the feel good five

The multitasking, thinking I must know everything and follow everyone and whatever whatever… and not just on my phone, but also on my computer, while watching tv. WHERE did this come from? Whose idea was it? Because it’s absolutely exhausting. 

I think I’ve just found a do-able, helpful New Year’s resolution.

Tonight is one of those times when absolutely everything my boyfriend does drives me insane. How do I explain that when he continually asks me, “what’s wrong??”

… Ugh. I need to be nicer.

Dont eat candy while babysitting. It’s gross and sneaky.

Also, when forced to eat on campus, do not order waffle fries from chick fil a.

No caffeine either. Just water.

Ready… Go!

I must. I really must. I pulled my skinny jeans on this morning just to remind me how freaking tight they are, and how they didn’t fit me this way before this semester. Stressful semester=tighter skinny jeans. No more excuses.

Here’s an update on the five, just to remind myself every now and then.

1. Go outside.

Nope, definitely not. It is fucking cold out there, my friends, why would I put myself out there when I don’t have to? Well, I did just buy a SUPER warm jacket, so perhaps that excuse is out the window now, too. It’s beautiful outside today, maybe we can take a walk later (definitely). But lately have I gone outside more? No.

2. Minimize Clutter.

Cleaned up the living room, but the bedroom is still a disaster. Unfortunately I only accumulate more crap, and not more things to put said crap in. Not really sure how to fix this problem, maybe more laundry baskets? Or doing laundry? Hmm… I might be on to something there…

3. Go hard with workouts.

You know what? I totally played football in the front yard on Thanksgiving. And I think that is the only physical activity I have had since I started this blog. Pa-the-tic. Must do better.

4. Buy and eat fruits and vegetables.

In my fridge right now: grapes. Wooooo! Need to find time to cook in order for this to work out. Need to find commitment within myself. I will say, while I am babysitting, I eat a ton of fruits and veggies. Just not at home, yet.

5. Find what you are passionate about and do it often.

I’m definitely loving photography lately. And everything at Michael’s. I want to craft but I don’t want crafting to make a mess, so I’m avoiding it. Maybe Christmas time is time to change that? I had a ball decorating the Christmas tree! Maybe I’ll make some cute little gifts for my cohort girls. Yes, definitely! But really, the photography thing is quite fun.

Confessions:

I had Chick-fil-a for breakfast this morning. I am going to eat left over chicky rice (cheese, chicken, little amount of broccoli casserole) for dinner. I bought ritz crackers thinking they would be a good snack. Pinterest might be my favorite hobby. 

I plan on updating each time I am actually SUCCESSFUL with ONE of the five things. At least until I get in a good groove, ya know what I mean?

I just want to share my results from the MI profile I took in one of my classes this semester. I think it’s quite telling about my priorities.

I have a strength in interpersonal intelligence.

I have a moderate potential for logical/mathematical, spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, and intrapersonal intelligences.

Musical and naturalist intelligences have proven to be challenging for me to develop.

Hobby wise, maybe guitar playing isn’t my thing, but I have some potential for photography. However, I will always prefer to be around people.

Okay, so I have to admit, these five things have definitely been on my mind but I have not seen them through to any great extent. Rather than ignoring this blog all together, I figure I need to bring you an honest update. So, here it goes.

Have I eaten fruits and veggies? Not at home. I bought mushrooms and tomatoes last week, but I haven’t touched ‘em. We did cook some broccolini (delicious) the other day, but it accompanied probably the fattiest meal ever: garlic chicken. Oh well. Still delish. However, when I babysit I totally capitalize on the large stocks of fruits (mostly grapes, blueberries, and strawberries) and vegetables (do carrots count?). I must admit, though, one  of the families I work with always eats ranch dip (basically sour cream) with their carrots, and I’ve grown to love that too… So, here’s to forgetting the dip and just eating carrots! 

Have I exercised at all? Not at the gym. I’ve taken some walks with kids I babysit and definitely walked around the mall (the DC mall, not the shopping mall) for a while on Saturday. I definitely need to find time for spinning again, though, because it really made me feel better in general.

Have I gone outside? Yes! I really have! I already mentioned walks and going to DC, and I’m sure I could use some more outside time. It’s been gorgeous here lately, really not as cold as one would think. So, no more excuses, just need to go outside even more. I’ve noticed the fresh air really does do me good! 

Have I minimized clutter? NO. What. Is. Wrong. With. Me? Seriously, I haven’t done laundry in weeks (I pretty much wear boyfriend’s clothes full time now) and my school stuff is all over the place. I hope I can find some time to at least organize my school papers before I lose my mind. Ugh.

Have I worked on finding my passions and doing them? Sure. I’ve really taken to photography and I have given so much of my time to being a great girlfriend. I think I have focused on this aspect of myself so much lately that I forget about other things I need to work on. Honestly, maybe my real passion is being with people? I have never cared much about what I am doing, rather who I am doing it with. So, maybe I’m on to something here.

I’m so overwhelmed with school right now that I feel I really can’t ignore the feel good five any longer. When I ignore them, I don’t feel good, and it only adds to my stress. So, with everything on my mind, I can’t forget the essentials. Wish me luck! :)