Find Another Way ~ Daily Log 4/15

I had a really strange night last night.  I went to bed around 11:30pm (which is actually early for me) and I was looking forward to a peaceful, warm and cozy slumber.  I woke up 3 times throughout the night for different reasons, such as a strange noise.  Unfortunately, these disturbances kept me from getting a restful sleep so I feel somewhat exhausted again today.  Which kind of sucks, considering today will be a long day.

I have a couple of hours in the office, ballroom dancing, my Italian culture class, and a fitness class.  After all of that I at least get to go home, but I have a bunch of stuff to get done.  I know I'll power through it with the help of some caffeine and good old determination.

"A window opens up and some one calls your name
But I can tell you don't know how to play this game

I know this isn't it
You'll hit your target someday
So now your on your own, won't you come back home
To see you're not that kind and find the strength, and find the strength
To find another way

So tell me what you need and I'll accommodate
But if too long goes by you just might be too late
An opportunity you can't afford to waste
So have the lines in your head first for heaven's sake."

~...From Later in the Day...~

Today actually turned out pretty good! Office hours sucked due to an angry customer, but ballroom dancing was a lot of fun and I got to meet up with friends between classes.  I tried a new 'healthy' energy drink called Amazon Energy which is made with Acai, and it was actually really good!  It supposedly has as much caffeine as a cup of coffee, and it actually helped with my work out I think.

~...On Another Note...~

My thoughts and prayers go to all of those affected today by the Boston Marathon Explosions.  Although, I really do think events like this affect the entire nation... even the world.  I couldn't help but cry as I saw the pictures, heard the personal accounts, watched the newscasts... The fact that someone could do this hurts me deep down to the core.  All of those people's lives changed forever due to the cruelty of another.  It's sickening.  I pray and hope that all of those people find strength in themselves and in their loved ones and find a way to make sense of the chaos.  My heart goes out to them all.

"They say an end can be a start
Feels like I've been buried yet I'm still alive
It's like a bad day that never ends
I feel the chaos around me
A thing I don't try to deny
I'd better learn to accept that
There are things in my life I can't control

They say love ain't nothing but a sore
I don't even know what love is
Too many tears have had to fall
Don't you know I'm so tired of it all
I have known terror dizzy spells
Finding out the secrets words won't tell
Whatever it is it can't be named
There's a part of my world that's fading away
Dark is the night, cold is the ground
In the circular solitude of my heart
As one who strives a hill to climb
I am sure I'll come through I don't know how
They say an end can be a start
Feels like I've been buried yet I'm still alive

I'm losing my balance on the tight rope
Tell me please, tell me please, tell me please..."

Breakfast

• Oikos Cafe Latte Greek Yogurt
• Apple
• 2 Cuties

Lunch

• Cajun Chicken Tacos w/ Sour Cream, Black Bean Salsa, & 1/4 Avocado

Snack

• Strawberry Yopa! Greek Yogurt w/ Granola

Workout

• "Core Cardio" Fitness Class - this always succeeds in kicking my ass! By the end of it, it feels like all of the water I've consumed during the day is dripping off of my face.  It makes me feel powerful at the end of each work out, and I know I have done something great for my body.  I can also feel myself getting stronger; this is the 4th time I've taken it, and I'm already doing better than I did the first day! My endurance is definitely building, and I am excited!

Dinner

• Broiled Swai with Crumbled Goat Cheese
• Recipe
• 1 Swai Filet
• Lemon Pepper
• Butter or Margerine
• Fish Seasoning
• Parsley
• Goat Cheese

Place Swai onto foil on a baking sheet.  Put a couple thin slices of butter or margine on top of the filet.  Sprinkle goat cheese onto the filet, to taste.  Add lemon pepper, parsley, and fish seasoning (I just happened to have this on hand and it tastes pretty good).  Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees.  Bake until flaky, usually around 20 minutes.

• Brown Rice
• Steamed Zucchini, Mushrooms, Asparagus, & Spinach

Snack

• 1/2 Peach
• 1/4 Avocado

Drinks

• 5 cups of water
• 1 cup of coffee
• Acai Amazon Energy
• 1.5 glass of wine