My head and my heart are kind in a battle today and I'm not sure wich one I want to win. Maybe one day they will agree with each other. But right now, they are not. For now, I'll just puff a cigar like a freight train and  maybe some day I will finally be at peace! If not, I won't be surprised because love can be both a gift and a curse. It's only a curse if your not careful enough. The saga of my life continues. The truth is I'm  tired of having to play this game just right always trying to get a royal flush just to get a pair of twos when I deserve the jackpot! Right now, I'm just royally flushed.
Once again...Guess who has failed at a relationship? I'll make it easy for you. That who, is me and no I'm not happy. Here I was with THE PERFECT GUY who was treating me better than anyone ever has and we had to end it!!!  What the hell? It comes down to being smart about things. He's a smart guy and so am I. I want kids someday and he just doesn't! How could we hold each other back?  I never thought I'd have to go through this. Oh and to top it off, he's my best friend. So he's going to be around. I tried to stay strong and not cry. But I did! And there I was in my footie pj's feeling like a total baby. I was one step away from a diaper change. Why can't my life just work out easy like it does for some people?! I really hope I did the right thing. At the moment I just feel like I threw a great person out of my life.

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Please excuse me for a breif rant on politics. Rest assured I will finish the rant up with something postitive. So just feel me out for a second. Here is where I stand. I've got it narrowed down to either Obama (democrat) or Stein (green party) for president. Let me assure you, it's really tempting to not even vote so it's kindof shocking that i'm even considering it! Why? Well i will tell you. Hold on. Gosh! I'm not a conspiracy theorist for the most part bc that makes you paranoid and bitter. But given what i know from when I was a bit of a conspirist, they make me livid and even sick! Seems worthless to vote in a congress of predetermined control freak liars, but I get pto to vote so why not go waste my time. Haha! I probabaly just made a few readers angry, but that's how I feel. So like I said, it's either Stein or Obama. And the rest of the candidates...I may vote Ron Jeremy bc election day is kindof a yearly reminder that my government is professionally raping me every day. I haven't heard much on Stein. But here's what I do know. She's for the green party. She wants to improve the economy the green way which is so right at least to me. No more mountain top removal or drilling and legalization of marijuana to improve our economy. But I don't see anyone voting for her anyways because low and behold someone who's not democrat or republican be considered by the people! Obama's ok at least we are seeing some change in the world. The fact that we voted a black president last election was amazing! I just wish we weren't so f'in separated with wars and constant disputes. 1<3 all the way. But that's just a quick rant. I hate to even mention politics, but I'm interested to see your opinion about Stein. well have a grand erection day...I mean election day! Time to go boat.

http://www.jillstein.org/  <---What do you think? Too bad she doesn't stand a chance. But maybe I'm wrong. I can be from time to time. lol.

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So by now you are probably wondering why I never post anything sad, dramatic, angry, or well...just negative in general. It's not that negativity never occurs in my life. I am human just like everyone else. But why focus on those sorts of things? They never do anything postitive in the world for you or anyone around you. And the more blessings you put out, the more you get back. Today someone gave back to me. This only happens once in a blue moon and when it does, it makes me just as giddy as a 6 year old! You see those flowers in the picture above? My boyfriend sent them to me at work today. That was so sweet and thoughtful. It's crazy...Here I am 25 years old, and I've never had a boyfriend buy me flowers. Now I'm that girl that's posting pics everywhere and freaking swooning! Get a grip Whitney! How embarrassing. But you know, we  might as well enjoy the little gifts life gives us because they over power the struggles ten fold. I may be broke and I may have bad luck. I may even get deathly ill some day.  But I know one thing, I'm happy to be breathing.

So do to my manager being stressed to whitts end, my time management skills have stumbled horribly. Over worked and underpaid! Welcome to...life. Well anyways, I stumbled upon these tips from the mayo clinic and read them over. Hopefully they will help! Checker out dude!

Time management: Tips to reduce stress and improve productivity

Effective time management is a primary means to a less stressful life. These practices can help you reduce your stress and reclaim your personal life.

By Mayo Clinic staff

Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the number and complexity of projects that need to be completed at work each day? As the day flies by, do you often feel as if you haven't paid enough attention to each task because other tasks keep landing on your desk, co-workers interrupt you with questions or you can't get it all organized?

You probably know that managing your time effectively will help you get more done each day. But it has important health benefits, too. By managing your time more wisely, you can minimize stress and improve your quality of life.

But how do you get back on track when organizational skills don't come naturally? To get started, choose one of these strategies, try it for two to four weeks and see if it helps. If it does, consider adding another one. If not, try a different one.

·         Plan each day. Planning your day can help you accomplish more and feel more in control of your life. Write a to-do list, putting the most important tasks at the top. Keep a schedule of your daily activities to minimize conflicts and last-minute rushes.

·         Prioritize your tasks. Time-consuming but relatively unimportant tasks can consume a lot of your day. Prioritizing tasks will ensure that you spend your time and energy on those that are truly important to you.

·         Say no to nonessential tasks. Consider your goals and schedule before agreeing to take on additional work.

·         Delegate. Take a look at your to-do list and consider what you can pass on to someone else.

·         Take the time you need to do a quality job. Doing work right the first time may take more time upfront, but errors usually result in time spent making corrections, which takes more time overall.

·         Break large, time-consuming tasks into smaller tasks. Work on them a few minutes at a time until you get them all done.

·         Practice the 10-minute rule. Work on a dreaded task for 10 minutes each day. Once you get started, you may find you can finish it.

·         Evaluate how you're spending your time. Keep a diary of everything you do for three days to determine how you're spending your time. Look for time that can be used more wisely. For example, could you take a bus or train to work and use the commute to catch up on reading? If so, you could free up some time to exercise or spend with family or friends.

·         Limit distractions. Block out time on your calendar for big projects. During that time, close your door and turn off your phone, pager and email.

·         Get plenty of sleep, eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. A healthy lifestyle can improve your focus and concentration, which will help improve your efficiency so that you can complete your work in less time.

·         Take a time management course. If your employer offers continuing education, take a time management class. If your workplace doesn't have one, find out if a local community college, university or community education program does.

·         Take a break when needed. Too much stress can derail your attempts at getting organized. When you need a break, take one. Take a walk. Do some quick stretches at your workstation. Take a day of vacation to rest and re-energize.

·         Ask for professional help

·         If you're too frazzled to think about trying any of these tips, it's time to ask for help. Does your life feel totally out of control? If so, contact your employee assistance program (EAP) at your workplace for assistance, or discuss your situation with your doctor.

References

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2.     Stress at work: Tips to reduce and manage job and workplace stress. Helpguide.org. http://www.helpguide.org/mental/work_stress_management.htm. Accessed May 7, 2012.

3.     Counseling services: Stress management. University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. http://ub-counseling.buffalo.edu/stressmanagement.shtml. Accessed May 7, 2012.

4.     Charlesworth EA, et al. Stress Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Wellness. New York, N.Y.: Ballantine Books; 2004:24.

5.     Hensrud DD, medical ed. The Mayo Clinic Plan: 10 Essential Steps to a Better Body & Healthier Life. New York, N.Y.: Time Inc.; 2006:164.

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8.     Vickers Douglas KS (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. May 2, 2012.

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