Fuck the Lizard Brain

29 Jul

My lizard brain is saying:

Don’t do it! Don’t blow your momentum. . .

  • with a silly post
  • by swearing
  • by showing your feet (?)
  • lots of other crazy, lizardy chatter

Fuck the lizard brain.

Since launching this blog life has been intense. Taking on the 31 Day Build a Better Blog challenge added fuel to the fire already burning and it was getting HOT!

So my guy and I packed a picnic dinner and headed down to the beach with our books.

When things get intense, tough, challenging, it’s easy to forget how good life is.

And it IS good.

Really, really good and I don’t want to forget that while I’m burning the candle at both ends.

So today’s question is simple and profound.

What do you love about your life?

  • I love having dinner at the beach.
  • I love that this is my blog and I can do whatever I want.
  • I love that following my instincts lead to yesterday’s post and it felt so good!
  • I love that my 11 year old nephew has been inspired to start his own blog.

Over to you:

What do you love about your life?

Right now, exactly as it is.

Tell me.

 

  • Leisa

    Super cool friends with pretty feet, who aren’t afraid to swear and show their toes.

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Yay! I’m glad I’m still one of the cool kids after dropping the F-bomb!

  • Leisa

    Super cool friends with pretty feet, who aren’t afraid to swear and show their toes.

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Yay! I’m glad I’m still one of the cool kids after dropping the F-bomb!

  • http://www.storiesofsommer.com Alisha

    My family, my friends, my work, my hoppin’ brain.

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Yay for the hoppin’ brain! Thanks for playing Alisha!

  • http://www.storiesofsommer.com Alisha

    My family, my friends, my work, my hoppin’ brain.

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Yay for the hoppin’ brain! Thanks for playing Alisha!

  • http:www.effindiets.com Karen Paritee

    Ok, you know I’m partial to the F-bomb. Then, I’m also a fan of philosophical sites like shitmydadsays. (If they bleeped all the bombs – so many varieties- on that site I think there would be 2-4 words left per tweet. Not the same at all. Do you know the site? I’m pretty sure I can recite some of the tweets by heart. Yes I am proud of that.)

    So what I love is that we have words that so eloquently express how we feel. ;-)

    But now I’ve got to go calm the Itas down. Would you look at that. All that effort it must have taken to cover their ears, but they managed.

    Hope you and your honey had a picture perfect (it’s ok, even the always have my back Itas are groaning at that) day at the beach!

    xo KP

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Oh man…what a day. LB had a field day after I published this post! A few hours and glasses of sangria later it’s all good ;-)

      Here’s to more days on the beach!

      xoS

  • http://alidark.com Ali Dark

    Congratulations on your pretty feet! I love my feet too :)

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Dude! You just made me blush.

  • http://alidark.com Ali Dark

    Congratulations on your pretty feet! I love my feet too :)

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Dude! You just made me blush.

  • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

    Oh man…what a day. LB had a field day after I published this post! A few hours and glasses of sangria later it’s all good ;-)

    Here’s to more days on the beach!

    xoS

  • http://alidark.com Ali Dark

    I love the fact I can take a break, take my shirt off and climb the tree out the back, thank the sun for existing and then get straight back to work in my metal shed of a home.

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Love the image of you sitting in a tree thanking the sun!

  • http://alidark.com Ali Dark

    I love the fact I can take a break, take my shirt off and climb the tree out the back, thank the sun for existing and then get straight back to work in my metal shed of a home.

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Love the image of you sitting in a tree thanking the sun!

  • http://www.hoppinhomemaking.com Kim

    Awesome pedicure! :) I have a confession. I love the F-Bomb! LOL!

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      I love that you love the F-bomb! And Bernese mountain dogs (want one but our home isn’t big enough!).

  • http://www.hoppinhomemaking.com Kim

    Awesome pedicure! :) I have a confession. I love the F-Bomb! LOL!

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      I love that you love the F-bomb! And Bernese mountain dogs (want one but our home isn’t big enough!).

  • http://multiplemama.com Andrea

    I’ve been up for a little over three months too! Isn’t 31DBBB such a crazy crash course? Good luck!

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Andrea,
      I love that we use the same theme and I love your sense of humour!

  • http://multiplemama.com Andrea

    I’ve been up for a little over three months too! Isn’t 31DBBB such a crazy crash course? Good luck!

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Andrea,
      I love that we use the same theme and I love your sense of humour!

  • http://jasonsugarcoaching.com Jason Sugar

    I love that I’m a coach. I love that I live in Vancouver. I love that last night I spent a beautiful summer eve with my best friend, and it’s a beautiful morning. Oh–and I love that you’re my coach!

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Oh Jason…so much I love here!
      I love that you share your passion. I love that we get to work together. I love that your business is attracting cool opportunities. I love having you in my life.

      xoS

  • http://jasonsugarcoaching.com Jason Sugar

    I love that I’m a coach. I love that I live in Vancouver. I love that last night I spent a beautiful summer eve with my best friend, and it’s a beautiful morning. Oh–and I love that you’re my coach!

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Oh Jason…so much I love here!
      I love that you share your passion. I love that we get to work together. I love that your business is attracting cool opportunities. I love having you in my life.

      xoS

  • http://mary.trentadue@gmail.com Mary T.

    I love that I have the coolest BFF around! AND that my life is inspiring, stimulating and damn exciting. I never know what’s going to happen next and I love that!
    (first time commenting on a blog – who knew?)

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      I love that you’ve commented on my blog!
      I love that YOU”RE my BFF!
      I love that you love your life.

      xoS

  • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

    I love that you’ve commented on my blog!
    I love that YOU”RE my BFF!
    I love that you love your life.

    xoS

  • http://www.blissfulpandemonium.com Michelle Vongphakdy

    My 11-year-old son wants to start a blog too! And I’m excited for him, too! Although I’m thinking I may have to do a little more moderating than I’m used to. I don’t want any weirdos picking on my kid. Anyway, great post and I think you just have to stay true to yourself and post whatever feels right. It’s your blog, after all.

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Thanks Michelle! Isn’t it cool to think of these kids starting at such a young age? Anything really is possible and I love that about life!

  • http://www.blissfulpandemonium.com Michelle Vongphakdy

    My 11-year-old son wants to start a blog too! And I’m excited for him, too! Although I’m thinking I may have to do a little more moderating than I’m used to. I don’t want any weirdos picking on my kid. Anyway, great post and I think you just have to stay true to yourself and post whatever feels right. It’s your blog, after all.

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Thanks Michelle! Isn’t it cool to think of these kids starting at such a young age? Anything really is possible and I love that about life!

  • http://www.lifeofsaucyb.com SaucyB

    I love that I took off this week to go on a zoo field trip with my son and he couldn’t stop saying how excited/happy he was that I was there. And how happy he was to have me sit next to him while he ate his lunch when we got back to the school. Sometimes it is that simple.

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      What a memory you’ve given your son! It mostly IS the simple things that make the difference.

  • http://www.lifeofsaucyb.com SaucyB

    I love that I took off this week to go on a zoo field trip with my son and he couldn’t stop saying how excited/happy he was that I was there. And how happy he was to have me sit next to him while he ate his lunch when we got back to the school. Sometimes it is that simple.

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      What a memory you’ve given your son! It mostly IS the simple things that make the difference.

  • http://www.onestopgiveawayshop.com Tara

    I LOVE that I have a blog! Its a creative outlet for me! Hi, found you through SITS BlogFrog Community! I was just commenting on the challenge that I think blogs are the new “magazine” only better! :)

    Tara

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Yay Tara!I’m totally with ya on the magazine comment. I love that we can find like-minded people through the 31DBBB challenge!

  • http://www.onestopgiveawayshop.com Tara

    I LOVE that I have a blog! Its a creative outlet for me! Hi, found you through SITS BlogFrog Community! I was just commenting on the challenge that I think blogs are the new “magazine” only better! :)

    Tara

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Yay Tara!I’m totally with ya on the magazine comment. I love that we can find like-minded people through the 31DBBB challenge!

  • http://www.secondchancemoon.com Barb

    I love my relationship with my 2 children, we love and laugh and they are amazing! I love that I have found something that is mine all mine – my blog. I love that I have a very new feeling of endless possibilities. I love that it is high time to take care of me. :)

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      So great Barb, especially those endless possibilities! If you don’t mind me asking, how do you take care of you?

  • http://www.secondchancemoon.com Barb

    I love my relationship with my 2 children, we love and laugh and they are amazing! I love that I have found something that is mine all mine – my blog. I love that I have a very new feeling of endless possibilities. I love that it is high time to take care of me. :)

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      So great Barb, especially those endless possibilities! If you don’t mind me asking, how do you take care of you?

  • Inge

    I love that I finally found sour cherries at the farmer’s market yesterday! We had a tree on the farm when i grew up but have only found them once since my childhood. Am making a pie as we speak! Who will come share it with me?

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Now that’s a dangerous question! You might be inundated with visitors wanting some cherry pie :-)

      What else do you love about your life? I love that I can have this conversation with you!

  • Inge

    I love that I finally found sour cherries at the farmer’s market yesterday! We had a tree on the farm when i grew up but have only found them once since my childhood. Am making a pie as we speak! Who will come share it with me?

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Now that’s a dangerous question! You might be inundated with visitors wanting some cherry pie :-)

      What else do you love about your life? I love that I can have this conversation with you!

  • http://jambalaya.blogphiles.net Lori

    I love snuggling up with my beautiful Siamese cat, Mishka. Especially on a long, rainy day. I also love writing my screenplay, usually with Mishka in my lap. :)

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      What a wonderful image; I can totally see it in my mind’s eye. What are you writing about?

      • http://jambalaya.blogphiles.net Lori

        Which one? The one I’m working on or the 10 or so others I have plans to work on. LOL! The one that I’ve started (and nearly completed) is a parody of a parody of a parody. Hopefully, I can get some of my filmmaker friends in New Orleans to shoot it for me when it’s finished. Right now, that’s on hold until the 48 Hour Film Project (next weekend) is over.

  • http://jambalaya.blogphiles.net Lori

    I love snuggling up with my beautiful Siamese cat, Mishka. Especially on a long, rainy day. I also love writing my screenplay, usually with Mishka in my lap. :)

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      What a wonderful image; I can totally see it in my mind’s eye. What are you writing about?

      • http://jambalaya.blogphiles.net Lori

        Which one? The one I’m working on or the 10 or so others I have plans to work on. LOL! The one that I’ve started (and nearly completed) is a parody of a parody of a parody. Hopefully, I can get some of my filmmaker friends in New Orleans to shoot it for me when it’s finished. Right now, that’s on hold until the 48 Hour Film Project (next weekend) is over.

  • http://girlcancreate.blogspot.com Lisa PN

    I love that i found your blog. I love that you tell the lizard brain to go fuck itself! I love that i will soon be holding a baby boy in my arms. I love that my cats names are Beans and Weiner. I love that I live in the great city of Toronto and am blessed to be able to make art for my life, and inspire others to do the same.

    It’s not always this lovey, but today it’s sure lovey! It’s awesome!

    Thanks for the post!

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Lisa!!!
      I love the loveyness of your reply! I love that you’re doing the 31 day Challenge. I love your blog and your creativity and your generosity in sharing your gift.

  • http://girlcancreate.blogspot.com Lisa PN

    I love that i found your blog. I love that you tell the lizard brain to go fuck itself! I love that i will soon be holding a baby boy in my arms. I love that my cats names are Beans and Weiner. I love that I live in the great city of Toronto and am blessed to be able to make art for my life, and inspire others to do the same.

    It’s not always this lovey, but today it’s sure lovey! It’s awesome!

    Thanks for the post!

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Lisa!!!
      I love the loveyness of your reply! I love that you’re doing the 31 day Challenge. I love your blog and your creativity and your generosity in sharing your gift.

  • http://www.grandmasbriefs.com/ Lisa @ Grandma’s Briefs

    I love my house and all its wackiness. I love that it’s not going to be as hot as it has been the last month. And I love that I get to hop on a plane tomorrow to see my grandson and … best part of all … bring him back home with me on Sunday for four day!

    And I love your site, too! :o )

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Love all the lovin’ in your life Lisa (that’s a lot of L’s)!

  • http://www.grandmasbriefs.com/ Lisa @ Grandma’s Briefs

    I love my house and all its wackiness. I love that it’s not going to be as hot as it has been the last month. And I love that I get to hop on a plane tomorrow to see my grandson and … best part of all … bring him back home with me on Sunday for four day!

    And I love your site, too! :o )

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Love all the lovin’ in your life Lisa (that’s a lot of L’s)!

  • http://sweetgrace.typepad.com/the_inadvertent_farmer/ the inadvertent farmer

    I have nice boobs, does that count? Kim

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      If you love ‘em, it counts!

  • http://sweetgrace.typepad.com/the_inadvertent_farmer/ the inadvertent farmer

    I have nice boobs, does that count? Kim

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      If you love ‘em, it counts!

  • http://www.projectfeelgood.com.au Laura

    I love … living near the beach, watching the sunset, giving my daughter huge mummy cuddles, immersing myself in a great book, shopping, hanging out with the girls, going on holidays and finishing every day all snuggled up with my hubbie – aww

    Oh yeah, I love your blog! Only just found it!

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Laura,
      What a great list of lovin’!

  • http://www.projectfeelgood.com.au Laura

    I love … living near the beach, watching the sunset, giving my daughter huge mummy cuddles, immersing myself in a great book, shopping, hanging out with the girls, going on holidays and finishing every day all snuggled up with my hubbie – aww

    Oh yeah, I love your blog! Only just found it!

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Laura,
      What a great list of lovin’!

  • http://www.momfoodproject.com Serene

    I love that my family are all sitting quietly, doing their own thing, lovingly companionable.

    I love that my beef barley stew at dinnertime was pronounced the best ever.

    I love that I’m surrounded by smart, wise bloggers who are good writers.

    I love that I have a job I love in this economy, and that my bosses and co-workers love me back.

    I love that when I have trouble sleeping, my boyfriend offers (so kind of him) to give me a “therapeutic orgasm”. :-)

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Must know more about the “therapeutic orgasm”!
      On a side note, my niece and nephew call me Aunty San and I love that!!

  • http://www.momfoodproject.com Serene

    I love that my family are all sitting quietly, doing their own thing, lovingly companionable.

    I love that my beef barley stew at dinnertime was pronounced the best ever.

    I love that I’m surrounded by smart, wise bloggers who are good writers.

    I love that I have a job I love in this economy, and that my bosses and co-workers love me back.

    I love that when I have trouble sleeping, my boyfriend offers (so kind of him) to give me a “therapeutic orgasm”. :-)

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Must know more about the “therapeutic orgasm”!
      On a side note, my niece and nephew call me Aunty San and I love that!!

  • http://www.mysaggybutt.com Kathryn

    I love the fact that I’ve been given a second chance. I don’t have breast cancer.

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      That’s the absolute best way to fuck the lizard Kathryn! I love that you shared that and we can all love that too.

  • http://www.mysaggybutt.com Kathryn

    I love the fact that I’ve been given a second chance. I don’t have breast cancer.

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      That’s the absolute best way to fuck the lizard Kathryn! I love that you shared that and we can all love that too.

  • http://www.prettyalltrue.com Kris

    Hmmmm . . . what do I love about my life right this moment?

    I love that my daughters have two friends over for a sleepover this evening and that they are quietly watching a movie in the other room.

    I love that most of my readers seem to understand my need to carve out a bit of non-blog time to get real life things done.

    I love that the dog lying next to me on the floor has not farted.

    I love that my husband helped with the dishes even though it was my turn to clean up.

    And I love that I have vanilla ice cream in the freezer.

    Oh, and?

    I love that you asked me this question.

    • http://www.devacoaching.com devacoach

      Kris,
      I love that I discovered your blog awhile back.
      I love that even though we have very different styles, I usually resonate with what you write.
      I love that you are bold and ballsy some days, vulnerable and open other days.
      I love that you responded to my email.

      xoS

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