Philippians 3:12-14 (The Message Bible)

I'm not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don't get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I've got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. I'm off and running, and I'm not turning back.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Facebook Withdrawls?!?!

Happy Easter!
If you're a friend of mine on FB, you might have seen my post this past week that said I am committing to staying OFF of facebook on Sunday's from here on out. I figure one day a week I can give my family and God my FULL undivided attention and it's very doubtful that I am going to miss out on anything. Heck, I went a whole month without getting on facebook just a couple of months ago, so surely I can abstain one day a week, right?
But surprisingly (to me)...I'm itching to get on and check it. GRANTED...there are a few reasons why. For instance...I posted something on there for sale yesterday and I'd love to know if anyone is responding to that. Also, we had family pictures taken last week and I posted a couple of them yesterday and I'd like to see if anyone has commented on them. Besides the fact that it is Easter and people are probably posting wonderful happy statuses and pictures of their little ones in their Easter dresses and suits.
BUT...I refuse to go back on my word. So...here I am, in blog land instead, and I'm plenty happy. However, if I were going to post a status or two, they would've read something like this:

How is it that we hid 155 plastic eggs for the kids INSIDE our house and can only find 152 of them? We've looked for hours...and apparently 3 have gone AWOL.

I can't believe I will be married to a THIRTY FIVE YEAR OLD in 2 days. WOW! We aren't teenagers anymore, I guess. Happy Birthday on Tuesday Matthew Paul Jones! I love you!

Instead of giving the kids Easter baskets this year, we bought them each a gift. Brooklyn got the game Clue and Grant got a Pogo-stick. Best presents we've bought them in a long time. :)

I looked through the Power 90 nutrition guide this morning. Later: Went to my mom and dad's for Easter lunch and ate like it was The Last Supper. :(

My 15 year HS reunion is in exactly 2 months and 1 week. In those 9 weeks, I DEEPLY DESIRE to lose 12 pounds and FINALLY reach my goal weight, thus making my drivers license true again! :)

Participation in my fitness classes has dropped scarily low over the past 2 weeks. I'm not sure if people are losing interest or they've all achieved their goals already (yah right.) What is going on?


Okay...that's all the status updates I would post if I was on FB. I feel better getting them off my chest! ha ha Wow, now would anyone really have benefited from reading all that? NO. I am so goofy. I'm getting off here. Time to go play some Clue with my girlie-o!

5 comments:

Kate said...

I get the itch from time to time too. A friend of mine just had a baby and I'm dying to see pics, so we'll see, maybe I'll go back on for a few minutes. But then I know I'll only get addicted again, so best that I stay off.

155 eggs - good grief girl! We hid 8 for the little guy :)

I hope you all had a very blessed Easter together.

Happy Birthday to Matt! Hmmm, the 30s don't look so old now that they're upon us, huh??

Maybe people were just busy w/ Spring Break recently and getting ready for the holiday so that's why they couldn't commit to a class? Or maybe because the weather is warming up again people are just working out outdoors? I know our gym always seems empty during the summer months.

Glad to see you back blogging. I miss your face!!!!

rene said...

hee hee, this post made me giggle several times :)
1.funny about the missing eggs :)
2.happy bday Matt! (wait till he hits 40!)
3. wow a reunion! nothing like that to get u motivated :) 12 pounds sounds like a lot though considering I've been thinking lately how u look smaller than I've ever seen you!!!!
4.last supper? ha ha
5. great idea with the gifts! glad it went so well! I wasn't going to put candy in the eggs but then when Imentioned it and T complained, I caved in and bought candy for them. We found all 120 of ours ;)
fun post, thanks!

Sara said...

Hey, have u tried the Insanity workouts?

Jen said...

Sara,
YES! I've done Insanity one full time and then now I throw in the workouts whenever I feel like it! It's AWESOME! So hard...but SO good!! :)

byn always said...

We do gifts for Easter as well... although we missed Easter altogether this year for several reasons, the kids asked if we get to have a delayed celebration, but I don't know.

Sundays off facebook sounds like an admirable goal. You are such a conscious parent and wife... that's such a wonderful gift to your family:)