Saturday, February 27, 2010
I'm moving.
A Square View is no longer being updated. Please join me on my new Blog, Being Drizzed in Chocolate.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
A Change of View
Dear Friends,
I had intended to return to blogging on A Square View at the beginning of the year. Life threw us a few detours those first weeks in January and it took some time to get settled into a routine again. I have been contemplating how to return after such a long absence. I wanted to organize this site a little better (clean up categories, delete some of my lamest entries) and continue on with A Square View. Instead, I have decided to retire this blog and launch a new blog on March 1. The set up is still in progress, but it will be slightly more focused.
Life perspective comes in all shapes. Say farewell to the "Square" one and join me after March 1. Please come back then to find a link to the new blog.
Thank you for reading A Square View.
Jen
I had intended to return to blogging on A Square View at the beginning of the year. Life threw us a few detours those first weeks in January and it took some time to get settled into a routine again. I have been contemplating how to return after such a long absence. I wanted to organize this site a little better (clean up categories, delete some of my lamest entries) and continue on with A Square View. Instead, I have decided to retire this blog and launch a new blog on March 1. The set up is still in progress, but it will be slightly more focused.
Life perspective comes in all shapes. Say farewell to the "Square" one and join me after March 1. Please come back then to find a link to the new blog.
Thank you for reading A Square View.
Jen
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
'Tis the Season
A friend said I needed to update my blog because she was tired of seeing the “turd.” WHAT? How could that be, I thought. It’s so classy! But I suppose the novelty of a turd monster movie only lasts so long.
I know I haven’t been good about writing consistently. In the grand scheme of things, it hasn’t been that important to me. I mean, on the long list of things I haven’t really excelled at lately, sharing random and meaningless information (reference previous post) hasn’t been my highest goal.
There are several things I’ve been thinking about and hopefully I’ll be able to sit down at some point and assemble those thoughts in writing. I think my writing will change to some degree over the next few months. Motherhood has made me more reflective and I find myself desiring to be less cynical of the world around me. Some sense of sarcasm will always be in my pocket. It makes good humor. But, in the midst of road rage, criticisms, and complaints, there are beautiful moments in life I seldom savor. I often opt for the more humorous approach at the expense of sharing the meaningful side of life’s lessons. And if you visit this blog specifically for the turd movie type entries, don’t worry- I can’t be all sentimental and meaningful every time. I just need more balance.
It’s Christmas. Stop reading blogs. Turn off your computers. Turn off your TVs. Spend some quality time with the people in your life. Pick up the phone instead of sending an e-mail. Handwrite a note to someone you love. Be a friend. Help a stranger. Play with your kids. Appreciate your spouse. Talk. Laugh. Love. Thank God for all you have, then apologize for taking it for granted. Merry Christmas.
I know I haven’t been good about writing consistently. In the grand scheme of things, it hasn’t been that important to me. I mean, on the long list of things I haven’t really excelled at lately, sharing random and meaningless information (reference previous post) hasn’t been my highest goal.
There are several things I’ve been thinking about and hopefully I’ll be able to sit down at some point and assemble those thoughts in writing. I think my writing will change to some degree over the next few months. Motherhood has made me more reflective and I find myself desiring to be less cynical of the world around me. Some sense of sarcasm will always be in my pocket. It makes good humor. But, in the midst of road rage, criticisms, and complaints, there are beautiful moments in life I seldom savor. I often opt for the more humorous approach at the expense of sharing the meaningful side of life’s lessons. And if you visit this blog specifically for the turd movie type entries, don’t worry- I can’t be all sentimental and meaningful every time. I just need more balance.
It’s Christmas. Stop reading blogs. Turn off your computers. Turn off your TVs. Spend some quality time with the people in your life. Pick up the phone instead of sending an e-mail. Handwrite a note to someone you love. Be a friend. Help a stranger. Play with your kids. Appreciate your spouse. Talk. Laugh. Love. Thank God for all you have, then apologize for taking it for granted. Merry Christmas.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Just in case you're looking for something to watch this weekend!
I was browsing through Netflix this morning and came across this gem. It's available to watch instantly in case you're interested. You're welcome.
Movie Synopsis: Serial killer Jack Schmidt is a fugitive who has the police and FBI hot on his trail. After being cornered and wounded by law enforcement authorities, he falls into a sewage tunnel where the chemical company Dutech has also been dumping its toxic waste. The poisonous mixture of feces and chemicals mysteriously transforms Jack into a part-human, part-feces monster who sets out on a deadly rampage.
(And just in case you can't read the poster: "It's not just a movie, it's a movement," and "My butt cheeks are clenched in anticipation of Popko and West's next film." Mine too!)
Friday, October 30, 2009
Drew's News
I hope I'm back for good now. I need the therapy. The past month has been full and there are a few random entries in my pocket that I hope to pull out in the next few days. I've spent the past week working on a separate blog about Drew for our out-of-town family and friends. Since our families are in Minnesota and Mississippi, we needed a way for them to watch Drew grow. Not everyone has a Facebook account and I didn't want A Square View to become a baby blog, so I created Drew's News. If you're interested in seeing pictures and videos (coming soon) of the boy, you can find the blog link on my Facebook account. I'd prefer to keep my son's business among family and friends, so I won't link it here.
I'll be spending some time in therapy (aka blogging) this afternoon in order to share some random thoughts I've had in the past month about weight loss, motherhood, the homeless, etc. Thanks for being patient with me.
I'll be spending some time in therapy (aka blogging) this afternoon in order to share some random thoughts I've had in the past month about weight loss, motherhood, the homeless, etc. Thanks for being patient with me.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Diet Diary- Entry #8
Dear Diary,
I thought watching the Biggest Loser would motivate me toward my weight loss, but it’s only made me feel guilty about eating a cupcake while watching all those people work out so hard. Man, they are really working up a sweat. I broke a sweat today too. I forget to turn the air conditioner back down when we returned home from running errands and it was hot in this house. I mean the chocolate icing on the cupcakes was runny!
I broke out the Tae Bo DVD the other day, but only made it a third of the way through. That Billy Blanks is in good shape. Of course HE made it through the whole thing. I hope to make it even further when I do it again this week. I should probably increase my workouts, especially since I’ve recovered from those fifty crunches and twenty push ups I did all last week. And when I say “all last week,” I mean last Tuesday. Sigh. This fitness endeavor his harder than I thought.
I thought watching the Biggest Loser would motivate me toward my weight loss, but it’s only made me feel guilty about eating a cupcake while watching all those people work out so hard. Man, they are really working up a sweat. I broke a sweat today too. I forget to turn the air conditioner back down when we returned home from running errands and it was hot in this house. I mean the chocolate icing on the cupcakes was runny!
I broke out the Tae Bo DVD the other day, but only made it a third of the way through. That Billy Blanks is in good shape. Of course HE made it through the whole thing. I hope to make it even further when I do it again this week. I should probably increase my workouts, especially since I’ve recovered from those fifty crunches and twenty push ups I did all last week. And when I say “all last week,” I mean last Tuesday. Sigh. This fitness endeavor his harder than I thought.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
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