I am supposed to...but i do this instead...How about you?

Boston, Massachusetts
June 19, 2010 9:55am CST
Hi Mylotters, I am supposed to be attending my friend's birthday party today but i failed to go because i chose to stay home and be with the kids. My helper is sick and she needs to rest. No regrets. I was able to check on their homeworks for Monday and some more things needed to buy. I cooked for them and we had a great time together. How about you? What are things that you missed to do and why? What did you do instead? I will appreciate your sharing. Thanks!
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• Philippines
19 Jun 10
i am supposed to read a book, but instead i am on mylot for the past 2 hours... this is fun... one more (or several more) please ;-) i am supposed to be sleeping now, but instead am online. too much to see. i am supposed to eat a nice healthy dinner, but instead i gobbled a bar of chocolate.
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• Boston, Massachusetts
20 Jun 10
Hi Goddessjess, The alternative for reading is quite productive too. Nice that you're able to work on mylot for two hours. However, please don't sacrifice the time for your sleep as it can pose some harm to your health. although i understand it's weekend so have all the time to stay late anyway we can always extend sleep the next morning. Hmmmm...exchanging a healthy dinner for chocolate---can i have one too? hehehehe! Thanks for your response! I will make a duplicate copy of this response and paste it in your other response as there is a possibility that on of them will be deleted for double posting.
• Boston, Massachusetts
20 Jun 10
@Starsailover, same here my friend. i am aware then about some foods not being healthy but at time i really can't help taking some. to quote you...it's delicious and the more you deprieve yourself for such, the more you crave for it. hehehe. thanks!
• Mexico
19 Jun 10
Hi goddess jes: I can understand this really well because, these are the decitions that i take so often . I don't know eating something that is not healthy at all but it's delicious and being online and most of all, being here in mylot are really big temptations. Thanks for your answer. Have a nice day. ALVARO
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
19 Jun 10
As of today,i can't remember anything important things that i missed. But for the last month,i felt really sorry for an invitation that i missed a lot. My Indian family friends are about to go home and visit on their country,and invited me for a farewell dinner on that weekend(just a day before their departure) And,due to some emergency,i was not able to come and dine with them (that i really feel so upset). They understand me for not coming,and i know they really do (they're my good friends for 4 years now). I hope to make ends by the time they'll come back here in our country after their vacation (they'll be here by August again) In your case,it is good for you at least you are able to have sometime with your kids my dear. Happy weekend
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• Philippines
19 Jun 10
I am supposed to go to church not until this evening my mom told me it was saturday but my mind says it's already sunday. that's why i got curious on why the news on TV patrol is saturday i was about to leave when it strongly rained falling off two branches of different trees and the winds were kinda strong.
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• Boston, Massachusetts
20 Jun 10
@Jaiho, Making it up to them when they comeback will be a great thing to do. by this time there will be more stories to tell about their trip and it will be an exciting bonding moments for you and their family. My weekends are really reserved for my family. Asmuch as possible i don't schedule any dates with friends during the weekend. i want full time for them since from monday to friday i am so busy with work. since i am already out then, i preferred dates or attending ocassions with friends during weekdays. @Letranknight, My dear friend you seemed to be so stressed now as it is manifested in being disorganized with dates. it's one of the signal (peace my friend). better relax and enjoy life. good the it rained hard so you just stayed home for the moment. Though if you go to church you are apt to attending the anticipated mass.
@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
24 Jun 10
The day you posted this I had taken a day off and had planned to catch up on the laundry and, other than that, just rest. Instead, my husband invited his family over and we had a barbecue, so I was on my feet cleaning all day.
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@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Jun 10
sounds good to meeeee.....
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@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
27 Jun 10
Not exactly, but I did read a book while everybody else went to a movie.
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• Boston, Massachusetts
27 Jun 10
did you have one dawn? if not, close your eyes and just feel me giving you a massage. i do swedish massage too with aromatherapy. for sure you will really feel good, so relax and will have a soud sleep. don't worry once i get the chance to see you, i will treat you for a massage...i will personally do it for you as i used to do it with my friends and colleagues in the office when they're tired.
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@_Honey_ (780)
• Philippines
20 Jun 10
No Money :( - I don't have money today. :(
I feel sad today because instead of going out with my boyfriend, I just stayed home this weekend because we don't have extra money to spend in hanging out together. Toy Story 3 is already in theaters and we can't even afford to watch movies. I have an extra money but I don't think it would be a smart move to spend it just for watching movies.
• United States
20 Jun 10
Wait until it comes out in redbox or blockbuster express. I know by then it's already out on dvd but it is better than spending 8.00 a person to watch. And renting it for 5 days just doesn't make sense any more. We rented Alice N Wonderland and I also rented Edge of Darkness, I also got Princess and the frog when they were first released on red box. I'm gettting down to where I don't have money for the final week of the month and you pay 1.00 per day to get it. I'm getting Book of Eli next and I have Direct Tv and I can get it on there but it's still cheaper to get it red box or blockbuster.
• Boston, Massachusetts
20 Jun 10
Hi Honey, You made a good decision for giving up the chance to watch it this weekend. Since it will be payday next week, you can still watch it and enjoy the date with your boyfriend. For now, you can invite your boyfriend to stay with you home and watch movies together and maybe cook something for him to make it special in a way. Thanks for dropping by.
@_Honey_ (780)
• Philippines
20 Jun 10
@msfranciso That's right. I can't risk to spend my extra savings just for watching movies. Who knows I might come to need this one of these days. Yep, we decided to stay here together and watch movies online. I made him some spicy buffalo wings and I'm glad he liked it! @crysontherock too bad toy story's not out on dvds or has good copies online yet. but I'm taking note of that. it's really cheaper and practical to watch movies online or at home. paying and watching them in theaters is way to expensive!
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@Canellita (12029)
• United States
24 Jun 10
I think that it's the other way round. We have years of fun and entertainment before children are born and after they grow up. I think too many people have their priorities confused when it comes to this subject. I think it's great you chose to stay home.
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@Canellita (12029)
• United States
26 Jun 10
It's good she understands.
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• Boston, Massachusetts
25 Jun 10
Hi C, that is non-negotiable C. i considered my saturdays and sundays holy...my only time to be full-time mom and wifey! i really love weekends! my friend has a kind-heart to understand me and my situation and priorities. but she's assured of my love for her...i am just a call and text away when needed!
• Boston, Massachusetts
27 Jun 10
she did. though the dinner date that we scheduled to make up was postponed due to hard rain. maybe we can find a good day this coming weekend to pursue it.
• United States
20 Jun 10
I keep telling everyone at church that I'll be back. I've been helping with some things behind the scenes with getting some things ready. I just can't seem to get it together in time to make it to church. So, yeah it happens. Don't feel bad though. You can take your friend out for a belated birthday dinner where you spend time with them where you may not get to at there party.
• United States
20 Jun 10
thanks, yeah I've been having problems with my astma and allergies in the past couple of months and I haven't been able to make it. my mom had a craft shop and we've been donating supplies to the church and a couple other organizations. The church is having there first vacation bible school in July. So hopefully I'll be able to attend cause they've asked me to play piano. but I've come to realize something. Even if they don't understand. God does. I'm trying to get my sleeping back on track to where i'll be up in time to go. And thank you for the comment. I also feel that it helps to have your house in order so when you go to church you can get yourself in order. And your welcome on the suggestion. me and my parents and my brother have always went out to dinner somewhere. the Birthday person got to choose the place to eat and that's where we went. It's been harder to get together like that over the past couple of years since my parents divorced but we do make an attempt at it. Sometimes some people only come around when there are free stuff around like food and entertainment and its good to do that in a more private setting for her/him to know that you are there in other ways if they need you and not just when they are having a birthday.
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• Boston, Massachusetts
25 Jun 10
you will be blessed with the kind of service you are giving our less fortunate brothers and sisters. let's hope and pray that you will be fine as far as your health is concern. yes, it is important to let of loved ones and friend know that depsite our busy schedules we can always spare some time to be with them. cheers!
• Boston, Massachusetts
20 Jun 10
Hi Cryontherocks, Thanks for makikng me feel better for not attending the party. Thanks too for that recommendation to just have a separate dinner with her. Actually, we already scheduled one my friend. It will happen next week. So, you are active in church activities. I know everything will be put in place as i can see and feel your determination to organize and finish things over. Goodluck and have a peaceful weekend!
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
20 Jun 10
well, i had done that lots of times in the past... i am supposed to clean the house or do some cooking but ended up watching korean or taiwanese dramas on the internet... i'm just so addicted to watching dramas that i have to do it everyday for at least an hour... take care and have a nice day...
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• Boston, Massachusetts
20 Jun 10
Hi Lingli, When at home there are lots of things to do but more often than not we end up being stock on one activity and most of the time it's watching tv/movie or surfing the net. later that we realized it's been hours that we are on and failed to do some chores. WEll, it's a big break for us specially on weekends but for a change we too need to do some of the cleaning and cooking. Thanks friend and nice seeing you in my discussion.
@se7enthbird (8307)
• Philippines
20 Jun 10
my wife is the one who has a lot of friends. but there are more times that she can not be there in their celebrated occasions because i work at nights and parties are usually at night. sometimes she attends at party with my son but they always have problems on how to get home so they rather stay home. if a friend will give them a ride then she can go. but most of the time she can not attend and we just hope they understand that. well i guess they do.
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• Philippines
20 Jun 10
the problem with cab drivers in our country even they know where to go they pretend not to and ask you where they will pass. and sometimes they pass on roads that are long cuts than short cuts. it makes my wife scared when cabs passes on streets that my wife is not familiar with. with our son with her it makes her more scared. so if she wont have a ride home then she aint going. so sometimes friends look for her ride home before they invite her
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• Boston, Massachusetts
20 Jun 10
you are definitely right. i used to have petty fights with stubborn cab drivers. i know my destination and the way to get there the best way we can. but they want a long cut then. they even asked for extra or additional amount due to traffic. hello where in manila can you find a place so cool and not having any problems with traffic. i got your point friend!
• Boston, Massachusetts
20 Jun 10
Hi 7th, Friends always understand our situation and our priorities. They know the struggle that we undertake just to be with them. I admire your wife for taking your son to the party just to give in to their invitation. But the concern with the ride home is a big consideration.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
25 Jun 10
i remember the time when my 6 year old asked me if the one photo on our wall is me in China. i told him no, it is only in the city. so would you like to be there? he said yes and so we planned to go to that chinese temple. we missed to get in the temple as they were already closed for that day when we reached the place pass 5 in the afternoon. so for us not to waste the time and effort of going to the city, we roamed around, went on the other side of the hillside, and incidentally found the city zoo.
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• Boston, Massachusetts
27 Jun 10
Hi Neil, that was a great alternative for being inside the chinese temple. at least your son enjoyed touring around the city zoo. this experience will be kept i his heart and memories for the rest of his life. a great bonding day with you!
@ckyera (17331)
• Philippines
25 Jun 10
hi winks, well its always family first! with me, things like this usually happens. like sometimes instead of doing the laundry or any other household, instead of doing them i will just find myself stuck in front of the computer or just lazying in the house! but for today, im glad that i was able to do everything that i have to do. its terrible when i am attacked by my laziness. haha i think there are really times that things like this cannot be avoided since some things just happen without being planned and its just a matter of setting priorities. giving up one thing for something we feel more important or needs more attention.
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• Boston, Massachusetts
27 Jun 10
Hi CK, Nice seeing you again my friend. how are you? As what i've mentioned in myy earlier responses--for my family it's non-negotiable. I have my share of "lazy times" but you know what, i really can't afford to be in that state longer. i am used to mulit-tasking and needs to work on double time for my other concerns and business. honestly, i can do mylot while doing the laundry and preparing food for my family while watching my kids and watching tv too...hahahahaha. As long as we know our priorities by heart --we are guided! no regrets! hugs for you friend.
@fornalina (156)
• Poland
19 Jun 10
Right now I'm supposed to study for my exams but what am I doing instead? Surfing the net, playing games. And it's not just today, for four days I spend only like 3h studying and the rest of time? I don't know what have I done with it! The exam is on Tuesday and I know hardly anything and it scares me. But it's a routine that I repeat throughout my life. I never do anything on time.
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• Boston, Massachusetts
20 Jun 10
Hi Fornalina, It's a good break for you friend. Don't feel guilty about it. Anyways, you did spend time to review your lessons and maybe you are ready for the exams. Don't be scared. you can review again later and refresh your memory for those that you've reviewed before. Good luck. i know you'll make it!
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
22 Jun 10
Yesterday I was supposed to go with my husband to his parent's house to visit his dad for Father's Day, but instead I went with my best friend to the emergency room because she was having stomach pains that were making her think that she had appendicitis. I didn't want her to be alone so I chose to give up the celebration with my in-laws to make sure that she was okay. That was more important to me than the other option.
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• Boston, Massachusetts
25 Jun 10
Hi Dorann, THat was a tough but heart-warming choice. If i am your father-in law or the host of the celebration i will take it as a gift. you made the right choice. they are celebrating life---being a father and you are with your friend struggling for life. just being there made her feel better. You will be blessed for that kindness you've shown to your friend. So, what's the latest news about her? Have a joyful weekend!
@juggerogre (1653)
• Philippines
20 Jun 10
I'm supposed to watch a movie this afternoon. But I got lazy and just sleep instead. I love sleeping more than watching movie. But the bad thing about this is I also forgot the discussion I'm supposed to post here in MyLot.
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• Boston, Massachusetts
20 Jun 10
Hi Juggerogre, Good decision. At least you're able to rest. Don't worry you will recall it later. for the meantime just enjoy responding on other's discussion instead of worrying about your discussion at least you are still so productive. thanks for your sharing! goodluck.
• Philippines
20 Jun 10
I am supposed to go to my oath taking ceremony but I instead I went to a job training. Well, I only lasted 2 days on the job and thought what a waste, I should have gone to my oath taking instead. Well, after a few months I was hired just because they saw my training (the one that I've chosen to go to instead of my oath taking) and the job was already a breeze for me. :) "There's a Reason for Everything!"
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• Boston, Massachusetts
20 Jun 10
Hi Santos, Great the you realized the importance of attending your OJT. But of course it's also good if you're able to attend your oath-taking. it's a once in a lilfetime event. but since you're hired then for that training then you are blessed. I agree with you for believing in the saying about --everything happens for a reason. keep up the good work.
• Philippines
19 Jun 10
i am supposed to read a book, but instead i am on mylot for the past 2 hours... this is fun... one more (or several more) please ;-) i am supposed to be sleeping now, but instead am online. too much to see. i am supposed to eat a nice healthy dinner, but instead i gobbled a bar of chocolate.
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• Boston, Massachusetts
20 Jun 10
Hi Goddessjess, The alternative for reading is quite productive too. Nice that you're able to work on mylot for two hours. However, please don't sacrifice the time for your sleep as it can pose some harm to your health. although i understand it's weekend so have all the time to stay late anyway we can always extend sleep the next morning. Hmmmm...exchanging a healthy dinner for chocolate---can i have one too? hehehehe! Thanks for your response! I will make a duplicate copy of this response and paste it in your other response as there is a possibility that on of them will be deleted for double posting.
• Philippines
19 Jun 10
you did the right choice ms francisco, i think that when there is a situation like and you make a decision, you have to choose wisely and what's for the better. you can always attend another party next time but definitely, if you did attend that party, you're helper would have suffered as your children would have been infected with the sickness, and that's more costly.good decision.
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• Boston, Massachusetts
20 Jun 10
Hi LetranKnight, Thanks for being in agreement or favoring my decision to stay with the kids than spent the my day til night with my friends. actually, just to be with me and be updated with each other, she will be trating me for lunch anytime next week. She's a good friend and i appreciate her being so understanding about my situation.
• Mexico
19 Jun 10
Hi ms francisco: I think it's very usual that people have to chose between two different options. The question is: would you chose the most comfortable option or the most important one. In your case I think you have done something really good. Even if it would be good that you celebrate your friend's birthday you had to take care of your children and there was no option and you could call your friend to congratulate him/ her later. In my case I have to teach a French class (yes, I'm a french teacher ) on fridays and you can imagine how much I'd like to take a nap at these hours and forget my responsabilities but I can't do this to my class. Thanks for starting this discussion. Have a nice day. ALVARO
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• Boston, Massachusetts
20 Jun 10
Hi Starsailor, I admire you for your commitment to be with your class instead of giving yourself the best nap that you get get for the day. You did a good job to and you are clear with your priorities. My family is always the number one priority in my life. I already did call my friend and explained the reason for missing the party. She did understand and will just see me next week. She said she'll drop by the office and we will take our lunch together.