I'm so excited, anxious, and nervous. But mostly excited.
I finally feel like I'm shedding the layer of skin that was negativity, unhappiness, and just feeling unsettled. I'm breaking out with a new since of independence and happiness.
The new apartment is mine this Sunday. It's a one-bedroom, so just for me. I've never lived alone before so I'm sure it'll be an interesting experience- with blog entries to come I'm sure. (But friends are super close, so it wont be too scary.) I'll probably begin moving during the week next week, and finish up around the following Saturday (aug 7th). I'm mostly excited for the challenge of decorating without spending a fortune. I've gotten some great advice from friends on how to fill a small space- the possibilities are endless!
I'll try and remember to take before and after pictures, and keep you updated on every step of this upcoming journey.
Thanks for reading!
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
Goals (and resolutions revisted)
[Before I Start: Ahhh, a fresh new look to the blog. Much better, right?]
I'm a planner. I love planning fun & different things to look forward to in my future. I really don't see myself as a "working for the weekend" girl necessarily, but those weeks when work is dragging, I can't help but be. The way I figure, when the going is good, it's nice to have things to look forward to; when the going is bad, it's even nicer to have things to look forward to.
In addition to planning, and having both short-term and long-term to-do lists constantly, I am also (becoming?) a fan of having goals & trying to reach them. I mean, I guess everyone has far-out goals (job, location, life) but I think I'm talking more about the short-term-caring-about-my-quality-of-life-cause-i-want-it-to-be-amazing goals. I would recommend you do this!--the goal part, not the anal to-do lists :) --
So I thought back to my new years resolutions. It's fun to have a blog where these things are recorded!
2010 Resolutions
* Start a new hobby more seriously (letterpress, card-making,
photography, something of that sort)
* Re-visit an old hobby or something I’ve enjoyed doing in
the past (basketball, soccer, yoga) starting a class next week!
* Volunteer/ Do more community service Make-A-Wish volunteer! Starting work soon!
* Make new friends met a couple nice girls in my running group/work in progress
* Do more with old friends
* Be healthier (be more conscious of what I’m putting into
my body, exercise (at least 3x a week))
* Run- participate in at least 2 races 5K + finished 1- 5K!
* Be more mindful (present). Appreciate what I have.
Complain less. More positive outlook.
* Try new things. Be more flexible/adventurous.
I'm proud of myself. Many of the resolutions I didn't highlight are works in progress. Like, for example, it's not that I never see old friends, but I'd like to more often. So we'll leave that one, and others, untouched for now.
New goal: Run- try and get up to a 1/2 marathon or 10K race by winter (eek!) and work on the above resolutions!
I'm a planner. I love planning fun & different things to look forward to in my future. I really don't see myself as a "working for the weekend" girl necessarily, but those weeks when work is dragging, I can't help but be. The way I figure, when the going is good, it's nice to have things to look forward to; when the going is bad, it's even nicer to have things to look forward to.
In addition to planning, and having both short-term and long-term to-do lists constantly, I am also (becoming?) a fan of having goals & trying to reach them. I mean, I guess everyone has far-out goals (job, location, life) but I think I'm talking more about the short-term-caring-about-my-quality-of-life-cause-i-want-it-to-be-amazing goals. I would recommend you do this!--the goal part, not the anal to-do lists :) --
So I thought back to my new years resolutions. It's fun to have a blog where these things are recorded!
2010 Resolutions
* Start a new hobby more seriously (letterpress, card-making,
photography, something of that sort)
* Re-visit an old hobby or something I’ve enjoyed doing in
the past (basketball, soccer, yoga) starting a class next week!
* Volunteer/ Do more community service Make-A-Wish volunteer! Starting work soon!
* Make new friends met a couple nice girls in my running group/work in progress
* Do more with old friends
* Be healthier (be more conscious of what I’m putting into
my body, exercise (at least 3x a week))
* Run- participate in at least 2 races 5K + finished 1- 5K!
* Be more mindful (present). Appreciate what I have.
Complain less. More positive outlook.
* Try new things. Be more flexible/adventurous.
I'm proud of myself. Many of the resolutions I didn't highlight are works in progress. Like, for example, it's not that I never see old friends, but I'd like to more often. So we'll leave that one, and others, untouched for now.
New goal: Run- try and get up to a 1/2 marathon or 10K race by winter (eek!) and work on the above resolutions!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Beautiful Place
"Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place."
It's hardest to love the ordinary things, she said, but you get lots of opportunities to practice., originally uploaded by Rebecca Tabor Armstrong.
originally seen on http://kindovermatter.blogspot.com/2010/06/be-soft.html
It's hardest to love the ordinary things, she said, but you get lots of opportunities to practice., originally uploaded by Rebecca Tabor Armstrong.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Happy Birthday to Meeee
Today I'm 24! Well actually at 2:41pm today I'm 24. I think (hope!) 24 is going to be a good year. First, I think it's cool that my birthday is 2-4 (February 4th) and I'm 24 today. Dork, I know, but that's only going to happen this once!
I think this year, or the next couple years, are going to include a lot of, "finding oneself" despite change. It'll be interesting to see where people move in terms of location, jobs, relationships, life in general, etc. The twenties are definitely not dull.
My birthday horoscope (highlighting things I like/ find interesting):
Your personal ruling planet is Uranus.
You are extremely methodical in your thought but you must learn to temper your opinion and accommodate other people's point of view. Because you are hard working, you may tend to exceed your physical capacity and this may result to a high degree of self criticism. The number 4 is an extreme number, especially in its desire for material success. Do not overemphasise the importance of your worldly activity and accomplishments. Give some time to your spiritual and inner life.
The combination of energies on your birthdate show you are completely ruled by the planet Uranus, and somewhat by the Dragon, which is known as the North Node. These revolutionary and abrupt influences speak of your unconventional nature. You should use these powers to produce things of a down to earth nature, rather than running off into untried or untested areas too soon. (I think I disagree with the second part of this line)
You have a very electrical aura about you, which makes you very enticing, very magnetic, not just to members of the opposite sex but also to members of your own sex. Use this energy to achieve success as there is no doubt you will make a great impact in the world.
Your lucky colours are Electric Blue, Electric White and Multi Colours.
Your lucky gems are Hessonite garnet and agate.
Your lucky days of the week are Sunday and Thursday.
Your lucky numbers and years of important change are 4, 13, 22, 31, 40, 49, 58, 67, 76.
Famous people born on your birthday include Charles Lindbergh, Ida Lupino, Alice Cooper, Laura Linney, Michael Goorjian, Oscar De La Hoya and Natalie Imruglia.
http://www.astrology.com.au/366bdays/
I think this year, or the next couple years, are going to include a lot of, "finding oneself" despite change. It'll be interesting to see where people move in terms of location, jobs, relationships, life in general, etc. The twenties are definitely not dull.
My birthday horoscope (highlighting things I like/ find interesting):
Your personal ruling planet is Uranus.
You are extremely methodical in your thought but you must learn to temper your opinion and accommodate other people's point of view. Because you are hard working, you may tend to exceed your physical capacity and this may result to a high degree of self criticism. The number 4 is an extreme number, especially in its desire for material success. Do not overemphasise the importance of your worldly activity and accomplishments. Give some time to your spiritual and inner life.
The combination of energies on your birthdate show you are completely ruled by the planet Uranus, and somewhat by the Dragon, which is known as the North Node. These revolutionary and abrupt influences speak of your unconventional nature. You should use these powers to produce things of a down to earth nature, rather than running off into untried or untested areas too soon. (I think I disagree with the second part of this line)
You have a very electrical aura about you, which makes you very enticing, very magnetic, not just to members of the opposite sex but also to members of your own sex. Use this energy to achieve success as there is no doubt you will make a great impact in the world.
Your lucky colours are Electric Blue, Electric White and Multi Colours.
Your lucky gems are Hessonite garnet and agate.
Your lucky days of the week are Sunday and Thursday.
Your lucky numbers and years of important change are 4, 13, 22, 31, 40, 49, 58, 67, 76.
Famous people born on your birthday include Charles Lindbergh, Ida Lupino, Alice Cooper, Laura Linney, Michael Goorjian, Oscar De La Hoya and Natalie Imruglia.
http://www.astrology.com.au/366bdays/
Monday, November 30, 2009
Yes to friends tonight
Yes, I am grateful.
For I have a full-time job.
Sometimes I want more.
Nice haiku? Sound silly? In an economy like today's do I sound selfish? I think I have the outta-college-for-six-months-now-and-this-real-world-thing-isn't-out-of-this-world-amazing thoughts rattling around in my brain these days. I like my job, most of the time. I like Syracuse, most of the time. There are those days where I'm like, "I love my life," and others where I'm like, "Is this really my life?" I find those more negative thoughts being thought when my alarm forces me to roll out of my comfy warm bed early Monday mornings in particular.
I think college spoils us. It allows us to "work" on what we love doing/hope to pursue, while also sleeping in till noon, and having more social opportunities than one knows what to do with.
I'm catching myself being bitter (again), and I know I need to turn this frown upside-down. But how? Maybe I'm just expecting myself/putting too much pressure on myself to adjust much quicker to this 8-5, M-F thing than a person realistically will. I never have had enough patience.
Yes to friends tonight.
Be grateful for what you have.
Smile and be happy.
For I have a full-time job.
Sometimes I want more.
Nice haiku? Sound silly? In an economy like today's do I sound selfish? I think I have the outta-college-for-six-months-now-and-this-real-world-thing-isn't-out-of-this-world-amazing thoughts rattling around in my brain these days. I like my job, most of the time. I like Syracuse, most of the time. There are those days where I'm like, "I love my life," and others where I'm like, "Is this really my life?" I find those more negative thoughts being thought when my alarm forces me to roll out of my comfy warm bed early Monday mornings in particular.
I think college spoils us. It allows us to "work" on what we love doing/hope to pursue, while also sleeping in till noon, and having more social opportunities than one knows what to do with.
I'm catching myself being bitter (again), and I know I need to turn this frown upside-down. But how? Maybe I'm just expecting myself/putting too much pressure on myself to adjust much quicker to this 8-5, M-F thing than a person realistically will. I never have had enough patience.
Yes to friends tonight.
Be grateful for what you have.
Smile and be happy.
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