Update aka Where the hell happened to sydneyalexis?

[sydneyalexis]

I haven't really been on LJ or the internet at all really in the last 2 months. In that time, we've adopted a new dog, and I've been trying (and somewhat failing) to find a happier balance. I've adjusted my exercise/calorie intake/activity level and have lost 8lbs. A BIG part of that is because Mom got into her head that BY GOD we were going to

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[kitasangel]

Glad to see you have been busy. Yeah on the weight loss and yeah on maybe getting back to things you love. wish I was motivated to clean stuff.

Hope the depression is getting better. This is a rough week here but I suspect it will get better soon.
Hugs

Not that my opinion matters but I miss your writing. :)

[sydneyalexis]

I've been trying to. Cleaning - not a thing I love, but it's gotta be done. Writing though? I've been trying to carve out time to do just that. It's in spits and spats and ridiculously slow. I keep getting stuck. :P

Mainly, I've been getting stuck on how to end stories. Used to be I'd have the beginnings and endings all figured out, but was stuck on how to get there.

I think it's a two way street on the training thing; I'm leash training her and she's "training" me to recognize the little sounds and signs that every dog has -- the "feed me" growl, the pee dance, the "play with me or I will harass you until the ends of time" look. XD

[kitasangel]

Also love your new family member. Glad she is training with you.

[shadownyc]

I'm glad all that cleaning has a good side effect. lol

The new sweetie is adorable. *cuddles*

[sydneyalexis]

There's a lot of pluses - it's a get combo cardio and strength training from all that hauling and carrying. It's also good for the health to cut down on the dust and dander.

On the negative side - DOMS. OMG. The DOMS. Your muscles are like "just because you CAN lift that dresser doesn't mean you should have." LOL.

Maggie Moo is deceptively adorable. Deceptive because I am beginning to think she's part cat. I swear. She gets into EVERYTHING, can jump ridiculous heights, she rubs against any fabric she can get to, bats at anything hanging down in front of her, and likes to climb to the highest location she can so she can lay there and watch everything within her domain. XD

[chadmom]

What a cutie! Enjoy your newest addition, and your clean house!

[sydneyalexis]

Thank you! :D