What. A. Week.
I hope you guys are all having a fabulous Friday! Some of you may be wondering where the heck I've been for the past seven days or so.
Let me tell you, it has been crazy over here. I've been working anywhere from 3-5 hours for 3 of the past 4 nights, which would normally be fine, except for the fact that I had a 7 page final paper, 3 hour AP Bio Exam, 2 more writing finals, and a huge Spanish interview to squeeze in. Fitting in workouts in has been tough, not to mention I've been dealing with some "outside-emotional" stress. (That's not a real term. Whatever.)
But hey, we're down to 3 weeks until graduation! I will take that!
:)
If there's anything I've learned this past week (or year, really) it's that if you want to be truly happy and content, you have to find it in yourself. It's your life, you call the shots.
When you rely on only others to make your day, you're not taking charge of your own life. You're saying No, I don't value my life and my happiness enough to make sure that I live a life I'm happy with and proud of.
There are a thousand things that have made me feel frustrated this year. There are a thousand things that I could get worked up and upset about right now. But you know what? There's a just as many, if not more, things to be happy about and to be proud of.
I'm not saying that life is always wonderful, and that it's all in the attitude for every single situation. While I agree that attitude is important, and can change your perspective on so many things, I also think that when as we go through tough situations, we have a right to be upset or frustrated or mad.
We have a right to acknowledge our feelings and our thoughts. We have a right to feel them, to soak them up, to validate them... and then we have the right to move on.
We can (and should) feel what our body and mind want to feel. We can hurt. We can vent. But it's still there, and our lives do not revolve around our bad experiences. They keep moving with everyday.
That's when it's time to find a really good book. Or make a coffee date with a really genuine friend. Or hang out with a group of people you maybe never would have considered in 9th grade. You can dwell and feel terrible, or you can pick up the pieces, move on, and find something to get excited about.
And it'll come in waves, as life always does. You can be upset, and overwhelmed, and stressed out of your mind some days.. But that doesn't mean that your life is always stressful and overwhelming. It's one day at a time.
You can count on things getting back to normal by next week. Fingers crossed, anyway. ;) I missed you guys!!
Think about it: "And so it was... that she, having waited long and endured patiently, realized and obtained what God had promised." -Hebrews 6:15
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Thankful for Thankful Thursday
Good morning! Happy Thursday!
Today, I'm happy to say that Thankful Thursday is returning to this little corner of the blog world. Let's get to it!
I am thankful for...
...1 AP test out of the way! Though this week has certainly had its ups and downs, it is steadily moving along which is always nice when you're being overloaded with schoolwork. :)
...The awesome smoothie I made yesterday. I used SunWarrior protein powder - I was lucky enough to receive some samples from them - and this was hands down one of the best smoothies I've ever had.
...A beautiful run on Tuesday morning. It was much needed and mind clearing, that is for sure.
...This weather. Finally, spring has arrived.
...My new job! I'm happy to say that it's going smooth so far and that I'm enjoying it a lot! And well, 3-4 hour shifts are a nice change after 6-8 hour shifts.
...yummy food!
...winning a wonderful scholarship! Yeah, $2,000/year will make your day.
:)
...A few blog changes - I deleted "My Food Story" and completely changed my "About Me" page. I thought it was time for a new "spirit" to my blog. Head on over and read!
...Thankful Thursdays. Because it never hurts to be grateful.
:)
Have a great day, everyone!
Think about it: "Today, in the midst of your busy life, may you have at least one moment to sit back and relax when you don't have to do anything or be anywhere particular... but mostly in that moment may you realize here and now what a gift your life is- not just to you, but to everyone who knows you."
Today, I'm happy to say that Thankful Thursday is returning to this little corner of the blog world. Let's get to it!
I am thankful for...
...1 AP test out of the way! Though this week has certainly had its ups and downs, it is steadily moving along which is always nice when you're being overloaded with schoolwork. :)
...The awesome smoothie I made yesterday. I used SunWarrior protein powder - I was lucky enough to receive some samples from them - and this was hands down one of the best smoothies I've ever had.
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| In it went strawberries, a banana, SunWarrior chocolate protein powder, a little bit of cocoa powder, peanut butter, almond milk, and a big old handful of spinach. |
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| And of course the best smoothies look the most disgusting. |
...A beautiful run on Tuesday morning. It was much needed and mind clearing, that is for sure.
...This weather. Finally, spring has arrived.
...My new job! I'm happy to say that it's going smooth so far and that I'm enjoying it a lot! And well, 3-4 hour shifts are a nice change after 6-8 hour shifts.
...yummy food!
...winning a wonderful scholarship! Yeah, $2,000/year will make your day.
:)
...A few blog changes - I deleted "My Food Story" and completely changed my "About Me" page. I thought it was time for a new "spirit" to my blog. Head on over and read!
...Thankful Thursdays. Because it never hurts to be grateful.
:)
Have a great day, everyone!
Think about it: "Today, in the midst of your busy life, may you have at least one moment to sit back and relax when you don't have to do anything or be anywhere particular... but mostly in that moment may you realize here and now what a gift your life is- not just to you, but to everyone who knows you."
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Monthly Mantra - May
Good morning!!
It's about time for this Monthly Mantra, huh?
If you're new around here and need some indication as to what this whole MM thing is, head over to this post. To my regulars, keep reading!
Last month, my mantra was "Confident and Content." While I liked this mantra a lot, I really wish I would've visited it more.
Actions speak louder than words. While those words sat on the homepage of my blog as a daily reminder to stay confident and content, I honestly struggled a bit in carrying out those words through my life.
Granted, it's a little hard to be content with a blizzard near the end of April, and searching and interviewing for jobs can require a lot of confidence that doesn't always come naturally... Still, I wish I would've listened to those words more often.
April really tested me, and while I didn't feel so content being in the middle of it, I believe that I cultivated more confidence and tolerance as a result of living through it.
Anyway, how about we move onto May? :)
If I had to pick the time of year I love most, May-June would definitely be at the top. At this time, little things like trees getting their leaves, flowers blooming, and warm, sunshiney days give you a wonderful boost. School is winding down and you begin to feel the anticipation of the warm days of freedom ahead.
May is full of anticipation and excitement. While this anticipation is fun, it also brings upon a tendency in me to rush through the days. I usually start a countdown in May, and get more and more excited as I check the days off.
This year, the anxiety to get out is in full swing for a number of reasons. If you're a regular reader, you could probably list them off as well as I could.
Anyway, exactly 1 month from today, I will be walking across the stage and getting my diploma. High school will be over, and will remain only as a bittersweet, character-building phase of my life.
I want to enjoy this month as much as I want to get through it.
I want to soak up the sun in the baseball games ahead, sit in poise at the last few banquets and events, and take each slipping day of high school as it comes.
My mantra for this month is, "For now, it is today."
This may seem to you as a plain or obvious mantra, so let me explain.
We are told time and time again that each day is special, and that we will never get our days back.
As redundant or cliché as these phrases are in life, they are still 100% true. Though every day may not be amazing and thrilling, they are still days that we are living, all 24 hours, and they still make up our life.
Each day brings me closer to adulthood and a completely new chapter in my life. It's good to remember that while all of that is on the horizon, in this moment, it is only today. Today is good, and it is here now.
Kind of deep thinking for something so seemingly simple, but hey, it's whatever gets you through your days, right?
:)
That's all I have.
Have a good one, everyone!
More posts on Monthly Mantras:
Monthly Mantra Kickoff + February MM
January 2013
March 2013
April 2013
Think about it: "Nothing ever happened in the past; it happened in the Now. Nothing ever happens in the future; it will happen in the Now."
It's about time for this Monthly Mantra, huh?
If you're new around here and need some indication as to what this whole MM thing is, head over to this post. To my regulars, keep reading!
Last month, my mantra was "Confident and Content." While I liked this mantra a lot, I really wish I would've visited it more.
Actions speak louder than words. While those words sat on the homepage of my blog as a daily reminder to stay confident and content, I honestly struggled a bit in carrying out those words through my life.
Granted, it's a little hard to be content with a blizzard near the end of April, and searching and interviewing for jobs can require a lot of confidence that doesn't always come naturally... Still, I wish I would've listened to those words more often.
April really tested me, and while I didn't feel so content being in the middle of it, I believe that I cultivated more confidence and tolerance as a result of living through it.
Anyway, how about we move onto May? :)
If I had to pick the time of year I love most, May-June would definitely be at the top. At this time, little things like trees getting their leaves, flowers blooming, and warm, sunshiney days give you a wonderful boost. School is winding down and you begin to feel the anticipation of the warm days of freedom ahead.
May is full of anticipation and excitement. While this anticipation is fun, it also brings upon a tendency in me to rush through the days. I usually start a countdown in May, and get more and more excited as I check the days off.
This year, the anxiety to get out is in full swing for a number of reasons. If you're a regular reader, you could probably list them off as well as I could.
Anyway, exactly 1 month from today, I will be walking across the stage and getting my diploma. High school will be over, and will remain only as a bittersweet, character-building phase of my life.
I want to enjoy this month as much as I want to get through it.
I want to soak up the sun in the baseball games ahead, sit in poise at the last few banquets and events, and take each slipping day of high school as it comes.
My mantra for this month is, "For now, it is today."
This may seem to you as a plain or obvious mantra, so let me explain.
We are told time and time again that each day is special, and that we will never get our days back.
As redundant or cliché as these phrases are in life, they are still 100% true. Though every day may not be amazing and thrilling, they are still days that we are living, all 24 hours, and they still make up our life.
Each day brings me closer to adulthood and a completely new chapter in my life. It's good to remember that while all of that is on the horizon, in this moment, it is only today. Today is good, and it is here now.
Kind of deep thinking for something so seemingly simple, but hey, it's whatever gets you through your days, right?
:)
That's all I have.
Have a good one, everyone!
More posts on Monthly Mantras:
Monthly Mantra Kickoff + February MM
January 2013
March 2013
April 2013
Think about it: "Nothing ever happened in the past; it happened in the Now. Nothing ever happens in the future; it will happen in the Now."
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