Day 312- Winter Olympics

I got home from the gym just in time tonight. I missed the opening of the Winter Olympic games, but came in right when the parade of countries began. The only problem, it makes me feel so uneducated. I haven't heard of half of these countries, let alone know where they are. I got to see my country, the United States of America, and the country all my family is from, Canada.

It was nice to see all the different outfits the countries had. The nicest thing, though, was to see how the majority of athletes look like me and you. It's sometimes easy to forget that people are people, no matter where we come from.


Day 312- Love Notes

A Walk To Remember

Day 311- Time Flies

I remember growing up time seemed to move so slowly. As a child, Christmas Eve was the longest day ever. As I got older, it always seemed to be so long before winter and summer breaks would happen. Even after high school, my college experienced seemed to move at a speed that wasn't slow, but definitely wasn't fast either. Ever since I have graduated college, however, time has just seemed to speed up.

For me, it is crazy to think that in just 16 months, I'll be 30 years-old. When the heck did that happen!?!? I have noticed though, ever since I have started working full time, time goes by even quicker. I love the fact that work seems to go by quickly. It means that I actually enjoy my job and I'm not board. But the days just seem to fly by. I wake up, get ready, put in roughly 8-9 hours at work, come home, eat dinner, walk Tyson, shower, get all my things ready for the next day, write my blog, relax and watch television for about an hour, and go to bed. That is my life Monday thru Friday. Every now and then I'll throw in dinner with friends or an event, but I feel like the day goes by so quickly, I don't have time for much else. The weekends don't seem to go by any slower. I get the majority of my chores done Saturday plus random plans, and Sunday is church, relax a little, and then get ready for another week.

I know it is not just me. It seems like almost everyone I know feels like this too. That is probably why there is the saying "life is short." Maybe life it's not short though, maybe time is too fast. Sometimes I wonder if the days were 36 hours instead of 24 hours, would it not seem like things go by so fast? Since we would have more time to do things each day, would we feel like we were doing and experiencing more each day? I know this is not possible, but I think it would be cool if time were to slow down just a little. If it did maybe then there wouldn't so many people, myself included, who feels like there just isn't enough time each day to get everything in.


Day 311- Love Notes

Day 310- Progress

Well I made a dent in some of the things that were bothering me yesterday. I went through the unopened mail on my desk, I put away the books and nail polish on my dresser, and I cleaned out my purse. My bed still hasn't been made and my laundry basket is still full. I also haven't gone through to balanced my bank ledger. But just like I did today, it's important to remember even a little progress is still progress.


Day 310- Love Notes

Day 309- Chaos

Right now I feel like my life is in complete chaos and that I need to get my life together. The reason may not be why you think. I feel this way because my room is dirty. Now I'm sure the majority of people who would walk into my room right now would disagree. But for me, who is total Type A personality and borderline OCD, it is dirty. I have unopened mail on my desk, I did not make my bed today before leaving for work, my dresser has books and nail polish on it that needs to be put away, and my dirty clothes basket in my closet is filled to the top.

Not to mention, my purse is in need to be cleaned out as well because there are papers and what I consider trash in there. Also, it's been awhile since I verified and balanced my personal bank ledger with my online statement. Instead of freaking out about all these things that I need to clean up and get done so that I not feel like my life is a mess, I'm going to ignore it. I'm going to curl up in my unmade bed and watch shows I have taped on the DVR. that's healthy, right? I'm sure I'll get to it tomorrow, but tonight I'm going to not let it get to me and relax. The truth is, by not freaking out about it and realizing that those things are not the deciding factor on if my life is a mess is healthy. In fact, my life is more in order than it was this time a year ago.


Day 309- Love Notes

Day 308- Back At It

Tonight I am going to the gym for the first time in months. I probably haven't been to the gym since I started my current job, which was back in July. I stated at the start of the year, I am determined to run a 5K this year so I knew I better start going. Right now I feel good, but I'll let you know tomorrow if I feel the same way. Who knows if and how sore I may be.


Day 308- Love Notes

From A Walk to Remember (my favorite Nicholas Sparks book and movie)

Day 307- Super Bowl

Today is America's favorite holiday- Super Bowl. My brother and his family are coming over for food and football. None of us really care who wins (we are all Saints, 49ers, and Raider fans). So we will eat some yummy food and figure out which commercial is our favorite. But we are most excited to see Bruno Mars preform at the half time show. Everyone in my family enjoys him and is excited. If his performance is anything like this we are all in for a good show.

Day 307- Love Notes

Day 306- All By Myself

I didn't mention this earlier for safety reasons, but since Wednesday my parents have been in Arizona visiting family and friends. They came back this afternoon. I definitely was nervous about them leaving. Now I know I am 28 years-old, but I don't particularly like being home at night alone. I'm fine being alone at night if I'm awake. I have a hard time sleeping. I'm such a hard sleeper, it makes me nervous. If something were ever to happen, I probably wouldn't hear it. At least if someone else is home, they would be an extra set of ears.

I actually did alright alone. Now my brother was home too, but he often works nights and doesn't get home until late. I fell asleep pretty easily though, which surprised me. Of course I fell asleep on the couch instead of my room, but still. I slept, alone at night, without much issue. This may not seem like a big deal, but it is HUGE for me. Not just because of the recent issues. This was the first time in 28 years I felt comfortable enough to go to bed with no one home.

I have never liked being alone, and even though I was okay with it the last few days I would still feel better with others home at night. Now the next time my parents go on vacation, I won't be worried about it. I know now it will be fine. I will sleep alright, and it's not too lonely. The last few days have been a big step for me, not just with my anxiety but in life.


Day 306- Love Notes

To me, one of the greatest love story writers out there today is Nicholas Sparks. Every girl has read at least one of his books and every guy has been dragged to a movie that was made from one of his books. I decided since the month of February is often known as the love month because of Valentine's Day on February 14th, I would post quotes from Nicholas Sparks books. I've heard the theory that you get back what you put out in the universe, so by putting out love I hope to get love back; Love from family, friends, co-workers, God, and anyone else who might be out there.

The Notebook