Life before Facebook? Aah the good ol' days. Who am I kidding?? I am obsessed with FB. I learn the latest news events, stay in touch with friends and family, share pictures and events. I'm connected on my phone 24/7 and on the computer during my work day. I'm usually one of the first to like or comment on a status.
This is all great, but I do have to say that I genuinely prefer to communicate with people outside of Facebook. Now don't call me, I hate talking on the phone, but texting is a whole different story. I don't know why but I find texting to be so much more personal than posting something on Facebook. I want to be able to tell someone I miss them or congratulate them on a life event (new baby, marriage, etc) and not have all of our Facebook friends see it. Even a quick "Hey, how are ya?" is so much more personal via text.
One of my biggest pet peeves is finding something out on Facebook that is a pretty big deal. I don't expect every person to text or call me to inform me of life events, but I do expect my close friends and family to. There's nothing worse than logging into Facebook to see "In the ER with (Insert child's name)". Luckily, my close friends are pretty good about this and usually contact me prior to updating Facebook.
One reason I bring this up is because I am always nervous that I haven't reached out enough to people. That I should be trying to communicate more. I've lost two friends in the last two years that I sooo wish I had communicated more with. For that reason, I try to make the time to send a quick "Hey how are ya?" text. The guilt I feel for not having done that more with the two friends I've lost eats at me daily. I know we've all grown up and have busy lives, but I hope people realize how important it is to let people know you think of them and care. You can never have enough love :)
PS If you're someone who doesn't have my number and you'd like to express your thoughts outside of Facebook, feel free to let me know and I'll be sure to get it to you!!!
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
I'm not sure how I got so lucky but I was able to enjoy TWO girl's nights this past weekend! TWO!!
I absolutely LOVE my family. I love all the time I get with them, but there's just something about going out with the girls that is so refreshing.
Dinner, Drinks, and a movie (The Vow SOO GOOD!! <3 Channing Tatum) on Friday. Great conversation. All in all a great night. I got home way past my bedtime and crashed.
Saturday, now Saturday was a different story. Saturday rocked my world. There's nothing better than spending a day/night/morning with your best friend. We had an awful dinner (Thanks Applebees), relaxed a bit, and then indulged in a great amount of alcohol at a little pub with a live band. I use the term band lightly, two guys, guitars, and dreadlocks. It was so much fun though. We are going to have to make that happen way more often.
Sunday morning, eek. Pretty sure I was still drunk when I woke up. Felt like crap all day, but wouldn't have changed a thing.
I used to have girls nights pretty much every night. When I lived in Columbus, my girls were my life. I miss those days. I wouldn't change the way things are now, but I just need more girl's nights!:)
P.S. FLORIDA IN EIGHT DAYS! I'M SO READY!!!!!!!!!
I absolutely LOVE my family. I love all the time I get with them, but there's just something about going out with the girls that is so refreshing.
Dinner, Drinks, and a movie (The Vow SOO GOOD!! <3 Channing Tatum) on Friday. Great conversation. All in all a great night. I got home way past my bedtime and crashed.
Saturday, now Saturday was a different story. Saturday rocked my world. There's nothing better than spending a day/night/morning with your best friend. We had an awful dinner (Thanks Applebees), relaxed a bit, and then indulged in a great amount of alcohol at a little pub with a live band. I use the term band lightly, two guys, guitars, and dreadlocks. It was so much fun though. We are going to have to make that happen way more often.
Sunday morning, eek. Pretty sure I was still drunk when I woke up. Felt like crap all day, but wouldn't have changed a thing.
I used to have girls nights pretty much every night. When I lived in Columbus, my girls were my life. I miss those days. I wouldn't change the way things are now, but I just need more girl's nights!:)
P.S. FLORIDA IN EIGHT DAYS! I'M SO READY!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Letting Go
"Letting go doesn’t mean giving up, but rather accepting that there are things that cannot be." -Anon
This seems fitting for my life lately. We all have times when letting go is the best decision, however it also may be the hardest. Whether it's letting go of items, people, feelings, or grudges. Letting go is definitely a hard task.
There have been times in my life when I resisted letting go. I was holding on and holding on tight. I would do anything possible to try and make things change. Until recently, I was known for letting people walk all over me. My very best friend once called me a pushover. It wasn't until recently that I realized how right she had been.
I'd like to think that I've gotten better in this area. I think that having a family has helped. I now have something so much more important to deal with than selfish, inconsiderate people. I no longer feel friendships that I have to beg and plead for are worth having. I no longer feel as if I need to be the one to make any and all effort in relationships. If people don't have the time for me, their loss. If people don't want to accept invitations to things, their loss. If people don't want to join in the awesomeness that is my life, THEIR LOSS.
The me of 3-4 years ago would have gotten all worked up. The me of 3-4 years ago would have dwelled on things for months. I'm letting go of that "me". I will no longer ask people more than once if they want to do something. I will no longer continue to invite people to things when they never accept. I will no longer feel upset when I don't get responses. Especially because I know there are at least 4 other people I could call/text/fb that will respond immediately or as soon as they've finished working, changing diapers, dealing with idiot coworkers,etc.
I know I've said this a thousand times, but I seriously do have the greatest friends. I may not see them as often as I like, considering the really good ones all live at least an hour away (MOVE TO TOLEDO PEOPLE), but I know those select few are there for me whenever I need them. I do not need to be upset and get hurt by people who really aren't great friends. I have a family that is there for me 100% and friends that are just the same. And you know what? That's so awesome.
Speaking of which, GIRLS NIGHT SATURDAY and I could not be more stoked! Hotel, drinks, snacks, treats, Netflix, and my best friend in the whole world. We may even be girly! We both sooo need this!
This seems fitting for my life lately. We all have times when letting go is the best decision, however it also may be the hardest. Whether it's letting go of items, people, feelings, or grudges. Letting go is definitely a hard task.
There have been times in my life when I resisted letting go. I was holding on and holding on tight. I would do anything possible to try and make things change. Until recently, I was known for letting people walk all over me. My very best friend once called me a pushover. It wasn't until recently that I realized how right she had been.
I'd like to think that I've gotten better in this area. I think that having a family has helped. I now have something so much more important to deal with than selfish, inconsiderate people. I no longer feel friendships that I have to beg and plead for are worth having. I no longer feel as if I need to be the one to make any and all effort in relationships. If people don't have the time for me, their loss. If people don't want to accept invitations to things, their loss. If people don't want to join in the awesomeness that is my life, THEIR LOSS.
The me of 3-4 years ago would have gotten all worked up. The me of 3-4 years ago would have dwelled on things for months. I'm letting go of that "me". I will no longer ask people more than once if they want to do something. I will no longer continue to invite people to things when they never accept. I will no longer feel upset when I don't get responses. Especially because I know there are at least 4 other people I could call/text/fb that will respond immediately or as soon as they've finished working, changing diapers, dealing with idiot coworkers,etc.
I know I've said this a thousand times, but I seriously do have the greatest friends. I may not see them as often as I like, considering the really good ones all live at least an hour away (MOVE TO TOLEDO PEOPLE), but I know those select few are there for me whenever I need them. I do not need to be upset and get hurt by people who really aren't great friends. I have a family that is there for me 100% and friends that are just the same. And you know what? That's so awesome.
Speaking of which, GIRLS NIGHT SATURDAY and I could not be more stoked! Hotel, drinks, snacks, treats, Netflix, and my best friend in the whole world. We may even be girly! We both sooo need this!
Friday, March 2, 2012
I Hate Waiting
The worst part about planning a vacation is having to wait for it to get here!
I am so excited that in 19 days we'll be heading to Florida, but I seriously have everything done that needs to be done and I'm just ready to go!
I have to admit that I'm anal and an over-planner. I already have the directions to and from every place we're going to, I have our bags set aside to pack (carry-ons, personal bag, and luggage), I have lists made of what we need to pack. We purchased a Leapfrog Leappad Tablet for The Prince to help entertain him during the ride. I hated to spend that much on a "no reason" gift but he absolutely loves it and has been using it to practice writing his letter, so it's a win/win.I've been checking the weather daily.
These next 19 days are going to feel like a lifetime!
The Prince is now excited about going. He talks about it daily. Today he's most excited to go to Legoland, even though that changes every few days. We saw a Sea World commercial on TV and he flipped. We've been talking about flying on an airplane and he's decided he wants to sit by the window.
The King suggested we do some shopping before going. I don't really need anything but if he insists :) We are going to get an outfit or two each. Other than that the only thing I need to get is the Gate Check bag for the carseat, we decided to take our own since I was having a hard time trusting renting one from the car rental place.
So how do I go about making March 21st arrive quicker?
I am so excited that in 19 days we'll be heading to Florida, but I seriously have everything done that needs to be done and I'm just ready to go!
I have to admit that I'm anal and an over-planner. I already have the directions to and from every place we're going to, I have our bags set aside to pack (carry-ons, personal bag, and luggage), I have lists made of what we need to pack. We purchased a Leapfrog Leappad Tablet for The Prince to help entertain him during the ride. I hated to spend that much on a "no reason" gift but he absolutely loves it and has been using it to practice writing his letter, so it's a win/win.I've been checking the weather daily.
These next 19 days are going to feel like a lifetime!
The Prince is now excited about going. He talks about it daily. Today he's most excited to go to Legoland, even though that changes every few days. We saw a Sea World commercial on TV and he flipped. We've been talking about flying on an airplane and he's decided he wants to sit by the window.
The King suggested we do some shopping before going. I don't really need anything but if he insists :) We are going to get an outfit or two each. Other than that the only thing I need to get is the Gate Check bag for the carseat, we decided to take our own since I was having a hard time trusting renting one from the car rental place.
So how do I go about making March 21st arrive quicker?
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