Don't compete with other women.
Today, I am going to London! I have still have to pack and clean but this is more important, dammit! I think I will have Wi-fi in the flat, in which case I will try to still update, particularly because I want a record of my trip. Otherwise, Brie will just keep posting the messages at daily intervals (snicker). Anyway, I think we are in constant competition with other women, either for men, jobs, or attention. It is slightly embarrassing sometimes.
AMANDA
I agree, it is very embarrassing when women fight over men or attention. We should lift each other up and encourage each other! After all, haven't we learned anything from Amanda's recent experience with her geometry student?
xx Brie
Monday, April 30, 2012
April 27
Don't buy products that degrade women. Celebrate yourself.
This is interesting because I just had an...interesting conversation with a chauvinistic pig. I tutor this guy in geometry every other day because I am just an awesome person. He informed me that women belong in the kitchen and that we shouldn't be allowed to drive. He then proceeded to ask if he had got a problem correct. When I innocently told him that I simply couldn't read the worksheet because it wasn't a recipe, he called me a bitch. Aw, men.
AMANDA
I am one of the first people who will jump in a conversation to defend women. I truly believe that women can do anything they set their minds to. I respect myself too much to support something that degrades women.
xx Brie
P.S. I'm really sorry that happened to you, Amanda. Some people are just so mean :(
This is interesting because I just had an...interesting conversation with a chauvinistic pig. I tutor this guy in geometry every other day because I am just an awesome person. He informed me that women belong in the kitchen and that we shouldn't be allowed to drive. He then proceeded to ask if he had got a problem correct. When I innocently told him that I simply couldn't read the worksheet because it wasn't a recipe, he called me a bitch. Aw, men.
AMANDA
I am one of the first people who will jump in a conversation to defend women. I truly believe that women can do anything they set their minds to. I respect myself too much to support something that degrades women.
xx Brie
P.S. I'm really sorry that happened to you, Amanda. Some people are just so mean :(
April 26
Help someone today.
So I usually tutor a kid who is struggling in geometry every other day. I also am a part of several charitable organizations. Of course, it is also the little things that make other people's days easier. Today I am going to try to brighten the days of people in my life as much as possible.
AMANDA
I try to give someone a compliment at least twice a day. I almost always have a smile on my face and I always hold doors open for people. I think the light inside of you and the happiness you are feeling is contagious.
xx Brie
So I usually tutor a kid who is struggling in geometry every other day. I also am a part of several charitable organizations. Of course, it is also the little things that make other people's days easier. Today I am going to try to brighten the days of people in my life as much as possible.
AMANDA
I try to give someone a compliment at least twice a day. I almost always have a smile on my face and I always hold doors open for people. I think the light inside of you and the happiness you are feeling is contagious.
xx Brie
April 25
Pay attention to one meal. Don't do anything else while you are eating it. Enjoy.
I constantly watch television when I eat. Actually, that is the only time I watch television. Every weekend, I eat lunch and watch 24 or Seinfeld. I love it! However, I think there is something to savoring your food. I also don't think you should snack whenever you eat because you never notice how much you are eating. I guess I can give this a shot...
AMANDA
I watch TV while I eat, too. I love the idea of sitting and focusing on your food. When I go to restaurants, I pay attention to my meal but I also talk to whoever I'm with. I'll have to try eating in silence. I'm just always in such a rush! I need to make more time for myself.
xx Brie
I constantly watch television when I eat. Actually, that is the only time I watch television. Every weekend, I eat lunch and watch 24 or Seinfeld. I love it! However, I think there is something to savoring your food. I also don't think you should snack whenever you eat because you never notice how much you are eating. I guess I can give this a shot...
AMANDA
I watch TV while I eat, too. I love the idea of sitting and focusing on your food. When I go to restaurants, I pay attention to my meal but I also talk to whoever I'm with. I'll have to try eating in silence. I'm just always in such a rush! I need to make more time for myself.
xx Brie
April 24
Sometimes, you need professional help. There is nothing shameful in that.
I have never had a therapist but I really don't think it is embarrassing. However, I am not going to presume to give advice on this so I will cut this post short.
AMANDA
I have never had a therapist either. I think going to therapy can be a very helpful thing, and women shouldn't hesitate to ask for help if they need it. You could say that my close friends are my little therapy group, and they always give great advice. But if I someday need professional help, I won't feel ashamed about it.
xx Brie
I have never had a therapist but I really don't think it is embarrassing. However, I am not going to presume to give advice on this so I will cut this post short.
AMANDA
I have never had a therapist either. I think going to therapy can be a very helpful thing, and women shouldn't hesitate to ask for help if they need it. You could say that my close friends are my little therapy group, and they always give great advice. But if I someday need professional help, I won't feel ashamed about it.
xx Brie
April 23
Choose something that you can't stop obsessing about. Take a deep breath and say "I choose not to think or talk about this anymore."
I am thinking of a particularly awkward romantic relationship. I choose not to think or talk about this anymore.
AMANDA
Right now everything I am obsessing about is happy and exciting! I will definitely use this advice at a later date, though :)
xx Brie
I am thinking of a particularly awkward romantic relationship. I choose not to think or talk about this anymore.
AMANDA
Right now everything I am obsessing about is happy and exciting! I will definitely use this advice at a later date, though :)
xx Brie
April 22
If you choose the wrong path, change it. You have the power.
Sorry I have not been writing lately. My sister has come to visit and we have been spending a lot of time together. I am going through a really happy time right now. I am seeing my sister, I feel confident, and I am going to London in a week. Things are turning around for ole Liz Lemon! Anyway, I think that we have the power to move forward. I have learned this from repeated viewings of Real Housewives. Just have a bunco party and you can fix any friendship.
AMANDA
Things have been going really well for me, too! Everything in my life is perfect right now. Someone told me today that I'm "glowing". That's how happy I am! In the past I have always left creating change to other people. My new goal is to create change for myself. If I'm not happy with something, I'm going to do something about it!
xx Brie
Sorry I have not been writing lately. My sister has come to visit and we have been spending a lot of time together. I am going through a really happy time right now. I am seeing my sister, I feel confident, and I am going to London in a week. Things are turning around for ole Liz Lemon! Anyway, I think that we have the power to move forward. I have learned this from repeated viewings of Real Housewives. Just have a bunco party and you can fix any friendship.
AMANDA
Things have been going really well for me, too! Everything in my life is perfect right now. Someone told me today that I'm "glowing". That's how happy I am! In the past I have always left creating change to other people. My new goal is to create change for myself. If I'm not happy with something, I'm going to do something about it!
xx Brie
April 21
Learn about money. Knowledge is power.
I think this is true but I also think the economy is one of the most boring topics found in the natural world. Still, I think it is important to be independent in all aspects of your life. I think I will start to make more of an effort (though I did take a personal finance class in my freshman year of high school).
AMANDA
I am very lucky that I have a father who works in finance. I can always go to him for advice if I am unsure about what to do with my money. I definitely think it is important for women to have a separate account. You never know what will happen. It kills me to see women in relationships where they leave all of the financial decisions to the man. Become more independent and more involved in the decision making.
xx Brie
I think this is true but I also think the economy is one of the most boring topics found in the natural world. Still, I think it is important to be independent in all aspects of your life. I think I will start to make more of an effort (though I did take a personal finance class in my freshman year of high school).
AMANDA
I am very lucky that I have a father who works in finance. I can always go to him for advice if I am unsure about what to do with my money. I definitely think it is important for women to have a separate account. You never know what will happen. It kills me to see women in relationships where they leave all of the financial decisions to the man. Become more independent and more involved in the decision making.
xx Brie
Sunday, April 22, 2012
April 20
Use what you have learned to help other people.
Despite what my uncle thinks, I think I have a wide array of experiences that I can help people with. I have been romantically rejected (by not one but two clowns; 30 Rock reference), I have been through horrendous surgeries, I have a had a plethora of personal problems, and I have experienced loneliness. Being the youngest sibling, I have not ever had to be anyone's mentor but I think I would be pretty damn good about it.
AMANDA
I, too, have suffered heartbreak and loss, and I have recently recovered from a period of extreme sadness and loneliness. Recently, I have been able to help my younger sisters with the direction of their education. I've had a lot of "been there, done that" moments recently.
xx Brie
Despite what my uncle thinks, I think I have a wide array of experiences that I can help people with. I have been romantically rejected (by not one but two clowns; 30 Rock reference), I have been through horrendous surgeries, I have a had a plethora of personal problems, and I have experienced loneliness. Being the youngest sibling, I have not ever had to be anyone's mentor but I think I would be pretty damn good about it.
AMANDA
I, too, have suffered heartbreak and loss, and I have recently recovered from a period of extreme sadness and loneliness. Recently, I have been able to help my younger sisters with the direction of their education. I've had a lot of "been there, done that" moments recently.
xx Brie
April 19
Write down the result you want for a goal and act like it already happened. Trick your brain into getting what you want.
I live in a location that I love and I am doing something I am really passionate about.
AMANDA
I am with the person I love most and I have a career that involves helping others.
xx Brie
I live in a location that I love and I am doing something I am really passionate about.
AMANDA
I am with the person I love most and I have a career that involves helping others.
xx Brie
April 18
Size doesn't matter; it is what is on the inside that counts.
Although it sounds cliche, I think this is true. I was just watching the movie, Dumbo (shut up), and the mouse was the hero in that film; he scared the elephants. But coming back to the world of reality for a second, this applies in my life too. I have always been shorter than most people; I am about five two. I don't mind it though (I have found that really tall people have horrible posture anyway) and I don't think it can affect me in life. Especially since most guys are taller than me and that is a requirement.
AMANDA
I have always been really insecure with my size. I'm 5'6" and 100 pounds. Please don't make any jokes about me being unhealthy. I go to a doctor regularly, and I eat well at every meal. I just have a tiny frame and a fast metabolism, okay? I have always thought that curvier women were the most beautiful (like Marilyn Monroe). But lately, I have come to accept my size. I can't go on any longer comparing myself to other people. Each woman is like a flower, and you cannot compare a rose to a sunflower. They are each equally beautiful in their own ways.
xx Brie
Although it sounds cliche, I think this is true. I was just watching the movie, Dumbo (shut up), and the mouse was the hero in that film; he scared the elephants. But coming back to the world of reality for a second, this applies in my life too. I have always been shorter than most people; I am about five two. I don't mind it though (I have found that really tall people have horrible posture anyway) and I don't think it can affect me in life. Especially since most guys are taller than me and that is a requirement.
AMANDA
I have always been really insecure with my size. I'm 5'6" and 100 pounds. Please don't make any jokes about me being unhealthy. I go to a doctor regularly, and I eat well at every meal. I just have a tiny frame and a fast metabolism, okay? I have always thought that curvier women were the most beautiful (like Marilyn Monroe). But lately, I have come to accept my size. I can't go on any longer comparing myself to other people. Each woman is like a flower, and you cannot compare a rose to a sunflower. They are each equally beautiful in their own ways.
xx Brie
April 17
Make a different choice today. Stop being boring!!
It is really easy to keep going to the same places or doing the exact same things day after day. I have a great tradition with my cousin that we go out to dinner at different restaurants once a month. Today I am getting pizza on a Thursday. Pretty crazy, right? It is the little things.
AMANDA
Indeed, Amanda, it is the little things. I tried something new with my makeup today. It was very refreshing! I'm also watching a movie on a weeknight! I'm going to try to switch things up more often, because I think I'm getting to be too predictable.
xx Brie
It is really easy to keep going to the same places or doing the exact same things day after day. I have a great tradition with my cousin that we go out to dinner at different restaurants once a month. Today I am getting pizza on a Thursday. Pretty crazy, right? It is the little things.
AMANDA
Indeed, Amanda, it is the little things. I tried something new with my makeup today. It was very refreshing! I'm also watching a movie on a weeknight! I'm going to try to switch things up more often, because I think I'm getting to be too predictable.
xx Brie
April 16
Plan five minutes of quiet today.
All right, this may secure me the candidacy for President of the Losers but I am going to write it anyway. I am crazy good at jigsaw puzzles and lately I have been finding a lot of solace in putting puzzles together. It is very therapeutic, comforting, and satisfying. That is where I will find my quiet today. However, it is probably not where I will find a boyfriend.
AMANDA
I never really have complete silence. I'm either listening to music, watching TV, or talking to someone. Today, I turned my music off and cleaned my bedroom in silence. I found the quiet time very calming. Even though it was just for a few minutes, when I was done cleaning my bedroom, I was much more relaxed and serene.
xx Brie
All right, this may secure me the candidacy for President of the Losers but I am going to write it anyway. I am crazy good at jigsaw puzzles and lately I have been finding a lot of solace in putting puzzles together. It is very therapeutic, comforting, and satisfying. That is where I will find my quiet today. However, it is probably not where I will find a boyfriend.
AMANDA
I never really have complete silence. I'm either listening to music, watching TV, or talking to someone. Today, I turned my music off and cleaned my bedroom in silence. I found the quiet time very calming. Even though it was just for a few minutes, when I was done cleaning my bedroom, I was much more relaxed and serene.
xx Brie
April 15
Defend and appreciate the women from past generations. They have given us the freedoms we have today. Stand up for them, even if someone is "just kidding".
See, this is where I have a little trouble. I think freaking out every single time someone makes an obviously not serious comment makes the feminist cause seem ridiculous. I also think that we give power to blowhards like Rush Limbaugh by paying attention to their ignorant opinions. I personally think we should just treat him like some lunatic in the Subway. However, no one who follows the news can claim that the fight for equal rights for women is over. I think we should pick our battles; the contraception debate is clearly one worth fighting for.
AMANDA
I definitely defend women who, in the past, have fought for rights. They are the reason I have so many wonderful opportunities today. I completely agree with Amanda on the whole contraception issue. I do think it is good to always be willing to stand up for the feminist cause. I am always willing to proudly voice my opinion on issues that effect modern women.
xx Brie
See, this is where I have a little trouble. I think freaking out every single time someone makes an obviously not serious comment makes the feminist cause seem ridiculous. I also think that we give power to blowhards like Rush Limbaugh by paying attention to their ignorant opinions. I personally think we should just treat him like some lunatic in the Subway. However, no one who follows the news can claim that the fight for equal rights for women is over. I think we should pick our battles; the contraception debate is clearly one worth fighting for.
AMANDA
I definitely defend women who, in the past, have fought for rights. They are the reason I have so many wonderful opportunities today. I completely agree with Amanda on the whole contraception issue. I do think it is good to always be willing to stand up for the feminist cause. I am always willing to proudly voice my opinion on issues that effect modern women.
xx Brie
Thursday, April 19, 2012
April 14
Close your eyes and say "The next time I think a negative thought, any negative thought, I will change it to something positive. I am powerful and have choices."
The next time I think a negative thought, any negative thought, I will change it to something positive. I am powerful and have choices. I actually am writing this post at 1:37 pm so I am going to apply this throughout the rest of my day. Happy Saturday!
AMANDA
I am trying to be more positive. I may seem negative at times, but I really am an eternal optimist inside. I have read many times that the best thing to do for your mental health is to instantly dispose of negative thoughts when they come into your mind. I agree, but, as we all know, it's not that easy. Next time I think something negative, I'm going to think of something positive in my life, and make myself smile.
xx Brie
The next time I think a negative thought, any negative thought, I will change it to something positive. I am powerful and have choices. I actually am writing this post at 1:37 pm so I am going to apply this throughout the rest of my day. Happy Saturday!
AMANDA
I am trying to be more positive. I may seem negative at times, but I really am an eternal optimist inside. I have read many times that the best thing to do for your mental health is to instantly dispose of negative thoughts when they come into your mind. I agree, but, as we all know, it's not that easy. Next time I think something negative, I'm going to think of something positive in my life, and make myself smile.
xx Brie
April 13
Bring a little joy into every one of your days. It can be as easy as listening to Patsy Cline.
Whoa, back up. Patsy Cline. Really?
Anyway, I am grateful that I am able to incorporate joy into my every day life. Usually, every day I am able to read, talk to my sister on the phone, watch a movie, or listen to music. I also laugh, spend time with people I care about, and eat great food. Wow. Right when I wrote that, I had to sit back just because it made me feel enormously grateful that I can do all that. Make your own list of things that bring you joy; it is really rewarding!
AMANDA
Music is one of the constants in my life. It always brings me joy. 30 Rock also never fails to make me laugh. My boyfriend is another thing that makes me feel joy every single day. He is truly the light of my life. He makes everything seem so much brighter. We always laugh together. I think laughing is the thing I like to do best. I'm very glad I get to laugh every day.
xx Brie
Whoa, back up. Patsy Cline. Really?
Anyway, I am grateful that I am able to incorporate joy into my every day life. Usually, every day I am able to read, talk to my sister on the phone, watch a movie, or listen to music. I also laugh, spend time with people I care about, and eat great food. Wow. Right when I wrote that, I had to sit back just because it made me feel enormously grateful that I can do all that. Make your own list of things that bring you joy; it is really rewarding!
AMANDA
Music is one of the constants in my life. It always brings me joy. 30 Rock also never fails to make me laugh. My boyfriend is another thing that makes me feel joy every single day. He is truly the light of my life. He makes everything seem so much brighter. We always laugh together. I think laughing is the thing I like to do best. I'm very glad I get to laugh every day.
xx Brie
April 12
Annoyances exist. Don't give them the power to alter your mood.
List of things that annoy me most:
List of things that annoy me most:
- Hipsters
- The words thesaurus, potassium, and moreover
- People who comment on how quiet a room is whenever they enter it
- Peter Sellers
- People who loved high school
I will not give these things power over my mood (here's looking at you, Sellers; I hate Being There!!)
AMANDA
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
April 11
Honor the friends that you met along your path, even if they are not your friends anymore.
Today, when I read this, I sat down and really thought about my friends, for as far back as I could remember. My older sister has always been my constant presence as a best friend. However, many people have faded in and out of my life and it felt great remembering the good times we had. I remember as far back as a pair of twins from first grade who left to tour the world in a RV all the way to friends from a couple months back that I have lost track of. Try it; it is a gratifying experience.
AMANDA
When I was around seven years old, I moved in next door to a girl who would become my best friend. We spent every possible moment together. When I was about twelve years old, I moved back to my hometown. I never stayed in touch with her, and we haven't spoken since. I always wonder what would have happened, or who I would have become, if I had stayed there with her. Recently, through a social networking website, I saw a picture of my former best friend in high school. She was my opposite. It's a scary feeling to think that I could be a completely different person now if we had stayed best friends. I agree with Amanda; definitely take this trip down memory lane.
xx Brie
Today, when I read this, I sat down and really thought about my friends, for as far back as I could remember. My older sister has always been my constant presence as a best friend. However, many people have faded in and out of my life and it felt great remembering the good times we had. I remember as far back as a pair of twins from first grade who left to tour the world in a RV all the way to friends from a couple months back that I have lost track of. Try it; it is a gratifying experience.
AMANDA
When I was around seven years old, I moved in next door to a girl who would become my best friend. We spent every possible moment together. When I was about twelve years old, I moved back to my hometown. I never stayed in touch with her, and we haven't spoken since. I always wonder what would have happened, or who I would have become, if I had stayed there with her. Recently, through a social networking website, I saw a picture of my former best friend in high school. She was my opposite. It's a scary feeling to think that I could be a completely different person now if we had stayed best friends. I agree with Amanda; definitely take this trip down memory lane.
xx Brie
Sunday, April 15, 2012
April 10
To live a life of integrity, you must tell the truth.
Since I have written a lot today and didn't feel like talking about this, I decided to help you tell if someone in your life is lying. Here are a couple of videos to aid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hF5Vh3gvpU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXRQyJbMhkA
AMANDA
The truth sometimes hurts. I've accepted that, but that doesn't mean I can easily tell it to someone else. If you absolutely must tell someone close to you the truth, and it's sure to hurt them, how do you do it? I know it isn't healthy to keep things inside, but the truth is sometimes so inconvenient. :(
xx Brie
Since I have written a lot today and didn't feel like talking about this, I decided to help you tell if someone in your life is lying. Here are a couple of videos to aid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hF5Vh3gvpU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXRQyJbMhkA
AMANDA
The truth sometimes hurts. I've accepted that, but that doesn't mean I can easily tell it to someone else. If you absolutely must tell someone close to you the truth, and it's sure to hurt them, how do you do it? I know it isn't healthy to keep things inside, but the truth is sometimes so inconvenient. :(
xx Brie
April 9
Choose not to be a victim.
Today, I woke up feeling totally sick and had to take the day off. Let's just blame it on lady troubles. Anyway, instead of just wallowing in my own pain, I actually got some work done which helped get my mind of it as well. I was proud of myself because I feel like I took control of my day despite my illness.
AMANDA
I choose not to be a victim by focusing on doing things that make me happy. I need to do those things every day, and I can't depend on anyone besides myself to make me happy. I have been feeling really lonely lately, and I'm tired of letting it drag me down.
xx Brie
Today, I woke up feeling totally sick and had to take the day off. Let's just blame it on lady troubles. Anyway, instead of just wallowing in my own pain, I actually got some work done which helped get my mind of it as well. I was proud of myself because I feel like I took control of my day despite my illness.
AMANDA
I choose not to be a victim by focusing on doing things that make me happy. I need to do those things every day, and I can't depend on anyone besides myself to make me happy. I have been feeling really lonely lately, and I'm tired of letting it drag me down.
xx Brie
April 8
Write down a goal.
Happy Easter everyone!
My goal is to do an album every day.
AMANDA
My goal is to live a balanced life.
xx Brie
Happy Easter everyone!
My goal is to do an album every day.
AMANDA
My goal is to live a balanced life.
xx Brie
Sunday, April 8, 2012
April 6
It is never too late to learn.
I think we have thoroughly addressed this in previous posts so I will not dwell too long. My plans to learn sign language in the summer are still a go though and of course, I constantly learn from my blogs.
AMANDA
I am going to continue learning French this summer, and I am going to try to read a lot. I think I've mentioned before that I am going through a list of about 350 movies, so I hope to make a big dent in that this summer, as well.
xx Brie
I think we have thoroughly addressed this in previous posts so I will not dwell too long. My plans to learn sign language in the summer are still a go though and of course, I constantly learn from my blogs.
AMANDA
I am going to continue learning French this summer, and I am going to try to read a lot. I think I've mentioned before that I am going through a list of about 350 movies, so I hope to make a big dent in that this summer, as well.
xx Brie
April 5
Make a list of good things about you. This is private so don't be modest.
Like hell it is!
xx Brie
Like hell it is!
- I am smart.
- I am cultured.
- I am witty (shut up; I can be on occasion)
- I am a good friend.
- I am unique.
- I am kind.
- I am interesting.
- I am fun.
xx Brie
Saturday, April 7, 2012
April 4
Our egos tell us that if we don't care for everyone and everything, they will suffer. Though we are important, the world will not collapse if we give ourselves a break.
I think this is most prevalent with moms but I think everyone does this. I have been finding myself trying to take care of other people's problems and it has been wearing me out. Not that I am against helping people, but sometimes we do it without them asking or if it is at our expense. It gets exhausting but then we feel guilty. There is nothing wrong with taking a break.
AMANDA
These past few months, I have been worrying myself sick about everyone's problems except my own. Consequently, I have made myself a very, very sad person. I mean, I'm glad the people I care about are happy now, but I am so sick and tired of coming last. Lately, I haven't allowed myself to truly feel what I am feeling. I convinced myself that I am not entitled to feeling angry or annoyed at anyone. I need to give myself a break and realize that everything is not my fault all the time.
xx Brie
I think this is most prevalent with moms but I think everyone does this. I have been finding myself trying to take care of other people's problems and it has been wearing me out. Not that I am against helping people, but sometimes we do it without them asking or if it is at our expense. It gets exhausting but then we feel guilty. There is nothing wrong with taking a break.
AMANDA
These past few months, I have been worrying myself sick about everyone's problems except my own. Consequently, I have made myself a very, very sad person. I mean, I'm glad the people I care about are happy now, but I am so sick and tired of coming last. Lately, I haven't allowed myself to truly feel what I am feeling. I convinced myself that I am not entitled to feeling angry or annoyed at anyone. I need to give myself a break and realize that everything is not my fault all the time.
xx Brie
April 3
Treat all women with respect.
I find this hard sometimes. I see women making utter fools of themselves or whining about their boyfriends and it just makes me feel embarrassed. It is hard to respect someone when they don't respect themselves. I will, of course, try to change this. This is exceptionally difficult whenever you watch the Hooter version of "Happy Birthday". Google it. I know you want to.
AMANDA
I agree. It is much easier to respect someone who respects themselves. I personally try to carry myself with as much dignity and class as possible, hoping it will rub off on the previously mentioned "utter fools". It sometimes works (that I have noticed). I am going to try to start looking for little things to admire in each person I meet. Even if I despise them.
xx Brie
P.S. No, I didn't Google it. I couldn't bring myself to willingly witness that horror.
I find this hard sometimes. I see women making utter fools of themselves or whining about their boyfriends and it just makes me feel embarrassed. It is hard to respect someone when they don't respect themselves. I will, of course, try to change this. This is exceptionally difficult whenever you watch the Hooter version of "Happy Birthday". Google it. I know you want to.
AMANDA
I agree. It is much easier to respect someone who respects themselves. I personally try to carry myself with as much dignity and class as possible, hoping it will rub off on the previously mentioned "utter fools". It sometimes works (that I have noticed). I am going to try to start looking for little things to admire in each person I meet. Even if I despise them.
xx Brie
P.S. No, I didn't Google it. I couldn't bring myself to willingly witness that horror.
April 7
Make a priority list for the day.
Well, it is evening so I have already gotten a lot done but...
Well, it is evening so I have already gotten a lot done but...
- Have dinner
- Go see The Titanic with friends (shut up; it is a great film)
- Finish my Seinfeld disk
I swear I was productive today!!!
AMANDA- finish up my work for the whole weekend, so I dont' have to worry about it
- spend time with my boyfriend
- call my grandma
Monday, April 2, 2012
April 2
Ignore the negative today and embrace the positive.
So today I spent the entire day being bored and then I went home and was more bored. I am now watching The Jerk, which is a movie where Steve Martin acts retarded (um, ha?) so I am not exactly rolling in sunshine right now. However, my sister is coming home this weekend for Easter and I don't have a long week this week. So tonight, I am going to pamper myself and watch a better movie...LIKE BATMAN WITH JACK NICHOLSON! That is what I am doing. Wow, now I am boring people. Boredom tag...you're it!
AMANDA
My boyfriend has been having a stressful time at work lately. He had to work more than usual today (negative), so I decided to dedicate my afternoon (which was empty) to doing something nice for him. We really like to make homemade things for each other, so I practiced some origami, and I made a crane. I wrote one of our favorite little quotes on the wings. I'm going to give it to him tomorrow, and hopefully it will brighten his day a bit. Both of us are really, really into music, and we like to make mix CDs for each other. I'm almost done with a new mix for him. So, today I managed to take a negative situation and use my frustration to be productive and have some fun along the way.
xx Brie
So today I spent the entire day being bored and then I went home and was more bored. I am now watching The Jerk, which is a movie where Steve Martin acts retarded (um, ha?) so I am not exactly rolling in sunshine right now. However, my sister is coming home this weekend for Easter and I don't have a long week this week. So tonight, I am going to pamper myself and watch a better movie...LIKE BATMAN WITH JACK NICHOLSON! That is what I am doing. Wow, now I am boring people. Boredom tag...you're it!
AMANDA
My boyfriend has been having a stressful time at work lately. He had to work more than usual today (negative), so I decided to dedicate my afternoon (which was empty) to doing something nice for him. We really like to make homemade things for each other, so I practiced some origami, and I made a crane. I wrote one of our favorite little quotes on the wings. I'm going to give it to him tomorrow, and hopefully it will brighten his day a bit. Both of us are really, really into music, and we like to make mix CDs for each other. I'm almost done with a new mix for him. So, today I managed to take a negative situation and use my frustration to be productive and have some fun along the way.
xx Brie
Sunday, April 1, 2012
April 1
Use fear as a tool for your survival. Don't feel it for irrational reasons.
I have been really good at keeping my fear in check lately. I developed sort of an immunity to scary movies for one thing. Of course, I think it is important to be aware when you are in public or a city of any potential threats. Because we have talked about that before, I will not dwell on it. Still, being scared is a horrible feeling so don't feel it unnecessarily.
AMANDA
Mostly, when I am scared, it is of the future. There are so many things that could happen or go wrong. Lately, I have really been focusing on the present, and I have been trying to keep myself as busy as possible. As long as I am happy and content with the present, there isn't much of a need to worry about the future too much.
xx Brie
I have been really good at keeping my fear in check lately. I developed sort of an immunity to scary movies for one thing. Of course, I think it is important to be aware when you are in public or a city of any potential threats. Because we have talked about that before, I will not dwell on it. Still, being scared is a horrible feeling so don't feel it unnecessarily.
AMANDA
Mostly, when I am scared, it is of the future. There are so many things that could happen or go wrong. Lately, I have really been focusing on the present, and I have been trying to keep myself as busy as possible. As long as I am happy and content with the present, there isn't much of a need to worry about the future too much.
xx Brie
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