Beads of Strength
October 9, 2007
Working out nearly every day has serious advantages. The days I work out I’m waaaay less of a Yelly Mom and anyone who has ever had a Yelly Mom can totally agree. I love the relaxed feeling I get when I’m walking out of the gym, satisfied with how hard I worked, not to mention the 6 minutes in the tanning bed that rejuvenates me in a way that is akin to sticking rays of sunshine up my butt.
We switched locations of the gym chain I attend because the ladies only version is newer and cleaner than the gym I originally signed up with. The one I signed up with was darker, kinda dingy and let’s just be nice and say the new one, despite being ladies only? Did not have one hair in the shower drain and that, my friends, is extremely important to a girl who would shave her head if it was socially acceptable. But not in a Britney way, okay?
Unfortunately, I couldn’t bring my awesome trainer with me so that kinda blows. I’m hoping the new one calls soon to set up our first appointment though. I’m also hoping I don’t get some kind of twenty-something twinkie that is all like, and you know, and such as like you know.
One of the best things about doing all this working out is listening to music I don’t normally get to hear because of wild boys that live in my house. Songs that get my butt moving include most of Justin Timberlake’s latest hits.? To look at the dude, he wouldn’t normally make me bounce up and down on an elliptical but there is something about him that makes me a little warm in the yoga pants. Anyone?
On another note, I’ve been reading through my Bloglines and one of the running themes is that there has been a decline in comments across the blogosphere. I’ll admit I’m also guilty of not commenting as much as I did before, but between working and getting hot over Timberlake and stuff etc, I skim through posts and click through very rarely.
Then I got to thinking and while real life has me by the balls, I have to say something about that lack of comments and how it’s making some of you feel. I hope I can articulate this well.
Don’t let it get you down - there are more blogs than ever, many of them written very well and from perspectives that are new and fun and fresh, a la Bossy, for example.? We all have voices that are valuable, important and unique.? Don’t let the number of comments validate your voice.
Blogging is a hobby for me. For a long time, I cared how many comments and hits I got but it’s been at least a year since I gave it a second thought. I occasionally glance at my stats if only to see who’s talking about this site or whatever, but really, I have no inclination to take over the internet with a million different ideas. I’m far too busy lazy for that.
I guess what I’m saying is, I’m glad YOU stopped by today, and I’m happy to blog about whatever is on my mind. Nothing more, nothing less. I write because I enjoy writing, sharing and looking back on what this site has always been about: my family and me.
October 9th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
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October 9th, 2007 at 2:58 pm
That spam comment thing has a cool nickname for you: Spicy Pants
I have the same opinion as you do about blogging; I do it for myself and don’t care about the comments.
I love ya, but I still don’t want to hear about whats makes your yoga pants warm and gooey LMAO
October 9th, 2007 at 5:31 pm
I am so with you on not wanting to take over the world with my blog. I like to do so because I like to pretend I am talking to the world, because I like to write, because it replaces an outlet that doesn’t exist for me where I am, because someone may be listening - for a whole swag of reasons.
But everyone likes comments - its sort of akin to having a relationship with someone who only looks into the distance and occasionally nods.
It just takes so long to do the extra couple of clicks!!
October 9th, 2007 at 5:31 pm
I think you would look cool with a shaved head - kind of a Natalie Portman in V for Vendetta thing.
And since you mentioned comments, I decided to de-lurk. I’ve been reading the blog for awhile, I think I came over from Violent Acres. Hope you don’t mind a total stranger reading your posts.
October 9th, 2007 at 5:37 pm
My gym has this motivational CD they play; so that when you are sweating your ass off to the point that you might possibly drown in said sweat…this lady with a super mellow voice is yelling “you are so great” or “Keep it up, you look good today”. Some days it is nice, but most it is sort of creepy. I should probably just settle for Timberlake.
October 9th, 2007 at 7:16 pm
So…. This bossy is stealing the comments? :^)
Just kidding. Glad the gym is working out for you.
October 9th, 2007 at 7:32 pm
I comment a lot because I like it and find that I often have something to say. My problem is that my Google Reader list is getting crazy long and it’s just hard to keep up.
Still, I think it’s admirable that you aren’t chained to your stats and comments. I still have a lot of stat/comment need, but it is WWWAAAYYY down from what it used to be.
I’ll always have Timberlake need.
October 10th, 2007 at 7:15 am
I’ve been crazy busy lately, so I haven’t been commenting as much while reading blogs, either. However, there is an upside - I also have been too busy to be upset at not getting as many comments, too.
So I guess it all works out.
And speaking of working out, I’m so impressed you’re sticking with your gym schedule. I’m lousy at making myself go to the gym.
October 10th, 2007 at 7:59 am
Great post!
I haven’t been as obsessed with my stats in the past few months.
I do miss the comments (not that I ever had THAT many) but that’s just cause I loved the conversation of it
I’ve been having such a hard time visiting my fav blogs so I am also guilty for causing the decline of comments
p.s.
yes…Justin can make one a little hot in the yoga pants
I Love that comment!
October 10th, 2007 at 8:36 am
Amen. And thanks for stopping by my place. Hope your glasses are firmly back in place soon.
October 11th, 2007 at 3:08 pm
Oh, I’m with you JT has absolutely brought Sexy Back….”Let’me see what you’re working with….look at those hips”. He’s got my vote - everytime!
You’re an inspiration…working out everyday. Good for you!