1. My tummy is never as big as I think it is (or rather, ‘hope’ as I look longingly at the last bit of cake).
2. Most people are a little bit bored by their jobs.
3. People like to shorten words (e.g. ‘goss’ or ‘probs’)
4. Taking a cold shower is horrible.
5. Steaming milk to make a cappuccino is a fine art.
6. Most people thrive off the drama in their lives that they moan about.
7. Walking makes you feel better.
8. Sometimes, discussing all your problems is the worst thing you can do.
9. Making your own chicken stock is more trouble than it’s worth.
10. If you can’t walk in them, don’t wear them.
O! And one more…
11. Denying the existence of the muffin top doesn’t mean it’s not there.
lazylauramaisey 
Posted by bermudaonion (Kathy) on March 27, 2012 at 10:33
They’re all true!
Posted by lazylauramaisey on March 28, 2012 at 05:23
Someone sent me a number 12 too: “Reading in the bath is never as excellent as you think it will be,” which I totally agree with !
Posted by Annabelle on July 13, 2012 at 14:41
Ahh, haha, and yet, I keep trying!
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 13, 2012 at 19:37
I ALWAYS do it, despite knowing this.
Posted by pattytmitchell on July 18, 2012 at 00:29
Walking does always make me feel better, it’s true…but why is it so hard for me to get off my arse and actually do it??! If I did so I wouldn’t have to deny that muffin tops exist!
I like this list – thanks for sharing!
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 18, 2012 at 07:25
Yeh, me too. Some days I really have to talk myself into it! But I always enjoy it and come back feeling great. And you’re right, it does help with the whole muffin top situation!
Posted by Abby on July 12, 2012 at 06:56
Number 6 is so SPOT ON. And also annoying. HAHA!
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 12, 2012 at 18:56
Yup! I notice it more since writing this post.
Posted by amb on July 12, 2012 at 13:13
Hi there! I found this post through Rian’s “Freshly Press Yourself” post and I think it’s hilarious! I especially like #11…so true!
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 12, 2012 at 18:49
Thanks so much! I am definitely guilty of muffin-top-denial!
Posted by amb on July 12, 2012 at 19:13
Teehee! Aren’t we all…
Posted by melaniekoraleski on July 12, 2012 at 13:14
Ah, number 6 and number 10. I’m sure that I’m guilty of both of them too.
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 12, 2012 at 18:51
Haha! At least you’re honest. The reason I know these ten things about life is because they’re mostly things I do!
Posted by melaniekoraleski on July 12, 2012 at 19:45
Ha! I know my vices. What fun is life without vices anyway? They make good writing material.
Posted by mylifeisthebestlife on July 12, 2012 at 13:55
Nothing in life is more true than number 9. Seriously, people. It’s chicken stock. JUST BUY IT!
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 12, 2012 at 18:59
Totally. It’s SUCH a faff and really wasteful. And expensive.
Posted by Ashley Austrew on July 12, 2012 at 14:02
Seriously?? I’ve been wishing away my muffin top for like 9 months now. I can’t believe it isn’t working! haha Found you on Truth and Cake. Good post!
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 12, 2012 at 19:03
Thank you. Yeh, I’m also doing that thing where you look down at yourself and think you look fine, so everything is ok….!
Posted by biscuitsandbobbins on July 12, 2012 at 19:56
I am with you on the muffin top. I’ve found that when I am getting dressed I should just dwell on the worst angle view of myself in the mirror, and that is probably what everyone might notice. I have learned to love my body regardless of a muffin top or not, but denying it’s existence would be naive.
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 13, 2012 at 05:19
Yeh, it doesn’t bother me so much that I spend any time dwelling on it. But it definitely is there!
Posted by caitlinemccann on July 12, 2012 at 23:09
I live by # 10. My feet are too precious to destroy for the sake of shoes, no matter how pretty those shoes may be!
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 13, 2012 at 05:26
Good to hear! An ill-conceived shoe purchase can tear your feet apart. Sometimes I see girls wobbling around on top of a pair of heels and I just wonder why they are wearing shoes they are almost falling over in. It doesn’t look cool. Not at all.
Posted by caitlinemccann on July 14, 2012 at 15:47
I love shoes, but I love my feet more. My biggest struggle is that my feet are so very tiny. It’s so hard to find a cute pair that fits!
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 15, 2012 at 05:11
I can empathise with the whole awkward-feet thing. Mine are quite Bigfoot-ish. I lived in Africa for a while and would often not wear shoes so now I’m really flat footed and burst out the sides of ‘pretty’ shoes!
Posted by caitlinemccann on July 15, 2012 at 17:39
I can commiserate there too. My feet have almost no arch, so I feel your pain. What were you living in Africa for?
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 15, 2012 at 17:51
I moved over there when I was 18. It started out as a gap year, running a local town newspaper. But when I came back to England, I didn’t like it as much. So i moved back there for a while and worked as a travel consultant.
Posted by caitlinemccann on July 15, 2012 at 18:26
Wow that’s an amazing story! Travel is one of those things that helps you grow.
Posted by the usual bliss on July 12, 2012 at 23:09
I found you through Truth and Cake! First, eat the cake. No one cares about your tummy but you, and cake is good! And #6 is soooo true. Thanks for sharing this!
amber @ theusualbliss.com
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 13, 2012 at 05:29
Hi. Thanks for stopping by. I definitely agree about cake being good! I make so much of it that there has to be a limit though – however much I wish there didn’t. I also work around cake. High potential for disaster!
Posted by the usual bliss on July 13, 2012 at 12:44
Ya, I guess you’re right. Cake all the time would add up! Sounds like a dreamy job, though!
Posted by kristen98 on July 13, 2012 at 01:50
Oh my goodness… a cold shower is absolutely torturous! I had to endure lukewarm showers over the past week during a vacation and I am so happy to experience some blazing hot water now that I’m home.
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 13, 2012 at 05:32
O yeh! I forgot about when you have to have cold showers when you’re on holiday. I can’t remember a single time in South East Asia when I showered and it wasn’t freezing. O wait, one time we stayed in a fairly nice hotel and it was a bit warm and we were so excited!
Posted by astimegoesbuy on July 13, 2012 at 11:27
Great list!
Found you from Truth and Cake.
I love #10 – reminds me of all the girls after Melbourne Cup day.
And I refuse to acknowledge #11…because I am currently in denial. 🙂
Cheers,
Laura
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 13, 2012 at 12:43
As am I! I’m glad you enjoyed the post 🙂
Posted by asignoflife on July 13, 2012 at 17:40
Ha great list! Particularly the last one…
Posted by mullberrywhine on July 14, 2012 at 18:48
I wistfully agree with #10 – but still own a few pair of toe twistingly fabulous shoes. 😉
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 15, 2012 at 05:16
I feel this is ok. Everyone has silly, but beautiful, purchases. Shoes that pinch a bit, dresses that don’t quite fit, scarves that don’t provide any warmth. We can be forgiven these.
Posted by mullberrywhine on July 15, 2012 at 11:49
Or those beautiful scarves which make us to sweat in summer and yet into the hot sun we venture, thus clad. This is my worst silliness – but I embrace it – and a very good deodorant. 😉
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 15, 2012 at 17:16
Yeh! I can think of at least three I own which belong in this category. So silly. Good thinking with the deodorant though!
Posted by iamkaturah on July 15, 2012 at 03:56
Number 6 and 7 couldnt be more true! Such a cute list! x
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 15, 2012 at 05:18
Thanks so much. And yes, walking does always make you feel better, no matter what. People should try it more often. There’d probably be less crime (don’t quote me on that one though!).
Posted by iamkaturah on July 15, 2012 at 05:41
I truly believe walking is the answer to most problems!
What really annoys me is people who complain that they’re bored or have nothing to do when they could just go out and go for a walk! Makes you feel better and it’s good for your health! Win win!
I love your blog by the way! Have read quite a few posts! X
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 15, 2012 at 17:08
I’m glad you like it. And maybe we should suggest walking to the UN as a non confrontational peaceful resolution to war…?
Posted by hairsprayandhemingway on July 16, 2012 at 23:12
So, so true. Another lesson I like is people don’t notice your mistakes as much as you think.
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 17, 2012 at 15:32
Omygoodness that is SO true! I’m so self conscious when I cook or bake for people and of course they never say, oo yes that could’ve done with a bit more baking powder but a bit less flour. Of course they don’t even notice but there’s a little voice telling me they did notice and they hate it.
Posted by Amy @ Beads & Brass on July 17, 2012 at 12:50
I’ve learned that the more people complain about how much they hate drama, the more drama they have/create in their lives, and the more I avoid those people. Great list!
P.S. I can’t figure out what “goss” is short for, I even googled it. Please explain 🙂
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 17, 2012 at 15:38
Yeh, I totally know what you mean about drama-attracters. I think it’s cause they love it so love having more of it. Also goss = gossip. As in “Have you spoken to Jenny lately? Oo! What’s the goss?!”
Posted by Amy @ Beads & Brass on July 17, 2012 at 19:51
Thanks!
Posted by valeriedavies on July 18, 2012 at 21:49
Thank you! All so true… still struggling with the truth at nearly 75!
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 19, 2012 at 20:34
I think I will always be in denial….
Posted by dreamlifemoments on July 20, 2012 at 17:13
I learned my lessons early- #10 in my 20s #8 in my 30s and now that i’m 40 and fabuous- #6 is just something I no longer tolerate. In fact I feel my purpose is to show people the positive, forward-driven way of thinking. I love list posts and found you through Truth and Cake- awesome blog!
Posted by lazylauramaisey on July 20, 2012 at 18:41
Thanks for the comment. I’m glad you’re not a #6 offender. Positivity is definitely the way forward – good on you!
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