Every person has their own "thing" or two that, without it, they have trouble functioning.
Take Big Doodle for example. If he does not write, he literally gets stressed out. Grouchy, antsy, nervous even. His "thing" that he can't do without is writing.(No exaggeration)
Mama Doodle's "thing" is reading. Without a good ol' book to read before bedtime, Mama Doodle probably could not fall asleep (No exaggeration)
Little Doodle's "thing" that she can't do without is a literal item. Her cell phone. She not only would cry without her little baby, but crawl to her room and cry herself to sleep. (Maybe a little exaggeration)
Snoodle Doodle Jr. has a few "things" I suppose, but the main one is working out. If I do not work out I get anxious, cranky, moody, annoyed, you name it. I have certainly gotten better over the years I will say, mainly because I don't have as much time to work out, and my body has adjusted to it. A few years ago, I would toss and turn at night when I did not get exercise. I was in a sport all my life, and in high school my main sports were waterpolo and swimming. With sports, working out was obviously part of the job, so I would kill two birds in one stone during practice- I would get my work out in so I could ease my nerves, and I would get better at my sport. Now that I'm in college I still play a sport, but in the off season we are not allowed as many hours as we were in high school. This means every other type of exercise we wish to do, we must do on our own.(No exaggeration)
This past Thanksgiving break, although amazing in so many ways, I did not do a lick of exercise. I went five days without working out in any sort of way or form. Now, I may sound whiny and all, but this has left me with so much anxiety and jitters that is hard to explain. Thinking back on it, it was my own fault and I should have gotten off my lazy butt and done something productive.
Then again, I think sometimes we do need a break from our little "things" that we rely on so much. Yes, it is good to work out,read, or write. But it is also good to sit back and focus on other perspectives in life. Like a family who I don't get to see but every six months, and loves me so much. Or my boyfriend who was accepted and well liked by my parents who can be hard to please.
And it is nice, sometimes, and only sometimes, to not work out and instead relax. To not move for a moment and just think of all the good in life. No exaggeration.
Until Next Time,
Snoodle Doodle Jr.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
November The Weird With Many Beards
The month of November is a strange one. It could just be from my perspective, but it's pretty darn weird.
Personally, this will be a month of much writing. The NanoWrimo began November 1st. It is an organization where an individual will write a novel of atleast 50,000 words in 30 days and 30 nights. This will be my first time trying to win. To win, one must just complete the thing, there isn't an actual prize of the best books picked out or anything. So far I haven't been doing so hot. I've got a little less than 4,000 words and I should be going at a pace of 1,667 a day. But maybe I will have a comeback.
I also just so happen to have two major research papers due this month, as well as other smaller papers for classes, and an occasional article I will write for my school newspaper. Like I said, just a lot of writing this month for me. I do not mean this to complain, more like a venting sort of thing.
The other strange thing about the start of November is "No shave November" which is where men will let their beards grow out for the whole month with a shaggy, manly look for men's cancer awareness. Already I can begin to see who will be participating in this event.
November also holds the day of my birth. Here's the thing about my birthday though...generally people will be slightly excited for their birthdays. Me on the other hand, I get anxious and dread the day. Weird, random, usually not-so-great stuff happens on my birthday. Like I said, weird November.
Koto's birthday is in November too, but this I am actually looking forward to. I have some pretty big plans for him, and fingers crossed, they will all work out smoothly and he will be happy.
I will be going home to visit my family in the south for Thanksgiving at the end of the month. This is a little different too, seeing as last year I didn't get to go down. But that's not the only difference...Koto will be coming with me. Yep...Koto is going to meet the Doodle family. I'm not sure why I thought it was such a great idea but I guess its better sooner than later? He's going to have to see how crazy they all are at some point. Luckily he's a good spirit and will excuse their odd ways.
November is just weird to me. And full of beards.
Until Next Time,
Snoodle Doodle Jr.
Personally, this will be a month of much writing. The NanoWrimo began November 1st. It is an organization where an individual will write a novel of atleast 50,000 words in 30 days and 30 nights. This will be my first time trying to win. To win, one must just complete the thing, there isn't an actual prize of the best books picked out or anything. So far I haven't been doing so hot. I've got a little less than 4,000 words and I should be going at a pace of 1,667 a day. But maybe I will have a comeback.
I also just so happen to have two major research papers due this month, as well as other smaller papers for classes, and an occasional article I will write for my school newspaper. Like I said, just a lot of writing this month for me. I do not mean this to complain, more like a venting sort of thing.
The other strange thing about the start of November is "No shave November" which is where men will let their beards grow out for the whole month with a shaggy, manly look for men's cancer awareness. Already I can begin to see who will be participating in this event.
November also holds the day of my birth. Here's the thing about my birthday though...generally people will be slightly excited for their birthdays. Me on the other hand, I get anxious and dread the day. Weird, random, usually not-so-great stuff happens on my birthday. Like I said, weird November.
Koto's birthday is in November too, but this I am actually looking forward to. I have some pretty big plans for him, and fingers crossed, they will all work out smoothly and he will be happy.
I will be going home to visit my family in the south for Thanksgiving at the end of the month. This is a little different too, seeing as last year I didn't get to go down. But that's not the only difference...Koto will be coming with me. Yep...Koto is going to meet the Doodle family. I'm not sure why I thought it was such a great idea but I guess its better sooner than later? He's going to have to see how crazy they all are at some point. Luckily he's a good spirit and will excuse their odd ways.
November is just weird to me. And full of beards.
Until Next Time,
Snoodle Doodle Jr.
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