Jocelyn Ziegler

But I’m pretty sure this is the coolest poster I’ve ever received. And it was free. I love my friends who work in record stores.

I’ve been having pretty much the best life ever. Going to shows, working at a radio station, meeting new people. I’m turning 23 in 2 days and this year will be the best ever.

Now enjoy some video of the Avett Brothers I took last weekend. They’re awesome and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen.

Eggs Benedict on a quesadilla with chipotle hollandaise sauce and potatoes seasoned with cumin.

Jealous?

You should be.

Luckily I had today off. So there’s really no need for me to brave the 7-9 inches of snow and crazy Cincinnati drivers. However, I’m thinking about walking over and going shopping at Rookwood because I don’t think I can handle another day of not leaving the house. Might be an expensive day, but grocery shopping should be a breeze. Until I can muster up the courage go outside I’ve mostly been dancing around the house to this song. And you should too.

I drank a coffee around 6 last night. I haven’t had any caffeine in weeks.  It’s affecting my sleep, but I don’t have to be at work until 3pm tomorrow so I think I’ll be okay.

At least the last few hours I’ve been productive! I uploaded 4 videos of a Motion City Soundtrack concert I went to in January. The last time I saw them in concert was freshman year of college (2005ish) so I was really excited to see them again… Even though two albums have come out since then and I didn’t know anything off of either of them. They made the show awesome for both new and old fans though because they played songs off all four albums. Below is My Favorite Accident from their first album, I Am The Movie. I was lucky enough to film one song from each record which you can check out here.

Additionally, at the beginning of the year I learned a new skill. I visited my Grandparents for a weekend and while I was there my Grandma taught me to crochet. I’m still learning, but I’ve finished my second scarf yesterday! Here the lovely Chris Hodapp models my scarf. I’m going to be starting on my own scarf soon and I’m pretty excited about that. However, I’m lucky I have Chris and Liza who actually wanted my testers.

Other than that I’m still in the process of moving. I’ve also started reading Which Brings Me to You by Steve Almond and Julianna Baggott which is really good. I highly recommend it. I’m sure there’s more, but I’m running on caffeine and tiredness. So I’ll update later in a more coherent state.

Well. I figured it’s probably time for a brief update since my last few days have been so crazy.

My life has changed quite a bit since Sunday. I can completely check off number 1 of my New Years resolution list. I picked up a second job while still work promotions at Rewind 94.9. I’m also moving on Saturday back to Cincinnati so I won’t have an hour and a half commute anymore. Hooray!

I’m going to live in a house with 3 other people- two guys and a girl. So maybe I can put a tiny check by my 3rd resolution. I’ve also been working on my weight (safely of course) which was my 2nd resolution and I’ve lost 4 pounds. Woo!

Since I’m moving back I’ve also recently become aware of Cincinnati Recreation Commission. I found that basically for $25/year you can get a membership to 30 gyms in Cincinnati. Some you have to play extra for the fitness centers and classes. But I found a yoga class for beginners for $1/class with membership. That’s pretty awesome.

The only other thing new to report is that I have to wear glasses for the next week and a half because one of my eyes freaked out. Here’s my new specs:

Woo- Hoo!

Lucy has been sitting at the back door watching the snow for at least an hour. It’s pretty when you don’t have to go outside…

1. Find a second part-time job/become less dependent on my parents. As much as I’ve appreciated all the help from my family its so difficult to feel grown-up when they’re supporting me. They have allowed me to finally get a job in my field that I love but it’s only part time. So finding my own stability is the main goal in 2010.

2. Lose Weight. I know I know. This is fairly typical but without a job in 2009 I gained about 20 pounds. So that’s something else I really want to work on. And I have 3 weddings this year so it might be a good idea on top of the health benefits.

3. Make new friends. This might seem strange, but my 2009 had so much drama and craziness. After getting settled back into Cincy I want to become more open and personable with people. Especially making new girl friends.

What about you? Any plans/wishes for 2010?

Health:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants..
4. Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Make time to pray and read your Bible daily.
6. Play more games .
7. Read more books than you did in 2009 .
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.

Personality:
11. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don’t have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don’t over do it. Keep your limits.
14. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake.
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. Don’t remind your partner with His/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don’t hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree…

Society:
25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything..
28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:
32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come..
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy

My cousin found this in another blog and I loved it so much I felt it was worth passing on. Have a safe and happy new year!

“Happiness is a warm puppy” – Charles Schultz