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Aug 28 2012

Lately

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I’m baaaaaack! I hope you enjoyed the guest posts on the blog the last couple of days. I knew those ladies wouldn’t disappoint!

My weekend was amazing. My best friend is now married and I’m so incredibly happy for her and her new husband … I’m awfully fond of him as well, obviously ;) I got very little sleep all weekend long, drank a lot of wine, and danced more than I ever have before (that was a difficult record to break, but I did it!). Bridesmaid duties = complete! I’m so happy to have been part of the celebration. I also don’t know if I’ve ever felt so happy because I was happy for another person (does that make sense?). I’m growing up, guys.

And taking yesterday off? Quite possibly the best decision I’ve ever made. It was really the only day I’ve taken off all summer, and I spent it being lazyyyy. I woke up at 10AM, but sure didn’t roll off the pillow until well after 11AM. I didn’t get to the gym (I will FINALLY get back there today after an almost week long hiatus). I watched countless episodes of trashy television on MTV’s website. I didn’t brush my hair.

It was awesome. I’m so glad I decided to take a break!

While I was lounging on the couch in my PJs, I made a list. I do that, remember? These are things that I’ve realized about myself lately:

- I miss the Price Is Right. When I was at my friend’s house before the wedding, we watched the show while prepping decorations. How great was that show? Especially on days when you stayed home from school. Am I right?

- I sing in grocery stores. I’ve come to this realization over the last couple of months, and continue to catch myself doing it. That ambient music gets me everytime. And I am a terrible singer. Sorry, fellow shoppers.

- I can’t sit down in front of the couch with a bag of mini carrots and not eat the entire thing.

- I have a bad habit of not getting to the grocery store when I run out of vegetables. I always think I can “make do” for a day or two without the green stuff. But if I run out of peanut butter? I practically sprint to the store. #priorities

- I’m in mourning. The first season of The Newsroom is over. I NEED IT BACK. I’m too emotionally invested.

Jul 23 2012

Realizations

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Things I’ve realized:

1) After spending hours in my car this weekend to drive to and from a bridal shower, I can say I’m incredibly excited for my best friend’s wedding next month. Us bridesmaids know how to have fun :) (and so does the bride!).

2) I think I need to sleep for 3 days straight to try and catch up. Lately, I seem to have two late nights in a row and then a free night. I crash so hard on my free night that I don’t end up moving in my sleep and have a sore back to deal with when the alarm clock goes off.

3) 17 Again was on TV last night. I still love that show. Yes, I’m 22.

4) I’m looking forward to getting back to the gym this morning. I went quite hard last Monday … and had serious DOMS in my legs and didn’t go back all week. I could have trained other parts of my body. I didn’t. So I had a 7 day break, and this week will be different. I’m starting things off with a run and some upper body work today!

5) I’m just all about the lists on Yellow Haired Girl lately.

6) I want it to be Friday already. Whoops. I have a crazy busy week (with a lot of work related driving each day!), but have Friday off again. I need it to be that day. I have exciting things planned!

7) I can’t stop eating sliced turkey breast, usually in my breakfast egg wraps. Delicious. Now I want to eat one. Immediately.

8) My latest TV show? Mad Men. Thank you baby Jesus Netflix. I’m really, really fresh into it … but I already love it!

Okay, enough with this morning’s list. What’s up guys?! How was your weekend? Tell me something :)

Jul 17 2012

Gentle Reminder

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I am the queen of making lists. They’re all over my apartment. On sticky notes, in notebooks, in my phone. Everywhere. There are few things more satisfying to me than crossing something off of a list. Or accomplishing something not on the list, adding it to the bottom, and then crossing it off. I know you’ve done that too ;)

I have a “books I want to buy” list, including books by Sarah Colonna, Sophie Kinsella, Mindy Kaling, and Nora Roberts.

I have a “chores I need to do” list, including sweeping the kitchen floor and wiping out my fridge crispers.

I have my “songs to download” list, including Neon Lights by Natasha Bedingfield (it’s old, but I recently fell in love) and Haley Reinhart’s new album.

My ever growing “TV series to begin watching” list, including Breaking Bad, Mad Men, and The Walking Dead.

I have the standard “there’s no food left in my house fridge and I need groceries” list (that always exists).

Today, I’m beginning a new list. It’s a gentle reminder to myself.

I’ve talked about this before … but lately, I’ve been pretty dang busy with work. To the point where I’ve allowed my gym routine to slide over the last few weeks. My body wants and craves that extra sleep, obviously, so I only get out of bed for my morning workouts maybe three times a week. I know it’s important to listen to what your body wants, but I know I also need to be active. Sometimes I’ll get myself to the gym at the end of the day instead. I really try, but it’s tough. My eating habits are still mostly okay, but could use some tuning up. I’ve been making a lot of stops at Pita Pit or Subway to eat my lunch. I tend to make healthy choices there … but eating at home is ultimately better for my body and for my wallet.

I’m not beating myself up. I know life gets in the way. It happens! But I thought it would be nice to reflect on how important is to try and carve out some time for that part of my life.

So here is my “why it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle even though you’re busy and it’s the last thing you want to do” reminder list:

- Exercising is an excellent release. I know I feel better when I get a solid sweat in. If I work hard in the morning, it prepares and rejuvenates me to take on the day. If I go after work, the endorphins help me destress after a hectic day.
- Buying lunch (although 9/10 it’s healthy) is not going to help me pay off my student loan/help me afford the new dresses I need to buy for weddings and the like this summer.
- Getting to the gym will help me accomplish my treadmill goal for July. I can’t get say I’ve completed it if I don’t get there!
- I’ll feel better. This is such an important point. When I don’t go to the gym, I feel … blecky. I don’t like that feeling.
- It’s how I live my life. It’s part of my identity. If I’m not eating right/doing my thang in the gym, I’m not myself! Living a balanced life has become a huge part of me … I don’t want to mess that up :)

There are so many more reasons, but the list could get overwhelming.

Why do you live a healthy, balanced life?