Yesterday, I ran next to a guy that was about as tall as The Giant. I totally won on the treadmill. :D
- That One Girl
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Challenge: Don't Wait
One smile. One kind word. One hug.
Sometimes that's all it takes to brighten a lousy day.
Because sometimes you can change someone's life with a single act of kindness.
Friends - I challenge you to reach out to someone you know who has made a difference in your life and tell them. You might make all the difference in their day, week, month, year or life.
Smile. Be kind. Love always.
- That One Girl
Sometimes that's all it takes to brighten a lousy day.
- Don't wait for your loved ones to tell you something is wrong before you reach out to them...
- Don't wait until you're afraid of losing someone to tell them that they changed your life back then...
Because sometimes you can change someone's life with a single act of kindness.
Friends - I challenge you to reach out to someone you know who has made a difference in your life and tell them. You might make all the difference in their day, week, month, year or life.
Smile. Be kind. Love always.
- That One Girl
Sunday, December 19, 2010
He's onto Me!
Friends,
If you had a crush, would you want him to be onto you or oblivious of your presence? If any of you have read any of my past entries, you would know that I've had a year-long (give or take) crush on my precious Strawberry Boy. We work out in the same gym and work for the same company. He and I have barely ever talked, if even looked at each other. Of course, I sneak glances of admiration every now and then when he's not looking, too shy to ever actually talk to him.
On Friday, every time I happened to look in his direction, to my utter embarrassment, he'd grin. Every time he grinned, I looked down or away. Is he onto me, or was he just listening to something funny on his iPod???
Is it a good thing or a bad thing to be caught?
- That One Girl
If you had a crush, would you want him to be onto you or oblivious of your presence? If any of you have read any of my past entries, you would know that I've had a year-long (give or take) crush on my precious Strawberry Boy. We work out in the same gym and work for the same company. He and I have barely ever talked, if even looked at each other. Of course, I sneak glances of admiration every now and then when he's not looking, too shy to ever actually talk to him.
On Friday, every time I happened to look in his direction, to my utter embarrassment, he'd grin. Every time he grinned, I looked down or away. Is he onto me, or was he just listening to something funny on his iPod???
Is it a good thing or a bad thing to be caught?
- That One Girl
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Booger Boy
In case any of you didn't know by now, I tend to work out a bit. Winter season is here, so I keep my workouts limited to indoor areas, i.e. the gym on week days and home on the weekends.
Yesterday was a running day. The Giant said he was running four miles, so I committed myself to three miles. This was before I realized that I was going to get stuck on the treadmill next to some guy who's been kind of sick all week.
At first, I didn't notice anything odd or peculiar. Usually I tend to space off my surroundings when I run. After all, it's my me-time. However, after about a mile, I noticed my treadmill neighbor kept covering his nose with his hand, making a puffing sound. At first, I thought nothing of it. But when he continued to do it, my mind ran off with itself - what was he doing? Then I noticed him periodically wipe his hand on his shorts...
Suddenly, I felt sick to my stomach. It dawned on me that he was blowing his nose in his hand! Oh my dear goodness! Oh heck no!!!
I told myself that I had another two miles to go. I could do this. After only one more mile, I could do it no more. I had to stop. I was thoroughly grossed out.
Initial Goal: three miles in spite of tiredness
Result: two miles and severe repulsion
I blame Booger Boy for my inability to complete my three miles. Scapegoat? Yes, but not really. Today, I ran four miles - three for today and an extra for yesterday.
- That One Girl
Yesterday was a running day. The Giant said he was running four miles, so I committed myself to three miles. This was before I realized that I was going to get stuck on the treadmill next to some guy who's been kind of sick all week.
At first, I didn't notice anything odd or peculiar. Usually I tend to space off my surroundings when I run. After all, it's my me-time. However, after about a mile, I noticed my treadmill neighbor kept covering his nose with his hand, making a puffing sound. At first, I thought nothing of it. But when he continued to do it, my mind ran off with itself - what was he doing? Then I noticed him periodically wipe his hand on his shorts...
Suddenly, I felt sick to my stomach. It dawned on me that he was blowing his nose in his hand! Oh my dear goodness! Oh heck no!!!
I told myself that I had another two miles to go. I could do this. After only one more mile, I could do it no more. I had to stop. I was thoroughly grossed out.
Initial Goal: three miles in spite of tiredness
Result: two miles and severe repulsion
I blame Booger Boy for my inability to complete my three miles. Scapegoat? Yes, but not really. Today, I ran four miles - three for today and an extra for yesterday.
- That One Girl
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Why does junk food have to be so bad for you?
Random conversation today between the Giant and me about junk food. It will probably give me the giggles for the rest of my life.
Me: I just took two of Kal's fun size Snickers bars, and now I have the giggles.
The Giant: eat like that and you get the jiggles...well, maybe not... but I know I do just by thinking about junk food.
Me: oh trust me, the jiggles are exacerbated by the giggles. not cool. not cool at all.
The Giant: you know, you think about it and its really not fair. Why does ice cream and candy have to be this way... I mean, to some its a staple...like me, ice cream...must have....so why does it have to be soo bad for you.
Me: bc it's ALL fat. PURELY fat.
The Giant: but why
Me: but if you want to look on the bright side of things, that kind of stuff satiates that part of your brain so you're happier when you have it
food for the soul. uh-huh. amen.
The Giant: then my soul is fat
At least he's happy. :) For those of you who are wondering who the Giant is, he's one of my good buddies at work. Yes, he is a giant. He towers over most of the people in my department.
- That One Girl
Me: I just took two of Kal's fun size Snickers bars, and now I have the giggles.
The Giant: eat like that and you get the jiggles...well, maybe not... but I know I do just by thinking about junk food.
Me: oh trust me, the jiggles are exacerbated by the giggles. not cool. not cool at all.
The Giant: you know, you think about it and its really not fair. Why does ice cream and candy have to be this way... I mean, to some its a staple...like me, ice cream...must have....so why does it have to be soo bad for you.
Me: bc it's ALL fat. PURELY fat.
The Giant: but why
Me: but if you want to look on the bright side of things, that kind of stuff satiates that part of your brain so you're happier when you have it
food for the soul. uh-huh. amen.
The Giant: then my soul is fat
At least he's happy. :) For those of you who are wondering who the Giant is, he's one of my good buddies at work. Yes, he is a giant. He towers over most of the people in my department.
- That One Girl
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Long time, no blog!
Friends, I have been on hiatus for a little while. Okay, maybe a bit longer than a little while. I guess a part of me thinks that no one is paying attention to any of my nonsense. That being said, I've decided to try to start blogging again.
Lately it feels like many of my friends have left or are leaving the great state of Iowa. Honestly, the busier I get, the harder of a time I have trying to keep in touch with everyone, which is why I hope to keep my blog updated.
Of course, you probably won't get the scoop on every detail of my entirely exciting life (yes, you've caught me; my sarcasm shocks even me sometimes), but at least you'll get tidbits of what I'm up to or thinking about here and there.
On a random note: daylight savings came by a 1.5 weeks ago, and my body is still not used to it. This little chicky is turning in. Good night, Folks. That's all she wrote.
- That One Girl
Lately it feels like many of my friends have left or are leaving the great state of Iowa. Honestly, the busier I get, the harder of a time I have trying to keep in touch with everyone, which is why I hope to keep my blog updated.
Of course, you probably won't get the scoop on every detail of my entirely exciting life (yes, you've caught me; my sarcasm shocks even me sometimes), but at least you'll get tidbits of what I'm up to or thinking about here and there.
On a random note: daylight savings came by a 1.5 weeks ago, and my body is still not used to it. This little chicky is turning in. Good night, Folks. That's all she wrote.
- That One Girl
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
My Strawberry Boy
For several, several months now, I have had a crush on this guy that works out at my gym. It's taken me probably almost a year to even muster the courage to look him in the eye. I haven't any idea why I admire him so, but I do...from a distance.
Yesterday, I hopped on the treadmill next to his. I finished running before he did, and when I climbed off the treadmill, I noticed an iPod and earphones laying on the ground next to my feet. I looked around at all the people on the treadmills. Then I walked off to get a disinfectant wipe (to clean my machine), and when I came back, I stared at the iPod again, completely puzzled. I looked up and around, and it dawned on me that Strawberry Boy didn't have his usual earphones in his ears.
I picked up the iPod and looked up at him. He then turned around when I asked, "Is this yours?" He nodded and said yes.
When I handed his iPod to him, he smiled and said, "Thank you very much."
And just like that, my mind went completely blank. Yep, a simple "you're welcome" would have sufficed, but even my manners escaped with my every fleeting thought. I think I managed to utter an "uh-huh" before I turned around to let him finish his running. Completely embarrassed, I'd never been so thankful that I don't have the capability to blush.. otherwise I would be as red as my Strawberry Boy.
The very first four words he's ever spoken to me... ah, this is a moment in history. My safe crush spoke to me, and my mind went blank. This is the first time any guy has ever had that effect on me. It's almost appalling... the man makes me stupid, and he doesn't even have to try. (Yes, I do mean stupid. My brain doesn't work around him.)
- That One Girl
Yesterday, I hopped on the treadmill next to his. I finished running before he did, and when I climbed off the treadmill, I noticed an iPod and earphones laying on the ground next to my feet. I looked around at all the people on the treadmills. Then I walked off to get a disinfectant wipe (to clean my machine), and when I came back, I stared at the iPod again, completely puzzled. I looked up and around, and it dawned on me that Strawberry Boy didn't have his usual earphones in his ears.
I picked up the iPod and looked up at him. He then turned around when I asked, "Is this yours?" He nodded and said yes.
When I handed his iPod to him, he smiled and said, "Thank you very much."
And just like that, my mind went completely blank. Yep, a simple "you're welcome" would have sufficed, but even my manners escaped with my every fleeting thought. I think I managed to utter an "uh-huh" before I turned around to let him finish his running. Completely embarrassed, I'd never been so thankful that I don't have the capability to blush.. otherwise I would be as red as my Strawberry Boy.
The very first four words he's ever spoken to me... ah, this is a moment in history. My safe crush spoke to me, and my mind went blank. This is the first time any guy has ever had that effect on me. It's almost appalling... the man makes me stupid, and he doesn't even have to try. (Yes, I do mean stupid. My brain doesn't work around him.)
- That One Girl
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