So I was informed this morning that my blog is starting to get stale. I won’t argue with that. With my schedule these days and seeing how exhausted I am, the last thing on my mind is blogging. However, when I started this challenge, I agreed to blog about my adventures and misadventures. So that means, no taking the easy route. I have to commit to blogging, but I also have to keep it fun.
The one thing I want to talk about today is locker room etiquette. Is there such a thing? The reason I ask is that I have a couple of pet peeves when it comes to the locker room. In the early morning when I am working out there is hardly anyone there, which means there are plenty of lockers. So why would someone feel the need to use the locker right next to me? Out of an entire locker room you feel the need to plop yourself right next to my locker. Also, don’t try and have a conversation with me while I am undressing and trying to make my way to the shower. All I want to do is shower, dress and then get on my way to the office. I don’t want to chat about my workout. Let alone chat with a complete stranger. Also, I find it annoying when guys are chatting in the showers. This is not your house and therefore I don’t want to hear about what your kids are doing in school or all the cool furniture that you found over the weekend at an amazing yard sale. All I want to hear is the music that the gym is playing. So I ask, is there such a thing as locker room etiquette?
One last thing before heading to bed. I’m finding that the more I workout and increase my energy the more I start to get agitated with my life. I know that that might sound odd to you, but I feel as if I need to do more in life. I feel like there is this huge world out there that I have yet to explore. I think it also stems from the fact that I am starting to see friends and loved ones get married and have kids and start their own families and here I am still searching for what I want out of life. We all choose our paths in life and I have always wanted the career. I never wanted the family or marriage or kids. That was just never part of my plan. But when I see my friends and it seems as f they have it all figured out, it just makes me realize that I don’t. Well, enough spewing. I have to remember that this is a blog and not my personal therapist. I am going to rest my pretty little head on my pillow and call it a night. I am getting up at 6am to hit the gym with JC then off to the office for what will surely be a long day of extras casting. Well, till tomorrow.
I love your reflection on your life and what you want it to stand for! I have felt the same way on many occasions, moreso before I met my spouse. Then after settling in with my spouse it made me realize not having children gave me spare time to really ponder. Don't forget many of your friends are in their mid-30's to 40's. They've had another five years to figure things out, accumulate savings, invest in things personally, financially and professionally. It used to drive me crazy when I'd go to my friends place and they didn't have a single college piece of furniture! LOL. REAL GROWN UPS!
ReplyDeleteI hate comparing myself to others but it's been difficult since my best Aussie pal has been staying with me eating and drinking the same as me but yet is this skinny little thing with accidental muscle definition. My medications alone balloon me up, then not exercising or watching my food/alcohol intake - wrong for me. Going on my own path can sometimes feel isolating too, no? I realize doing what i want won't be a team effort. I don't think I want to act anymore. I'm turned off the industry in a way where it's not feeling right for me any longer. Then where do I go?
I feel your self reflection. But the exciting part is that you've made a lifestyle change and you are STILL making it - how very rewarding for you!