Yesterday I moved this blog to a new hosting provider.
The site had been lagging and it was time for an upgrade. Not that anybody formally complained but I noticed the speed issue and it bothered me. The transition was almost hiccup-free. Somehow a few comments slipped through the cracks. I apologize to those readers.
We’re back to business as usual at ThoughtsFromParis. Now, let’s start this post out proper.
Today was one of those days where I didn’t move around much.
Let’s assess today’s productivity. Hmm… searching for something that I engaged in that furthered my evolution as a human being.
- Ate Four Entenmann’s Donuts – No, no pride here. There’s a Dunkin’ Donuts even closer to where I live but since I was in the grocery, those ended up in my cart. By the way, that chocolate one is nearly inedible. Candy wax lips taste better.
- Passed Out For Three Hours After Eating Entenmann’s Donuts – I must not be getting enough sleep during the week. I think I need around nine hours a night and I’ve averaging under seven. Researchers say there’s no such thing as “make up” sleep, but a three hour nap suggests that otherwise. Either that or I’m suffering from crippling depression. That can’t be the case though, as I think way too highly of myself.
- Ate Two Batches of Popcorn – This also occurred in the morning before passing out but after the donuts. In reflecting, I’m seeing that may have been overindulgent in carbohydrates. Why popcorn at 10am sounded like the right call, I don’t know. It’s as if I’m a pregnant woman with these cravings. And I wear protection so I’m pretty sure that’s not it.
- Responded to Blog Comments – Ah, my first win of the day! I made this commitment on Jan 1 and I don’t think I’ve missed yet. I’m usually a few days behind, but I get to everything. Engaging with readers is satisfying and I dig reading comments. Especially the ones that say how great I am. Those, in particular, are appreciated.
- Made Lunch for Tomorrow – Another victory. I cooked up chicken with teriyaki and vegetables. This means that I will not be running over to Walgreen’s at noon looking for a special on beef jerky. I ate so much beef jerky last week that the woman behind the counter made a comment on the fourth consecutive day. I’m now the “beef jerky” guy to her. That’s not how I want to leave my mark.
The strangest thing is that I don’t have shame about my overall activity/inactivity. I’m not exactly proud, but it’s not making me feel like poop. Leaving behind shame has been an interesting process. I still didn’t have a great day, per se, but I’m not beating myself up like before.
This reality of not being productive and also not-ashamed is new. Well, it comes after four years of weekly therapy and a shit-ton of personal work I do on the side. But, the heavy lifting is paying off. I can just have a “didn’t do dick day.” Nice alliteration.
Just remembered – I didn’t get around to cleaning the cat box or taking down my Christmas tree. Oh, and forgot to shower.
Hmm – maybe bringing back a little shame wouldn’t be so bad.
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Mothers little hleper says:
I didn’t do dick days are my favorite! And yes I sometimes forget to shower on those days too…
D.J. Paris says:
Just read your last piece about dating overseas. Hilarious. Keep writing!
AlwaysARedhead says:
I didn’t formally complain, but I did send you an email with a image, explaining how your site is screwing up on me when I visit with my laptop. Okay it has only been about 3 or 4 times, but hey you did ask me to tell you.
I do apologize though, I haven’t ever, I think said you were great. I may have, at some point said I do enjoy reading your blog. Hopefully that is enough.
D.J. Paris says:
Ha! Thanks for the screenshots. I do appreciate it. I have no idea why that’s happening. I’ve seen it myself. Let me know if it keeps happening!
Karma Girl says:
Even God needed a day of rest. It’s good to know you aren’t beating yourself up over it. And my Christmas tree is still up too, but I’m poor white trash. In the south, that shit is totally acceptable…oh, and you are great.
D.J. Paris says:
Just read your last one, trashy. Good stuff. Keep writing!
Sarah (est. 1975) says:
I have these days often. I call them “The Days When I just Don’t Give A Fuck.” I’m having one of them today.
Hmm. Maybe I’ll order Chinese food for lunch.
Please note I’m already thinking about this at 9:30 AM.
D.J. Paris says:
Okay – I’m going to judge you on your Chinese order. Let’s hear it.
Chop suey and I’ll never speak to you again.
Sarah (est. 1975) says:
My normal Chinese order is General Tso’s chicken. Dinner portion, not lunch. Fried rice, not white. And potstickers. Fried, not steamed.
Then I die of sodium poisoning and take a nap.
D.J. Paris says:
Respectable.
Kathleen O'Donnell says:
So I don’t feel so bad that I’m still in my pj’s elbow deep in a bag of madeline donuts. They’re homemade so that makes it better, right? Gotta go pour some champagne…what else goes?
D.J. Paris says:
9am champagne is a solid choice. You clearly don’t have a problem, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise (friends, family member, coworkers). They’re all just jealous!
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Carol says:
I’ve just moved my blog over to a new hosting company too. It wasn’t too bad as I employed someone from Odesk to do it for me. Now I just need to get my domains moved over. The joys of owning a blog!
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D.J. Paris says:
I hire dudes from oDesk for everything. They’re awesome. And cheap. I feel like I should always pay more. But I don’t. Ha!
Brandi @ Finding the Path for Me says:
Donuts happen, even the ones that taste like wax! Sounds like you got rest and even prepped a meal….WTG! You made me smile so that is one more thing accomplished.
D.J. Paris says:
I love making chicks smile! Nice!
Mandi says:
Let’s get this out of the way. You’re great. You’re welcome. Now, I’m impressed by the donuts and popcorn. I don’t think you need me to enable you. I had chocolate cake for breakfast and then again for an evening snack. And I took a nap. Something was in the air yesterday. I think it sounds like a pretty awesome day. No regrets. Except for the waxy donut. But at least you learned not to sub mediocre donuts for DD again.
D.J. Paris says:
I am great? I mean, I am great! Thanks!
Chocolate cake for breakfast? For shame, Mandi! Actually that sounds better than the boring yogurt I had today. Except a few hours later my nails get super hard. I know, it’s weird and probably just in my head.
Candess says:
It’s been a sign of health for me to take weekends off and not work so much. Ugh, donuts, really? I’d be in a coma after eating those, but I do like the jamas all day!
D.J. Paris says:
Chicks look hot in pajamas so I totally understand that move. Donuts were a bad call, for sure. Oh well… 🙂
Sophie Bowns says:
I don’t eat doughnuts…..I slept until about 6pm UK time, I’ve just done a night shift!
D.J. Paris says:
I hope you do something cool like being a coroner. Night Shift was a great movie, by the way. 🙂
nikki says:
I love “don’t do dick” days! Especially in winter. A box of donuts, coffee and hours spent snuggling in….the best. Enjoy the rest of it.
D.J. Paris says:
I did! I didn’t get any thinner, but I’ll just starve myself with the model diet this week. Lemon and water for lunch. Healthy and fabulous!
(kidding)
Jennifer says:
I was actually pretty productive today. That means I need to pay myself back with one of those lazy days, sooner rather than later. Let’s see, I want to make it easier for you to comment so…you are an inspiration, a great guy and and incredible writer. 🙂
D.J. Paris says:
Wow – thanks! Keep the compliments coming and you will earn a place in my will.
Parkes1213 says:
Wow. Great read so far and such dedication. I will start from January 1st next time I read since I just started reading. It’s like reading a “Seinfeld” episode (it’s a compliment; I loved “Seinfeld”.) You’re great 🙂 (you said you liked hearing that.)
D.J. Paris says:
Ha – thanks for the nice compliments. Also, enjoy the older posts. Or don’t – some of them suck. 🙂
Katjaneway says:
I’ve read both that you can and can’t make up sleep. I prefer to choose the former. I actually get enough sleep at night, around 8 hrs if not more, but on weekends I’m sleeping in. And I’m lame about it. Like, Friday night I still go to bed around 10… I’ll just wake up around 9 or 10. I call it “getting my requisite 11 hours of sleep”!
CeCe says:
I’ve definitely had my share of Entenmann’s donuts induced naps. For me, it’s the multi box with the cinnamon powdered donuts. They are barely real food, but they’re so good.
Eleanorjane says:
You’re pretty great.
Also, rest is cool and much needed. I had a list of things to do this weekend longer than my arm. I managed to get less than 1/4 of them done, but I had a great night out with friends and took my Gran-in-law out for a birthday lunch, so that’s something.