I’m what you would call a “goody-two shoes.” I’m pretty much always positive, always smiling, a glass half full, cheerleader kind of girl. I try not to think ill of anyone and always give the benefit of the doubt…ALWAYS.
I know, you can barf now if you need too. I’ll wait.
Anywho… lately I have been dealing with someone who I just can’t get to like me. Infuriating! Now, I am not naive enough to expect she and I are going to be best pals or anything like that, I just am having a hard time accepting her obvious, shall we say… “lack of enthusiasm” in regards to interacting with me.
The other day we had a conversation on the phone where apparently she was under the impression she was speaking with a different Jennifer. When I corrected her … her voice fell. (!) The enthusiasm was GONE. Long gone. It was so obvious that I almost laughed out loud. Really?! Am I THAT bad?
Can anyone else relate to this situation?
I’ve decided that instead of angsting over her view of me, I will instead use it as a life lesson. Oh sure, I could probably fawn all over her and perhaps earn some small “likability” factor in her mind… but why?
You can’t make everyone happy and you can’t make everyone like you. So why waste your energy trying?
I will continue to be kind to her and accept the fact that we won’t be friends or enemies. We’ll just BE.
You can’t win ‘em all, right?
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I know y’all are aware of my big love for K’nex, right? Any toy that can hold my boy’s interest for more than 15 minutes has my undying love and affection.
That is why I wanted to let you in on a little something… a chance for kiddo to win a $10,000 savings bond for college in the 2011 K’NEXpert Search. Woot!
Here are the deets: K’NEX is inviting kids to design a creative, original model made entirely from K’NEX parts. Three children – one from each of the three age groups: 5 to 6-year-olds; 7 to 8-year-olds; and, 9 to 12-year-olds – will each win a $10,000 savings bond for college. Submissions are judged on creativity, uniqueness and detail.
Not only that but three grand prize winners will also receive a trip for three to K’NEX headquarters near Philadelphia, PA for the K’NEXpert Award Ceremony, where they will get an opportunity to meet each other and learn how K’NEX are made. Seven finalists will each receive $1,000 savings bonds and all ten winners will receive $250 worth of free K’NEX Building Sets, and their very own photo gallery page at www.knex.com. Wow, right?
This week’s run was much, MUCH better. (14.5 miles) We are getting stronger.
Not me. I never even look this good BEFORE I start.
Last week’s run was so bad. We finished, but it was bad. And actually, I was waiting for that run. It always happens when I train. When you experience a really difficult run it shakes your confidence. I left that day with one thought in my mind, “If I can’t do 14 miles, how in the heck will I be able to do 26?”
Which, of course, only made me buckle down and try harder. Because I refuse to feel like that come marathon day.
If there is one thing that I have learned, it is that you have to respect the mileage. You can’t just decide one day to haul ass. Be it two miles, six miles or 20 miles, you need to prepare and respect the rigors you are about to put your body through. Or your body will revolt.
I kinda have experience with that.
This week I am thinking NUTRITION and HYDRATION. I’m trying to view my food intake in an entirely different manner… as fuel. So I have drastically altered my diet and have taken to writing everything down. Which, for the record, I HATE TO DO. Yes, it makes me accountable, but it also drives me nuts. As for the hydration part, I am shooting for 80-90 oz of water a day. Ahem. I have these humongous Weight Watchers mugs that can hold 30 ounces of water at a time. I drink one before I leave for work, one in the middle of the day and one at night. My bladder loves me.
I also need the nutrition/hydration focus because I need to drop weight in a huge way. I just can’t run 26.2 miles with this type of weight on me. And OF COURSE, instead of dropping last week, I GAINED a pound and a half. I ask you… how can one run 14.5 miles and GAIN weight? I didn’t think it possible either. Apparently, I have some sort of special talent. You’re jealous, I know.
DON’T FORGET: I have 4 weeks to raise $2,000. Please, please, please contribute to my cause HERE. Thank you so much!
Are you a fashionista with a penchant for technology?
Oh boy, have I got a treat for you! Take a look at these two free iPhone apps:
Can’t attend fashion week? No worries!
Style.com has developed the most fabulous appfor ladies who want the latest looks right off of the runways! It literally brings fashion week to YOU. Shortly after the live shows, you’ll get all of the latest looks uploaded to your fingertips. You’ll be the first of your friends in the know! NYC, Paris, Milan, London … how cool is that?
Ms. Wintour has done it again
That Anna Wintour. She thinks of everything! How many times have you been left wondering about an item in an ad? (Sometimes the ads are the best part!) How much is it? Where can you get it? Well, now Vogue has put out the Vogue Stylist app. This lovely piece of technology lists out everything in the latest fashion ads, provides details, pricing and, of course, where shopping gals can go to purchase. Not only that but it will let you know the latest fashion trends and even provide product suggestions. Love it!
I spent last week at the beach reading. And by reading I mean devouring. The book? Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love.
I wasn’t sure what to expect from the book, especially with it being so wildly popular and all.
I was surprised to find that I really enjoyed the read. Not that I could relate. (Make no mistake.) But still, I enjoyed it.
Most of all I was happy to find a couple of nuggets of wisdom that I took away with me. So I’ll share:
“There is so much about my fate that I cannot control, but other things do fall under the jurisdiction. I can decide how I spend my time, whom I interact with, whom I share my body and life and money and energy with. I can select what I can read and eat and study. I can choose how I’m going to regard unfortunate circumstances in my life-whether I will see them as curses or opportunities. I can choose my words and the tone of voice in which I speak to others. And most of all, I can choose my thoughts.”
AND THE MOST POWERFUL:
“Why must everything always have a practical application?”
As you know by now, I am a proud member of the BitMoms Community where we talk technology, online safety and security. The BitMoms site is a terrific resource for women who want to be stay informed.
So I am thrilled to announce that BitMoms will be conducting a Twitter party on Friday night with the lovely and talented Amy Bair of Resourceful Mommy.
Not only will the gals from BitMoms be discussing topics related to keeping your family safe online but they will also be giving away some fabulous prizes as well including:
A year of free BitDefender 2011 Internet Security for EVERYONE(just follow the two super easy steps outlined in Amy’s post)
$20 Target gift cards
GRAND PRIZE- A netbook and the brand new BitDefender 2011 Total Security to keep that new machine of yours in tip top shape!
Sound like a ton of fun? Absolutely! Here are the details:
When: Friday, August 27th from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET
If you are a company interested in promoting healthy lifestyles and working to stop childhood obesity… Won’t you consider sponsoring me? Email me at jlgerlock@comcast.net for details on how we can work together!
A blog about one working woman's quest to successfully juggle work, life, marriage, and the mania of male offspring while maintaining her mojo. Seeking to inspire, entertain and educate.
Co-founder of Momz Share,a quarterly blogger networking group in the Baltimore - Washington D.C. Metro area.
I’m what you would call a “goody-two shoes.” I’m pretty much always positive, always smiling, a glass half full, cheerleader kind of girl. I try not to think ill of anyone and always give the benefit of the doubt…ALWAYS.
That is why I wanted to let you in on a little something… a chance for kiddo to win a $10,000 savings bond for college in the 2011 K’NEXpert Search. Woot!
