Thursday, February 28, 2008

Awwww Shit!

It's my first blog! I have mixed feelings about blogging myself. I love to read others' thoughts and ideas; I'm happy being a little voyeuristic, but to put all of my stuff out there is a bit scary. My mom asked if she could read my blog! What if I write about her?

My impetus for doing this is because I adore journaling, have loads of extra time at work, am always looking for a great way to procrastinate from writing my dissertation, and perhaps have a bit of an exhibitionistic side.

So, what to write about? Stress! I know the entire nation is awash in cortisol due to our anxious, over achieving natures, but despite my many years of therapy I have yet to be an expert at recognizing when I'm stressed and, moreover, doing something about it. I tend to be a bit of a social mariposa and have (once again) taken on too many social commitments. I had to cancel on a few people (and now feel like a jackass), but I think it was for the greater good, i.e., me not stuffing my face with a box of Oreos because I've overcommitted myself. If I were to get a tattoo it would be a large print calligraphy of 'BALANCE' across my chest. Boobs and all.

A bientot!