2011

At the beginning of the new year, people generally make their resolutions and start them with a vengeance, only to peter out in a month or day or two... I have never been one for resolutions. No real reason, except that throughout the year, when I want to make a change, I do it. No need to wait around until Jan 1 - who has time for that?

This year is different. I'm feeling strangely optimistic and resolute. So, here we go - some resolutions without need for defense or explanation... Just because.

1. Blog more. I love to write, I think it's fun to read past entries, I love to try new things and do it regularly! Blog once a month. Blog more.

2. Be on time. It's a struggle for me daily. I started off right today. Don't promise to be somewhere earlier than I can - be on time as a result!

3. Church once a month.

4. Keep secrets. This I do sometimes. I've been making a better effort of late, but it's important to know that you can be counted on for secrets.

I think that's it. Too many will be unattainable, so I start here. Small.

Until next time,
Tylee

I'm Back Baby!

Was reading old posts, and reminiscing... I have decided that I'm back. It's not that I haven't been trying new things or that I've been hiding in a cave, I've just been busy! Well, I'm going to make time again.

See you soon, fellow passion hunters.

Gingerbread House

I've been trying new things lately and have been so busy that I have not posted. Loser! Anyway. I had my first attempt at a gingerbread house. It was a kit and it clearly stated on the outside of the kit that it was "easy, family-friendly fun". No problem! Right? Wrong! I had Alex put the thing together and then I commenced the decorating fun with the kids. Turns out, I'm no cake boss! Making the icing go on like the picture was almost impossible and the darn little Christmas Tree and Snowman kept tipping over! Oh well, once we put the candy decorations on, it was sure to look better. Not so fast! The candy doesn't stick as well as I thought it would. Turns out, icing is not actually glue! After some practice, we kind of figured it out - but I swear it looks like it was make by some "special" kids. :) I prefer to say it was made with love not with talent!

Jams

I went to a show on Saturday night. A friend's band. I knew what I was getting into. It's loud, heavy music. I came packin' heat: earplugs! It was a short show, just a couple of songs.. but you know what? I really enjoyed it! It was crazy to see this guy that I've known for years as a nice, and sort of quiet guy, get up on stage and (*lame alert* can't think of a better word) rock out. He was fun to watch and the music, though not my general cup of tea, was good! It's good "pump you up" music and I want to put it on my ipod to run to. I'm In! Pretty sure this is not going to be my passion so much, but I did really have fun, and will definitely not run from the next show.

Good job guys!

Please note: I would have listed the band's name, but I cannot for the life of me think of it. I'll post pics and a band name later. :)

My major accomplishment: I went out of my comfort zone and tried a little something new. It was fun - and I discovered a secret "hard core" side of Tylee. Ohh, what fun! Wonder what this new side of Tylee will bring? mosh pits? doubtful.

Back to Food

So, either I have an unhealthy relationship with food, or it might just be my passion. I've noticed this about myself recently. I meet someone, attractive: check!, nice and funny?: check! - Does he like Italian Food?(this seriously went through my mind - I'm telling you, I might have a problem) Sure, most people like Mexican fare, but is life really worth living without delicious red sauce?! I think not! This, my friends, might be a deal breaker for me. I haven't even begun to talk of the bread and oil and salads of Caesar and Italian decent... ahh carbs, how you haunt my dreams. And don't get me started on my true love for anything sweet! I'll eat so much that inevitably, 2 hours later, I'm home dying a slow death from the inside out. All the while thinking, "totally worth it."

So is eating the food my passion or could I love to cook it too?

Mission: find an affordable cooking class and take it for a spin.

Spin Class

NOT my passion. I did this class again after a year... All I can say is that it's a good thing there's no action going on for me. It's been a couple of days and STILL the tenderness remains in the nether regions. I've been told that if you continue to go, the pain subsides and never returns, but what, I ask you, is the inspiration to return? I swear I used a mirror to see if there is actual bruising (there isn't). I think if you are going to endure pain of this nature, there better be outside evidence!

Calorie Burn: 600

Monday at noon... yes, I'll be there again.

Guess I'm a glutton for punishment.

Update

Well, still no passions to report... but hopefully some passion in my future. :) Just keeding... sort of.

Me. What I have been doing is learning about myself. Who I am, what I love, what I will NOT accept and what I will not do any longer. So here it is, my new, improved, self inventory (no apologies):

I am smart and a valuable addition to any team.
I love making people laugh.
I love the look on peoples faces when I tell a funny story at a party and they are REALLY listening.
I think my true beauty lies within me.
I am not perfect, but I am perfectly ok with that.
I love to eat. I love dinner and dessert equally.
I love to drink wine with said food.
But for someone that truely loves food as I do, I'm actually pretty picky and have a lot of "food rules"
I exercise regularly. It's a priority. I hate to exercise.
I try not to sweat - but feel that I do it more than most. Gross.
I get great joy from the happiness of my friends and family.
I love the feeling of butterflies in my tummy... I didn't even remember what they felt like until recently.
Turns out that I get the embarrassed red face pretty easily when discussing my feelings.
I have very little sense of adventure but I always force myself to try new things when the opportunity presents itself
I love to read and write but when you talk numbers, my brain just turns itself off.
I like pretty much any kind of music and most movies.
I'm easily amused and pretty easy to please... this might prove to be a fault because I'm afraid I'll settle for less than I deserve.
I love to plan and organize things. It's weird. I know.
Oliver is my dog. I love him more than anything in this world. You all better hope he never dies. I won't recover. He has seen me through some seriously crappy times. He is the BEST.
I love to drive cars with manual transmissions. I think it gives me more POWER and control.
I really would love to hire a housekeeper... and a yard person... but until I'm rich, I do take great satisfaction in mowing and cleaning, and the immediate gratification they offer.
I love the feeling of independence I get when I try something and accomplish it without help. (has happened a lot recently)
I love to dance, but only with a partner. I think my true calling was to be a ballroom dancer.
I try to remember to thank God every day for all of my blessings before I start complaining about all of my trials.

I think that's it for now. It's a pretty complete list, but I'm sure I'll think of more later.

Signed, the new, improved, Tylee