The Thin Side

Making a plan and sticking to it has always been a good thing for me to do.  I like routine!.  The problem is I often times have too many things to do and then I fall off.  I have to rework the plan or I just give up because I can’t get it together.  I’m not giving up I’m getting real. I always try to do too much and can’t or won’t let go of things.  The other thing is I try to make monumental changes all at once and this just doesn’t work for me. Continue Reading…

Countdown to a routine

I haven’t written in a couple of weeks and do I ever miss it.  I’ve been  busy  working and entertaining visiting relatives.  Fun but exhausting.  I’ve come to realize that I have to make time in my life for the things that keep me sane and well.  Writing, exercising,  attending  OA meetings and living the 12 steps.  I also want to use my blog as a way to hold myself accountable.  I need a routine and it’s hard to have a routine when you work as much as I do and have so many commitments and interests.  My husband says it’s my ADD!  I have grown so much in these past few years and I do know and appreciate the woman I am.  I love life and I have many interests and some passions.  Unfortunately like the rest of the world I have to go to work each day to earn a living.  Sucks to be me…. Continue Reading…