Day 16: 30 Day Shred
Well, if you follow me on Twitter, you’ll probably know that my friend bailed on me for dinner/movie last night, citing a lack of money. Again. For the third time in a row, and the third pay period in a row. And even though it was only 3 days since pay day. But whatever. I’m just going to roll with it. Even though SHE was the one who suggested dinner/movie in the first place. I’m perfectly fine grabbing a coffee, or watching a movie at her house, or doing something cheap/free.
ANYWAY, that meant I could do Day 16 of the 30 Day Shred. Which I guess I’m happy about, because I was feeling really guilty that I’d have to miss a day of working out. Because see that picture of Jillian? I WANT those abs. I used to have them, but then I lost them over the years.
So I did Level 3 again, alternating between 5, 8 and 10 lb. weights. I’m waking up a little sore in the mornings, so it must be working. Although I think sometime this week I’m going to start doing Level 1 before Level 3 to double up on my workout.
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I have had a friend bail on me for occassions as well but I never used the time to such good use as you did.
I am still struggling with Level 1/2 on the 30 Day Shred. I may try your trick of alternating weights to get more impact.
I have had a friend bail on me for occassions as well but I never used the time to such good use as you did.
I am still struggling with Level 1/2 on the 30 Day Shred. I may try your trick of alternating weights to get more impact.
Do you think maybe your friend is trying to get you to offer to pay when you go out? It just seems that way to me if she keeps suggesting it and then going "oh, I don't have the money".
Jackie: I've never really thought of that! But if that's what she's doing, I'm not prepared to pay for my friends to hang out for me. She has a career, and she's an adult. She should be able to take care of herself and manage her money a bit better.
Some people are just flaky. I seem to have people bail on me at the last minute quite often – usually because something else comes up at the last minute or they just don't want to go out that day. I would stop responding to her requests to hang out. I can understand if things happen at the last minute, but surely she can't run out of money that quickly, right? Three times in a row?
If she bailed on you for lack of money, then why didn't you just change the plans to something that was free? As you suggested, you two could have met up after dinner for a coffee, or gone to visit at her house. So to cancel flat-out makes me suspicious…
Way to go on the Shred business (I wish I was as motivated!)
Yeah, the friend thing is a little tough. I totally think you need to do the free thing/cheaper things with her….who makes the dates usually? Another approach would just be honest with her and the next time she is talking dinner and a movie etc, just gently remind her that you just really want to see her and maybe a coffee and a hike would be more do-able. That way, you also won't have to wait for a payweek either to see her. :)
Your friend sounds kind of lame! Next time suggest that she just come to your place and you can watch a movie there, and cook dinner together. If she bails on that (there's really no excuse at that point), consider the friendship over.
I hate it when friends bail like that, especially when they are the ones that set it up. And three times in a row? Think she should have learned by now.
I hate it when friends bail like that, especially when they are the ones that set it up. And three times in a row? Think she should have learned by now.
I've had this problem too…it most annoys me when the other person makes the plans or invites themselves along when you've made plans with other people, then they cancel at the last minute or just don't show up. Unfortunatly, as I get older it seems to happen more and more often. I've had to just drop friends that I've had for years because they put absolutely no effort into maintaining the friendship, and the flakiness is beyond annoying.
Friends shouldn't do that, like just bail, but let's give her the benefit of the doubt. Maybe she has a good reason.