Okay, so ONCE again, I have been MIA on my blog…I am certain it’s easy to see the correlation…or maybe it will in the end.
When things go wrong or downward in my life…I stop blogging. I don’t like negativity, and I don’t see the point in writing a post if all I am going to do is bitch…not to be compared with a vent. I love a good vent, even some good complaining, but I can’t bring myself to air some things on here…
Anyway, I can’t continue to be down…I need to be done with that.
I have seen a LOT of fresh starts lately, and a lot of people who are working on themselves all around. Which leads me to believe that I am not alone in this – not that I ever thought I was.
I am THOROUGHLY stealing inspired by Jaime’s Project Energize – and after a talk about all of it with one of my best friends today, I realized that I need a bit of a life makeover!! So, I am referring to this as “Operation Spice up your Life” (colors of the world! SPICE UP YOUR LIFE!)
Anyhoo. SO it has been a bit of a rough year…it started off on the wrong foot…I had a change of jobs that I thought would be a great move for me, but hasn’t really helped in the long run…I have had a few up and downs this year and sometimes the downs have just shadowed the ups. I need to remind myself of all the good things that have happened this year as well.
So, I have a few parts of my life that I would like to work on:
Health – this doesn’t just include eating, but healthy lifestyle as well, getting exercise on a regular basis and just being more active in general
Beauty – take a bit more pride in my appearance. I have all these beauty supplies and all these wonderful tips from Cat that I need to put into practice. I would like to work on putting a bit more effort into it.
Fashion – I have lots of cool clothes and shoes – wear them!!
Career – I would like to get a job in my field – I would like this within one year
Education – working on it, I should be done by September 2010. This should definitely help with the aforementioned career change
Craftiness – I am a crafty person…I need to put that to work!!!
Friendships – I hold my friends dear, but I think I need to be a bit more work into my friendships, I need to keep in better contact with them
Marriage – hmmmmm where do I start with this one?? My husband and I are close, we love each other and we spend a lot of time together…but I am thinking more QUALITY time…
CONFIDENCE!!!! – this one I think will come with a lot of the other things, but that doesn`t mean I am not going to work on it…I don`t feel very confident most of the time, and I need to show confidence when looking at new careers and what not…and….oh dear….confidence to feel more…um, sexy…
Finance – I need to work on budgeting and spending money wisely – and uses gifts as rewards for weight loss/school goals
FUN! – I am generally a pretty fun person, but I want to make sure that I have a little fun every day!!
Okay, that is a lot of parts…but there are a lot of pieces to a persons life!!!
I don’t feel like I need to change, I just think I need to put in a little more effort into my life. Actually experience it instead of just going along with it.
SO yeah, that’s it!! I am hoping I am going to be able to keep up to date at least every other day if not every day…maybe you guys can hold me to it???
12 Comments
November 5, 2009 at 3:28 am
You’re on a perfect track Jen!! I’m sorry you’re going through a rough patch, and I totally know how that feels….You have a wonderful network of friends here, and in real life who will help you left your spirits every day!!
You’re beautiful, talented, and a wonderful friend that I treasure…. I have no doubt that you will find the strength to pull out of that slump and get the life make-over going! (PS, I think lots of us needed to see a post like this to pull us out of our slumps too….you’re very inspirational)
November 5, 2009 at 3:30 am
Ok- I would first like to say that you are DAMN sexy! I am not saying it just to say it, either! You are a show stopper and super sexy so dig and find that confidence to really flaunt it, cuz girl – you GOT it!!
(Why do I hear the spice girls song in my head right now…hmmm ‘spice up your life.. every boy and every girl….’ hehe)
I am sorry you had a rough 2009 – a new year is right around the corner and you have just laid out a fantastic foundation for yourself – keep these goals in mind and your 2010 will be wonderful (not only wonderful for seeing lil ol me again *blushes* – but wonderful for achieving your goals!)
xoxooxox
November 5, 2009 at 3:34 am
Those are some great things to focus on in your life. If you ever need to let the negativity out call me or send me an email. I’m here for you in the good time, but especially in the bad times. Love you lady!
November 5, 2009 at 3:40 am
There’s a lot of us in your shoes sweetie.
The best part is, we ALL know how to get out if it… and WE WILL.
You are beautiful and talented, and I’m so happy to call you my friend. You’re rock your way out of this funk Jen. I know it!
November 5, 2009 at 3:48 am
Yay, you’re back! I’ve missed your blog posts!
I think all of that sounds great. Something I’ve noticed in my own life is when I start to take better care of ME then other things in my life start falling into place! Good luck with it all girl, I’ll be reading every step of the way
November 5, 2009 at 3:51 am
Aw girl, it totally seems to be going around! You are not alone!! We’ll all bond together and cheer each other on our new journeys to spice and energy.
You are beautiful and sexy, inside and out.
Love you!!
November 5, 2009 at 4:21 am
Missed you ♥
November 5, 2009 at 1:23 pm
OHHHHH! THIS is the blog you were talking about! =P
I totally understand about the negativity thing, which is why my blogging became so sparse. BUT, it does help to write it out sometimes and get feedback & support.
♥
November 5, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Aw honey, *HUGE HUGS* On the way to work today I made a note that I was going to email you today to check up on you. (You KNOW I am ALWAYS only a few clicks away
) I am actually kind of pleased to see this post. If there’s one thing that I learned for myself is that no matter how many people are doing “x” and leading their lives in “x” way, the only thing we can do is be true to ourselves and do what WE need to do to satisfy our inner spirits. If that’s weight loss and/or beauty and/or fashion and/or friendships and/or career then that’s what it is and we have to do it in our own way. It’s all inside each person individually. You are incredibly good at thinking through things and figuring out where the areas are that you would like to change/improve and you are excellent at executing them. That’s KEY. Changing jobs was a big deal and you followed through and did it. Even if it wasn’t “exactly” what you had expected, I’m sure it has taught you something else or something new.
You are loved and you are missed when you’re not posting
I am always sad when I know a friend is having a tough time. You definitely have had a rough year 
There are some things in our lives that we cannot control and some that we can. I try to choose to focus on the things in my life that I can control that is true to my spirit and right now for the FIRST time in about 2 YEARS I am doing just that and feeling it again and I can’t express what kind of a MENTAL lift it is. Girl, you do what YOU need to do to turn things around and we will ALL be here to support you every single step of the way and there is no expiry date 
I value your friendship like we’ve been friends forever.
xoxoxo
November 5, 2009 at 2:11 pm
That’s wonderful! Keep posting and we will be here to encourage you along the way!
November 5, 2009 at 2:42 pm
go Jen, go Jen! I love that you have the incredible ability to look forward and positive, its an amazing gift, just like you
November 6, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Great to hear from you again Jen. I’ve missed your updates.
I love this “Anyway, I can’t continue to be down…I need to be done with that.” – Yup, it’s totally your choice to be down. Put a smile on your face and start feeling positive my dear! That’s the great thing about fresh starts, they can happen anytime.
You’re an amazing woman and can do whatever you set your mind too.
Keep us in the loop chickie!