tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post8523779243236801717..comments2024-03-09T02:15:11.120-08:00Comments on Eric W. Trant: Balance: Note to SelfEric W. Tranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-88300848605889607872010-10-21T12:24:01.493-07:002010-10-21T12:24:01.493-07:00Congrats on your soon-to-be new son, if he's n...Congrats on your soon-to-be new son, if he's not already here. Babies bring a whole lot of "unbalancedness" into life - I had twin girls when my son was only a year-and-half, something I definitely wasn't ready for.<br /><br />I think I understand the whole unbalanced thing, though it's different for everyone because we listen to different voices of chaos in our head - some cruel, whacked, funny, etc.<br /><br />I'd throw in some comedy into your routine - laughter always helps me feel a little more normal. Plus, you have how many novels in progress? Sounds like you're a mad writer, getting ready to reap what you've been sowing.<br /><br />Good Luck.EChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09359075647077590741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-85109329134196811732010-10-21T09:39:41.754-07:002010-10-21T09:39:41.754-07:00Jemi: Thanks! I don't focus enough on my famil...Jemi: Thanks! I don't focus enough on my family sometimes. I hole up and write and sometimes I feel guilty... hey! Maybe that's a new topic to post on: writer's guilt.<br /><br />Marguerite: Thanks for following. Everything will work out. It always does.<br /><br />Salarsen: I do have a ton. We all do, don't we. It's the way of the modern world!<br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-88418010929277310312010-10-20T18:33:58.915-07:002010-10-20T18:33:58.915-07:00Hi Eric. It seems like you have a ton going on ove...Hi Eric. It seems like you have a ton going on over here. Just wanted to pay you a visit and thank you for stopping over on my blog today. The congrats and well wishes were awesome! I'm following you now. Best of luck with everything!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-54807823940910465032010-10-20T16:22:45.979-07:002010-10-20T16:22:45.979-07:00Hi Eric, Great post and blog! I'm sure that ev...Hi Eric, Great post and blog! I'm sure that everything will work out and settle down, once the baby is born. Congrats, btw! Thanks for stopping by and for following, it's nice to meet you!Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15846051579802335412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-64052913408324337002010-10-19T18:23:37.250-07:002010-10-19T18:23:37.250-07:00The things that matter the most are the people - a...The things that matter the most are the people - and the people-to-be! Enjoy that crazy chaos - there really is nothing in this world better than kids and family. Focus on them (including you!!!) and your workouts and everything else will fall into place. Take care and enjoy!!! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-89435822780400854692010-10-19T16:59:59.014-07:002010-10-19T16:59:59.014-07:00Roland: As always, thanks for the advice, man. Got...Roland: As always, thanks for the advice, man. Got to fall back on those instincts.<br /><br />WW: You're right, you can't live in balance. It's that ability to adapt and overcome that makes live livable.<br /><br />Mes: Go jog! I was thinking about you yesterday when I hit the track. I missed my WOD (Workout Of the Day) today, so I'm bummed...<br /><br />Beth: Thank you. He is amazing, and so is his mommy.<br /><br />Diane: There are three kids in the chaos of my life. God, it's like a family of frogs in the blender!<br /><br />Donna: I'm doing all right with my shitballs. I try to stay positive, though I slip into funks like we all do, I think. This post was an attempt (successful) to bring me out of just such a funk. Funny how therapeutic writing can be! And blogging when your ~friends~ come to see you...<br /><br />Jai: I want to plug your site, again, for being so awesome. I love your writing and your style. I know, that has nothing to do with your comment, but I'm just saying.<br /><br />Alex: If you check back here, I'm glad I found your blog. Not sure how I've been missing it. I dug through some of your old posts, and I'll definitely be buying your book.<br /><br />Phoenix: I'm sure you're more balanced than you let on, and I bet your near-bods will excuse your brattiness. I get gritchy myself. We all do, especially when things go to shit.<br /><br />Lola: Thanks! I'll let you know if I find ~balance~. I think it might be six feet under, though, because that's the only place you can go where nobody bothers you.<br /><br />God, that's morose.<br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-34958621743475720682010-10-19T15:22:06.206-07:002010-10-19T15:22:06.206-07:00Awww...I love the ultrasound picture! Congrats. :)...Awww...I love the ultrasound picture! Congrats. :)<br /><br />And you need a good rocking chair. <br />And a fence.<br />Yeah, and an alternator.<br /><br />If you find this elusive mythological creature 'Balance' of which you speak, please show me the way to it. Even if I can never have it, I'd like to see proof of its existence. *sigh* <br /><br />Sending lots of good thoughts out to you and your wife and (growing) family. *hugs*Lola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-44098718381663434502010-10-18T16:14:44.456-07:002010-10-18T16:14:44.456-07:00Holy Shitballs, Batman! That's a lot of expens...Holy Shitballs, Batman! That's a lot of expenses (isn't it weird how they are all $700? Isn't it??)<br /><br />How's this for imbalance: I feel like I am one of the least balanced people I know, but just about everyone else in my life just looks at me like, Are you kidding me? Everyone else thinks I'm balanced. That must make them even more nuts than I am.<br /><br />When things get crazy (and they often do, as I have have two jobs that each require a 2 hour daily commute, PLUS an acting career, and I'm taking class one day a week and working out the other two) all my balance gets thrown out the window. One little disruption to my routine and not only do I forget to eat, shower, work out, and check my email, I also become uh...what's the word... short of patience.<br /><br />Yeah, we'll say that. It sounds so much nicer than BRAT.<br /><br />Good luck with all that you have to do. Remember, good fences and good rocking chairs and good alternators make good neighbors. ;)Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07477498671080132176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-83943547132035087602010-10-18T16:09:00.256-07:002010-10-18T16:09:00.256-07:00Thanks for following my blog. Sounds like you have...Thanks for following my blog. Sounds like you have a lot going on right now. Sorry, my life is totally out of whack right now, so I'm the last one to give advice on balance.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-91019123633280029222010-10-18T14:12:15.470-07:002010-10-18T14:12:15.470-07:00Eric, I'm glad you've taken the time to wr...Eric, I'm glad you've taken the time to write this and figure out what's going on in your head. I've never had a wife about to have a baby but I can imagine the stress you're under dealing with everything during this time and wish you the very best.<br /><br />And keep doing those workouts. They definitely help.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-20457167299163259942010-10-18T12:34:06.002-07:002010-10-18T12:34:06.002-07:00Obviously (to me) you need your workout time. Oth...Obviously (to me) you need your workout time. Otherwise, you'll be freakin' out too much for your wife to deal with :)<br /><br />I like the "it always works out attitude". Just how life goes.<br /><br />Do what ya gotta do, when you need to do it Eric. You're doing fine, and I bet your family appreciate all your worries and dedication to them.<br /><br />Good luck balancing all the shitballs :)<br /><br />......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-87234330994700753842010-10-18T12:05:38.597-07:002010-10-18T12:05:38.597-07:00Stick with what's important first. All else ca...Stick with what's important first. All else can fall by the wayside.<br /><br />And good luck - I can't imagine throwing a child into the chaos that is my life!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-70361568589151882922010-10-18T11:25:04.791-07:002010-10-18T11:25:04.791-07:00Always love your candor. Sending prayers your way ...Always love your candor. Sending prayers your way for all of the above, but mostly for that sweet little man at the bottom. Amazing.Beth Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279427592537427039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-17422113394782273872010-10-18T10:03:00.568-07:002010-10-18T10:03:00.568-07:00You have more on your plate than I do, which is im...You have more on your plate than I do, which is impressive. I've been struggling myself with trying to fit everything in, and one of the biggest things I want to add to my daily routine is jogging. I stopped jogging last year to make time for other things, and I miss it terribly.<br /><br />I'm certain you'll get back on the horse with all your tasks. You've got the drive and motivation. It's also a bit inspirational. I mean, if you can tackle all the things you do, surely I can jog.Stephanie Loréehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03512485557711771802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-41398423731113210742010-10-18T07:55:00.588-07:002010-10-18T07:55:00.588-07:00You are the male me...without the baby on the way....You are the male me...without the baby on the way. Holy Shitballs...never heard that expression but it is descriptive. You cannot live a life fully in balance all the time! Impossible. But to know enough to right yourself is what most people have trouble with. You've got a bead on it. I smile, that you love your family enough to care.Wine and Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06778785233226804217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-12215905085769844362010-10-18T07:46:36.958-07:002010-10-18T07:46:36.958-07:00Eric, you have it in you to surmount all these hur...Eric, you have it in you to surmount all these hurdles. Taken in one bite, it seems pretty much to swallow.<br /><br />But task by task, it can be done. It is daunting, but you have a loving wife who is in your corner. When you hold your little baby in your arms, it will make sense.<br /><br />Easy for me to say I know. Hard to live. <br /><br />Something may have to go or do with less. You are in a better to know what it is than any outsider. Trust your instincts on that. They seldom are wrong -- if you pay attention to them.<br /><br />Life refuses to stand in line. It demands service now. <br /><br />Right at this moment for me, I need to go to the surgeon and hear how much "fun" the next six weeks will be for me. Life. Always something. But it beats the alternative, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.com