my part, do what I have to, but no longer do I need to overly involve myself." I know it's true, still get myself too involved.
Holli says
I will never give up Diet Coke. I just don't wanna do it but I think its amazing that YOU are!! 3 days is FANTASTIC 🙂 I'm really impressed! Keep goin' lady, you can do it!
Lori says
I'll keep this one short and sweet. Maybe the graffiti is a command. Question everything. Don't just sit there and passively take whatever they're (whomever "they're" is) telling you.
And life would hardly be worth living without Mexican food.
M.J. says
Are you giving up all caffeine or just diet coke? I can't imagine morning without coffee….
Congratulations on your 200 post–your blog is wonderful. I like how your positive attitude shines and your healthy outlook on life is aparent, yet you don't attempt to make your life seem perfect and "all happy, all the time," like some bloggers do (not to bash them or anything, I just appreciate your sincerity).
Keep creating!
Organic Meatbag says
If you actually manage to give up Cokes, I admire you…that is the one advice I know I just can't let go of!
Brandie says
I wish I could give up Coke…but I have tried and it was awful. I'm having serious Mexican food withdrawal. The local Mexican joint had a fire and has been shut down for months. Chips and salsa, I miss you.
Jo says
I'm trying like the dickens to give up AZ Iced Tea because it has high fructose corn syrup in it and I'm finding that's not good for me and my weight. I've sworn off buying the gallon jugs and have gotten down to 1 can a day.
teri says
I remember a time when I always sang toddler songs. I had a few CDs I particularly loved…thinking…orange tea and molasses? Something like that. It was very comforting, whatever it was. When my son was born I didn't know any lullabies so I used to sing James Taylor songs to put him to sleep. Rockabye Sweet Baby James.
Just Tera says
I just love reading your posts. I feel like you really let your readers into your head. I adore that.