Sunday, November 11, 2012

Friends, Love and the Election...Randomness!

Well hello again...nice to see you again. My you are looking well! What, you have a problem with my niceness then fine, I'll just say you look like hell! Is that better Mr/Ms. Pessimistic, lol just kidding but it is good to see you again.
I have been scattered brained again about what exactly I want to talk to you folks about...let's see, friends, love, the election.  Ehhhhh...nah I don't think any of those, yet at the same time all of those.  Have you ever just battled with yourself internally...well I do it on a constant basis and I tell you what I am one tough cookie!



I refuse to give up and I refuse to give and sometimes you have too! I refuse to let people dictate what I can and can't do...that makes me an angry rebel black sheep, I call it passionate for change.
I recently had a good friend of mine (shout out #TeamTurtle) tell me when it comes to love "you are just too picky" my response was you may be right.  He says "It's like you subconsciously look for stuff to discount folks and if you don't let down your defenses no one will ever be good enough."  Well of course rebel me was like "WHATEVER BUDDY" but real me was like "yeah I know I really need to be more conscious of that."

Moving on along...friends well I don't have many I really call friends yet the ones I do that are active are awesome! Shout out to you guys...I thank you for setting me straight when I am all over the place, being that shoulder to cry on when I need it as well as that ear to listen. I was a bit down and often envious of folks who had these undying long lasting friendships (I remember when I had those).  I wanted that but you know what God gives us what we need.  Strangely enough I was whining about not having any friends to a couple of friends! WTH?!  How insensitive of me, after I thought back on it! They are awesome friends and they must have  felt like chop suey hearing me whining and saying I don't have any friends....I'm sorry you guys even when you tick me off.  I LOVE YOU!!! (*side note* As I type my friend is sitting here randomly singing lyrics off key as all hell it's hilarious*)

You know we don't tell people we love them as much as we should then if something where to happen you are ready to throw yourself in moving traffic because you never told them how you felt about them or how much they have influenced your life etc.   So make sure you tell the ones you care about that you do care about them and what impact they have had on your life.  It would mean the world to them, I know it would mean to the world to me if I heard that.

Ok moving on along...the election...President Barack Obama will stay the president for 4 more year.... Get over it, move on, it is what it is!!

This blog is totally scattered and random and you know what...one word...WHATEVER lol anyways


Blog ya laters...



Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Another Day at the Gym...


Well as promised here I am again…happy to see me? Well I’m happy you decided to check in on little ol me.  So as I was telling you all I have been back hitting the gym pretty hard I go at least 4 times a week.  Twice I week I go to a gym right next door to my job and two days a week I go to a gym near my home.  The two gyms while similar are different as well in their own regard.  The characteristics that we talked about before are still around…however, now being an avid goer I have noticed other gym characters.

Stinker…ok so we discussed this before the musty and overly funky guys. The ones that probably stank to high hell before they even came into the gym. Well ALAS they have been matched there are WOMEN who smell like grown funky men! NOW I know what you’re thinking what do you expect it’s a gym people are going to be stinky.  OK please know I get that and I understand…I feel you.  I'm sure when I am there I don’t smell like a bed of roses but, PLEASE NOTE and please hear what I’m saying here and feel my pain…there is no way I should be running on the treadmill and you are a row back and two machines over and I can smell your funky tail! C’mon you can’t tell me that isn’t crazy and again THIS IS A WOMAN (true story at the work gym). Even the guys cringe like geez.  I really think she needs to get checked out by her primary care physician. I’m just saying that’s crazy!



Puddle Leaver
Now if you visit a gym sometimes or on a regular basis you know that it is courteous to wipe down the equipment when you are done.  So if I get done with a weight machines, bike or treadmill etc then I should either
 A) Wipe it down with my towel OR 
B) Use the cleaner the gym has to wipe the equipment off for the next person to use.
Well yeah I guess I come across the ones who were horrible at following directions as a kid…because I get to some machines and the small pools of sweat left behind…yeah not that's not hot! Do you want to hear something really crazy…well at the other gym by work well the same lady stinky is horrible at this! She doesn’t wipe anything off and BAM we know everywhere she has been. Baptized in the funk I tell ya! So when you guys go please wipe the stuff off!

I’m sure you all have seen the Beauty Queen/Poser this would be the one who comes in the gym with full make up on and hair down or all done up. Ok, now if that’s what you choose to do on purpose to come to the gym that’s fine but if you are working out all that crap is going to begin to run all down in your eyes and just have you looking like your melting.






You also have the poser…I just started seeing this recently myself but not really much before….woman all in the mirror at the gym like…

 What are you doing? You're supposed to be working out lol. Ladies, you know what, actually fella’s do it too thus they show up on your Facebook pages except they don’t be in  the mirror posting with duck faces…..

Ladies please stop or not and I can keep laughing! LOL

Ok the let me get off the characteristics for just a second (we will come back to it I promise)…but I have to cover the subject of gym equipment and weight. An important part of gym etiquette at least in my book is when you are done with a weight machine you should take the pin out or remove the weight.  I mean I know I’m bufft and all LOL but yeah when I get on a machine and go to do an exercise odds are I can’t handle the 2,000 lbs you guys left on. That one isn't that big a deal unless you are using a free weight machine then it's rather annoying.

Ok moving on along something else that I see that frankly cracks me up is…is…sorry I was giggling. Ok ok let me get it together…

People, when you are new to the whole workout thing please learn how to properly use the equipment otherwise everyone quietly laughs at you…you won’t see us but we snicker and it comes out typically with just a smile and bless their hearts. They are as serious as a heart attack. I saw a guy on this glute machine that looks like this…

OK  when you get on the machine your stomach/chest should be at the pad and you push back to work your glutes like so….
Well, bless his heart lol this guy decided to put his back on the pad and try to push with his foot facing the other way.  Well he couldn't really do it because it wasn't made to do that, he was sweating up a storm and about to dislocate his knee. I was watching from a chest press machine trying not to bust out laughing.  I gained my composure and just walked over and pointed to the picture on the machine. 


*side note* normally all work out equipment in the gym as a graphic of some sort to show you how to work that particular piece of equipment. 


He then just looked at me and I walked off with music blasting in my ears and headed to another machine.
In the same breath as it relates to using weights in the gym…If you can do like 200 reps of something in like 30 seconds odd it’s too light and you need to add more weight! This guy walks by me grinning like I’m supposed to be impressed (I wasn't thinking about him I was getting my work out on) anyways he goes over to do lat pulls like you see below…
 I swear the weight I used is more than that…and he grabbed the bar and no joke did like turbo reps and warp speed…I’m like that can’t possibly be doing anything geez buddy, I know sometimes you can go lighter weight and more reps but that was such a waste of time. Then he looks back and me and smiles and I just had a look like o_O , I have to be honest I usually see more women doing this then men.

On the other side of things having too much weight. You have to push yourself…ok I get that but not to the point that you hurt yourself. Or the weight is pulling you around.  This poor guy was using this pull down machine like you see here:
…it’s not funny but it is lol..he had so much weight he had to stand up and almost swing to pull the weight down…well when he goes to go up with the rep before pulling it back down…the weight pulled him up out of his seat and almost ripped his arms out the socket. Let me be honest. I laughed out loud at him,  don’t judge me! He looked over at me and I coughed and played it off. 

OK one more funny weight story then we will move on and I will wrap up…I promise…I just missed telling you guys these stories.  So couple days ago this guy hops on the hammer ab machine this machine you sit in and you pull down while pulling your knees up to work your abs (pictured above). Well this machine honestly is a beast, its difficult.  I’ll be the first to admit but ill also be the first to admit that I don’t get on there and throw on 1000 lbs either.  This guy gets on this machine and has too much weight.  By that I mean I am on the leg press machine next to him in between songs I hear him grunting and blowing all hard yet nothing was moving…his face was all red and shaky.  I’m like dude just lighten the friggin weight but he was really straining it was quite hilarious. Sorry but it's true.

                                                                
On the other side of things having too much weight. You have to push yourself…ok I get that but not to the point that  you hurt yourself. Or the weight is pulling you around.  This poor guy was using this pull down machine like you see below…it’s not funny but it is lol..he had so much weight he had to stand up and almost swing to pull the weight down…well when he goes to go up with the rep before pulling it back down…the weight pulled him up out of his seat and almost ripped his arms out the socket.


Ok back to some other gym characters…oh man I could on go and on…but let me tell you about the Clingers.  Ok if you go to the gym and haven’t seen them next time you go you will see at least one I promise. It's like the new thing….to see the incline on the treadmill to aimed to Heaven and watch folks hold on for dear life trying not to fall off. It’s one of the funniest people watching characters at the gym. They are working those calves but most are slumped over clinging to the rails while trying to read a magazine! BWhahahahahahahaha c’mon if this is you stop! You look ridiculous!

Right way:

Wrong Way:


Ok, OK I will wrap it up there folks but as I go to the gym I will have to come home and just shoot you guys a quick blog to give you a laugh. OH wait before  I go….I forgot one…the folks who go to the gym in regular jeans and shirts.  You  think  yeah right no way! I’m telling you they exist and man do they stick out like a sore thumb to see a guy in jeans and a button up lifting weights or on the stationary bike…
it will make you question what you’re seeing.




Well hopefully I haven’t bored you to tears but gave you some things to look for and find humor in when you go to the gym. Blog ya later

Saturday, October 13, 2012

I'm bbbaaaaaaccckkkkkkk

Well, well, well here so we meet again (I just pronounced it while typing A Gain in my English accent…) oh at any rate…

How the hell are ya?!
How have you been…do tell!
I really will read how you have been in comments…I promise. I hope you all have been super awesome!

Anyways, well let’s see your wondering where I have been and why have I been M.I.A…oooooooor maybe not; just ran across my blog like yeah what is this? Well if you were wondering I have just been a little procrastinator and didn't think anyone really wanted to read what I had to say… then I logged on and saw I had 10k plus hits and was thinking well someone likes me.

Face it we all like to feel liked! If you say you don’t care, you’re lying.

Now, if this is your first time here…WELCOME. Have a seat and hope you enjoy!

Perhaps after reading my last blog post you think I rode off into my happily ever after in love and stuff… YEA NO! Didn't happen…all I will say is that getting “to know you” stage is crucial and sometimes when you get to know a person you realize not only are you not on the same page, but you’re not even in the same book or the same bookstore for that matter.


Hey no heart feelings but I had to keep it moving.
My ankle surgery was a success I believe I mentioned that to you all…I have a pretty gnarly Frankenstein looking scar as the lady at the gym referred to it. I have bounced back…not quite 100% as in jumping but running etc and even began wearing heels a little. Ok, so enough about that snoozeville stuff!

I just wanted to make a quick entry to say hey and let you know that more craziness is coming back! Since I have been hitting the gym 4 days a week I have witnessed a lot more!


I'll have to share it with you all…not to mention the dating game. Which by the ways sucks some of the males I have come across…whoa buddy! Funny but not funny..psshhhh ok let me stop funny!
Ok ok let me go so I can start on the blog to tell you guys about crazy personalities I have now come across at the gym. We will talk about it all and then some. I promise. Glad to be back...I must give Kudos for my friend Kim Barnes who inspired me to get back on it! Kim's Bama blog is hilarious yet very true as well it can be found on my blog links its called the Bama Blog.

K,Blog ya later



Thursday, October 11, 2012

Update coming 10.12.12

Without further ado... GUESS WHOSE BACK?! 

We have lots of things to catch up on and discuss!!

STAY TUNED!!


Tuesday, May 1, 2012

I know I Haven't blogged in 4 months but...

First world Problems II - I haven't blogged since december I know & i'm sorry
Wellllllll hello there...long time no read huh?
I know I know and before you guys go judging me just know I have had alot going on...haven't been focused on being able to sit still and blog.  Two words...my bad. Ok now that we have gotten all that out of the way...I bet you want to know what exciting topic has inspired me to blog. Well nothing in particular I need to get back into the swing of things...I will update my facebook status to something and think hmmm that would make an awesome blog topic. Then what do I do yup you guessed move on and forget.
Well I guess i'll give you a quick cliff notes version of what I have been up too the past few months...*Cracks knuckles*
Let's see I last blogged in December so lets pick up with the new year...

Flash back to January...

This was a mellow month then about half way through my angel in my life my grandmother, Marie Brown passed away Febuary 1.
I never imagined life without her such a rock in my life but its bitter sweet.  I want here with me but in the same breath I know she is in a much better place and if I don't have to worry about anyone going to Heaven its her.
This was a time for reflection to realize how important family and friends are. Also, to really know when you leave this Earth what impression are you leaving behind...that of greatness or mess? I choose greatness just like her! She was the best example of a non judgemental Christian ever! To know her was to love her.
Also, in January found out  a couple of my besties were pregnant! I'll be excited with those babies get here so I can go visit and steal baby cheeks and kisses.

February was mainly consumed by that..I have also this year started working out even more than I used too...its become the best stress reliever for me! I started the Insanity program,  It is super intense if you don't know what it is and you need a good workout I recommend it....www.insanity.com.  I also have been hitting the gym and playing my usual sports...
Oh so your reading this yeah yeah pick it up huh your used to me making you laugh not making you sad...I know I know...ok, ok





Well let's see...

I've had a couple inquires about what happened to ol #94 well I'm happy to report that ol #94 is doing just fine and is happily involved in a relationship. I am very happy for him.  He really deserves that happiness. We are still friends and that's what we are best at :)
No no don't act like aww man. It's a good thing,  Everything isn't for everybody and it was totally for the best at least as far as I am concerned. I may get an invite to his wedding, that'd be awesome. :)
Alright enough about #94 so your thinking well what about you?! Well what about me? ok ok enough with the beating around the bush...well I have been busy being swept off my feet. Yeah from previous posts you know that has not been an easy thing for the ninja is what I shall call him :) it's like he came out of no where!
It's strange how God works he always seems to give us what we need when we need it.  He just kinda snuck up on me but he is so awesome! Keeps me smiling, feeling special and always keeps it genuine and is very patient.  Even critiques me and gets on me when I'm wrong...pssshhh yeah like i'm ever wrong...just kidding! We have grown so close that honestly folks, I say to you...its scary, haven't felt this way in a lllloooooooooonnnnngggggggg time.  I just have to relax and enjoy the journey and see where it leads us.

What a lil taste of happiness looks like :) Thank you ninja! lol

Well that completes my update! OO OO before I forget...ill be having ankle surgery in June so I will be all laid up so guess who will be blogging like a crazy person!

Stay tuned I promise...I have a bunch of good stuff stewing in this disturbed brain oh mine! Until then peace!


Saturday, December 31, 2011

Kids Who Need a Long Talk in a Dark Corner

This week I have had the pleasure of being on vacation from work.  Well my time off has been an adventure all its own.  My daughter had her first sleep over and we did some awesomely fun kid stuff….yay right?! Yeah, well somewhat…in all my kid friendly outings this week, I have observed some commonalities in kids’ personalities while out in public.  Are any of these your kids?

Whiner/Pouter:
Image result for whining kid
This is the kid that whines and complains the entire time they are out with their parent/s.  This is usually accompanied by a high pitch voice. This is actually most annoying.  Situation goes something like this…the parent will say, “Ok, well Johnny what if we just go here first then we will go there.”  Johnny says “*high pitch voice* no but I don’t want to I want to go there now…now…I don’t want be here blah blah.”

Mistake: You gave Johnny the power.  Don’t do it…if you fall for this little Johnny will always whine to get on your nerves and get what he wants.
Solution: Take little Johnny to a dark corner and have a long talk in a low voice. That’ll do the trick! J

Screamer:

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This is the kid that will scream if they don’t get what they want…the goal of the Screamer is that of the Whiner coupled with grabbing attention as well.  This one is no bueno because the parent/s usually will go into panic mode to divert attention and get the child to stop screaming.  Usually that means giving into the childs’ demands.

Mistake:  Again, the child has the power. Don’t do it.
Solution: You could again take the child to a dark corner and have a long talk or with a screamer perhaps pick the kid up  and walk outside or to a bathroom and let them just scream and you stand with a blank stare and then say “yeah are you finshed?” OOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRRR if you spank now would be a time to give the classic response “do you want me to give you something to scream about?”

Potty  Mouth:
Image result for potty mouth kidThis is the child that you wonder what do they hear at home…sweet Jesus o_O the mouth on this kid will make you blush! The conversation with the Potty mouth goes like this…”Jane, I said no you cannot have that so put it back now !” Jane: “No you &%#^ I won’t effin put it back but you can &^*$&%#% yourself mom!”  Mom: “That language is not appropriate young lady”  Bystanders thinking..”KNOCK HER OUT KNOCK HER OUT!”

Mistake: You are letting your child be exposed to this language or you are using it yourself in anger and they have totally picked up on it and are using it against you! Also, you don’t discipline strict enough for this behavior to cease.
Solution: You need a long talk in a dark corner for allowing this to happen! However, it has so now you need to nip it in the bud! Spank, strict punishments etc are necessary in this case! The child should know they are smart enough to use a better vocabulary as well as they will have some RESPECT for you as their parent and other elders around!  BOTTOM LINE! NIP THIS IN THE BUD because this is a reflection of you!

UFC fighter:
Image result for potty mouth kidThis is the kid that wants to use fist and force to get what he or she wants.  This type of kid right here is the type that will end up on Maury Povich or some talk show.  Never is this ok! I’ve seen it this weekend as well… conversation goes like this… “Davie we are not doing that right now, please have a seat.” Davie yells: “NO!” Mom: “ok Davie lets not do this today please have a seat right now young man!” Davie: “*Smacks mom * I said NO I want to go over to the slide now!* Mom: “That is not nice Davie you shouldn’t do that but we will go over for just a few minutes and that is all!”  Bystanders: o_O WTH?!

Mistake: Well in this instance there are several…for one what if the child being exposed too that says its ok to hit.  Or what situation goes on at home that makes him think that is a way to get his way…hmmmm.  Also, like all the others the kid acts a fool and the parent gave in…never the thing to do then that tells the kid that this is the way I can get what I want!
Solution:  You know the standard answer long talk in a dark corner. In this instance, spanking probably isn’t best well maybe a lil but the whole point is that they shouldn’t be hitting so by hitting them how does that provide a solution.  In some instances UFC fighters may need some sort of counseling pinpoint and work out their anger and aggression.

Crier
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This is the kid that will cry if they don’t get what they want…the goal of the crier is that of the Screamer & Whiner.  This is the kid that can and will cry at the drop of a dime.  Don’t get what they want…they cry, parents tell them no to something…they cry etc.
Mistake:  Giving into the crier, they feed off of this but when you give in the child has the power. Again, don’t do it.
Solution: See the same solution of The Screamer and the Whiner




The Starer:
I think this is America’s favorite.  I have fun messing with the starers . This is the kid that just blankly stares at strangers, over booths at a restaurant, in line at the grocery store etc …their facial expression never changes nor do their eyes move and they never say a word.  Just stare.
You notice a little pair of eyes staring at you…
Kid: Image result for staring kid

You: Oh well hello there. How are you?

Kid: Image result for staring kid

You: Oooook are you lost where is your mom or dad?

Kid: Image result for staring kid

You: Look side to side and even behind you, only to turn and see...

Kid: Image result for staring kid

You: (Hmm OK now we are feeling a bit awkward) OK, well do you like my shirt?

Kid: Image result for staring kid

You: BOO!

Kid: Image result for staring kid

You: Image result for little kid staring kid


They end up winning because you just walk off typically or turn around.

Mistake:  There really isn't one here.  I think all kids go through this phase it's just hilarious that's all.
Solution: Just grab their attention and let them know if not really polite to stare.  I usually jokingly say to my daughter when she is staring at someone having a coversation...ummm sweetie are they talking to you?

Now these were just a few of some stand out personalities I observed and know you are probably familiar with. There were a lot of well mannered normal kids as well but of course I had to laugh a little at those above.  Well this is my last blog of 2011! So in that case..God bless, be safe and...




Blog ya in next year!!!