Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Out with the Bad, In with the Good.

Wow. It sure is nice to know that so many of you have my back. Frankly, I am done. Just done. This is what I've decided. As much as I'd like to tell her what I really think of all the awful things she's said to me. I have decided to not waste one more minute on her. I will not go out of my way to be mean to her nor will I be nice. I am done. It may be awkward in the summer when we have friends over in the backyard that is shared with hers and I don't invite her to be a part, but enough is enough. I'd like to retaliate in a way that would sting but that would only make me feel worse. That is not the kind of person I want to be (although it may come to that one day). I small (very, very small) part of me actually feels sorry for her. What a way to live your life, so negatively, so toxic. That's for her to figure out though. Not me. My hands are washed clean of her.

This whole thing got me thinking about what I can do to be a happier person. I am not sad or depressed but I'd really like to be as happy as possible. So last week, while the kids napped, I jotted down a list. A "to do" list to be a happier me.

Here is the list (as Pedro recoils into a corner from embarrassment):


-eliminate toxic relationships.

-make exercise a priority.

-have kinkier sex, more often.

-reduce house clutter.

-finish started projects.

Oh stop it. You know you feel happier when you are having crazy sexy-time more frequently. It's good for the soul or something...

This weekend we officially finished our playroom a project that was drawn out for ages. It is crisp and clean and hopefully the kids will trash that room instead of every other room in the house. You know why? Because it has a door and I can close that door and not think about it.

I also got all three bedrooms spring cleaned this weekend. I no longer need to have dreams about the dust bunny colony under my bed, because it is gone and replaced with the fresh scent of lemon Lysol.

About damn time.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ha! My list is pretty similar you yours! Sorry about crazy neighbor girl. I've been in the same boat recently in the friendship weeding. Not fun, but SO necessary!

Kelly said...

You're gonna need some more Lysol for all that DIRRRTY sex! :)

Pgoodness said...

good for you!!!

LJR said...

love your list...that is a good idea to create. also, i commend you for not wasting any more energy on your neighbor. she is not worth the effort and I think you are doing the right thing. very admirable!

AnnieM said...

Kelly, maybe even a Magic Eraser! Roar baby ROAR!

MP said...

Great list..and I'm proud of you for eliminating the asswipe next door from your concerns..people like that are such debbie downers..no need for them...

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That Chick Over There said...

Sex makes most things better, I think. It certainly improves my outlook anyway. :)

Unknown said...

Wooooo hoooo! That is some impressive list!

HAHAHA! I was just reading the comments. You and Kelly are HILARIOUS!!!

I hear ya on feeling sad for Crazy Neighbour Girl. It is really a sad way to live one's life.

Have a great time getting the stuff on your list accomplished ;)

Lucky Gem said...

where.are.you?

Unknown said...

Just checkin' in ;)

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!