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Finish the Sentence Friday Blog Hop #12

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Welcome back to Finish The Sentence Friday Blog Hop (FTSF).  We give you a sentence and you finish it (however long or short you’d like).  Please feel free to link up and follow any or all of our hostesses, which are below.

And now for this week’s sentence to finish:  “One time when I was bored out of my mind, I…”

Next week’s sentence to finish: ”If I could hang out with any celebrity, it would be…”

One time when I was bored out of my mind, I…wracked my brain to remember a time that I was actually bored and truly had a hard time recalling such an instance. I am sure when I was younger and before I had kids this was indeed true at some point, but I will be honest being a SAHM to two little girls and also one who works (blogging and writing) from home, I truly don’t have the luxury to be bored.

I literally am busy all day long from the moment I get up until the moment I go to sleep. And even when I tell myself that I will take a break and do nothing, somehow I find something else I need to do and then I am busy all over again.


But if I ever somehow had a free moment and did find myself bored, I have to admit I truly don’t think I would know what to do with myself. Although, if I think for a moment I am sure I could come up with something to fill my time and will now list:

The Top 5 Things to Do If I Ever Get Bored:

  1. Read a Good Book–I have about 10 books on my Kindle that need to be read and had downloaded during Hurricane Sandy. I was too afraid I wouldn’t be able to recharge my iPad to read so I ended up limited my reading. So, now I have many books I need to read and catch up on.
  2. Watch TV Shows or Movies on My DVR–Kevin and I DVR so much, but only have a limited amount of time to actually watch and catch up. We finally got to watch the first part of the final Harry Potter movie last week. We still need to watch the second part and maybe I could actually watch it before my kids are all grown up!! I mean I know how it ends, because once upon a time before having kids I was a huge Harry Potter Fan and read all the books (yes friends I love to read and so miss it!!). But I would love to see it in the actual movie for myself.
  3. Clean Out My Closet–Yes, I have a ton of clothes I no longer wear and really should get rid of outfits I wore over 10 years ago. Sadly bell bottom jean are no longer in style!!
  4. Vacuum and Dust--This would only happen if I literally had nothing and I mean nothing to do, because oh how I hate both chores with a passion. Don’t get me wrong, I do both, but seriously put it off until it is absolutely necessary!!
  5. Clean the Bathroom/Toilet–If you think I hate vacuuming and dusting, that is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. I loathe and detest cleaning the toilet. Seriously between two potty trained little girls and a husband who has no aim, it is a must, but probably the grossest job ever. I mean the smells alone could gag me on even a good day and the actual sight is so not pretty.

Ok, so on further examination my list contains two things that would almost be a reward and the further down you go would be considered torture in some countries!! However I only mentioned things that I could do in my actual home if I was bored, because I am not evening contemplating taking the little monsters somewhere or paying a babysitter right about now. But seriously, what would you do if you got bored? That is the question of the day!!

Now tell me, in the comments, about times when you did something stupid (you’re in good company as you can see from above). Or write a post and link it up! And be sure to share my story with all your FB and Twitter friends. We’ll also be featuring some of our favorites on Twitter with the Hashtag #FTSF and our Facebook pages too, so make sure to follow. Don’t forget to grab a button and put it somewhere people will see. We’d are hoping to keep this hop going strong and continue this for a long time to come!

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  1. Stephanie Sprenger says

    Oh, isn't that the truth? Boredom feels like a luxury now. I think of all the nights I lounged around in my 20s, on the couch by myself, feeling bored and lonely, and I want to punch "past me" in the face! I would give anything to be bored now!!! I love your ideas, and I am sad to admit that I STILL haven't seen the last Harry Potter movie! What a loser! I also laughed about your husband's "aim"…or lack thereof! 😉

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh Stephanie, if I could have my 20 something self in front of me would so punch her in the gut, because she had not clue what a luxury it was to actually be bored and have quiet in her life. That said I truly can't believe I didn't see that last movie until last weekend (I had to watch it in three separate times, because there was no way my kids would let me see it all in one viewing!) and sad but true about Kevin's aim, lol!! 🙂

  2. Bill says

    Honestly, Janine, i don't remember being bored out of my mind. My dad never allowed it…if I was dumb enough to say those words I could count on him finding work for me to do….after I moved out I was always active….I guess it's possible I've been bored but I can't think of a time.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Bill, your dad sounded a lot like my own and maybe that is why I still don't really allow myself to relax and be bored, because just when I think that I am going to tune out something comes up and am up and running again!! Thanks as always and love that we do kind of have this one in common!! 🙂

  3. Jean Heff says

    This is why the whole sleep when they sleep thing doesn't work. We always find something else to do, don't we? I 100% agree with you about the bathroom cleaning. It is gross. If I turn really evil when the kids get old enough to have chores, this will be one of the first jobs I assign!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Love the way you think Jean and am so with you on passing this chore to the kids when they are old enough to handle this one. And glad to know it isn't just me with sleep, relaxing and always finding more to do!! 🙂

  4. Considerer says

    Housework never killed anyone, but why take chances? I do feel for you with the last one though – an icky toilet is no small matter. Can you try putting a ping-pong ball down there for your husband? I know it tends to work with small boys…

    • Janine Huldie says

      Lol, the ping pong ball made me giggle, but sadly I have two potty trained little girls that leave me nice messes sometimes, too. Just gross beyond belief and so true about not taking any chances Reece!! 🙂

  5. Kate Hall says

    Yeah, I'm never bored either. Since I started blogging, there's ALWAYS something to do. Even before kids I was rarely bored. I love to read. My husband and I joke because one time he said he was bored and I said, "Well, you could read a book…write a letter…" in this mom voice. But I was totally serious.

  6. Melanie Chisnall says

    I thought I was the only one who cleaned bathrooms and the house when they were bored! Not the most fun to do, but it does make me feel better – like I've actually done something. And I have loud music playing. And it's exercise…burning calories. It can't be all that bad! 😉

  13. Emily says

    I would have answered the same way Janine — I cannot remember the last time I was bored! However, I do love your list of what you might do if you WERE bored. I have a feeling we won't be bored again until our kids are all in college or maybe not even then…I didn't link up this week (too busy — not bored!) but I always enjoy reading along…

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh thanks for reading along and glad to know it isn't just me. Seriously, I just don't have a second in the day to be bored!! And think you are right that I probably won't until my girls are at least college aged!!

  14. Cyndi says

    Hang on to those bell-bottoms! They'll be in style again in like…5 years. LOL.
    Love this post. 🙂 I love a clean house, but I hate the cleaning involved to get it that way. Hehehe.

  17. Jessica Smock says

    I'm having the same reactions as others. This is clearly written by a girl who has no idea how to be bored anymore! I can relate to most of it. However, not to the toilet cleaning. This is no day, time, or place in which I would be bored enough to resort to toilet cleaning!

  18. Kera says

    We have some of the same boredom busters! Except I actually do things to AVOID cleaning the house lol. I will however, run the vacuum and I always clean up Sofia's toys, but I refuse to do the whole 9 yards. The domestic activity I despise the most. I had to link up this week…it's a great prompt!

  20. Chris HyeThymeCafe says

    I found this to be a tough one as well. Maybe when I was younger I had that problem, but now I have a book tucked away wherever I am – one in my bedroom, one in my car, etc. I have been known to screw myself up that way – reading so many books at one time I start planting the characters from one into the story line of the other. 😉

    • Janine Huldie says

      I am so with you having found this one a bit tough, because as I said I am never truly without something to do to leave me bored. I love how you read more than just one book at a time and am kind of doing that right now, but I am not sure when I will ever have the time to finish up what I am reading because of this. Thanks Chris!! 🙂

  21. Ruchira says

    Wow…you sure do something constructive when bored, Janine.

    You embarrassed me, GF!

    I when bored, do wacky stuff!! story attached!
    voted for you 🙂
    TGIF

  22. Janine Huldie says

    So true Steph. With my kids I truly just don't have the time to get bored, but I am so with you on reading. I was going to try to re-read a bit of the last Harry Potter today, because I truly felt like I forgot a bit of it since watching the last movie now. Big fail, because Lily never napped and truly haven't stopped. Maybe this weekend!!

  23. Melissa S. says

    Although I agree with you that I rarely have time to be bored, do you ever find that you are bored, even when you're busy? Sometimes I find cleaning to be so boring. So in that regard, yep, I'm bored a lot! 🙂 Thanks for hosting again!

  24. Lanaya @ Raising Rea says

    Loved your list! That's pretty spot on about what I would do to … and yes, cleaning the bathrooms would be at the very bottom! Ugh! So …glad Kera FINALLY announced the pregnancy. It was killing me watching how I commented on her blog! I saw you were in the same boat. LOL

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    • Janine Huldie says

      Thank Lanaya and it was killing em to watch how I answered, because it so wasn't my news to share, but had to be so careful that I didn't out Kera until she was ready to share. Just glad she did, because at least I don't have to worry that I am going to say something I shouldn't on accident. The pressure was getting me and am so not good at stuff like this, lol!! 🙂

  26. Xmasdolly says

    One time when I was bored out of my mind, I… wow that's a good question. When I get mad I clean, but just getting bored probably watch more old movies on TV or play games on the computer. Yep, that's what I'd do. Have a great weekend.

  29. Kim@Co-Pilot Mom says

    It took reading the question in this post for me to realize that I am never bored anymore, either! I always have something to do – and usually 10 things to do after that. If I do have a moment – or, make a moment – I love to read, too.

  30. Kristi Campbell says

    I am never bored, either. A side-effect of being a blogger and a mom, I suppose! Thanks for hoisting! I way too often have 10 things to do. And haven't watched tv that I want to watch in too long. The tv here comes on before nap time and bedtime to relax my son…and then it's Fireman Sam, Blue's Clues, or airplane shows.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Kristi for letting me know it isn't just me who watches a fair amount of kid TV versus actual real shows (if I get to do that it is before I go to bed!). And also thanks for linking up again and heading over to you now, too!! 🙂

  32. Joan Veronica Robert says

    Hi, Janine, visiting the FTSF is fun! And I must say I am hardly ever bored. I do get tired out, and I do get frustrated, but bored… I'd really have to make an effort to remember when was the last time! Too much to do! Heve a good day!

  33. Stephanie @ Life, Un says

    I want to see the mom who's actually bored 🙂 But there was a life.. at some point.. were boredom actually did exist. I think I remember it ! Thanks so much for hosting FTSF!!

  34. Break the Mom Mold says

    Well, as I said this was my first link-up with you guys, clearly it was tough for you too! Seriously, when is a mother ever bored? I loved the fact that you downloaded all of those books, but didn't read them to conserve battery power! Did your battery ever run out? I also love to read, but I don't think you can read, write and be a mom. Just not gonna happen. Thanks so much for the link up!

    • Janine Huldie says

      My pleasure with the linkup and have to tell you I never did run out of battery power on my iPad, because I was too scared to really use if for that exact reason. My iPhone I did and charged it in the car, but my iPad not so much. And I do agree that being a mom and trying to do all of the above just isn't going to happen. Thanks again for linking up with us and hope to see you back next week!! 🙂

  35. The Sadder But Wiser says

    My you lead about as exciting a life as I do! I don't usually get bored these days, but when I do I usually catch up on other people's blogs (I'm not reading this because I'm bored, by the way! I meant the ones I don't read on a regular basis!) When I am allowed to watch the TV I want, which is not often, I catch up on stuff on Hulu Plus.

    • Janine Huldie says

      I had to laugh at your comment about not reading this because you are bored. Can totally relate though, because I read a lot of blogs, including yours daily and actually love to read and quite enjoy it, but if I am reading something new many times it is because I actually a few extra moments, too. I have found many times that those blogs make me happy though that I did have a few extra quiet moments indeed. And I also love catching up on TV when I can 🙂

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