The two liter bottle of soda pop is the perfect combo for a flat drink. I hereby resolve to never buy them again unless it involves a party of some sort. Lately, I kind of feel like the two liter; I'm losing my fizz. My sister even said those exact words, "ya, I can see how you're feeling...like you're kind of losing your fizz." Yep, I am. Well put J.
Anyhoo- I guess that is just a bubbly way of saying I'm not being my best self lately. Perhaps my self perception is awry but I see myself as one who can shrug things off pretty easily. Recently though, I am letting things get to me. I'm not sure why but a heaping dose of major life changes isn't helping.
What is a girl without her fizz, her raison d' etre, her fire?! Boring, so I hereby resolve not to lose my fizz. I plan to do this by following this strict plan:
1. Spend time with family (very much looking forward to it).
2. Let true friends know I think they are solid peeps.
3. Spend more money than I should on a dream vacation to China.
4. Be more confident in my abilities.
5. When feeling discouraged, think of Max, and know I have done something right.
6. Plan more outings and things that buoy my spirits.
7. Snuggle Corey and talk about how we really have a good thing.
and of course go to church, pray, and read scripture. Long live fizzy drinks!
9 comments:
Love this post. Inspired me to step it up as well.
i'm with you on the fizz. sometimes being "just" a mom makes me lose my fizz, but i should look at my kids and think of what good i created with them. thanks for reminding me.
But, you're the fizz-iest. And you're the stalwart one. A great combo, unlike the 2-liter.
You have more good sense and creativity in your pinky than most have in all five fingers, at least. Plus, I think you're a solid peep. With a good sense of humor and fun. Can't wait to see you so soon! Seriously. Can't wait.
a boring human once told me; less fizz less gas.
just so you're aware, there might be some side-effects to more fizz.
Ha ha! Thanks for the warning. Sounds like you speak from experience.
Ashley, you are like a caramel coke with TWO shots of caramel! You have the fizz AND the flava'.
Anyone who can't see that must have the personality of a flat Sprite. I think those are great strategies--the longer I'm far from old friends and family the more I appreciate them. I loved this post.
ps. If you squeeze the two-liter so the air gets forced out, the two-liter stays fizzy longer :)
No losing your fizz Ashely. We love you!!!
The first line made me laugh my head off.
You ARE the stalwart one, and if you de-fizz then that means I'm really in bad shape. And Ali and Lane are even worse off :)
I hear ya. I feel like I'm losing my fizz sometimes too. Time to re-align priorities for me. Hang in there. It could have something to do with the winter and coming back from a great vacation!
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