About Me
- Olivia Fox
- I am a believer in God, a mother, a daughter, a sister and friend. I am purpose driven with intentions of inspiring, provoking thought and dialogue while motivating and changing lives GLOBALLY...
Thursday, August 1, 2013
The Olivia Fox Fix: MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION... I have discovered the...
The Olivia Fox Fix: MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION... I have discovered the...: Before you even think to say it, yes..... it has been some time since I wrote a blog. It doesn't mean the intent to blog was not there....
MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION... I have discovered the secret to SAVING MONEY!
Before you even think to say it, yes..... it has been some time since I wrote a blog. It doesn't mean the intent to blog was not there. It is very similar to each and every Saturday night before I go to bed, I place my clothes out for 10a.m. Sunday church service. On Sunday, I wake up around 10:18am,sometimes later, so you guessed it, no 10 am service. No worries I think to myself, I will go to the 12 noon service, after all I have my clothes laid out.(smile) Aaaannnd...I don't make it.
So I say all this to say...I know its been a while since I last blogged, but as with church on Sundays, the INTENT is always there.
Many are still recovering from the economy being on the mend, and for many things are tight for many of us. That age old question continues to remain unanswered, how do you save money when you are already living on a tight budget? I have figured it out, and for today only, like a one day Macy's sale, (which by the way, doesn't it seem like Macy's is ALWAYS having a sale? They ARE NOT SLICK, you hear me MACY'S you not slick! Those commercials are a manipulation talking about a pre day sale then THE ACTUAL sale.) SHUT UP...YA'LL STAY ON SALE! Where was I? Yes, I have figured out how to save money, and I will give you this gem FOR FREE! You ready? the key to saving money is....drum roll...
STAY YO ASS AT HOME!!!
For those of you who are thinking..."she's such a talented professional lady why does she have to be so vulgar"? And I say, first of all, where are you in the 1900s? When did the word ASS become vulgar? And B. sometimes there just aren't any other words to use that will do justice to telling someone to STAY THEIR ASSES HOME. Listen, if I said, STAY YOUR BUTT AT HOME, or STAY YOUR BEHIND QUARTERS AT HOME. Boooooo! STAY YO ASS AT HOME, IS THE MOST FITTING.
And 3...This here my JUKE JOINT...lmao...You know, I don't really care if you laugh I CRACK ME UP! And often. However , it is worth mentioning it has become more and more evident, that I REALLY need to have my ADD medication adjusted!
So yes, stay at home. My daughter spends time with her father during the summer, and so I am afforded the luxury to finally chill. No practices, girl scouts, sleepovers, camps, games, track meets, cello, bass guitar lessons, just me and my 13 year old dog who by the way has been bumping into furniture because he is going blind. IT KILLS ME. bless his little mole covered dingy fur, that covers his little heart murmur having heart. And his little arthritis and emphysema cough. But OTHER THAN ALL THAT HE IS IN GREAT SHAPE!(side eye)
I have found, I have spent no money. No stops at 7-11, no stopping at grocery store, no burning up a whole lot of gas, no redbox or regular movies, no Rita Ice, no salads or Subway. I think in just this first week I KNOW I have saved at least 125 dollars.
It is the strangest thing, I tend not to eat when my kid is away, it is like some kind of sub conscious fast I go on, but when she is gone I have no appetite, I literally have to MAKE myself eat. So there you go...no groceries, hence NO COOKING. I drink more water because I am not running into 7-11 every other day buying Gatorades, bananas, and peanuts for energy for practices. I feel much healthier because I am back to walking, everyday, sometimes twice a day because it is quiet and not a lot of...mommy can I ride my bike, mommy can I ride my scooter. SHUTUP!!!!!....
So if you want to save money...put your kids in a storage unit somewhere and walk away. I"m kidding, I'm kidding, I'm a kidder. lol
If you want to save money, DON'T HAVE KIDS! That is the secret, because without kids you are not constantly out and spending money. Wow... that was A REAL EINSTEIN MOMENT RIGHT? I think I will make bumper stickers, You want to save money, DONT HAVE KIDS. I like it!
I feel like I have really helped people today, with the most obvious discovery since Brook stones started offering "neck massagers" We ALL KNOW WHAT THEY ARE REALLY FOR! But THATS ANOTHER BLOG, on another day, hopefully sooner than not.
So I say all this to say...I know its been a while since I last blogged, but as with church on Sundays, the INTENT is always there.
Many are still recovering from the economy being on the mend, and for many things are tight for many of us. That age old question continues to remain unanswered, how do you save money when you are already living on a tight budget? I have figured it out, and for today only, like a one day Macy's sale, (which by the way, doesn't it seem like Macy's is ALWAYS having a sale? They ARE NOT SLICK, you hear me MACY'S you not slick! Those commercials are a manipulation talking about a pre day sale then THE ACTUAL sale.) SHUT UP...YA'LL STAY ON SALE! Where was I? Yes, I have figured out how to save money, and I will give you this gem FOR FREE! You ready? the key to saving money is....drum roll...
STAY YO ASS AT HOME!!!
For those of you who are thinking..."she's such a talented professional lady why does she have to be so vulgar"? And I say, first of all, where are you in the 1900s? When did the word ASS become vulgar? And B. sometimes there just aren't any other words to use that will do justice to telling someone to STAY THEIR ASSES HOME. Listen, if I said, STAY YOUR BUTT AT HOME, or STAY YOUR BEHIND QUARTERS AT HOME. Boooooo! STAY YO ASS AT HOME, IS THE MOST FITTING.
And 3...This here my JUKE JOINT...lmao...You know, I don't really care if you laugh I CRACK ME UP! And often. However , it is worth mentioning it has become more and more evident, that I REALLY need to have my ADD medication adjusted!
So yes, stay at home. My daughter spends time with her father during the summer, and so I am afforded the luxury to finally chill. No practices, girl scouts, sleepovers, camps, games, track meets, cello, bass guitar lessons, just me and my 13 year old dog who by the way has been bumping into furniture because he is going blind. IT KILLS ME. bless his little mole covered dingy fur, that covers his little heart murmur having heart. And his little arthritis and emphysema cough. But OTHER THAN ALL THAT HE IS IN GREAT SHAPE!(side eye)
I have found, I have spent no money. No stops at 7-11, no stopping at grocery store, no burning up a whole lot of gas, no redbox or regular movies, no Rita Ice, no salads or Subway. I think in just this first week I KNOW I have saved at least 125 dollars.
It is the strangest thing, I tend not to eat when my kid is away, it is like some kind of sub conscious fast I go on, but when she is gone I have no appetite, I literally have to MAKE myself eat. So there you go...no groceries, hence NO COOKING. I drink more water because I am not running into 7-11 every other day buying Gatorades, bananas, and peanuts for energy for practices. I feel much healthier because I am back to walking, everyday, sometimes twice a day because it is quiet and not a lot of...mommy can I ride my bike, mommy can I ride my scooter. SHUTUP!!!!!....
So if you want to save money...put your kids in a storage unit somewhere and walk away. I"m kidding, I'm kidding, I'm a kidder. lol
If you want to save money, DON'T HAVE KIDS! That is the secret, because without kids you are not constantly out and spending money. Wow... that was A REAL EINSTEIN MOMENT RIGHT? I think I will make bumper stickers, You want to save money, DONT HAVE KIDS. I like it!
I feel like I have really helped people today, with the most obvious discovery since Brook stones started offering "neck massagers" We ALL KNOW WHAT THEY ARE REALLY FOR! But THATS ANOTHER BLOG, on another day, hopefully sooner than not.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
The Olivia Fox Fix: ON MY NERVES
The Olivia Fox Fix: ON MY NERVES: In the true tradition of all my blogs, I write when the mood strikes. Or when I am in desperate need of professional counseling and opt to ...
ON MY NERVES
In the true tradition of all my blogs, I write when the mood strikes. Or when I am in desperate need of professional counseling and opt to write instead. Both very therapeutic for me and entertaining for others. With the breaking news stories, and very smallest things setting people off, I thought I would submit to you,
SOME THINGS THAT GET ON MY NERVES!
Normally I am a chilled laid back person, away from work, especially having been out the spotlight from the line of work I am in. (no I'm not an old dusty retired stripper, for those of you reading my blog for the first time) I refer to my current state as being in my very own bubble. However there are those times when I must venture out. Try as I might to avoid confrontation, conflict, foolish situations and people, some how, it finds me. So, this is 1of many things on my nerves. I am somewhere minding my own business and here YOU COME! I don't care who you are, everyone knows a person, either at work, family member, client, boss, etc. that BRINGS THE DRAMA. Want to know the sign that you are encountering this person? When you see them coming towards you, you say to your self, Oh.... here HE come, or HERE HER ASS COME,
Another thing on my nerves, when I go to buy a bag of potato chips. They blow the bag up nice and full don't they? You tear into that bag and all the air rushes out the bag and all you have left is a bag that is 1/3 full. REALLY?! Just make the bag smaller, don't try to fool me into thinking I'm getting all these chips On my nerves.
Frequent occurring scenario, in traffic, bumper to bumper, your turn is coming up, you signal to get over, AND the car behind you SPEEDS UP and wont let you over.
They speed up only to be held at the light! WHY? Ummmm... yeah...what was the big rush for you where you could NOT LET ME OVER.
ASS!! (smile) OMN....that's on my nerves for those of you who are like what? what? what does that mean?
It is worth mentioning, I'm not a whiny, complaining person, in fact I feel that now I have vented on these things that get on my nerves, perhaps they will no longer bother me, but...while I still have your ear here is my all time top thing that gets on my nerves! PEOPLE WHO WRITE ABOUT WHAT IS ON THEIR NERVES.
NOBODY CARES!!!hahahahahahaha
Bottom line, most people can't go through their day without getting on some body's nerves somewhere at some time. I do it myself, I will drive my daughter by 4 different Subways, ON PURPOSE, having her think each time oh...I'm gonna get me some Subway..and...NO YOU'RE NOT. Petty right? I know but BOY IT IS FUN!
I could go on and on about what is on my nerves but my hands hurt from typing, and THAT RIGHT THERE?
IS SO, SO,SO ON MY NERVES!
SOME THINGS THAT GET ON MY NERVES!
Normally I am a chilled laid back person, away from work, especially having been out the spotlight from the line of work I am in. (no I'm not an old dusty retired stripper, for those of you reading my blog for the first time) I refer to my current state as being in my very own bubble. However there are those times when I must venture out. Try as I might to avoid confrontation, conflict, foolish situations and people, some how, it finds me. So, this is 1of many things on my nerves. I am somewhere minding my own business and here YOU COME! I don't care who you are, everyone knows a person, either at work, family member, client, boss, etc. that BRINGS THE DRAMA. Want to know the sign that you are encountering this person? When you see them coming towards you, you say to your self, Oh.... here HE come, or HERE HER ASS COME,
Another thing on my nerves, when I go to buy a bag of potato chips. They blow the bag up nice and full don't they? You tear into that bag and all the air rushes out the bag and all you have left is a bag that is 1/3 full. REALLY?! Just make the bag smaller, don't try to fool me into thinking I'm getting all these chips On my nerves.
Frequent occurring scenario, in traffic, bumper to bumper, your turn is coming up, you signal to get over, AND the car behind you SPEEDS UP and wont let you over.
They speed up only to be held at the light! WHY? Ummmm... yeah...what was the big rush for you where you could NOT LET ME OVER.
ASS!! (smile) OMN....that's on my nerves for those of you who are like what? what? what does that mean?
It is worth mentioning, I'm not a whiny, complaining person, in fact I feel that now I have vented on these things that get on my nerves, perhaps they will no longer bother me, but...while I still have your ear here is my all time top thing that gets on my nerves! PEOPLE WHO WRITE ABOUT WHAT IS ON THEIR NERVES.
NOBODY CARES!!!hahahahahahaha
Bottom line, most people can't go through their day without getting on some body's nerves somewhere at some time. I do it myself, I will drive my daughter by 4 different Subways, ON PURPOSE, having her think each time oh...I'm gonna get me some Subway..and...NO YOU'RE NOT. Petty right? I know but BOY IT IS FUN!
I could go on and on about what is on my nerves but my hands hurt from typing, and THAT RIGHT THERE?
IS SO, SO,SO ON MY NERVES!
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Thursday, February 28, 2013
The Olivia Fox Fix: What a difference a FREAKING YEAR makes
The Olivia Fox Fix: What a difference a FREAKING YEAR makes: Well, well, well... Today I stumbled up on my blog thinking to myself, it has been a minute since I have written, probably 3 or 4 months, so...
What a difference a FREAKING YEAR makes
Well, well, well... Today I stumbled up on my blog thinking to myself, it has been a minute since I have written, probably 3 or 4 months, so much is happening in the world and my own life let me go on here and share a little bit about what is going on with me. Upon my surprise it hadn't been 3 or 4 months, IT HAS ALMOST BEEN A YEAR SINCE I HAVE BLOGGED. I'm all like, how can THAT BE? However, once I sat down and thought about the past year and all that has occurred, the highs the lows. IT HAS BEEN A FREAKING YEAR!
This tells me many things, one...I really need to get my SHIT TOGETHER!! (smile) It tells me I REALLY GOT TO GET SOME SHORT TERM, MID TERM, AND LONG TERM GOALS ON PAPER SOMEWHERE!! But most importantly, it tells me what I have always known throughout my life, time waits for no one, regardless of what you have going on, what you are doing, people and situations coming in and out your life, death, life, job loss, money made, places visited, various transitions.
TIME IS CONSTANT, and it continues to..well.....tick on.
Some of the greatest lessons I have learned in this past year have been the importance of patience, having a proper perspective, and possessing the ability to crisis manage. With each passing day one of these 3 and many times all 3 at one time have helped me to thrive and stay in the game. I could go on and on of all the things I have faced, endured, and tolerated over the past year, but why? Even the good, the past is called that for a reason, it is the past. Things happen, we go through it, sometimes more gracefully than others, but we do, and we move on. I have had many blessings to occur in the past year, and some situations and ultimate outcomes, have transpired that never in 2 lifetimes would I believe could actually occur in my life. But due to all those challenges and triumphs I am able to still be here today. Not bitter, broken discouraged, or defeated while merely existing , going day to day with no joy or expectation of it. I am HERE with joy, a feeling of accomplishment and more important a positive, hopeful, perspective on things to come.
Many people can't go through crisis without being scarred, without having lost a major part of who they are. They may be only a small part of who they were prior to the crisis. They have allowed a temporary situation to negatively impact not only their present day self ,but all the potential they could be in the future. I am a thinker, and sometimes I over think and over analyze situations and people, but some may not necessarily require such thorough examination.
I guess with a passing of time one would learn a lesson or 2. I guess I received more than my share in this past year Have I really shared anything with this blog about my life? The superficial clones, and blinded sheep would say no. However, those who know me, those who have gone through a storm, and those who are in the midst of chaos as you read this,, you KNOW exactly what I have shared, and hopefully someone will see they are not alone in the struggle, and the test cannot and will not .last forever.
I was always told the test in a testimonial is the equivalent of the silver lining of a dark cloud.
I agree.
This tells me many things, one...I really need to get my SHIT TOGETHER!! (smile) It tells me I REALLY GOT TO GET SOME SHORT TERM, MID TERM, AND LONG TERM GOALS ON PAPER SOMEWHERE!! But most importantly, it tells me what I have always known throughout my life, time waits for no one, regardless of what you have going on, what you are doing, people and situations coming in and out your life, death, life, job loss, money made, places visited, various transitions.
TIME IS CONSTANT, and it continues to..well.....tick on.
Some of the greatest lessons I have learned in this past year have been the importance of patience, having a proper perspective, and possessing the ability to crisis manage. With each passing day one of these 3 and many times all 3 at one time have helped me to thrive and stay in the game. I could go on and on of all the things I have faced, endured, and tolerated over the past year, but why? Even the good, the past is called that for a reason, it is the past. Things happen, we go through it, sometimes more gracefully than others, but we do, and we move on. I have had many blessings to occur in the past year, and some situations and ultimate outcomes, have transpired that never in 2 lifetimes would I believe could actually occur in my life. But due to all those challenges and triumphs I am able to still be here today. Not bitter, broken discouraged, or defeated while merely existing , going day to day with no joy or expectation of it. I am HERE with joy, a feeling of accomplishment and more important a positive, hopeful, perspective on things to come.
Many people can't go through crisis without being scarred, without having lost a major part of who they are. They may be only a small part of who they were prior to the crisis. They have allowed a temporary situation to negatively impact not only their present day self ,but all the potential they could be in the future. I am a thinker, and sometimes I over think and over analyze situations and people, but some may not necessarily require such thorough examination.
I guess with a passing of time one would learn a lesson or 2. I guess I received more than my share in this past year Have I really shared anything with this blog about my life? The superficial clones, and blinded sheep would say no. However, those who know me, those who have gone through a storm, and those who are in the midst of chaos as you read this,, you KNOW exactly what I have shared, and hopefully someone will see they are not alone in the struggle, and the test cannot and will not .last forever.
I was always told the test in a testimonial is the equivalent of the silver lining of a dark cloud.
I agree.
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