Do you think people who give out parking tickets enjoying doing it or absolutely hate it? I always wonder that. Especially when I see someone give me a parking ticket. No, I know I asked for it, but I still wonder what they’re thinking while they give the ticket. That job would make me real sad.
So this weekend, I really did….nothing. I stayed in Friday night. I stayed in Saturday night. And then I went to the lake on Sunday and didn’t even really get in the water. Wtf? I slightly feel like I wasted a weekend, BUT I don’t feel like getting wasted. You get what I’m throwin’ out there? Well, the more I live my life not competing in CrossFit and not trying to live a completely strict life, the less I like to drink that much. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I love to have some wine sometimes and get a little crazy from time to time, with nights resulting in a sweaty dance floor. But, I really hate feeling depressed after drinking. And, obviously, that’s what alcohol is. A depressant. I just feel super bloated after drinking. Which is weird, since I remember feeling super skinny and dehydrated in college after a week of binge drinking. How things change.
Anywho, I’m in this weird stage of my life that either my friends are going out and getting trashed or staying in with their significant others. But I don’t want to get trashed. And I still want to hang out with my friends. But drunk people are annoying. And they peer pressure you into drinking. Or just peer pressure you into feeling guilty about not drinking. I don’t know. It’s all just very frustrating. Why doesn’t everyone else feel bloated and depressed after drinking and want to stop like I do? Am I the only one out there that likes to be sober and get up the next day to have a positive day? I love positivity. And bloated Juli is not a positive Juli. #factoftheday. I just feel boring. I hate being boring. I’ve been told that I need to find “balance” and I obviously have not found it yet. #rantofthedayisover.
Ever wonder how many people out there are on the human growth hormone? Is that a pill or do you shoot it into your butt? I don’t really know much about it. I just know about it from guys talking about it. I wonder how many people are on it in the CrossFit community. #wonderingthoughtoftheday.
OMG. I totally want to see that new show ‘Total Divas’ on the E! channel. I don’t care what you think of me. I really don’t. But that kind of trash tv looks awwwwesome. I mean, come on. It’s about women in the WWE world. They’re attractive and fake fight each other. How can that not be interesting to watch? Their promotional commercials have totally sold me. SOLD.
Oh PS- like my doodling on my cinnamon roll balls? I’m obviously extremely talented.
Cinnamon Roll Balls
- Yield: 8-10 1x
Ingredients
- 10 dried dates, pitted
- 12 ounces cinnamon roll cracked nut butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- melted coconut butter, to top
Instructions
- Place dried dates in a food processor and pulse until broken down.
- Then add nut butter, coconut, cinnamon and salt and pulse until well combined.
- Use your hands to roll small bite-size ball shapes.
- Top with melted coconut butter.
- Eat and imagine they are cinnamon rolls. They’re not, but the mind is able to do pretty cool things.
- Refrigerate leftovers. If there are any!
Notes
Makes 8-10 balls
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The older I get (26, so old!), the less willing I am to throw away 1/2 my weekend by getting too drunk. I tend to plan early morning, active things which deter me from drinking unless I want to have a REALLY bad time. I also agree– the depressed/anxious feeling is even more what I want to avoid than the hangover! I think it’s just part of growing up; don’t beat yourself up.
Soooooo with you on the bloated thing! I used to be able to put back a bottle of wine one night, scarf down a burger the next day & feel fine. Now? Now it’s 2 glasses & this Mommy is sound asleep. And awakes with a headache. And a bad mood.
Oh the things we endure as we age. Lucky us!!
You pretty much described a dilemma I am currently going through. My boyfriend and I just had friends over this past weekend and I def drank WAY more than I usually do and guess what…..on Monday I was a blimp, felt like crap and was depressed. I have been thinking about cutting out alcohol until I am comfortable with how my body looks….I struggle with body image issues and its a drag….but guess what….another one of our friends is coming into town this weekend and all I can see is a repeat of last weekend and I am already feeling anxious….not a good sign! I think with this issue friends just need to understand and respect your choices….just like I am ok with them drinking they should be ok with me not drinking….easier said than done im afraid
Girl-I hear you completely on the drinking debacle. Also, you should know that I’ve appointed you as my official ambassador to CO—I’m visiting Colorado next week and have about 3 free days to explore…what top hikes/places to visit would you recommend? Thanks mama.
i have absolutely no clue when it comes to hikes. i stay away from walking uphill for hours as much as possible. but going to any ski resort in the summer is super fun because you can mountain bike or hike.
I thought I was bored when I quit drinking. Someone asked me if I might possibly just be content?
Good point
why the heck is that cracked nut butter so dang expensive?! GAahh! I can’t make any of these recipes.
because it’s so fancy awesome!
Yes you can! Just use some almond butter, lots of cinnamon and a little shredded coconut 🙂
That’s what I was planning on doing, because being non-US I can’t buy it! Stupid customs rules >:( Still, super delish looking 🙂
Are we the same person?! I don’t like to get wasted-face anymore either. It’s not worth the bloated, guilty feeling I have the next day. I just feel like I’m undoing everything I’ve worked hard for. I’m 22 and it makes me feel like a granny.
Why can’t hanging out with friends mean doing crazy fun physically active healthy things instead of binge drinking or eating? I want to wake up and be awesome instead of being bloated.
this is how I feel too.
Whenever I get together with friends and it’s an open ended plan, I always suggest something physical rather than “let’s meet at Cheesecake Factory”. Even if it’s something simple like a walk at the beach or hanging out at the park.
So are you not doing CrossFit anymore??
of course I am!!! just not competing in it. I still do it 5-6 days a week, just with lighter weights
You are so sweet to throw yourself out there and let people think through life’s crossroads with you. It’s great! Some people might make the mistake of assuming I have self control because I eat right and don’t get drunk. Truly, I’m just avoiding physical pain. Plus, I have never needed to be drunk to have fun. If I did, I’d be thinking hard about that. You definitely don’t strike me as someone who someone who needs alcohol to loosen up. You are a what-you-see-is-what-you get kinda gal, right?