Thursday, March 22, 2012
Target Thursday - day 16
My target for today and this week is to do well at everything I am working on. Tomorrow I have a day visit and an interview at CYFM. After that I have relay for life and this weekend I will be celebrating a friends birthday, possible seeing the hunger games. I'm looking forward to the movie and I've wanted to see it for a while. Then on Sunday we have new student day 2. So I'm going to keep this short because I have to be up early.
Toodles!
"the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Day 16- Wonderful Wednesday
So today I was able to accomplish several things which is what made my day wonderful!
First, I finished my speech for my Honors talk this Sunday. I am speaking at the Honors Brunch at New Student Day which I really excited about. This is the first time that I will be able to talk and I am really excited about it. I got to write some stories and reflect on my time in the honors program at MSMC. It still needs to be edited, but I'll post it when it's all done.
Second, I finished my application for CYFM. I've been working on it for weeks and it was a relief to finally submit it. I'm excited and can't wait until Friday when I will be visiting and I have my final interview. It's crazy how fast everything is changing.
Overall today was a good day. Tonight we had a religious panel discussion and there was an Imam, a Rabbi, a Lutheran Minister and Fr. Francis. This was really cool because it was an open panel where people got to ask questions and learn about the different faiths. I love going to events like this and it was nice that my school was willing to have such an event.
Today is going to be short...I'm tired and want to go to bed early!
Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.
Mother Teresa
First, I finished my speech for my Honors talk this Sunday. I am speaking at the Honors Brunch at New Student Day which I really excited about. This is the first time that I will be able to talk and I am really excited about it. I got to write some stories and reflect on my time in the honors program at MSMC. It still needs to be edited, but I'll post it when it's all done.
Second, I finished my application for CYFM. I've been working on it for weeks and it was a relief to finally submit it. I'm excited and can't wait until Friday when I will be visiting and I have my final interview. It's crazy how fast everything is changing.
Overall today was a good day. Tonight we had a religious panel discussion and there was an Imam, a Rabbi, a Lutheran Minister and Fr. Francis. This was really cool because it was an open panel where people got to ask questions and learn about the different faiths. I love going to events like this and it was nice that my school was willing to have such an event.
Today is going to be short...I'm tired and want to go to bed early!
Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.
Mother Teresa
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Travel Tuesday - Day 15
So today I'm planning on finishing and editing my essays for my year of service. It's awesome because I love getting the ability to share a bit of myself with others especially when it come to what I can bring to the table and contribute to a place. I love the idea of getting to volunteer for a year and give of myself. I think it is important that I show all that I can give to them and why I am a good fit.
Back to todays topic..try the food!
One thing you will hear all about is the food of a country and what you should and shouldn't try. It kills me when people say that they only eat chicken fingers, pizza, grilled cheese...nothing that is overwhelmingly different. I could never understand why someone would not at least try something different. My philosophy is that you must at least taste the different foods of a country. One of my favorite things to do is to take a menu of a restaurant and pick something random to eat. Of course, if you can't eat certain foods that changes things a little bit, but you should be able to find something to eat. It's sometimes surprising and unexpected when you find a new food that can become your favorite. You can also sometimes figure out different foods to make at home and ways to adapt them. Some of the best things to do is go to a local restaurant, of course, depending on the country you are in, you may want to check them out a little bit more. Also, even getting street food can be fun and especially unexpected. Sometimes depending on the country you are in, the food can be super cheap so you can try a ton of different types of food. When we were in India we tried so many different foods, same as in China because everything was so cheap.
Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity. ~Voltaire
Back to todays topic..try the food!
One thing you will hear all about is the food of a country and what you should and shouldn't try. It kills me when people say that they only eat chicken fingers, pizza, grilled cheese...nothing that is overwhelmingly different. I could never understand why someone would not at least try something different. My philosophy is that you must at least taste the different foods of a country. One of my favorite things to do is to take a menu of a restaurant and pick something random to eat. Of course, if you can't eat certain foods that changes things a little bit, but you should be able to find something to eat. It's sometimes surprising and unexpected when you find a new food that can become your favorite. You can also sometimes figure out different foods to make at home and ways to adapt them. Some of the best things to do is go to a local restaurant, of course, depending on the country you are in, you may want to check them out a little bit more. Also, even getting street food can be fun and especially unexpected. Sometimes depending on the country you are in, the food can be super cheap so you can try a ton of different types of food. When we were in India we tried so many different foods, same as in China because everything was so cheap.
Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity. ~Voltaire
Monday, March 19, 2012
Manic Monday - Day 14
So crazy...I have a paper due tomorrow that I need to get done. I also have essays to get done for my year of service and I have reading for my other class and I have so much crazy stuff going on!!! Ahh!!! Have ot keep the blog short tonight...like really short.
Toodles!!
Stay calm and aggressive.
Gabrielle Reece
Toodles!!
Stay calm and aggressive.
Gabrielle Reece
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Song Sunday - Day 13
So I know I missed yesterday...I ended up going to Manhatten to spend some time with some SASers and we were out late so I didn't get a chance to post anything. It was such a fun time though! I loved getting to see everyone and go out and party it up. It's hard sometimes because I don't often get to see people from SAS so being able to have some time to hang out and chill with people that I really care about is coveted. I love being able to see them and catch up. I was so grateful for the time I got to spend with them and I will definitely talk more about them later this week.
So this week I decided to choose "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World.
I've always loved this song and I feel like it's one of those songs that everyone knows and can relate to in one way or another. It comes up on a few of my Pandora stations and every time it comes on, I can't help but sing along to it.
I think one of the reasons that I like it so much is that it's kind of where I am right now. I'm not really sure what I want to do in the future and I don't want to give up on anything. The other thing is that sometimes it's hard to not feel like you're at your wits end. I like that it says "it's only in your head you feel left out or looked down on." I totally believe this. I feel like a lot of times we make ourselves out to be less than we are and feel like we don't belong anywhere. It was funny because I went out to dinner with my brother Dan and his friend Matt tonight and it was a good, relaxed time. I probably could have found other friends to hang out or just stayed home and eaten with my parents when they got back from Vermont, but I didn't really feel like it. I also liked getting to hang out with them because I can have some interesting and deep conversations with them that I can't often have with some of my own friends. I like this song because it makes me think that even though I'm not totally sure where I belong, I will figure it out at some point.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKsxPW6i3pM&ob=av2n - music video by Jimmy Eat World
So this week I decided to choose "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World.
I've always loved this song and I feel like it's one of those songs that everyone knows and can relate to in one way or another. It comes up on a few of my Pandora stations and every time it comes on, I can't help but sing along to it.
I think one of the reasons that I like it so much is that it's kind of where I am right now. I'm not really sure what I want to do in the future and I don't want to give up on anything. The other thing is that sometimes it's hard to not feel like you're at your wits end. I like that it says "it's only in your head you feel left out or looked down on." I totally believe this. I feel like a lot of times we make ourselves out to be less than we are and feel like we don't belong anywhere. It was funny because I went out to dinner with my brother Dan and his friend Matt tonight and it was a good, relaxed time. I probably could have found other friends to hang out or just stayed home and eaten with my parents when they got back from Vermont, but I didn't really feel like it. I also liked getting to hang out with them because I can have some interesting and deep conversations with them that I can't often have with some of my own friends. I like this song because it makes me think that even though I'm not totally sure where I belong, I will figure it out at some point.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKsxPW6i3pM&ob=av2n - music video by Jimmy Eat World
| “Beginnings are usually scary and endings are usually sad, but it’s the middle that counts. You have to remember this when you find yourself at the beginning.” | |
Friday, March 16, 2012
Free Friday - Day 12
So today was an interesting day. I went to visit my high school to visit one friend that works there, I planned on being there for maybe 30min. I ended up being there for almost 3 hours. It was crazy. My high school is one of those places that you can't just go see one person. If you visit you have to see everyone or else you might make someone angry. It's insane. It was a lot of fun wandering around and talking to everyone though. I like visiting there, it's almost like coming home in a sense. At first, I'm always nervous walking in but then I remember that I felt like I pretty much owned the place and I go back to being all confident and crap. Not to mention that the dean still loves me so I'm not too worried about getting yelled at.
Its fun to catch up with teachers that I now consider acquaintances and in some case friends. The best part about it is that even though it's four years later, the same people that looked after me then, are still looking at me now. I explained to them my plans for the future and they got excited and are really looking forward to hearing from me on all that I want to do. It's in one sense surprising but on the other sense, it makes me feel invigorating and gives me a lot of inspiration for the future. I'm excited to keep them updated and tell them all about what I want to do.
The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.
Abraham Lincoln
Its fun to catch up with teachers that I now consider acquaintances and in some case friends. The best part about it is that even though it's four years later, the same people that looked after me then, are still looking at me now. I explained to them my plans for the future and they got excited and are really looking forward to hearing from me on all that I want to do. It's in one sense surprising but on the other sense, it makes me feel invigorating and gives me a lot of inspiration for the future. I'm excited to keep them updated and tell them all about what I want to do.
The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.
Abraham Lincoln
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Target Thursday - Day 11
Next target...lose weight!
I feel like this is something that I keep saying that I'm going to do but never actually do a whole lot about it. I'll say "i'm really going to try this time" and then I never actually do. It seems to be one of those big, scary tasks that everyone says they're going to do and then most don't or they don't actually succeed. It's hard and I'll admit it. But I will also admit that as much as I love myself, I don't necessarily love the way I look.
I've decided that I am going to cut out really bad foods and eat things more in moderation. I gave up fried food for lent and I think that I am going to stick to it after Lent. I also want to try to eat healthier things and eat things that even though they may not be the best, are good in moderation. I'd like to eat more things like carob chips instead of chocolate and cook more for myself as well. I am going to take my Nalgene and make it a goal to drink 1 of them a day if not 2. I think I'll also set up some sort of chart for myself so I know that I have followed it and mark it or put stickers on it. I think this will be a good way of me keeping track as well.
I also need to exercise more. I keep telling myself that I will but then I never do which is hard and annoying. I tell myself that I don't want to lose my parking spot, that I don't have gas or any number of other reasons. I'm going to try and walk each day and I think I might join planet fitness which I have been saying I'll do since september.
What else? O I want to actually use my yoga mat for yoga. I also want to cook more and cook healthier. I want to be able to buy clothes in smaller sizes and just be happier about my general appearance. Now that I've written it all out and posted it here, I have to stick to it...o boy!!!
Here we go!!!
When you get to a plateau, think of it as a landing on the stairway to your goal. And maintenance is a lifelong plateau, so a bit of "rehearsal" for maintenance isn't the worst thing in the world.
I feel like this is something that I keep saying that I'm going to do but never actually do a whole lot about it. I'll say "i'm really going to try this time" and then I never actually do. It seems to be one of those big, scary tasks that everyone says they're going to do and then most don't or they don't actually succeed. It's hard and I'll admit it. But I will also admit that as much as I love myself, I don't necessarily love the way I look.
I've decided that I am going to cut out really bad foods and eat things more in moderation. I gave up fried food for lent and I think that I am going to stick to it after Lent. I also want to try to eat healthier things and eat things that even though they may not be the best, are good in moderation. I'd like to eat more things like carob chips instead of chocolate and cook more for myself as well. I am going to take my Nalgene and make it a goal to drink 1 of them a day if not 2. I think I'll also set up some sort of chart for myself so I know that I have followed it and mark it or put stickers on it. I think this will be a good way of me keeping track as well.
I also need to exercise more. I keep telling myself that I will but then I never do which is hard and annoying. I tell myself that I don't want to lose my parking spot, that I don't have gas or any number of other reasons. I'm going to try and walk each day and I think I might join planet fitness which I have been saying I'll do since september.
What else? O I want to actually use my yoga mat for yoga. I also want to cook more and cook healthier. I want to be able to buy clothes in smaller sizes and just be happier about my general appearance. Now that I've written it all out and posted it here, I have to stick to it...o boy!!!
Here we go!!!
When you get to a plateau, think of it as a landing on the stairway to your goal. And maintenance is a lifelong plateau, so a bit of "rehearsal" for maintenance isn't the worst thing in the world.
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