A Certain Green Monster... But Not the Drink.

Thank you guys so much for your comments on my last post. I really truly mean it from the bottom of my heart. Your caring words made me feel so supported and were such a comfort. It's sort of embarrassing, but I printed them out and have kept the pages within an arm's reach at all times to read over when I'm anxious or struggling. I'm so thankful and in such awe of your kindness. I only wish that I could express to you even a fraction of the gratefulness that I feel.  

That being said, I want to apologize for not leaving anyone comments in a long time. I'm still reading each and every one of your posts, but that doesn't justify or excuse the inconsiderate-ness of my being so absent. I get so invested in leaving the perfect comment because I care so much (like even more than I do about my own posts) and want to help in some way or say the right thing, that I get frustrated and don't say anything at all. Black and white thinking much? Then the uncommented-on posts grow and grow, becoming more and more overwhelming as I fall increasingly behind... How do you guys deal with leaving comments?

My sister often jokes that if there was a job which consisted of writing epic lists and then doing nothing on them I would be hired for sure. The CEO of procrastination, if you will. However, in honor of NEDA week there was one to-do list that could not be ignored.

• Bake sale: Eat a cookie for those who won't.
• Dance party: Shake your booty for those who don't have one.
• Smile for someone who can't find a reason to.

I'm pleased to say that over the course of the week I managed to check everything off the list! ... Okay so maybe I didn't eat a cookie but I did eat a cashew cookie Larabar so that's a step in the positive direction, right? 

Soo... You know how I anticipated that I was going to be a blogging fiend due to my self-imposed exercise free plan? Well, one thing I didn't consider was that I'd be so debilitated by anxiety and irritability that I'd be incapable of forming a coherent sentence, let alone a blog post! But I toughed it out and while it's still a major struggle I'm doing the right thing. I'm incredibly stubborn and once I set my mind to something I follow through. While this definitely did not work in my favor in the past, I'm now using my powers for good instead of evil. :P

How have I been occupying my time and keeping busy? First I tried to meditate, which was a fail on epic proportions. This is just a snippet of the thoughts that were running through my crazy head while I was "meditating." That's so terrible about Chile. I seriously think this is the beginning of the end... Could the antichrist go by the name Sarah? Seriously though, if there was a disaster our family would be doomed. We're not prepared for the present, let alone a natural disaster. We don't even own a working flashlight, never mind spare batteries. .... I'm not supposed to be thinking right now, am I? What am I supposed to be thinking? Well at least I'm not thinking about eating disordered things... Oh shit! Oh shit! Now I'm thinking about eating disordered things!

And on it went. When you read my posts and their randomness, that is just a little sampling of what's going on in my head all the time. My brain is a dark and twisty place. Never venture in there without bringing a searchlight. And a snack. Because no one in there is going to provide one, that's for sure!

I also tried to relax by treating myself by using a face mask that I found in the depths of my sister's bathroom cabinet. It probably did more harm than good to my skin though, considering it was about ten years old. But seriously, how can you tell if a mask has gone bad when it was the color of mold to begin with?

It's not easy being green....

So there you have it, mah face! I figured that if in my first picture I set the bar low by looking like Carrot Top and the Incredible Hulk's love child plus was making ridiculous goofy faces, any photo I ever post will look fabulous in comparison.

When I wasn't trying in vain to meditate or platering my face in swamp goo, I tried to occupy myself by searching around facebook looking for funny groups. It really sucks to find a hilarious one but not being able to join because it doesn't apply to you. Like the "I'll have a Coke" "Is Pepsi ok?" "Is Monopoly money ok?" group. So funny, it almost makes me want to start drinking soda just so I could be a member. Some other gems I found were...

I now dip Oreos in peanut butter... Thanks to parent trap. 

I was gonna post a status, then I remembered I have family on facebook. 

Dear Rose, Jack TOTALLY could have fit on that damn door with you! So true.

I STILL play that game where the ground is lava. Admit it. You do too.

"Fuckin' sticker, get off my fruit." Story of my life.

All Voldemort needs is a hug.

63 Notifications later and I regret liking your status. SERIOUSLY. It drives me crazy!! I get all excited, like oh I have 20 notifications! And then they're all just telling me that some photo I commented on was liked a dozen times. 

'Let's eat Grandma!' or, 'Let's eat, Grandma!' Punctuation saves lives. Grammar Police unite!

A Lion would never cheat on his wife.. but a Tiger wood.

Funny funny! I hope at least one of these silly-but-true facebook groups made you smile. Are you a member of any particularly hilarious facebook groups? And if you aren't already, you should definitely join Sarah's group promoting her book!

You are. 

Stef from More to Life Than Lettuce and a certain Blue Eyed Heart are both having giveaways, so check them out!