New Life Choices

My wife and I are trying the Blood Type Diet. I'm an O and she is an A.  We are opposite of each other in more ways than this but I should eat lots of protein and she should eat lots veggies and fruit.  I have to cut out mostly carbs in my diet and hers is meat (poultry and certain seafood is okay).  She will have an easier time with it than I will because hell she hasn't eaten red meat since she was 16.  I on the other hand will struggle because I am not suppose to eat wheat products, drink coffee, or have dairy products. These are all things that I really do like a lot.  So my life style is in for a big change. There will be no more breakfast burritos or coffee in the morning at school. My wife on the other hand doesn't have to change too much about her diet except she's not supposed to have beer or liquor and limit certain grains. Piece of cake for her not so much for me.
I'm also hoping we can change other things about our lifestyles.  I've been way too busy with my soccer stuff and she with all of her writing stuff.  This summer has been good in that we have been able too set time aside for alone time for us as well as time for our kids.  I really hope we are able to keep it up during the school year as well.  Its been nice to have some quality time with my wife and the kids this summer.  We have talked about scheduling family time and us time when school gets started I just hope we can keep all of these life changes going. It has been a great summer with the wife and the family and I hope we can keep all the new healthy life changes going.

No Comment!

     I had made a comment on one of my wife's blogs and it really pissed her off, she called me a liar.  I was trying to be funny but it didn't come across that way and she basically told me not to comment on her blog anymore.  So I will no longer make a comment on her blog, instead I will do it here because nobody knows that I even have a blog.
    The blog I commented on was the one on her becoming a soccer widow.  I am gone all the time with practices, games, and other stuff. Hell there are some weeks I could be out of the house every night.  Most spouses would not be real happy with this situation but my wife is an exception.  She is totally okay with it because it gives her more guilt free time to do the things she needs to do like reading, researching, blogging, facebooking, editing, critiquing, or writing.
     She may be a soccer widow for the next 3 months but I am a writers widow all the time.  What I'm saying is that with writing comes researching, blogging, facebooking, critiquing, editing, book writing groups, and who knows what else.  Looking at everything she has to do to be a writer doesn't leave much time for what she loves and that is the writing. On top of all of her commitments to be a writer she has her teaching job, the kids, tutoring a few times a week,  exercising each day, and trying to stay current with Glee. There isn't much down or free time for her and that is why I'm a writer's widow.
     So, if she happens to read this I want her to know that I am sorry for my comments on her blog, sorry for getting bent out of shape (when I do), and am truly sorry that at times I give her reasons to doubt my support of her dream.  I want this for her because if it does happen she might finally relax and enjoy life again.  I miss my wife and best friend but I know that this is something she wants and I am behind her 99.9%.  Yes, there are times I' pissed about our lack of quality time but it is a sacrifice I am trying to make and deal with because she has sacrificed so much for me and all of my time away during my soccer seasons. So, Al, if you read this please know that I am behind you even though it may seem like I'm not happy but  as you have told me in the past I just need to get over it.  I'm trying and I hope you know that I am your biggest fan and that
I LOVE YOU!!!!
 

Mad at the world

Have you ever gotten up in the morning and found yourself in a really bad mood? I did this morning and I'm really not sure why. I've just been kind of pissed off all day.  Hell there are lot's of reasons why I could be pissed of but I can't think of anything specific that set it off. Went to bed at a decent time, got some help to fall asleep, and had a good nights sleep.  So I don't get it because I'm pissed at the world right now. I just hope I get a good nights sleep tonight and wake up feeling like my usual jolly self.

Same Old Story

 I was talking with another teacher about this student who is having some difficulties in her life and we concluded that she brings a lot of it upon herself.  You would think that at some point the student would figure it out, but no its the same old story same old song and dance, my friend. 
How do you help someone who is on that constant roller coaster of ups and downs with all the twists and turns? When is it time to just let it crash and burn?  Do you stay on the ride  by providing the support and love or do you eventually just get off and move on to the next ride?

It's been awhile

I haven't posted in awhile for several reasons but that's not why I'm posting tonight. I am usually a pretty easy going , happy go lucky guy, who never seems to have a worry in the world but the past 2 years have been extremely difficult for me. There have been quite a few events that have led to a huge amount of anger and resentment that I just can't shake.
I guess my problem is that I don't have anyone that I can really talk to about what is going on and I just keep it bottled up. Yes, I have friends but not any I feel comfortable with to talk about what the hell is going on inside of me.  I'm the one that is always there for others to lend a shoulder to cry on, offer help, or to just be a sounding board.  Hell, I'm the one that everyone thinks has it all together.  What they don't know is that I'm an absolute freaking mess who really doesn't like who I am right now.
I've tried books, websites, blogging for nobody to read, and some other self destructive means to help sort it out but the anger and resentment just won't go away. I've been told to just get over it but I can't because of all of the constant reminders,triggers, and no real closure on some issues. I wish I could just forget about it and pretend nothing every happened. Damn, how I've tried but for some reason I can't. 
Probably the best I've felt was sitting for 5 hours getting my tattoo.  The physical pain felt so freaking good.  It was kind of liberating from all of the mental anguish that brews inside. The other thing that helps is putting on my ipod and escaping with my tunes.
Yes, I'm constantly thinking about my next tattoo, what should I put on my ipod next, and for ways to escape, if only for a little while...

They Just Don't Get It. Part 2

What do you do when people just don't get it? I guess what I'm saying is you have a confrontation, a falling out, or a fight and then the person you have the problem with acts like nothing ever happened.  What in the heck do you do?  Do you move on like nothing happened or do you bring it up and try to work it out? I've had one of those situations and not really sure how to deal with it because I'm not okay with acting like nothing happened.

They just don't get it

I deal with all kinds of people and it just amazes me how some of them just don't get it.  Parents who are experts (just ask them) but in reality they haven't a clue.  Those who are unhappy about things in their life and they do nothing to improve it except complain and maintain a negative attitude.  Those who have everything going for them a good relationship, a loving family, a good job but yet they are willing to throw it all away for selfish reasons and taking it all for granted.  The teenagers I deal with have a some what legitimate excuse in that they don't look any further ahead than tomorrow and are all wrapped up in the present.  I wish the adults could get it sorted out.