My Current State of the Union

I feel like its time for me to update the internet about my life and- more importantly- my list.

Here was the list that I established about two months ago:

1. Keep up with this blog!
2. Learn how to play Vanessa Carlton's 1000 miles on the piano.
3. Create a sense of style for myself instead of just wearing "comfy" clothes all the time.
4. Play with make-up more often.
5. Read more books.
6. Run a 5K (preferably a Color Run!).
7. Workout at least three times a week.

I feel like I need to revise this list a little- and what better way to revise a list than to make another list! (That's just how my mega-oragized mind works.)  In addition to revising the list, I have revised the terms and conditions as well.  Yes, I want to complete/actively work on the aspects of this list before I date anyone else.  However, I want this to be a list of goals to keep in mind throughout this semester.  I urge you to create your own goal list and share it with me in the comments!

1. Keep up with this blog!
• I haven't been doing so hot with this one.  Since the beginning of school, my mind has been on other things.  I always kept this blog in the back of my mind though; I rake my mind with ideas for posts often.
2. Learn how to play Vanessa Carlton's 1000 miles on the piano Cups by Anna Kendrick.
• I got the music for 1000 miles.  I asked my piano playing friend to help me learn said music.  Then, I got totally overwhelmed.  I decided to do something a little...beginner friendly.
3. Get my "Life is the journey." tattoo.  Maybe I'll get one with my mom too.
• I got my "Life is the journey..." tattoo.  However, I don't know if I want another one.  I'll let you know if I have any significant changes of heart on this particular subject.
4. Play with make-up more often.
• I have been picking up make-up a little more often lately.  I could still play with it a little more, however.  My YouTube make-up video marathons have gotten more frequent, so at least I'm indulging in my passion a little bit more.
5. Read more books.
• After using an app called Auidble to listen to Divergent by Veronica Roth, I went out and bought the next two books in the series.  In addition to that, I grabbed some books from home and brought them to college.  I haven't picked up these books since the end of Christmas vacation.  Textbooks have taken priority.  I'll try to work some Veronica Roth into my life here soon, though.
6. Run a 5K (preferably a Color Run!).
• I have been training!  I see myself getting better everyday.  I researched 5Ks in my area and I found one for May 2nd.  There is a cash prize offered, which is nice considering I am a broke college kid.
7. Workout at least three times a week.
• This goes hand-in-hand with running a 5K.  I have tried to workout daily, and I have been very successful!  Progress pictures and more fitness inspiration will be posted on this blog within the next week.
8. Keep up with my grades.
• This is new on my list.  It's always a goal for me, but I thought that I needed to write it down anyway.  I'm not going to lie, I have gotten C's on three of my tests in three different classes.  This is a shock for a girl used to straight A's.
9. Create a "fitness wall."
• Last Saturday, I complete rearranged my dorm room.  I now have whole wall crying for decorations.  Once I finish this little project, I think it would be cool to post it on this blog.  I love spreading inspiration!

Well, that's  it!

Thanks for reading, and I will talk to you later.

Until Next Time,

Me

Month One Progress

I feel good.

No.

I feel great.

KEEP GOING.

Your body loves it!

There isn't a damn thing that you can't do if you put your mind to it.

If you deserve commitment from anyone, it's from yourself.

Excuses will always be there for you.  Opportunity won't.

The time will pass anyway.  Why not do something amazing with it?

Do something today that your future self will thank you for.

Stay lovely, Darlings.

Love,

Me

Winter Break Update

I’m hating not having Internet.  I’m not blogging as much as I should be.

Lately, my life has been in a routine- one that I actually am really happy with.  For the past couple of days, I have had to work morning shifts at the restaurant I work at as well as my usual night shifts.  This leaves me about four hours in between to do whatever I want to do.  I take the opportunity to workout.

My workouts have been going strong for about three weeks.  I use an app called 5K Runner to get my cardio in.  I aim to do abs everyday.  In addition to that, I get arms and legs in every other day.  The only downside is that I do not have the Internet to get more songs on my Ipod.  I’m getting sick of my workout mix.

After work, I get bored.  I have finished listening to Divergent by Veronica Roth on Audible.  I want to get my hands on the next two books, but I am not sure how to.  Should I go to the library?  I don’t want to buy the books.  I had a satisfying shopping trip last Thursday and my pocketbook needs a break.  I'll look into it tomorrow.

Break is almost over- and I think I’m ready.  I need to get my tuition payments in order as well as buy some textbooks.  Oh, and come to think of it, I want to rearrange my class schedule too.

I guess I’m not ready quite yet.

Until Later!

Stay Lovely,

Me

Future Husband Characteristics

Don't not settle, ladies.

Actually, I take that back.

Do not settle whether you are a boy or a girl.

Be on the lookout for Mr. (Or Ms.!) Right, but never chase.  Never force them into a mold that you wish they fitted into.

The person I will marry (in no particular order):

• will have dreams, confidence, and persistance.
• will be charismatic and smart.
• will make me laugh.
• will see me how I see myself, and help me become the best person I can be.  Likewise, I will be able to help him become the best person he can be.
• will be gorgeous on the inside and on the outside.
• will be humble and not self-righteous.
• will never abuse me emotionally or physically.
• will be a great dad.
• will make me feel loved.
• will travel with me.

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Much Love,

Me

Life is the Journey

“Life is a journey, not a destination.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

This is the quote I try to live my life by.  I, personally, am constantly waiting for the next big thing to happen.  For instance, when I was twelve, all I wanted was to be thirteen so I could wear make-up.  When I was fifteen, all I wanted to was to be sixteen so I could date.  Once I hit freshman year of high school, I could not wait for junior prom.  Then, I would not wait for graduation.  College.  The end of my first semester...

As I was waiting for these things to happen, I forgot to realize that life is happening RIGHT NOW.  Do not wish away your life.  Live in the moment for the moment is beautiful and fleeting- in its hardships and in its successes.

I have wanted this tattoo since seventh grade.  I spontaneously decided yesterday that I was going to go for it.   I have my pre-tattooed body in the upper right hand corner of the picture above.  Just call it...Transformation Tuesday, I suppose.

The tattoo is actually a mirror image tattoo.  This means that when you look at me, all you will see is gibberish.  When I look into the mirror, however, it will be a constant reminder to live in the moment.

I also want to point out that I wanted to wait until I got abs to get this tattoo.  But, that kind of defeats the purpose of the message, doesn't it?

Life is not a destination.  Don't treat it like one.

Stay Lovely,

Me

Concentrating on ME

The last couple weeks have been horrible and stressful for me.  I did not get a part in the play.  I washed my paycheck.  I got two flat tires.  I cut it off with a guy I was seeing (but not dating) to commit to another guy that turned around and dumped me seven days later.  Finals hit me.  So, this is what I am going to do:

Concentrate on ME.

Do I even know how to be single?  I am not so sure, but I am going to try!  So, here is a list of things I am going to make myself do before I get into another relationship.  This is going to be a fun adventure.

1. Keep up with this blog!
2. Learn how to play Vanessa Carlton's 1000 miles on the piano.
3. Get my "Life is the journey." tattoo.  Maybe I'll get one with my mom too.
4. Create a sense of style for myself instead of just wearing "comfy" clothes all the time.
5. Play with make-up more often.
6. Read more books.
7. Run a 5K (preferably a Color Run!).
8. Workout at least three times a week.

That's all I have for now, but I'd say it is a good start!  I ran today, and tomorrow I plan on running and weight lifting.  Here are some pictures of my body.  I'll post a month from now too.  Hopefully, this keeps me accountable.

This is the start of something good.

Later Lovelies,

Me

My Lack of a Relationship with "Normalcy"

I've never understood normalcy.  Who in history has made an impact by conforming?  Has anyone ever accomplished their goals without going outside of their comfort zone of mediocrity?

My biggest fear is not living up to the potential I feel inside of me.

(and one cannot live up to his or her potential if afraid to stand out.)

I have lived my life on the edge of fitting in and not wanting to.   And, now that I am in college, I honestly have no desire to be anyone other than who I am.  It makes me certain that this is where I am supposed to be.

So, I have a question for anyone scared of being "abnormal:"

What is more powerful- your fears or your dreams?

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If you want to say something, say it.
If you have a dream, chase it.

Forget everything.

Do what you want.

Do what you love.

Do what makes you happy.

...Did I just write a poem?

That's all I have for you.  Short, sweet, and to the point.

Later lovelies,

Me