Not much to blog about today. Read if your bored...
I went to the gym and met up with Kristen & Naomi and saw my Brother-in-law Kurt (Naomi's husband) working it (like he owned it ;) on the weight floor. So I sauntered up to him unnoticed and demurely interrupted his reps with, "So, how does a big guy like you use this big machine? I wish someone would show me how..." meanwhile trying to coquettishly bat my eyes. But really I just end up laughing before I could get it all out. Man, I'm such a weirdo. It sounded a lot funnier in my mind than it actually turned out. But Kurt was quick with the, "Call me" and coordinating hand signal. Nice one, Kurt!
The gym is a wonderful place, by the way (and not just because I get to pump up my quads. :) Tonight we were able to witness a little "Hip-Hop Kung-Fu Your Way to Weight Loss" class, with the ladies practicing their Kung-fu kicks over and over and over…man, I love them…mostly because I'm not brave enough to whip out my Kung-fu on anyone at the gym. Seriously.
Anyways, thank goodness for friends (and Kristen for the new nickname!) who make you work out, because I would have been home eating me some Peanut Blossom cookies once again. Unfortunately for me, those cookies are not on the "Hip Hop Kung-fu Your Way to Weight Loss" Diet Plan.
Random thought: So, I know I am "special" in many ways: Socially, mentally, physically…wow, that pretty much covers it.
The end.
No, not really the end. I am also "special" when it comes to organizing. I tend to organize things in sacks. Maybe not your traditional method of organization...
Kristi being special: when I do buy storage bins and/or containers, I just keep filling them with crap I don't need. Therefore, I never have enough room to store new crap I buy that I don't need. Well, this leads to a whole other slew of problems like, "I am overwhelmed by that clutter over there, so I will pretend like it's furniture and I will ignore it and/or decorate it's so it actually becomes part of the scenery…" Bah!
So, I finally checked out this Fly Lady chick—and I LOVE her!!! Am I the last to know about her? Probably for special people like me it takes a while to find out about this stuff…Anyway, she's got this whole "Beginnner BabySteps" and it is sooo perfect for me because the first day says, "Wipe your sink." Wipe my sink? That's it? Nice.
The second day, all I have to do is "lace my shoes"…sweet! I wiped my sink yesterday, now I just have to tie my shoes. I can't wait for the third day: DO THE SAME THING! Are you kidding me? Had I known this how organized people live, I would be a different person today! Man, I hope Day Four includes sleeping in and/or brushing my hair.
The truth is I actually like this Fly lady and think these Babysteps are perfect for special needs people like myself. Yay!
11 comments:
Fly Lady sounds pretty awesome(you aren't the last to know about her, i've never heard of her).
btw, love the video clip. it was a nice touch to your post:) i need to go to the gym, really really need to. i need to force one of my friends to go with me. having a friend to go with makes all the difference!
Us "special" people need to stick together...I love reading your blog, you are a hoot!
I have read the Fly Lady's book, good ideas although I have to admit being organized is not my problem...getting motivated is!
I love the fly lady. But your not the only special needs person who needs her. I've been accused of being a pack rat. My hubby is a minimalist, we clash in that area to say the least.
Why does the gym sound more fun when you describe it? If I lived in Austin, I would totally go to the gym with you. I wouldn't even wait to find out if I were invited, either.
Hey, I love Fly Lady, too! I've followed her plan-- repeatedly. Because I have housecleaning ADD. Also televised sporting events ADD. It's a real, but largely undiagnosed problem. Baby steps!
I have a good friend who is a Fly Lady disciple -- really. She is. Loves her. I've read her stuff but I'm too dumb to follow it, I think.
I did the Fly Lady method/maddness for about a year and it really changed how I think about time and organization. I don't do her method as much as I used to, but every time I am feeling overwhelmed I start with my kitchen sink. It really helps.
i'm with miss. movitivation is my bigger problem. I've heard people singing the fly lady's praises for YEARS now but I've never checked her out before now.
I absolutely always LOVE your gym stories. ALWAYS.
I did Fly Lady for a while I thought she was super helpful. I haven't done it for a long time(me being lazy and all)time to start "lacing up those shoes" again.
you are a good girl for hitting the gym! in that company, it might be almost bearable! :) i've read up on flylady and i can't be bothered to clean my sink, so i was out at day one. but best of luck to ya!
Wow only having to do one thing a day sounds like a plan to me. The gym definitely sounds like a fun place to be when you are present.
Hey I love the gym stories. About Fly Lady...it's been years since i was an actual follower (I had a friend that was VERY into her)but she does break things up into small steps and your house does look better. I like the "Hot Spot" concept, I really do hate piles, I have them but I hate them, and love to clean up a hot spot. I'll sometimes have the kids each pick up 10 things and bam everything is clean again. I should go check her out and get motivated again, so I don't have to clean all day again. :)
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