"Yes. Nearly everybody gets twitterpated in the springtime. For example: You're walking along, minding your own business. You're looking neither to the left, nor to the right, when all of a sudden you run smack into a pretty face. Woo-woo! You begin to get weak in the knees. Your head's in a whirl. And then you feel light as a feather, and before you know it, you're walking on air. And then you know what? You're knocked for a loop, and you completely lose your head!"

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Change.

I have always hated change.  Leaving middle school for high school was tough. Leaving high school for university was even tougher, I didn't think I was going to make it. But guess what? I did, I made it. And not only did I make it, I made it awesomely.  But now I find myself craving change. Not huge change, but something significant enough to make a difference.


My friend Kelsey and I are doing a challenge for the next 8 days. It is going to be hard, and I know that I will struggle, but I know that it is so worth it.  I am in a funk, I need change in my life, and I think that this challenge might just be the perfect thing for me.   How it works is that we will get an e-mail every morning with the directions for the change we are supposed to make that day. Don't worry, they dont involve dying hair or piercing things. These are more personal that, and thus, so much more challenging.  Here is the list:


Negative behaviors that must be TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED during the challenge:


  • All forms of whining and complaining
  • Talking about fatigue, boredom or aches and pains
  • Gossip-based conversations
  • Condemning language of any kind
  • Exasperating body language
  • Criticism of spouse, kids, coworkers and even politicians
  • Worrisome thoughts or words
  • Nursing old wounds
  • Can you think of anything else that should be avoided?
Some of these are going to be much challenging than others. I know that I am going to struggle with worrisome thoughts or words. As you may know, I am THE BIGGEST worrier in the world. Even the smallest things can set me on a whirlwind of worry. I am fairly confident that I will be able to resist whining and complaining, mainly because those are traits that tend to annoy me.  Criticism of others, now that might be a challenging one too.
I am really excited about this challenge.  I am really excited to make these changes in my life, and to hopefully get rid of these traits permanently. 
Well thats that. I will let you all know how it goes. I promise.
On a side note, I hope you all have a wonderful Valentines Day tomorrow. For all you love bugs, spend time with that special someone. And for all you singles like me, take the opportunity to love everyone a little more, even if only for one day.  
Love,
Tayleranne
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2 comments:

  1. SamFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Ummmmm so two things: if you manage to go eight days without having worrisome thoughts not only will you replace Neil Patrick Harris as my all the favorite hero, but you have to tell me how the heck you did it.

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  2. TayleranneFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Awesome! Challenge accepted! I will let you know how it goes! If I can beat out Neil, I will be the coolest person ever.

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