Midterms ~ Daily Log 2/6

And the days go by... ah!

There are days, sometimes even weeks, when it feels like you're just stuck in a cycle. When there's so much to do, that in your rare free moments, you just want to collapse onto the bed and stare at the ceiling.  Everyone has these times, and these are the moments that break people back into bad habits.  Today, on my way to class, I was very close to just getting on the bus. But then I thought for a moment... why take a bus when I have a perfectly good bike? My lazy brain replied "Its so much easier." Instead, I convinced myself to bike.  I wouldn't consider it a work out, but I was definitely sweating and breathing harder by the time I got there. No, I did not get to the gym today, but I was conscious of what I ate (which is extremely difficult when you have no groceries!) and also made small decisions to benefit my health.

Today I had a midterm in a class that I'm not used to; I'm just taking it because its a requirement. It consisted of an in class essay with dates memorized, which is definitely not my thing. Luckily I got through it, and I felt so relieved to go home.  I had a meeting right after class, decided to get some stuff done (a project for work I've been putting off, dishes, laundry, organizing, etc.) and had a couple glasses of wine to chill myself out. On top of the regular daily stresses, I had the misfortune of being confronted by an upset family member.

But I will prevail!

Tomorrow I have a lot of stuff going on as well, but I have a short 3 hour break in which I am hoping to get the gym in. Fingers crossed!

Breakfast

• Hash-browns and 1 Egg with Sour Cream and Tapatio

Lunch

• Baked Pesto Tilapia
• Steamed Zucchini and Brussel Sprouts with some butter
• Rice

Dinner

• Rice with 2 Over Easy Eggs and Soy Sauce
• I seriously have no groceries x.x

Water Intake

• only 6 :( does wine count?

"What Went Well" Daily Exercise

1.  I rode my bike to school instead of taking the bus.

• Why did this happen? As I was looking up the bus route, I asked myself "Why am I doing this? Is there a reason?" And I had absolutely no reason except that I was lazy.  So I geared up and did it, and I'm happy I did! Every small change helps.

2.  I took initiative and actually redid our group bulletin board.

• Why did this happen? After our meeting, I passed by our production room and remembered how they have asked us for months now to redo our board. Knowing I had nothing to do, I decided why not? I went in, started gathering materials, and came up with some really cool new ideas and now our board looks *fabulous*

3.  I made a new friend :)

• Why did this happen? Normally I am a very shy person who thinks the worst of herself. However, there are some rare occasions where I decide "To hell with it. I'm going to be my amazing and outgoing self and just say whatever I feel like saying, and if they don't like me, then to hell with them." I'm working to make these moments a norm, because so far they have resulted in my meeting a few new, very cool people! Never doubt yourself or your abilities.