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Yesterday was the 10th day of the Laziness trial.  I spent it all day in the city with friends.  We walked about 5 miles plus and my feet were killing me, but it was fun.  We went to a bakery called babycakes.  It took 4 miles of walking to get there (that was the bulk of it), but it was totally worth it.  They had all of the best baked goods I’ve ever had.  Best corn bread, best cupcakes, BEST cinnamon buns (they called them skinny buns).  The brownies were excellent too, but a little rich for my taste.  And the best part?  It was all vegan and wheat free.  They even had stuff that was gluten free.  And there was no granulated white sugar, it was mostly all sweetened with agave.  Everything was sweet, moist, and delicious.  I encourage anyone who can get there to GO.  Totally worth it.  Next time I’ll be taking the subway, though.

During this trial I’ve exercised almost everyday and now I want to do it.  I think being vegan has something to do with it because I feel lighter and better overall.  Plus, forcing myself into action has helped keep me going.  Today might be the first day I take a break from cardio exercise though because my feet are still a little in pain.  That’s okay though, cause its a weight day.

The house got a little messy, which I think shouldn’t have happened if I’m no being lazy.  However, we have company over so that makes it a little more difficult.  Either way, its no excuse and I should have kept things neater.

Overall I think the trial was a success.  I am less lazy than I was before.  I’ve been very busy, so I haven’t been able to get to all my different chores everyday, but I’ve never spent a whole day sitting around doing almost nothing, so its progress.

I quit the other job I got because of the distance it took to travel and the fact that it wasn’t worth what I was being paid.  I have two other opportunities lined up, though, so I’m still okay.  I’m also going ahead with volunteering for the local First Aid and Rescue Squad, because I really want to do that.

Another thing that happened was the separation of a long commitment.  In other words, my significant other and I have decided to be just friends.  I wouldn’t find that appropriate to include that here except for the fact that I feel like it was something we had coming for a while, and now it is finished.  Just another thing that was “done” during this trial.

To keep myself going, I want to continue another trial.  However, but the 6th or 7th day of this trial I sort of forgot I was on one.  I was just on autopilot at that point.  So, I wonder if another trial is even necessary?  Still, just to be on the safe side,  I’m going to initiate another laziness trial.  However, I need to change the rules.

Rule #1:  The house must stay clean.  If something needs cleaning and I have honestly nothing more important to do at that moment, I must do it.  Most things I have on my list to do are more important than cleaning, but then it never gets done.  That must be taken care of.

Rule #2:  I must go outside on every sunny day.  I say this because I don’t get enough sun and because I want to start exercising outside.  Also, I just need to get out of the house.  “Going out” counts as a walk, sitting in the sun, or even driving somewhere like the mall or movies.  Just so long as I get out.

Rule #3:  I need to reconnect with friends, and make new ones.  I’m a really bad friend because I won’t call people usually.  I’ve been “too lazy”, as you know.  So that is something I need to work on for this next trial.

Rule #4:  I need to find a steady, satisfying source of income.  I have at least three options open to me, I just need to follow through.

I think that’s enough for now.  Those are mostly things I’m already working on but haven’t made a point to actually do.  Not too much of a burden too fast.

So the next ten day trial starts tomorrow.  For today I’m going to clean up as best I can.  I won’t give updates this time unless I find another strategy that I need to use and works well.  After the first few days my only strategy has been to write down everything I need to do in a day, and pick which ones are high priority.  I’ve kept with that the whole time.  At the end, I’ll give you an update to see how it went, if I stuck with my goals and if I had to use any strategies to get there (in addition to the list making).

Lia Cross

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