BLAHST

You’re probably wondering why the title of this blog post is misspelled.  Actually, it’s not.  It’s an acronym for Bored, Lonely, Anxious, Hungry, Stressed, and Tired.  Why’s this important?  If you feel anyone of those six things, then you’re more likely to be ornery, unmotivated, unproductive, and lapse into your “comfort” mode routines.  I first learned about this in November and it made a lot of sense at the time.  However, as I’ve started to look more closely at myself, I realize even more now how true BLAHST is.

I slept really well on Sunday night.  I wasn’t restless during the night and it felt like I got plenty of sleep.  I also ate breakfast Monday morning.  As a result, on Monday, I was extremely productive at work, I was in a good mood all day, I enjoyed life, etc.  Whereas, last night, I didn’t sleep well at all. I didn’t go to bed early and I had to get up earlier than usual this morning.  I was restless all night and didn’t sleep well.  I also didn’t eat breakfast this morning.  I feel drained, on edge, very unproductive, and unmotivated today.

I guess the lesson I need to learn in all of this is I need to go to bed early so I can get at least eight hours of sleep each night.  And, I need to eat breakfast every morning.  If I do these things, I think I’ll be more apt to exercise, eat healthy, do my work, hang out with friends, clean, and all those other necessary/fun things life throws my way.

Is it Sunday Yet?

24

I can’t wait for tomorrow because the new season of 24 starts.  Finally!  Because of the writer’s strike last year, 24 hasn’t been on since early 2007, except for a 2-hour teaser in late November.  The last season wasn’t the best, but the 2-hour teaser got me pumped for this season because it looks like it’ll be a lot better this time around.  I can’t wait for all the twists and turns!

The New Crib

I really hate showing these pictures because things are still not put away or organized and are downright messy! Anyway, the kitchen, laundry room, half bathroom, and full bathroom are all unpacked and put together.  (Although the laundry room’s a little messy because I haven’t put our clothes away yet.) Our bedroom’s livable right now.  And, everything else has an “out of sight, out of mind” status.

Kitchen Living Room Dining Room

As you can see, we have a really nice fridge.  The other appliances work for now, but we’d like to buy new ones that will match the fridge.  We don’t have a lot of furniture for our living room because our couch broke and our TV’s in our bedroom so Corey has something to do and can be comfortable while he heals from his surgery.  We don’t have a table because our old dining room used to be the home for our piano so the dining room’s a bit empty.  The wood flooring you see is parquet.  We want to change it to a more traditional wood flooring, even though it’s nice enough for now.

Corey's Office (3rd Bedroom) My Hobby Room (2nd Bedroom)

The third bedroom’s Corey’s office/art room.  The second bedroom’s my hobby room and will be a guest bedroom once my parents drop off my antique bed.  I’m excited to have a place for all my yarn!

Full Bathroom Half Bathroom Laundry Room

The full bathroom has two doors, one from the hallway and one from the master bedroom.  I miss our double vanity, but it’s okay.  The half bathroom is our cat bathroom.  Yes, you read right.  Our cats use the toilet in that bathroom and, for now, their litter’s there too.

The wooden toilet seats will be the first things to go.  Whoever thought of wooden toilet seats should be shot! Wood soaks up germs, whereas porcelain and plastic don’t.  And, slivers and ugly.

There’s also a pantry across from the washer and dryer.  We can finally start building our one-year supply of food storage. Eventually, we want to replace the washer and dryer with a stackable set so we can put floor-to-ceiling cabinets next them.

Master Bedroom

When I took this picture, I was standing in the doorway to the bathroom.  To the right, there’s a pair of double closets! Corey keeps joking he’ll end up with a quarter of one and then I’ll have my closet and three-quarters of his. Our light is remote controlled! It also has a fan attached to it, and it looks very modern and nice so we don’t even have to change it.

All in all, we’re very happy with the place.  We have a few things we want to do to make the place our own, like painting, changing fixtures, etc.

To Comment or Not to Comment

For the past several months, I’ve been wondering about something.  However, I’m a little leery at how to put this because I don’t want to come off as whiny or insulted.  I know I may sound a little whiny and I’m sorry for that as it’s not my intention.  And, I’m not insulted; I’m just curious and I’m filled with a longing to be interesting, liked, loved, and approved of.  (How’s that for honesty?)  I hope that makes some sense and will help you understand my post.

Anyway, I started my blog as something for me to do–a journal of my doings, so to speak, since I don’t keep a written journal.  I also like webpage design, without the programming, so a blog is perfect for my interests.

I know my blog is for me and no one else; I just like to receive comments to know that others are enjoying my blog too, or at least reading it.  I know I don’t have my own cute kids to blog about, so when I do blog about others’ kids, it’s few and far between.  I also know I don’t have a lot of personal stuff to blog about because Corey and I are really boring, and I don’t want to post something about Corey he doesn’t want me to post about. I’m not sure if that plays into no comments.

In the past six months or so, I’ve noticed that people who used to comment on my blog don’t comment anymore.  I’ve been wondering if they have stopped reading my blog and why.  I have also noticed a few new commentators, which has been a fun surprise!

I guess this leads to a poll question.

PS–I know I’m not always the best at commenting either. Most of the time it’s because I don’t have anything witty to say or I’m too lazy. I’ve tried to be better because I know how much my friends like to have comments on their blogs too.

Update: Poll closed.

Review: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games CoverTitle: The Hunger Games
Author: Suzanne Collins
Series: The Hunger Games #1
Genre: Dystopian Romance (YA)
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The Hunger Games introduces sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who survives in a post-apocalyptic world where an over-powerful government called the Capitol has risen up after some devastating disasters. Each year, just to prove they can and that they hold the power, each district randomly selects the names of one boy and one girl (between the ages of 12 and 18), who are then forced into an arena to fight against and kill each other in a televised game of life and death until only one remains.

I started reading The Hunger Games yesterday and I finished it this evening.  I literally couldn’t put the book down, except when I went to bed, which Corey insisted I do, and to go to church today.  (I almost felt like I was reading Twilight for the first time again with how enthralled I was with the story.  And, knowing me, you know that’s huge!)

The story’s so compelling.  Katniss is strong and likable.  There’s a ton of suspense and a little bit of romance.  There’s just enough hope and compassion to balance the horror and barbarism.  Honestly, I’m not sure how I’m going to survive the wait between now and September.  I really want to know what’s going to happen.  Collins has done an excellent job of setting up for the next novel.  And, there’s a love triangle that could be brewing!