I am an escapist. Whether it is books or movies or T.V. shows, I like living in someone else's life for a brief time. My brain is always turning over problems and solutions or how to have a conversation I've been dreading and being able to be someone else for a while quiets the storm.
So...here is a list of books I want to read this summer:
1. Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness
I am reading this one right now and like it so far.
2. Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
3. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
4. The Mists of Avalon books by Marion Zimmer Bradley
This is just the beginning of my list. At some point I want to read Les Mis. and re-read the Harry Potter series and Lord of the Rings. We will see how far I get for now lol.
What are you reading?
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7.17.2012
3.07.2012
Goals
I feel like I have too many goals. I truly believe that I can accomplish them all; it is just a lot to maintain. Currently, I have a lot of goals going at the same time and I think of more and more each day. The one on my mind this morning is shopping.
I love to shop for new clothes, but if I achieve my goal for July 31 then I would much rather have saved my shopping money until it is time to buy clothes then...right?
So, should I make it a goal to not buy clothing unless it is workout related or necessary because things don't fit (i.e. work clothes or jeans when my old ones are too big)?
Also, if I do not spend money and save it over the course of this time, won't I end up with a large saving and be able to either buy more or just keep some of it to help with our college debt and so forth?
See what I mean, it seems like such a good idea/goal, but does that make too many, what with the birthday list, running and all those silly personal goals that I haven't even bothered to mention on here like how I want to use up all of my stock of lotion before I buy anymore (I'm a lotion horder).
I guess, I didn't really decide anything in there, but I think it is something to think about and maybe a good reward for my hard work if I am able to save the money will be an awesome shopping spree...or maybe I won't be abel to resist a good sale tomorrow...or maybe the goal is just to be conscious of my spending when it comes to clothing...either way I'm glad we had this talk lol.
The picture and quote below describe how I feel. Thanks to Leah Remillet's blog for the inspiration.
I love to shop for new clothes, but if I achieve my goal for July 31 then I would much rather have saved my shopping money until it is time to buy clothes then...right?
So, should I make it a goal to not buy clothing unless it is workout related or necessary because things don't fit (i.e. work clothes or jeans when my old ones are too big)?
Also, if I do not spend money and save it over the course of this time, won't I end up with a large saving and be able to either buy more or just keep some of it to help with our college debt and so forth?
See what I mean, it seems like such a good idea/goal, but does that make too many, what with the birthday list, running and all those silly personal goals that I haven't even bothered to mention on here like how I want to use up all of my stock of lotion before I buy anymore (I'm a lotion horder).
I guess, I didn't really decide anything in there, but I think it is something to think about and maybe a good reward for my hard work if I am able to save the money will be an awesome shopping spree...or maybe I won't be abel to resist a good sale tomorrow...or maybe the goal is just to be conscious of my spending when it comes to clothing...either way I'm glad we had this talk lol.
The picture and quote below describe how I feel. Thanks to Leah Remillet's blog for the inspiration.
2.29.2012
March 2012
It is the beginning of a new era. March will be my transformation month. I know that I said a similar thing a few weeks ago about having a new found motivation to change the things I want to change, but the motivation didn't result in a while lot of action lol. This month, I have confidence that I will. Now, I am writing this while fighting off a terrible cold, sinus mess, which bums me out to no end.
In preparation of my transformation month, I have purchased new running shoes and downloaded the iMapMyRun app for my iPhone. That's right, I'm going to start working out and eating healthier as my first step. I know that I have said these things before, that so many people have said this things before. I don't know how to explain it, but it is different this time. I will accomplish my goals this time.
In high school, I was able to accomplish a lot through running. I lost about 15 to 20 pounds and did an amazing job keeping up with a workout schedule and eating healthy. Then I got mono and never really recovered to my full workout regime again, despite trying over and over again throughout the years.
So my goal is to lose two to three pant sizes by the end of the summer, which I am calling July 31. I don't work well counting in pounds but do much better in terms of clothing sizes. It would be amazing to exceed this goal, but I have learned that more manageable goals are not only easier to attain that can help with set backs like this cold. Besides, I am not looking for this ride to be one that ends at the end of July, I want it to be life changing.....no I NEED it to be life changing and in order to do that I need to take it slowly so I can enjoy it and not spiral down a path that ends with me being unhappy with myself for lack of progress.
Having an attainable goal made public is the first step right? Well...it is my first step anyway. So here is to the month of March being everything and just the beginning!
In preparation of my transformation month, I have purchased new running shoes and downloaded the iMapMyRun app for my iPhone. That's right, I'm going to start working out and eating healthier as my first step. I know that I have said these things before, that so many people have said this things before. I don't know how to explain it, but it is different this time. I will accomplish my goals this time.
In high school, I was able to accomplish a lot through running. I lost about 15 to 20 pounds and did an amazing job keeping up with a workout schedule and eating healthy. Then I got mono and never really recovered to my full workout regime again, despite trying over and over again throughout the years.
So my goal is to lose two to three pant sizes by the end of the summer, which I am calling July 31. I don't work well counting in pounds but do much better in terms of clothing sizes. It would be amazing to exceed this goal, but I have learned that more manageable goals are not only easier to attain that can help with set backs like this cold. Besides, I am not looking for this ride to be one that ends at the end of July, I want it to be life changing.....no I NEED it to be life changing and in order to do that I need to take it slowly so I can enjoy it and not spiral down a path that ends with me being unhappy with myself for lack of progress.
Having an attainable goal made public is the first step right? Well...it is my first step anyway. So here is to the month of March being everything and just the beginning!
2.13.2012
Week One
Week one of motivation wasn't really "motivating." Don't get me wrong, I am trying my hardest to keep to this new mindset. I want to make sure that I stay empowered to change anything that I want to change or keep things the same lol.
In the spirit of motivation, I am changing a few things about the blog. For one thing, I am going to try to write at least one post a week. I tend to rely on my photo heavy posts because I don't take the time to write detailed posts like I want to. Work has been keeping me very busy lately, even though I shouldn't be as busy as I am (oh well). I know that I want to change a few other things on the blog, but haven't landed on any other decisions as of now.
I did start a new book this week though, The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. I am not very far in to it at all, but find it interesting so far. My work friend and I are reading it together. This will be the fifth book that we have read together. I always wanted a book club, and even though it is just two of us, I really enjoy being able to talk to someone else about what I am reading.
In the spirit of motivation, I am changing a few things about the blog. For one thing, I am going to try to write at least one post a week. I tend to rely on my photo heavy posts because I don't take the time to write detailed posts like I want to. Work has been keeping me very busy lately, even though I shouldn't be as busy as I am (oh well). I know that I want to change a few other things on the blog, but haven't landed on any other decisions as of now.
I did start a new book this week though, The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. I am not very far in to it at all, but find it interesting so far. My work friend and I are reading it together. This will be the fifth book that we have read together. I always wanted a book club, and even though it is just two of us, I really enjoy being able to talk to someone else about what I am reading.
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