Live Blog #1 – The Day of “f*** it”

6am- My alarm goes off and my emotions are mixed between being grateful to be alive and “F*&^ this f*&^%*&*^ sh&%!” So anyway, I check my phone with one eye barely open and promptly snooze for 20 minutes. Then, I force myself to wake up. I wash my face, brush my teeth and praise the heavens above that I had a shower before bed because it feels like it’s -20 degrees out there. As I look in the mirror, I notice that I have 3 heads today- my own and two pimples, who have decided that the left side of my face is a nice home for them. Long story short, the next twenty minutes are spent trying to make myself look like I’m not still going through puberty. I promptly discover, (as I do every morning), that no amount of NARS, Loreal or Maybelline is going to make my nose or butt smaller. Off to work!

7.30am– So, I get in the car and notice that my petrol light is on. I’m one of those people that like to push the limits and see how long they can go with the petrol light on, before they start having panic attacks during their journeys. If only I channelled such dedication to important things… Anyway, I’m cranking my Spotify playlist- a bit of Aaron Carter, a bit of Britney Spears, some Toto and even some Silverchair. Don’t worry, I’m confused too.

8.10am– We have a staff meeting this morning. We all say our good mornings to each other and the standard “how was your weekend?”, “yeah good, yours?” “Yeah good.” Then I retreat to my office where I can finally eat that breakfast that I’ve been thinking about since dinner last night. #FoodIsLife. I made these oat cookies from some dried fruit, oats and water, so I guess it’s kind of healthy? Whatever, my ass is huge either way.

11.30am– Recess came and went. To be honest, I’ve been in a bit of a bad mood today. I’ve been a little stressed with work and I’ve been getting migraines because of my tense neck. Sometimes with teaching, especially in the department that I work in, it’s easy to get dragged down by the politics and unrealistic expectations. I always try to steer my focus back to the kids. I love these kids. I’ve been teaching most of them for four years now. I walked into class today and they were all hiding. They jumped out and yelled “SURPRISE” and ran to give me big hugs. They do this EVERY time I have their class, but they act like it’s the first time, every time. It’s so cute. What’s not so cute is the deafness that follows and trying to calm them down!

12.35pm– I’m on lunch at the moment. I’ve had a protein shake, (which tasted like cardboard) and an apple for lunch. I ate a bunch of crap last night so it won’t do me any harm to cut down a bit today. I’m going to do some marking and then go next door to join the other teachers for lunch. Those girls are too funny and I definitely could use a break from this classroom…

1pm- I caught a glimpse of what I look like. 1) Why did I not style my hair this morning? I look like 12 year old me with this new hair cut. 2) Why am I wearing this nanna cardigan over my turtle neck? Even seeing that written in a sentence is giving me anxiety…’turtle neck’ and ‘cardigan’…*shudder.*

2pm- I took my nanna cardigan off because it’s worth freezing my ass off, after catching more glimpses of myself…….

5pm- I got home, made an omelette with spinach, tomato, fetta and chicken. May I just say “YUMMM”…Then I plonked myself on my bed, watched some YouTube Videos and opened up my social media. I needed to update my blog social media and it always gives me such a nervous feeling when I do. I don’t want to seem annoying, like a try-hard or feel disheartened if I see that the likes haven’t gone up, or if they’ve gone down. I know this happens because I’m a naturally shy person but to get myself out of this rut, I remind myself that I do not do this for the likes. I do this because it’s a creative outlet for me and I’m putting out positive material. If one person reads it and likes it, great. If five people read it-four don’t like it and only one person likes it, great! Bye Felicia…Am I right? Also, looking at Amy Schumer’s Instagram helped me because she just does not give a damn!!! I love it!!

8pm- So, since I last wrote, I called my best friend for our standard arvo chat and then I got ready for my gym class. I do Konga at the gym every Monday night at 6.30. I love it and I usually go with my sister! Tonight a friend was going to come but she and my sister both bailed on me 5 minutes before! Annoying or what?! Anyway, against every feeling that I had, I went to the class,jumped around, twerked and realised that I need a new sports bra- and now, probably a boob job too.

8.15pm- Now we’re here. I had some more oat cookies and a banana post gym. Soon, I’m going to shower, get in bed and hopefully touch base with Darwin… Tomorrow is another day and I’m hoping I’ll be in a better mood! If anything or anyone pisses me off tomorrow, I’ll just think “fuck it” and move the hell on! Just like Amy Schumer!

Well that’s the end of day one. I’m excited to get this blog up. In tomorrow’s, I will add more photos and slowly, this concept will start evolving and the posts will become better and better. 🙂

Today’s lesson, my little grasshoppers- “fuck it.” Thanks Amy Schumer.