Happy Fall!
I'm so sporadic about blogging! Recently I've been doing more blog reading, cooking, and pinning, which inspired me to blog again. I'm really going to try to do a blog every two weeks. That'll be my challenge for myself for fall.
Here's a list of some favorites!
-Everything pumpkin! Pumpkin spice creamer, cream cheese, pumpkin bread, carving pumpkins, decorating pumpkins, everything!
-Mulled cider candle from Walmart. It's cheap and it makes the whole house smell yummy. We get this candle every year about this time. It's not really fall without it!
-Curling wand. I usually don't do anything with my hair but just throw it up in a messy pony tail, but I've rediscovered the awesomeness of a curling wand! It's so quick and easy, and it totally transforms my look.
-Video games. I never thought I would say this, but I've really gotten into playing video games! At first, I just thought it would be something Dan and I could do together, since he loves it so much. But then I really got into it! I started with Assassin's Creed 2. Now I'm playing Pokemon. Really hoping we can get a PS3, or maybe a PS4 for Christmas.
-Organization! For some random reason last Saturday I was on Pinterest and started looking at organizing ideas. There are oh so many. And there are many places that need organization in my home! Last Sunday I got my clothes closet all cleaned and organized. I'll post some before and after pictures of the whole thing. I think next I'll do the coat closet.
-Cardio. I'm studying Anatomy and Physiology II this semester. We just finished a section on the cardiovascular system and I fell in love. I'm thinking I might try to be a Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon someday! We'll see how I feel after nursing school.
-Football! NFL, to be more specific. We spend the majority of our Sundays watching football. Go Niners!
Over the next 2 weeks I have a couple tests, organization projects, and my birthday! I'll post after my birthday with a followup on all of this. Have a good weekend!
Friday, October 18, 2013
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Learning to Fly
Hello, friends!
So far it has been a great summer, just like I planned! I have spent many an afternoon at the pool, laying out, reading, and swimming, of course. I really love just to relax and lay out with friends and catch up. I've been reading a bit, but just some silly chick lit. I would love some suggestions on some good summer reads!
Last week I did something that I am very proud of. One of the local playhouses had a "Pay What You Can" evening. It had been a while since I had seen any theater performances, and it was cheap, so I figured why not? Problem was, there wasn't anyone that really wanted to go with me. I had all these scenarios in my mind about weird people sitting next to me, or getting a parking spot miles away and having to walk by myself in a not so great part of town... The possibilities of the ways it could go wrong or somehow I would be embarrassed were endless.
Then I got to thinking that I should just go. So what I was doing it on my own! I should use that to empower me, not hold me back. So I went. By myself. And I LOVED it! The play was really great. It's called Death Trap. Apparently it's the theater version of an old 80's movie or something. The people that sat next to me were smelly, and a little weird, but that's ok! It did it by myself.
So now I'm not fearful of doing other things by myself. Other things I'm looking forward to doing solo-style: free concerts in the park, cheap movies at the Orpheum, trying out yoga for the first time...
What about you? Any fears holding you back that you wish to overcome? Don't let YOU hold YOURSELF back!
So far it has been a great summer, just like I planned! I have spent many an afternoon at the pool, laying out, reading, and swimming, of course. I really love just to relax and lay out with friends and catch up. I've been reading a bit, but just some silly chick lit. I would love some suggestions on some good summer reads!
Last week I did something that I am very proud of. One of the local playhouses had a "Pay What You Can" evening. It had been a while since I had seen any theater performances, and it was cheap, so I figured why not? Problem was, there wasn't anyone that really wanted to go with me. I had all these scenarios in my mind about weird people sitting next to me, or getting a parking spot miles away and having to walk by myself in a not so great part of town... The possibilities of the ways it could go wrong or somehow I would be embarrassed were endless.
Then I got to thinking that I should just go. So what I was doing it on my own! I should use that to empower me, not hold me back. So I went. By myself. And I LOVED it! The play was really great. It's called Death Trap. Apparently it's the theater version of an old 80's movie or something. The people that sat next to me were smelly, and a little weird, but that's ok! It did it by myself.
So now I'm not fearful of doing other things by myself. Other things I'm looking forward to doing solo-style: free concerts in the park, cheap movies at the Orpheum, trying out yoga for the first time...
What about you? Any fears holding you back that you wish to overcome? Don't let YOU hold YOURSELF back!
Thursday, May 23, 2013
My Summer
Hey, peeps!
I was only able to write posts about once a month thus far with school and work crazyness going on. But this summer, I should be able to blog a lot more!
I'll catch you up on what has happened between my last post and now:
I passed my big class this semester with an A! I was going to be totally happy with a B, but I checked my grades this afternoon, and I was pleasantly surprised. The day after my finals, work got ridiculously busy with Mother's Day stuff. So I worked. A lot. Not as much as last year, but enough. And then 2 days after Mother's Day I left for a vacation!
My Dad was getting married. So my sister and I drove to San Antonio. It was a very very long drive. And I worked really hard trying to help them get everything set up for the big day. The wedding was really nice, and the reception was a lot of fun! Got a chance to catch up with some family I haven't seen in a long time. And also got to spend time with some new family! I really enjoyed getting to know them and dance with them, lol. Hopefully I'll get a chance this fall to go to NOLA to visit my step-cousins and we can hang out!
Then the day after the wedding, we got invited to go to the beach by my Aunt and her friend, who is now an aunt to me. Megan was wanting to get home, and wasn't super excited about going to the beach, but once we got there and got in the water, everyone had a good time! It was overcast, but that kept it from being really hot. So I had a great time!
I got back a couple days ago, and I've just been cleaning the house and unpacking and getting back to life. I have decided to not take the summer class. And I'm really happy about it! It gives me a chance to just have a great summer.
It's going to be a busy, but relaxing summer filled with crafting, pedicures, grilling, reading, drinking wine, being at the pool, and some traveling!! In a few weeks, Dan and I will be going to visit family back home. Then in July, I might be going to Anaheim with my momma. And then in August, I'll be traveling to Kansas City for my Grandma's 90th birthday!!
So this weekend, I'll be going to the movies and Sunset Symphony. And then on Sunday I'll be gardening and DIYing. Be on the lookout for my many posts on wine, crafting, and everything me! Have a good weekend everyone!
I was only able to write posts about once a month thus far with school and work crazyness going on. But this summer, I should be able to blog a lot more!
I'll catch you up on what has happened between my last post and now:
I passed my big class this semester with an A! I was going to be totally happy with a B, but I checked my grades this afternoon, and I was pleasantly surprised. The day after my finals, work got ridiculously busy with Mother's Day stuff. So I worked. A lot. Not as much as last year, but enough. And then 2 days after Mother's Day I left for a vacation!
My Dad was getting married. So my sister and I drove to San Antonio. It was a very very long drive. And I worked really hard trying to help them get everything set up for the big day. The wedding was really nice, and the reception was a lot of fun! Got a chance to catch up with some family I haven't seen in a long time. And also got to spend time with some new family! I really enjoyed getting to know them and dance with them, lol. Hopefully I'll get a chance this fall to go to NOLA to visit my step-cousins and we can hang out!
Then the day after the wedding, we got invited to go to the beach by my Aunt and her friend, who is now an aunt to me. Megan was wanting to get home, and wasn't super excited about going to the beach, but once we got there and got in the water, everyone had a good time! It was overcast, but that kept it from being really hot. So I had a great time!
I got back a couple days ago, and I've just been cleaning the house and unpacking and getting back to life. I have decided to not take the summer class. And I'm really happy about it! It gives me a chance to just have a great summer.
It's going to be a busy, but relaxing summer filled with crafting, pedicures, grilling, reading, drinking wine, being at the pool, and some traveling!! In a few weeks, Dan and I will be going to visit family back home. Then in July, I might be going to Anaheim with my momma. And then in August, I'll be traveling to Kansas City for my Grandma's 90th birthday!!
So this weekend, I'll be going to the movies and Sunset Symphony. And then on Sunday I'll be gardening and DIYing. Be on the lookout for my many posts on wine, crafting, and everything me! Have a good weekend everyone!
Thursday, April 11, 2013
How are you influential?
First off, I feel as though I need to apologize for the hiatus. I have been constantly studying, and when I'm not studying, I have been lazy. I know, crappy excuse, but it's the only one you're getting. So there.
My weight has been at a steady decline, but nothing dramatic. And there's not much else to report on in that aspect of my life. Today's post is kind of deep. I'm not even really sure where the idea for this post came from. But I wanted to share my thoughts and hopefully get some feedback on what your thoughts are.
Two questions came into my brain today, and they may even be the same question, depending on how you look at it. What will your mark be on the world? What do you want people to learn from you?
At the end of my life, when I look back on all the things that I've done, people I've met, and love that I have shared, I want to have been able to leave an impression on those people. Hopefully, throughout my future career as a nurse, I can make a huge impact on many many people. I want to be with those strangers and help them through the tough times and be happy with them through the good times. I want that person to have said that I was the most important and helpful person whenever they needed help.
But as it stands now? I don't think I have done anything big enough, or lived long enough to make a mark on the world. Right now, I want to learn. I want to learn about nursing, and about traveling and different parts of the world. I want to learn what it's like to be a wife and a mom someday. I want to learn how to be a better daughter and friend. I'm not sure if anything I do in the learning stage will make an impact. But hopefully, what I do with this knowledge can lead to me being fulfilled and influential.
What do people learn from me? I want people to learn many things from me from both my words and my actions. I want people to be independent, strong, fearless, to explore (whatever that means to them), to know that it's ok to make mistakes, and to love themselves. All of these things are so important! I asked a friend of mine what she had learned from me, and she said that since knowing me and becoming friends, she has started to speak her mind more, apologize less when it is unnecessary, and to be less critical of herself.
I think I realized how I am able to help people see these things. I am pretty confident about myself. I don't have an inflated ego or anything, but I don't have too much to be self conscious about. And I believe in other people being confident in themselves, and I try to make that happen with them. I want people to see that they don't have to worry so much, and to focus on what's important to them, and their happiness.
How will you make an impact in the world? What is the message you hope to put out there? What do you want people to learn from you?
My weight has been at a steady decline, but nothing dramatic. And there's not much else to report on in that aspect of my life. Today's post is kind of deep. I'm not even really sure where the idea for this post came from. But I wanted to share my thoughts and hopefully get some feedback on what your thoughts are.
Two questions came into my brain today, and they may even be the same question, depending on how you look at it. What will your mark be on the world? What do you want people to learn from you?
At the end of my life, when I look back on all the things that I've done, people I've met, and love that I have shared, I want to have been able to leave an impression on those people. Hopefully, throughout my future career as a nurse, I can make a huge impact on many many people. I want to be with those strangers and help them through the tough times and be happy with them through the good times. I want that person to have said that I was the most important and helpful person whenever they needed help.
But as it stands now? I don't think I have done anything big enough, or lived long enough to make a mark on the world. Right now, I want to learn. I want to learn about nursing, and about traveling and different parts of the world. I want to learn what it's like to be a wife and a mom someday. I want to learn how to be a better daughter and friend. I'm not sure if anything I do in the learning stage will make an impact. But hopefully, what I do with this knowledge can lead to me being fulfilled and influential.
What do people learn from me? I want people to learn many things from me from both my words and my actions. I want people to be independent, strong, fearless, to explore (whatever that means to them), to know that it's ok to make mistakes, and to love themselves. All of these things are so important! I asked a friend of mine what she had learned from me, and she said that since knowing me and becoming friends, she has started to speak her mind more, apologize less when it is unnecessary, and to be less critical of herself.
I think I realized how I am able to help people see these things. I am pretty confident about myself. I don't have an inflated ego or anything, but I don't have too much to be self conscious about. And I believe in other people being confident in themselves, and I try to make that happen with them. I want people to see that they don't have to worry so much, and to focus on what's important to them, and their happiness.
How will you make an impact in the world? What is the message you hope to put out there? What do you want people to learn from you?
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
"Can you do it? You bet you can!"
I've been watching this Bob Harper (one of the trainers from The Biggest Loser) workout DVD and he says that at the beginning of the workout. I always think it is super cheesy when he points to the sign that has that ridiculously positive saying on it. But then when I'm working my butt off and am tired, and don't want to keep going, I find myself saying this.
My inspiration to work out came to me a couple months ago. I was getting ready for the day, had gotten dressed and all my makeup on, hair was done, and I went to go wash my hands. In the bathroom at home is this huge mirror, and I can see everything from the waist and up. This particular time, I was noticing the extra amount of jiggle that I saw on my upper arms that used to be fairly toned and jiggle free. "Jeez... gotta do something about that", I thought.
However, Superbowl Sunday was around the corner, which is a pig out holiday. Then there was Valentine's week. And work was crazy. No time to eat healthy or work out. Then the weather was cold and dreary for a week or so, and who can eat salads when it's cold out? Comfort food is best enjoyed on cold days. Then I spent every waking moment studying for a particularly tough microbiology exam.And only ate foods that could be picked up from the fast food lane and stuffed in my face.
I had spent all of this time coming up with excuses and telling my self that it would be too hard, too expensive, I didn't have the time for it, and I would fail. Why should I start working out and really taking care of my body if I was going to fail?
Well, then it was FINALLY spring break! I had to go to the doc for a check up, and got on the dreaded scale... It was then that I got the slap in the face that I needed. And all of a sudden, those asshole voices in my head went away! And in their place came determination and drive to do better. A couple days later I went on a short vacation. I didn't eat super great while I was gone, and didn't do any working out. But as soon as I got back home, I went to pinterest.
I knew that I could find some really good tips and ideas to help me get started on setting some goals. One of the first few things I found was a list of "Skinny Rules" by Bob Harper. Some of them are not possible for me. Like, "no carbs after lunch". Really?? That's a no-can-do. Whole grain pasta is a staple in my quick and cheap dinner routine. And what about the "no added sweeteners, or artificial sugars"? I love me some diet coke. I know that aspartame causes your brain to turn to swiss cheese and all, but I cannot help it. It's zero calories and a yummy beverage that I don't know if I can do without. Cut it back? Sure! But get rid of entirely? No thanks. Plus, who doesn't like swiss cheese?!
However, there are some of the rules that I have implemented. Such as, drink a full glass of water before every meal. It really does cut back how much you eat! And the whole, "go to bed hungry" thing. I'm doing it, but it's not easy. And I'm also trying to cut back on my sodium (see: super salty foods) intake. I have cankles. I am 24 and have cankles. All my years of eating fried foods like they were going out of style have caught up with me, and my ankles are paying the price. Seriously! I am now grossed out if I don't wear pants that cover that mess up.
So! In order to get rid of the jiggle and the cankles, and other gross things that come with not taking proper care of the bodies we are given, I am trying to get it together! I'm eating better, but not cutting out all the foods that I like. I'm just eating the healthier versions of the same foods. And by healthier, I mean any of the following:
- low in calories/fats/sugar/sodium
- higher in fiber and vitamins
- and higher in whole grains
- smaller portions of the fats, and more veggies
I am also working out, but I will save that for another post. Let me know how you eat right and how I can improve my eating habits if I got it wrong somewhere. And as a disclaimer, these are things that I think I should be doing to lose weight and purify my body. This is not some diet program I am trying, and these things might not work for you. These are just the steps I am taking to get where I want to be. Signing off for now!
-Michelle
My inspiration to work out came to me a couple months ago. I was getting ready for the day, had gotten dressed and all my makeup on, hair was done, and I went to go wash my hands. In the bathroom at home is this huge mirror, and I can see everything from the waist and up. This particular time, I was noticing the extra amount of jiggle that I saw on my upper arms that used to be fairly toned and jiggle free. "Jeez... gotta do something about that", I thought.
However, Superbowl Sunday was around the corner, which is a pig out holiday. Then there was Valentine's week. And work was crazy. No time to eat healthy or work out. Then the weather was cold and dreary for a week or so, and who can eat salads when it's cold out? Comfort food is best enjoyed on cold days. Then I spent every waking moment studying for a particularly tough microbiology exam.And only ate foods that could be picked up from the fast food lane and stuffed in my face.
I had spent all of this time coming up with excuses and telling my self that it would be too hard, too expensive, I didn't have the time for it, and I would fail. Why should I start working out and really taking care of my body if I was going to fail?
Well, then it was FINALLY spring break! I had to go to the doc for a check up, and got on the dreaded scale... It was then that I got the slap in the face that I needed. And all of a sudden, those asshole voices in my head went away! And in their place came determination and drive to do better. A couple days later I went on a short vacation. I didn't eat super great while I was gone, and didn't do any working out. But as soon as I got back home, I went to pinterest.
I knew that I could find some really good tips and ideas to help me get started on setting some goals. One of the first few things I found was a list of "Skinny Rules" by Bob Harper. Some of them are not possible for me. Like, "no carbs after lunch". Really?? That's a no-can-do. Whole grain pasta is a staple in my quick and cheap dinner routine. And what about the "no added sweeteners, or artificial sugars"? I love me some diet coke. I know that aspartame causes your brain to turn to swiss cheese and all, but I cannot help it. It's zero calories and a yummy beverage that I don't know if I can do without. Cut it back? Sure! But get rid of entirely? No thanks. Plus, who doesn't like swiss cheese?!
However, there are some of the rules that I have implemented. Such as, drink a full glass of water before every meal. It really does cut back how much you eat! And the whole, "go to bed hungry" thing. I'm doing it, but it's not easy. And I'm also trying to cut back on my sodium (see: super salty foods) intake. I have cankles. I am 24 and have cankles. All my years of eating fried foods like they were going out of style have caught up with me, and my ankles are paying the price. Seriously! I am now grossed out if I don't wear pants that cover that mess up.
So! In order to get rid of the jiggle and the cankles, and other gross things that come with not taking proper care of the bodies we are given, I am trying to get it together! I'm eating better, but not cutting out all the foods that I like. I'm just eating the healthier versions of the same foods. And by healthier, I mean any of the following:
- low in calories/fats/sugar/sodium
- higher in fiber and vitamins
- and higher in whole grains
- smaller portions of the fats, and more veggies
I am also working out, but I will save that for another post. Let me know how you eat right and how I can improve my eating habits if I got it wrong somewhere. And as a disclaimer, these are things that I think I should be doing to lose weight and purify my body. This is not some diet program I am trying, and these things might not work for you. These are just the steps I am taking to get where I want to be. Signing off for now!
-Michelle
I'm blogging because... And you should follow because...
Ok, so I deleted all my old posts, and I am revamping this old thing.
A LOT has happened since I started this blog, and I wanted to re-create my posts and my purpose for blogging, which is why I removed the old posts. My main motivation for starting to blog again is that I feel like I am finally turning into the woman I have always wanted to be. I have a little family (which includes me, my crazy-dog, and the man that puts up with us both), I am fairly knowledgeable about politics and current events, I listen to NPR, I drink wine, I'm in school, I'm starting to garden and be healthier overall... the list goes on and on.
There are many things I have yet to do, that I would love to blog about as I do them!
Here's why I think you should follow me:
I am going to post about all different kinds of stuff! I love to craft and DIY a bunch.
I love to cook and try different recipes, and I will share them with you. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
I have a lot of different interests, and this would be a collection of a lot of awesome stuff!
I have a super cute puppy, and I plan on posting a lot of pictures of her.
And here we go!
A LOT has happened since I started this blog, and I wanted to re-create my posts and my purpose for blogging, which is why I removed the old posts. My main motivation for starting to blog again is that I feel like I am finally turning into the woman I have always wanted to be. I have a little family (which includes me, my crazy-dog, and the man that puts up with us both), I am fairly knowledgeable about politics and current events, I listen to NPR, I drink wine, I'm in school, I'm starting to garden and be healthier overall... the list goes on and on.
There are many things I have yet to do, that I would love to blog about as I do them!
Here's why I think you should follow me:
I am going to post about all different kinds of stuff! I love to craft and DIY a bunch.
I love to cook and try different recipes, and I will share them with you. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
I have a lot of different interests, and this would be a collection of a lot of awesome stuff!
I have a super cute puppy, and I plan on posting a lot of pictures of her.
And here we go!
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