9.28.2010
diet coke free: one day at a time
So, I'd gotten my diet coke addiction down from 8 or 10 or 14 or I hate to think how many a day, to 2 or 3ish, maybe on a good day, just one. But I'm really trying to be healthier, and I know that any form of a diet coke addiction is not healthy so today was my first successful day with NO diet coke! I've started adding lime to my water and carrying my tervis tumbler absolutely everywhere with me, so that has been helpful! Hopefully I can keep it up!
9.26.2010
can't wait for these to arrive in my mailbox!
Just purchased:
Can't wait for all of these to arrive! I love a good long-sleeved t, I've been lusting after this skirt since I saw it, and I lost my VV coozie a few weeks back while tailgating. Even though I have an extensive collection of coozies, that was my favorite, and I was so upset to see that they didn't sell them on the website anymore. Then, a few days later I saw that they were back, and couldn't have been more excited! I went for two this time--though hopefully I'll be a more responsible tailgater and not lose my favorite coozies in the future!
I will be a happy girl when this package arrives!
Can't wait for all of these to arrive! I love a good long-sleeved t, I've been lusting after this skirt since I saw it, and I lost my VV coozie a few weeks back while tailgating. Even though I have an extensive collection of coozies, that was my favorite, and I was so upset to see that they didn't sell them on the website anymore. Then, a few days later I saw that they were back, and couldn't have been more excited! I went for two this time--though hopefully I'll be a more responsible tailgater and not lose my favorite coozies in the future!
I will be a happy girl when this package arrives!
9.25.2010
too picky?
When it comes to dating... I'm a chicken. I hang out with a guy for a while, and then notice one little thing that isn't in my picture of the ideal guy for me, and talk myself out of letting it go anywhere. I turn down dates because guys--who are great guys--maybe never finished college, or something else along those lines. But a couple of weekends ago, I met this guy, and really clicked with him. There are a couple of things on my list of the ideal guy that he doesn't have, but they are all more arbitrary things like college. He's a great guy and has SO MANY of the things I'm looking for, but that so many of the guys who do have the checklist items like a four year degree are missing. I went out with him this weekend and had a great time, and I was telling my best friend about it today and she said "don't talk yourself out of liking him." Because I do really like him. So, I'm going to take some deep breaths, and see where it goes--maybe somewhere, maybe nowhere, but this time I'm not going to let myself sabotage it like I so often do. I'm well aware that life isn't perfect, people aren't perfect, but I have trouble remembering that I'm not going to find a "perfect" guy either. So... deep breath... I'm going to give this one a real shot!
9.23.2010
oh the drama!
Luckily, my personal life is pretty drama free, but I work with high school students. If you've blocked that part of high school out of your mind, let me assure you that high school=drama. If you think that may have changed since you were in high school, most definitely not. High school is still synonymous for drama. I'm exhausted from dealing with it, but at the same time feel privileged that I have the opportunity to work with these kids through their drama, and to help guide them and equip them with the communication skills necessary to work through the issues.
9.22.2010
9.21.2010
Skinny Bitch
So--I've been trying for the past 2 years to eat better, exercise more, all that jazz. And its been a slow process. A friend and I joined a run club about a year ago, and while I still wouldn't call us runners, we are making slow strides in improving--and even if we don't run, we get a three mile walk in once a week. I started working out with a personal trainer at the beginning of summer, which has been great--sadly, though, my trainer just got a new job, and I'm in the midst of transitioning to a new one, so I have a couple of weeks off.
But the hardest part is definitely the eating. I've never been a healthy eater, and because of my job, eat out a decent amount (and unfortunately, it's fast food). I've been addicted to Diet Coke for years, and before that it was sweet tea. I love anything sweet, and I love barbecue--and all that goes with it.
About a month ago, I borrowed "Skinny Bitch" from a friend, and I LOVED the no-nonsense way it told you what you shouldn't eat--and why--and what you should. I'm slowly trying to incorporate advice from the book into my lifestyle. My first big project was becoming a vegetarian. I'm one month into being a vegetarian, and so far, it hasn't been too tough. Next up is switching out Diet Coke for water. I've gotten much better--I used to start my day with it, and a fresh supply was never too far out of reach, but I've cut down to only once a day for the most part, and some days not at all--though I still do crave it often! So that's my project for the next few weeks--completely breaking the Diet Coke addiction.
But the hardest part is definitely the eating. I've never been a healthy eater, and because of my job, eat out a decent amount (and unfortunately, it's fast food). I've been addicted to Diet Coke for years, and before that it was sweet tea. I love anything sweet, and I love barbecue--and all that goes with it.
About a month ago, I borrowed "Skinny Bitch" from a friend, and I LOVED the no-nonsense way it told you what you shouldn't eat--and why--and what you should. I'm slowly trying to incorporate advice from the book into my lifestyle. My first big project was becoming a vegetarian. I'm one month into being a vegetarian, and so far, it hasn't been too tough. Next up is switching out Diet Coke for water. I've gotten much better--I used to start my day with it, and a fresh supply was never too far out of reach, but I've cut down to only once a day for the most part, and some days not at all--though I still do crave it often! So that's my project for the next few weeks--completely breaking the Diet Coke addiction.
9.18.2010
Friends
Had to work this morning, and have a million things to do this weekend--co-hosting a bridal shower tomorrow, a book club, and tonight celebrating a dear friend's--more like a little sister, really--21st birthday. Excited about all of it, and have plenty of errands to run to get ready for it, but at the moment, I'm so content sitting on my couch watching "Friends" that I don't know if I'll ever move. I NEVER get tired of watching "Friends"--I own all 10 seasons, and must have watched each at least 8 times, but it never gets old!
9.17.2010
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