Camel Colored Trench Coat:
Oversized Knit Sweater:
Cardigan with an Elbow Patch:
Fall Bags:
Thick Fall Socks:
Leg Warmers with Boots:
Knee Length Boots:
Naked Eyes (Neutral Eyeshadow Guide)
How to achieve the perfect neutral eyeshadow look? Tools + inspiration + eyeshadow guide = the perfect neutral eyeshadow look. I have a few occasions coming and I have been looking to update my eyeshadow look. I’m a big fan of neutral makeup because it manages to look beautiful without being over the top. I also think it’s a forgiving look for those of us who are not extremely precise. My favorite neutral eyeshadow palette is the original UD Naked palette. I think the warm tones are very flattering on my skin color, but I listed the most popular neutral eyeshadow palettes.
Eyeshadow Palettes:
Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette
Contains: 12 Neural Eyeshadow colors and a brush
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
Contains: 12 Neutral Eyeshadow and a brush
Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette
Contains: 6 Neutral Eyeshadow colors
Too Faced Naked Eye Palette
Contains: 9 Neutral Eyeshadow Colors
Too Faced Natural Eye Palette
Contains: 9 Neutral Eyeshadow colors
The Balm Nude’tude Palette
Contains: 12 Neutral Eyeshadow colors
Eyeshadow Look Inspiration:
How To Guide:
A Little Too Pin Happy (Pinterest)
I created a pinterest account last week. 1,000+ pins and 21 boards later and I’m currently looking for a rehab center. Know a fancy center with no pins in sight? I am having way too much fun creating a pinterest world. My house is getting cozy, my kitchen is well stocked, my walk-in closet holds beautiful clothes, and I have a pretty impressive workout routine down. Some boards I’m thinking of adding are: a boyfriend board – the wedding is already planned, a closet for him – he will be very well dressed, a baby board, and a DIY board – for the extension we are going add outback.
My profile:
My Boards:
If you have a pinterest account link it below, I need to get my hands on more pins.
No Equipment? No Problem. (Bodyweight Exercises)
In a few weeks I’m travelling on vacation and i have been lost without to do with my new-found fitness motivation. I skip a few days of workout and completely lose all my motivation. Bringing a set of dumbbells does sound like a good idea so i have been researching body weight exercises and coming up with a travel routine to keep myself on track. I’m hoping we will do enough sightseeing that extra cardio will not be necessary.
Lunges:
Hip crossover:
V-up:
Elbow Plank:
Mountain climbers:
Reverse Crunch:
Wall sit:
Daily Workout:
Jumping jacks, squats, push ups, mountain climbers, cross crunches, high knees, knee pull ins, chair dips, leg raises.
Overall workout:
Side bridge, wraparound ankle touch, double step push up, push up bird day, windshield wiper, row.
12 Move Exercise Routine:
Jumping jacks, wall sit, push up, crunch, step up, squat, triceps dips, plank, high knee running, lunge, push up and rotation, side plank.
30 Minute, No Gym BodyWeight Workout:
Tuck jump, push up, squat, mountain climber, triceps dip, glute bridge, jump plank, superman.
4 Moves Anywhere Workout:
Forward lunge, squat jump, push up, and bend and thrust.
Fitness Tools
First of all I want to say that I’m not normally a big fan of numbers, counting calories, and obsessively keeping tracking of everything. But everything has a use and I think they can be an effective tool if used appropriately. When starting out its hard to keep track of which foods to eat, how much of each, how much to exercise and when to stop eating and all the overwhelming details. Those are some of the tools I use/have used to figure out numbers and keep track of food and calories.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR):
Is the amount of calories you through basic body functions such as breathing. . Calories burned through normal daily activities and exercise are not calculated in that rate. The BMR should be the minimum caloric intake per day.
Resources:
Caloric intake:
In order to know the amount of calories you need to consume to maintain your weight use the Harris Benedict Equation. You essentially multiply your BMR with you activity level. To lose weight decrease your caloric intake by 500 – 1000 calories depending on how much you need to lose. Do not go below 1200 calories.
Resources:
Target Heart Rate (THR):
Target heart rate zone is the ideal heart rate you should be achieving during exercise. It allows you to gain the benefits of exercise without putting unhealthy pressure on your organs. It is usually 60-80% of your maximum heart rate. Maximum heart rate is predicted through subtracting your age from 220.
Resources:
Food Diary:
Food diaries can be a great way to start a weight loss journey. They help keep you accountable and make it easier to judge portions and calories.
Resources:
Exercise and Workout How-To:
Resources:Some apps make it easier to come up with exercise routines, offer a way to track calories burned, track progress, and help keep you on track. Most of the ones I listed are phone/tablet options since they offer more flexibility when exercising.
How to start Yoga?
In order to improve my balance and flexibility i decided to add yoga to my daily workout routine. Thought I would share some of the information i found while researching the topic.
Benefits of yoga:
Types of yoga:
This pdf by health central illustrates the different types of yoga and their benefits.
Vigorous and hot yoga are the best for weight loss.
Meditation:
Yoga poses and sequences:
- Make sure you warm up your muscles before starting, stretching ‘cold’ muscles can cause injury
- Hydrate especially of you are doing hot yoga
- Eat a snack or a meal 1 hour before you start, but make sure you are not full while practicing
- Be aware of how it feels and if some moves are too painful
Poses for runners:
What I look like doing yoga right now:
How i will hopefully look some day:
Resources:
- About.com
- Lifehacker
- YogaToday
- YogaJournal
- WebMD
- Yogatic (youtube videos)
Workout Gear (Wishlist)
I have been all over tumblr the last few days (follow me 🙂 ) and i have seen a lot of cute workout clothes, shoes, accessories, and tools. I have perfectly nice clothes and shoes right now, but a girls can always add to her shopping list, right? 😛 Fun neon colors are all over the place from shirt to shoes to dumbbells and yoga mats! I think treating myself to one thing at fitness/ weight loss milestones might be a great motivation. It will surely feel great to work for them. A few things on my wish list:
I tried finding the different pieces online. Feel free to mention any i missed, i didn’t recognize some of the brands.
List the Places You Want to Go
A few of the places, time, or activities i think i would enjoy one day: Continue reading
Fitness Challenges 2
I decided to compile some more fitness challenges. I have enjoyed utilizing the fitness challenges I uploaded earlier this month (more fitness challenges). Somehow adding the word challenge changes my perspective on things and adds a whole nother layer of motivation which i have enjoyed.
30 Day Arm Challenge:
Push ups, planks, and chair dips
Through Blush Colored Glasses
I have been loving the ‘blush’ trend! I am not usually a fan of made up color names but i just get this one. Blush= feminine elegant pinks with a hint of beige or off white. I think its very pretty and soft.
Blush colored chair:
App Store’s 5th Birthday
Apple is currently celebrating their store’s 5th birthday by offering free applications with over $40 in value! The app store is available on Apple products including iphones and ipads.
Games
Badland ($3.99)
Infinity Blade II ($6.99)
Superbrothers ($4.99)
Tiny Wings ($2.99)
Where’s My Water ($0.99)
Fitness Challenges
If habits are formed in 28 days what better than a month-long fitness challenge to spark new healthy habits in our lives? the challenges are a mix of one exercise or a combination. Some are cardio, others are bodyweight exercises. Quite a few focus on abs and butts.
Jumping Jack Challenge
Start with 300 and make your way to 700 jumping jacks
30 Day Fitness Challenge
50 daily pushups, start with 50 squats and make your way up to 250, and progressive planks.
Workout Programs
Thought i would talk about some of the workout programs i have tried over the last 1-2 years. Those programs are not strictly workout related as most have nutrion component, but i have not used any of them. I prefer doing my own thing nutrition wise. I personally like workout programs a lot because they provide a plan, the workouts, and someone to shout at me for the duration of the workout. I do not only follow one program as i like to mic and match and see what suits my day. Other ones i did not talk about are the BodyRockTV and the 30 day shred.
1. Blogilaties
Not a program in the traditional sense, but a great resource for those that do not want to invest in workout program. Cassey Ho provides 146 videos on her youtube channel that range from 5 minute short workouts to 30 minute full workouts. Her blog offers a lot of nutrition and fitness articles. If you sign up for the newsletter you will gain access to a monthly workout calendar.
Quotes in Picture Frames
I have a few oddly sized picture frames in my room with no photos to place in them. I decided to find a few quotes that speak to me and place them in the picture frames, so I’ll have inspirational pretty quotes in my room and the photo frames will not stay empty. A few quotes and sayings I am currently considering using are:
Finding yourself and being happy photo frame quotes:
“Get lost and find your self”
“You deserve to be happy”
“You are confined only by the wall you build yourself”
“Anchor yourself to something special”
“Free your mind”
“The only way to succeed is to not worry about what anyone else is doing”
“I have decided to be happy, because it is good for my health”
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams”
“A library is a hospital for the mind”
Being good and kind photo frame quotes:
“Kindness is a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see” – Mark Twain
“Be so good they can’t ignore you” – Steve Martin
Style photo frame quotes:
Those might be cute near a vanity or in a dressing room.
“Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak” – Rachel Zoe
“Always dress like you’re going to see your worst enemy” – Kimora Lee Simmons
The future and what it holds photo frame quotes:
“There are far better things ahead than any we have left behind” – C. S. Lewis
“Wake up and be awesome”
“Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?”
“Start each day like it’s your birthday”
“Rise up and attach each day with enthusiasm”
Dreams and making them come true photo frame quotes:
“If your dreams don’t scare you they’re not big enough”
“Good things come to those that wait but the best things come to those who do”
Collection of Health Related Infographics
The Picture of Health
Provides an overview of eating habits across the world.
Anatomy of Walking
Discusses the many health benefits associated with walking. Simple exercise, but huge benefits.
Greatest Comforts
List The Things That Make You Feel Healthy
Walk by Riffo
Sleeping early and waking up early
Having a good breakfast
Fruits and vegetables
Drinking water
Having me time
Praying
Eating healthy meals and avoiding fast food
Working out
Inspiration
This post is part of a series on my blog called ‘Inspiration’. I post several things i found inspiring that week including art, quotes, tips, websites, books, people, and music. It is a place to reflect on the week and give a shout out to things that pushed me in the right direction. To check out other ‘Inspiration’ posts follow the tag: inspiration.
Quote:
“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.”
― Cynthia Ozick
Website:
Tip:
Address small problems. They will become big problems.
Legs and Abs Workout Routines
Day 5 of my weekly strength training exercise routine is ‘Legs and Abs’ day. Here are some strength training exercise routines that target various leg and core muscles while improving overall fitness. I will be rotating the different workout routines each week.
Lean Legs Pyramid (squats, lunges, toe touches, wall sit, jumping jacks)
Butt wortouts ( Squats, bridge, Lunge, Donkey Kick, Pistol Squat)
Sexy leg Workout (Calf raises, sumo squat, leg raises)
Over 40 Different Abs Exercises (Plank, bicycle crunch, crunches, russian twist)
Lunge Hop and Kick Butts
Back and Biceps Workout Routines
Day 3 of my weekly strength training exercise routine is ‘Back and Biceps’ day. Here are some exercise strength training exercises that i will be rotating on those days. I will probably modify till i can build up to them.
Sculpt a Beautiful Back in 15 Minutes (Pull overs, superwomen, push up row, and lat pull down)
Biceps Curl
Continue reading
Chest, Shoulders and Triceps Workout Routines
Day 1 of my weekly strength training exercise routine is ‘Chest, Shoulder, and Triceps’ day. Here are some exercise strength training exercises that I will be rotating on those days. I will probably modify some such as the basic push up till i can build up to them.
Basic Push Up
Triceps workout routine (Triceps Dips, One Arm Dumbbell Extension, Dumbbell Kickback, Overhead Triceps Dumbbell Extension)
Strength Training Exercises Weekly plan
I have been focusing mainly on cardio for the last few weeks. I need to add strength training to my regular work out routine. Strength training helps maintain and boost muscle mass. It is great for weight loss and can give you the very lean shape we’re all after ;). It also helps build stronger bones which especially important to do from a young age where it has a bigger impact on the long run.
I’m going to post exercises soon for each groups, to make easier to navigate during busier weeks when i have less time to plan.
Weekly strength training plan (Click for full size)
What you will need:
Your body weight!
How-to and exercise plans for each day:
List The Ways in Which You Can Love Others
I can call people more often
Courtesy of xtomatolove
I can respond others when they reach out to me
I can hug my friends
I can smile at my loved ones
I can my best around them
I can forgive
I can ask for forgiveness
I can offer to help a friends out
I can tell them ‘i love you’
I can spend my time with them
I cam make what matters to them important to me
Inspiration
I am starting a new series in my blog called ‘Inspiration’. I post several things i found inspiring that week including art, quotes, tips, websites, books, people, and music. It is a place to reflect on the week and give a shout out to things that pushed me in the right direction. To check out other ‘Inspiration’ posts follow the tag: inspiration.
Quote:
“Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.”
― Mark Twain
Health:
Tip:
Whenever you feel like giving up, remember why you set this goal in the first place.
Apple Store Games I am Currently Enjoying
I spent quite a bit of time this month in waiting rooms and what better way to pass the time than with games? Thought i would share the games i have been enjoying recently. I enjoy puzzles, adventure, and run type games usually. I play on my ipad, but i do think that they also work on the iphone.
Run Sheldon
Jewel Mania
Worm Run
CrazyBill
BeaverKarts
List What You are Grateful For
Courtesy of 4dreamer
My family
My friends
The opportunities i have had
The chance to go to university
The chance to travel the world
The memories with my grandpa
A warm and welcoming home
Inspiring parents that i grew up looking up to
People that touched my life in more ways than i could have ever imagined
Peace in my life
Work Out Routines
The less work I have to do before I work out the more likely I am to actually go through with the work out. I love seeing those work out routine images all over the Internet because the provide an instant motivation to work out and make it easy with a pre-maid work out plan. I am posting a compilation of the work-out routines I have used. Some are specific to body part such as legs, others are more cardio or strength training, but they provide a wide variety of work-out routines.
The Drop 10 Workout
The Sexy Leg Workout
Lean Legs Pyramid
How to Exercise Illustrations
I usually forget what a an exercise’s name refers to or how to do the exercise properly. How-to images make it a lot it easier to follow the exercise over written instructions that i have a hard time imagining.
Reverse Plank:
Butt exercises (Squats, Bridge, Lunge, Donkey Kick, and Pistol Squat):
Inspiration
I am starting a new series in my blog called ‘Inspiration’. I post several things i found inspiring that week including art, quotes, tips, websites, books, people, and music. It is a place to reflect on the week and give a shout out to things that pushed me in the right direction. To check out other ‘Inspiration’ posts follow the tag: inspiration.
Quote:
“Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.”
— Anne Lamott
Art:
Courtesy of Aljoscha
Tip:
Show up.
List of Low GI (Glycemic index) Foods
I recently I wrote about low GI diets and how I am attempting to incorporate more and more low GI foods in my diet. This is a list of low GI I compiled during my research. I am better about adding some in my diet (fruit) and pretty bad with adding others (vegetables).
FRUITS
- Apples
- Apricots
- Berries
- Cherries
- Clementines
- Grapes
- Grapefruit
- Kiwi
- Melon
- Nectarines
- Oranges
- Peaches
- Pears
- Plums
VEGETABLES
- Artichoke
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Collard greens
- Eggplant
- Green beans
- Lettuce
- Mushrooms
- Okra
- Onions
- Peppers
- Snow peas or sugar-snap peas
- Spinach
- Summer squash
- Tomatoes
- Turnip
- Zucchini
DAIRY, EGGS
- Plain yogurt, regular or 2% fat
- Milk (1% or 2%)
- American
- Cheddar
- Cottage cheese
- Feta
- Mozzarella
- Ricotta
- Swiss
- Regular eggs or egg whites
MEAT
- Chicken breast
- Turkey breast
- Turkey sausage
- Haddock
- Lobster
- Salmon
- Sardines
- Scallops
- Shrimp
- Squid
- Tuna
CANNED FOODS
- Artichoke hearts
- Beans (black, pinto, garbanzo, etc.,)
- Fruit (unsweetened)
- Green chilies
- Olives
- Roasted red peppers
- Salmon
- Sardines
- Soup
- Tomatoes
- Tuna
- Water chestnuts
GRAINS
- Barley
- Brown rice
- Couscous (whole wheat)
- Millet
- Pasta in various shapes/sizes (prepared from dry noodle, not canned)
- Quinoa
BREAKFAST CEREAL
- Oat bran
- All-bran
- Rolled oats
- Special K
- Natural Muesli
- Porridge
WHOLE GRAIN BREAD
- Pumpernickel
- Rye
- Whole wheat
- Soya and Linseed
SPREADS
- Almond butter
- Cashew butter
- Guacamole
- Hummus
- Peanut butter
MISCELLANEOUS
- Tofu, tempeh and other soy products
- Dried fruit
- Nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, peanuts, pistachio)
- Seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame)
Good sources for more info:
Low GI (Glycemic Index) Diet
I am pretty bad with specific diets, but i need to change that way i eat. I was considering a low carbohydrates diet, but after some research i think a low glycemic index diet would be much more appropriate for me. I realize that carbs are part of a healthy diet, but i have a pretty unhealthy relationship with them. I can happily live my life on carbs alone! Unfortunately that is unhealthy and unsustainable. I am currently working my way through a lot of reading and research about low GI diets.
The glycemic index provides a list of foods and rates them based on how fast they make your blood sugar rise. Since insulin resistance might be an issue for me, it makes sense to try and prevent sharp blood sugar spikes. I posted a list of low GI foods i hope to incorporate in my diet.
Resources that i am currently exploring:
Books:
- The Low GI Diet Revolution: The Definitive Science-Based Weight Loss Plan by Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller
- The GI Diet by Rick Gallop
- The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Glycemic Index Weight Loss
- High Protein, Low GI, Bold Flavor: Recipes to Boost Health and Promote Weight Loss by Fiona Carns & Dr Jennie Brand-Miller
Websites:
Hello World!
It has been a while! I feel guilty for neglecting the blog so soon after i started it. Spring semester has been rough. To be honest things are only going to get crazier after spring break, but i want to do my best. I am re-motivated to focus on my health goals. I worked out almost everyday for the last couple of weeks which feels great! I’m trying new things that i will probably post about soon. I don’t want to create unrealistic posting goals for myself so i’ll be back when i can 🙂
21 Day Challenge
It takes 21 days to form a habit. Every 21 days i would like to choose a health and fitness related challenge to work on. I will try to follow my challenge for 21 days in the hopes of creating a lifestyle change instead of short term changes.Goal: Exercise everyday for 21 days:Starting date: April 7th
- Day 1: 30mins on the treadmill
- Day 2: 30mins on the treadmill
- Day 3: 30mins on the treadmill + 10mins strength training (legs and butt)
- Day 4: 30mins on the treadmill + 10mins strength training (arms and abs)
- Day 5: 30mins on the treadmill + 10mins strength training (legs and butt)
- Day 6:
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- Day 21:
Gluten Free Diet
The biggest trend those days seems to be the gluten-free diet. I personally know a few people that do not eat gluten due to allergies and have always seen it as a medical necessity over a weight loss solution. When ever i mention that i am try to eat low carb or low GI people assume that i plan on cutting gluten out of my diet. Right now i am avoiding bread for the most part, but i have no intentions of going gluten free. The more changes i add to my diet the harder it gets and the easier it would be to go back to bad eating habits. The minute i completely exclude something out of my diet the more i want it. Since i know a few people that avoid gluten thought i would share some things about a gluten free diets:
What is it: A gluten free diet excludes all gluten products. Many people that maintain a gluten free diet do so due to celiac dieses or gluten sensitivities Others feel that the diet has helped them lose weight and gain more energy.
Where is gluten found:
- Barley (malt, malt flavoring and malt vinegar are usually made from barley)
- Rye
- Triticale (a cross between wheat and rye)
- Wheat
What can i eat:
Meat, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Be careful of cross contamination and processed foods.
Grains:
- Amaranth
- Buckwheat
- Finger millet (Ragi)
- Millet
- Montina (Indian rice grass)
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sorghum
- Tef (or teff)
- Wild rice
- Flax
- Soy
Some resources if you are interested:
Weight Loss Goals
Time for spring resolutions:
Changes i plan to make and follow during April 2013 to accomplish my weight loss goals and create a healthier lifestyle:
Diet:
- Eat more fruis and vegetables
- Drink more water
- Eat low carb/ GI
Exercise:
- Cardio
- Strengths
List Your Current and Future Goals and Dreams
Make my parents proud - Learn a new language
- Read 52 books in 2013
- Reach a weight i am happy with
- Take a road trip
- Build a career doing something i love
- Travel to 6 continents
- Start a family
- Pursue a masters degree
- Write a novel
- Develop an app
- Fall in love
- Retire somewhere beautiful
- Live a abroad for a year
Writing Prompt: They stood together, hand in hand, and watched the world burn.
I going to try and post a writing a prompt every few days. It would help me think up new ideas. The focus is clearly not grammar or sentence structure. This prompt came from ‘Give a Prompt, Take a Prompt’
They stood together, hand in hand, and watched the world burn. He knew he had to get her out of here, but his legs would not obey him. A few meters away the fire was eating up everything he has ever known. Once the fire burned down there would be nothing left. He started tugging at her had trying to do something. She did not respond. The fire started spreading their way, eating up everything in front of it. He tried to shout out sams name, but he started coughing from the smoke. Sam looked at him with shocked eyes and spun around. They started running in the opposite direction from the fire. They run through the forest where the low branches scratched up their faces. Every time they fell they would get up and keep running. The fire was long behind them by now but they never stopped running. Each one did not want to let the others hand go. They held tight onto each other. The last shred from their lives. All Mark could here was his heart beats, loud in his head. Sam felt numb she couldn’t think straight. Her thinking was foggy and she couldn’t make sense of the events. They finally stopped when they reached the pond. It failed to provide the comfort they expected. It was the only familiar place to them..outside their hometown. They tried not to think about it. They immediately jumped into the pond. Mark hit the bottom of the pond and stayed there as long as he could. Under the water he did not have to face reality. He did not have to look at sam. He did not have to think about their hometown, life, friends..family. He tried to block them out, but the questions kept coming. Sam swam to the other side of the pond. She closed her eyes and floated on her back. It was quite. All she could here was the wind blowing calmly. She could did not see Mark but new he was under the water close by. She thought of the first they discovered this place. They were terribly lost young kids who did not know where to go. She remembered stumbling on the pond and completely forgetting about being lost. Every since it has become their place. They always came here together to escape..the town. She dunked herself under the water she could not think about it. Not now, she wasn’t ready. As she drifted up to the surface of the pond she heard a sound behind her. She slowly spun around expecting to see that Mark finally reappeared from under the water, but it wasn’t Mark.
Inspiration
I am starting a new series in my blog called ‘Inspiration’. I post several things i found inspiring that week including art, quotes, tips, websites, books, people, and music. It is a place to reflect on the week and give a shout out to things that pushed me in the right direction. To check out other ‘Inspiration’ posts follow the tag: inspiration.
Quote:
“What really knocks me out is a book that, when you’re all done reading it, you wish the author that wrote it was a terrific friend of yours and you could call him up on the phone whenever you felt like it. That doesn’t happen much, though.”
― J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye
Website:
Darcy Pattison
Tip:
Always remember those who helped you. Deliver two or three times as much value back.
First 5 Things I Did Today Morning
Had a slow lazy morning;
- I turned my alarm off on my blackberry at 6:30AM
- I grabbed my laptop that was lying on my bed and watched a few youtube videos as i lied down in bed (seriously)
- I went to the bathroom and got dressed
- Grabbed the magazine that got here today morning
- Ate breakfast while reading the magazine.
Summer 2013
It is extremely early, but i was day dreaming about the end of the semester the other and started thinking about the summer. I think i would like to spend summer 2013 learning a new skill. I think i’m going to spend July writing a novel, but i would like to be productive in August as well. Different things i have been thinking of:
- Learn a new language, maybe Korean or Chinese
- Learn how to code
- Learn how to bake and cook
- Learn how to sew
- Learn to play an instrument
Or maybe i should dedicate my summer learning about a particular topic. I feel like i know very little about many things. Could be interesting to spend time really learning about a topic and understanding it.
I Write Like…
Apparently i write like James Joyce. I never read any of his writing, but if the internet says so then it must be true. I looked up his books. They include Ulysses. I might add it to my reading list. I recently joined Nanowrimowhich is the National Writing Month. So far, i have explored the forums and they are filled with interesting and useful information. I’m thinking of participating in either the April camp or the July camp. I don’t have high expectation, but it would be good to give it a try to before November. I should probably start thinking about novel ideas and characters.
My username: ForeverAsleep
List The Things You Should Be Proud Of
The prompt for week 3 of project 52 is to list the things i should be proud of.
- Graduating HighSchool
- Working on my undergraduate degree
- Being part of national conference
- Pursuing my goals
- Learning who i am and who i want to be
- Being compassionate and understanding
- Being a daughter, sister, and a friend
- Standing up for what i think
- Cutting out people that don’t belong in my life
- Forgiving who have hurt me and moving on
Color My Life
Flowers
Courtesy of Design Seeds
Courtesy of Design Seeds
Courtesy of Design Seeds
Travel
Courtesy of Design Seeds
Courtesy of Design Seeds
Cold nights
Courtesy of Design Seeds
Courtesy of Design Seeds
Playlist Shuffle
Put your music player on shuffle and write the first ten songs that play. Result:
Inspiration
I am starting a new series in my blog called ‘Inspiration’. I post several things i found inspiring that week including art, quotes, tips, websites, books, people, and music. It is a place to reflect on the week and give a shout out to things that pushed me in the right direction. To check out other ‘Inspiration’ posts follow the tag: inspiration.
Quote:
“The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it’s indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it’s indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it’s indifference.”
― Elie Wiesel
Photography:
Courtesy of Miguel-Santos
Book:
Uglies Trilogy
Courtesy of Simon & Schuster
Tip:
Learn something from everyone.
If My Fears Became Phobias
I recently stumbled upon Phobialist.com and decided to look up my fears. If my fears where phobias they would be:
Athazagoraphobia- Fear of being forgotton or ignored or forgetting.
Entomophobia- Fear of insects.
Ligyrophobia- Fear of loud noises.
Ochlophobia- Fear of crowds or mobs.
Ophthalmophobia- Fear of being stared at.
Zoophobia- Fear of animals.
Random Thoughts on The Treadmill
Courtesy of Jazmincat
I have been working out a lot more recently as part of my Good Habits Challenge and 2013 fitness goals. I usually follow along to a work-out video or follow the instructions on an app, but some days i’m really just not feeling it at all. On those days i make my way to the treadmill. It is one of the most boring exercise machines, but sometimes that is exactly what i need. It frees my mind to contemplate life . On one side of my treadmill there is a cup-holder and on the other side there is a bigger oddly shaped compartment that i never figured out what it was supposed to accommodate. I never discovered its real purpose, but i found something that fits perfectly. My new ipad mini fits the mysterious compartment so well you would think it was made for it – it wasn’t, the treadmill is years old. I like to watch movies while i’m walking on the treadmill. Most of the shows i watch i mentioned in my top tv shows post plus a few more recent ones. TV shows are a great distraction, by the end of the episode i enjoyed some tv and had a workout.
List Your Greatest Comforts
The prompt for week 2 of project 52 is to list my greatest comforts.
- My bed
- Talking to my mother
- Reading a book, any book
- Wearing my pjs and fuzzy slippers
- Hot drinks
- The sound of rain on a cold night
- The smell of fresh grass on sunny day
- Oversized sweaters
- Late night talks
- Organising my room and knowing where everything is
- Being completely wrapped up in a movie or book that the characters seem so real
- Fridays
- Taking my shoes off at the end of the day
- Not setting the alarm
- Long hugs
2013 Movies
Courtesy of Ada
The movies i am most looking forward to in 2013 are:
Beautiful Creatures
Based on a book by the same title. I have heard many people talking about already, but i might wait till i read the book before watching it.
Despicable me 2
Despicable me was one the cutest make me happy movies. Hopefully the second instalment will not disappoint.
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
The book is on my 2013 reading list. Once I read the book I will definitely check it out and with an August release date i have plenty of time.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
I absolutely can not wait. I loved the books, the first movie, all of it!
Are you seeking contentment or excitement?
I think i’m currently seeking contentment in my life. I am content with how my life is right now. Even small changes scare me. I have a very inflexible comfort zone. How do i start seeking excitement in my life? I want to step outside my comfort zone. I want to push my limits. As i wrote previously i want to be stronger in 2013. There are a few opportunities headed my way and all i want to do is to say no and go on my merry way. I am trying to push my self. To think about how it would feel after, being able to say “yes, i did that”. I don’t want to look back and have a life filled with what ifs and regrets.
Forever Asleep 