Dear Diary
It’s been awhile since we caught up. What’s new with you guys? What have I missed? Bring me up to speed.
I’m in kind of a rut lately. I hate bloggers who blog about blogging, but I’ve been having a real struggle with whether to continue blogging or not. I love it, but there’s something very unfulfilling about it. I miss having a close group of blogging friends who get it and the opportunities and experiences blogging as a hobby used to bring. I mean, I really got to do some cool shit because I was a blogger and now I feel like we’re a dime a dozen and I don’t know how to differentiate myself without having blogging take over my life.
Anyway, here’s what else has been going on…
Watching…Tiny Furniture. Which I didn’t get. At all. Herb & Dorothy. The most successful hoarders ever. Girls. I watched the entire first season on Sunday and developed a hardcore love for Adam.
Reading…The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis. Super intense, but beautifully written and easy to get caught up in the story.
Listening to…Confession. I’m not a music lover. I mean, I like music–Spotify is streaming right now–but I’m not out there actively discovering new music and being touched by lyrics. So, any suggestions?
Eating…A lot less. I’d like to lose some weight this year but I don’t want to be all uptight about it. So I quietly (we all know how I don’t like to talk about diets) bought a food scale and joined Weight Watchers. I’m eating the same things I’ve always eaten (including some ah-mazing ramen from East Side King in Austin), I’m just learning what the correct portion looks like. I’ve lost 9 pounds so far, which is great, but I’m not one of those people that looks any different after they’ve lost 9 pounds. Or 20. Being able to “carry your weight” is great on the way up, but can be discouraging on the way down. I usually don’t see a change in size until I’ve lost a good 25-30 pounds. (Can you tell I’ve done this before?)
Looking forward to…Booking a vacation. There was this NYT article from a few years back that talks about how the simple act of booking a vacation causes the most significant boost in happiness. It’s totally true. For the last year I’ve always had a little trips to look forward to and now, with no flights booked, I feel antsy. Here’s to hoping the tax man deposits a little something I can use to skip town.
Dreading…Work stuff. Not a complaint–you’ll almost never see my blog or tweet about work because I really do love my job–just some big projects that need tackled that I’m anxious to make work because expectations are high.
Kristin Shaw (Two Cannoli)
I like reading your book recommendations – especially now that I have a Kindle and can load it up with stuff. I just finished Gone Girl, and loved it. In terms of music, I could use some new stuff too; I continually return to the well of 80s hair bands that I love.
Kristin Shaw (Two Cannoli)´s last awesome blog post…In celebration of do-nothing days
Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee
I love when people take my book recommendations! It’s really an honor!
Tina
Twitter: nerdbliss
Blogging isn’t what it used to be. I was never a big fish, but I’m sure not the blogger I was. I miss the good old days. Still I couldn’t imagine canceling my hosting. I like having a little spot on the internet for myself.
Tina´s last awesome blog post…Random Second Half
Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee
Gosh, Tina. You started blogging back when I did! Oh, the good old days.
Megs
Twitter: SarafinaKitchen
I’m losing my passion for food and blogging…especially together. I need something to jump-start my interest again. I’m sure Blogher Food will do that, but it’s too far away. Posting recipes isn’t enough anymore, and I’m trying to figure out a new spin to get myself motivated again.
Megs´s last awesome blog post…Butterflied Pork Roast
Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee
Twitter has become my blogging. I shoot off short little snippets instead of thinking and writing posts. A blessing and a blogging curse!
Allyson
Twitter: ali_konu
watching- we are catching up on Dexter and when M isn’t home I watch Sister Wives.
Reading- Other than school books I am reading one of your recommendations Miss. Peregrine’s school for peculiar children.
Listening to- Jack White, Imagine Dragons, Engineers and some Neil Young.
Eating- Well I’m on a diet as well so I’m trying to eat lots of fruits and veggies, lean proteins blah blah blah the usual crap. I’d really like some chocolate dipped in more chocolate dipped in peanut butter but I suppose that’s what got me into the place of needing to diet to begin with.
dreading- We are heading to California at the end of the week and I am looking forward to the trip but dreading that we might have another repeat with R and her not sleeping for 48 hours. I am also worried about maintaining my diet while we are gone. Sigh.
Other than that… not much going on. I’m in the last 8 months of my bachelors program and I’m prepping for the last 5 months of practicum.
Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee
I’m a total stress/emotional eater so it’s been a real struggle to reign myself in while things are a bit hectic. Hope you’re trip goes well and the salads are plentiful!
Leigh Ann
Twitter: Torres
I still love blogging, but I agree — there are way too many bloggers (especially the term i hate to use, but Mommy Bloggers), and so much mediocrity. I hate thinking that I stand above some of that, when others may see me as just another mommy blogger. Gah!
You look fabulous! 9 pounds is a great accomplishment. Don’t sell yourself short or get discouraged!
Leigh Ann´s last awesome blog post…Headshots: A humbling experience
Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee
Part of what I struggle with is not fitting in anywhere. I’m not a mom blogger, I’m not a fashion blogger, I’m not a personal blogger. I’m a blog about whatever the hell I’m thinking/eating/shopping blogger. Does that niche exist? Cause it damn well should.
Denise
I’m trying to find a good book to read so I may have to check this one out. I haven’t been motivated to read a lot lately so I need something that will keep me motivated to finish it.
I’m also doing WW. I lost 2 lbs my first week. I need to really look at portion size too.
Can’t wait to hear where you decide to go.
Denise´s last awesome blog post…Weight Watchers Journey
Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee
Denise – If you haven’t read The Art of Fielding or Where’d You Go Bernadette, I’d recommend those over The Twelve Tribes of Hattie.
brianna
Twitter: girlseeksplace
No music lately. I’ve been doing too much reading, writing, editing lately to listen to music. I miss it.
brianna´s last awesome blog post…guest post: martin cosgrove
Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee
I have to concentrate while I’m writing/reading. The only time I listen to music is in the car or while I’m cooking dinner.
Tara
Twitter: taraburkholder
Hey girl, just a note…lately, I haven’t been able to see your pics on my Google Reader. I don’t know what you’ve done different or changed but I just wanted to let you know.
Watching: Uh…a lot of things. I’m a DVR-aholic. Trying to remember what I got into most recently.
Reading: I’m currently reading “A Friend of the Family” by Lauren Grodstein. I’ve discovered that I’m reading SO much more now that I’ve been downloading onto my Kindle App. If only they could set it up for Prime Members to get free books even on the App.
Listening To: I don’t really seek out new music either. I listen to whatever is on the radio that doesn’t assault my senses.
Eating: I’m loving all the fresh seafood I can get here in Hawaii, particularly ahi. I’m especially fond of poke (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poke_(Hawaii)) My favorite is Oyster Sauce Ahi Poke
Looking forward to: My parents just made reservations to come here for 16 days in March. While they’re here we’ll island hop over to the Big Island to check out the volcanoes & Hilo and stay at my parents’ vacation condo.
We’re also looking forward to our dog getting on island. She’s been staying with Ryan’s brother in Colorado since mid-October and we’ll pick her up from the airport on Friday morning. SO ready to see our Abbey Dog!!
I hear you about having something planned instantly increasing your happiness. When we get our orders for a new duty station & I get that mode for getting ready to move, I’m excited and happy and on a natural high.
Dreading: Housework
Tara´s last awesome blog post…We’re Here!
Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee
Hm. I think I need someone smarter than me to look into the feed issue. Thanks for the heads up!
So happy to hear that you’re getting your pup back! No quarantine or anything for her to come to the island?
Cathy Benavides
I feel you about blogging. But you can’t go away because I need you to make me laugh okay??
Also for music, I’m in love with the song Come Along by Vicci Martinez and Cee-Lo Green. She has an amazing voice!
Cathy Benavides´s last awesome blog post…My Monday/Tuesday Shopping Cart – Blackout Party
Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee
I think I’m funnier on Twitter.
Karen
Good to see what you have been doing! It is cold here in Indiana and I have cabin fever!
Karen´s last awesome blog post…3 Simple Things to Make With a Scrap of Fabric
Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee
Hi, Karen! So good to hear from you! Keep warm in Indiana — I’ll come for a visit after the weather breaks.