Motivation

Motivation

Jul 12, 2017

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I'm going on my 7th week with some CRAZY motivation! I don't know how that fire got lit under my butt, but it did and I am feeling great about it. For me, my motivation has to do with my health, I am trying to make myself a priority and I am realizing that I need to be healthy in order to be my best self for other people. It's all cliche...I know...but it's also very very true! All of these crazy "fit" people and social media fitness gurus are on to something, and even though their Instagram posts, showing off their rock hard abs and muscles can get super overwhelming and I'm just going to say it...annoying, they really know what they are doing (for the most part).
I have a crazy fitness journey ahead of me and I am no where near my goal at all but I am pretty happy that I am at least on my way and seeing results is only motivating me more. I know it's pretty early into the journey so losing weight and seeing my body change is going to happen at a quicker pace than it might down the road, I am sure I will hit road blocks and I might even slip and have a fry or two but my goal is to just keep going.
On top of trying to lose weight and be my best self I have not been to the doctor's since I was in high school (four years ago) and I have not been to the dentist in about two years (I know...ewww) because I have major anxiety about both (that's for another blog post) but I have finally decided suck it up and go because not only do I want to look better and feel better physically but I want to feel better on the inside as well and that starts with doctors!
It's all small steps and I am working on my all around self. I want to be fitter, happier and healthier!

Wish me luck! ;)

Young Blood

Young Blood

Apr 30, 2017

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I have a very bad habit...it's more like a character flaw but I just want time to speed up and I want to know what my future holds. I want to know what school I am going to, who I am going to marry, when and if I am going to have children, where I am going to settle down, who my friends are going to be into adulthood. These are all questions that swirl around in my mind daily, and it doesn't help when you're at the age where people are starting to graduate from college or get engaged, married, or even starting a family! I will be the first one to say that I love social media but sometimes I feel like it hinders my ability to think clearly and think logically, seeing people around me advancing in life in so many amazing ways only makes me more insecure about my life, and I even let it affect my happiness sometimes!
A few weeks ago my friend, Fabian and I went to dinner and the topic came up about feeling "stuck" in life, I discovered that it's not just me, that my friend who has a degree and in my opinion is advancing in life perfectly, feels the exact same way I do sometimes, and it got me thinking. I think at my age and everyone in my age group probably feels the exact same way at one point or another, we all want the best for ourselves and at times, it seems like it's never going to happen (I do it all the time), but I think the important thing to remember is that it is going to happen, not overnight and not without work, but it is, and it will happen when God wants it to happen.
I know, I know...blah blah blah...I sound like every other teen or person in their early 20's, but I think making light of the subject doesn't help either, I realize at the end of the day it's all going to be okay and tomorrow is always a new day for new opportunities, but this post is for those moments when it seems like tomorrow is never going to come and you think you're going to live at home forever or be stuck in the same town or job.
For myself, I think the most important thing I can do is LIVE! Live life to the fullest, have fun, try not to stress about every little thing, and give more of my trust to God, he knows what he's doing and just because I may not be married with a child living in a cute apartment right now, doesn't mean that's not in the cards for me someday...or He might have something bigger planned.

This song (the reason for the title) and the paragraph (my friend sent me) help me feel better on those "hard days"

March Reads

March Reads

Apr 8, 2017

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I read a total of 1 book in the month of March, it's a little below my goal of 2 books a month for 2017...but hey, life is busy! I don't really have much to say about the book I read, it was a little bit different and a very interesting read, I don't know whether to be disturbed by it or facsinated by it. It's a quick read though, because it keeps you wanting to know more. I will say, the ending was a little flat for me. Overall I think I would give this a 5 out of 10.

P.S. I read a paperback book this month...it wasn't on my iPad! I felt like I was living in ancient times ;)

Weekend Getaway

Weekend Getaway

Apr 3, 2017

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It's crazy to think that it's already been a week since Fabian and I braved the adventure of traveling over 1000 miles in one weekend, but we did it, and we did it successfully! (minus a few hours of sleep)
I could take or leave Page, AZ but the things to do around there are worth the stay! Fabian and I drove 10 hours on Friday night after work. It was a very long and dark drive but we made it, got about 3 hours of sleep and then we were up again for a fun day filled of hikes and sight seeing. Horseshoe Bend was one of the prettiest places I have ever been to, it was so pretty in fact that we went back 2 times because we couldn't get enough. The lower Antelope Canyon was also mind blowing. And luckily we were able to see it! We had a scare because due to my poor planning, I did not know that we couldn't see it without making a reservation online, but luckily we went through Ken's Tours and they had openings! We definitely got lucky! We also went on a few hikes in Utah and the sights were just magical. The rain kept chasing us all day long but luckily it only got us a little on one of our last hikes. Walking over 8 miles on 3 hours of sleep was rough towards the end but so worth it...I mean we're only young once, right?
Because we did not get to see all the pretty sights driving in to Page on Friday night, the drive back on Sunday was extra fun, We played music, ate yummy snacks and switched off driving. I also took Fabian to Cafe Rio in St. George on our way home because I feel like it's illegal to drive through there and not stop for some cilantro lime rice....yummmy!
Once we hit Las Vegas we decided we needed a driving break and walked around Bass Pro Shops for an hour or so...it was fun but it might have been a mistake because the Sunday traffic coming home from Vegas was BRUTAL...all in all, it took us about 12 hours to get home on Sunday! Even though it was A LOT of driving, and we lost some precious hours of sleep, I would do it all over again!
I swear I am even having withdrawals, as I am writing this at my desk, I am also texting Fabian because we are trying to work out our next weekend getaway.

All the blogs I read prior to going said to go in the morning before it gets too crowded and that was the best tip I could give anyone, there were barely any people and it was so peaceful! Fabian and I went back at sunset and it was like we were at the mall it was so crowded...go in the morning to take pictures...you will be much happier! 

Taking it all in 

Taking this picture was so difficult...Fabian and his sensitive eyes! 

Selfie sticks are for kissing pics ;)

It's a heart 

The rain was coming for us! 

low quality pic...high quality guy 

woman in the wind

This is what the canyon looks like from the top! Crazy that we were in those cracks

This place was so quaint!

Gotta end the trip with a bang 

Road Trippin Music for Spring 2017

Road Trippin Music for Spring 2017

Mar 28, 2017

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I am a huge fan of music...Anyone that knows me well would tell you that I sing every single song that comes on the radio and I have premium subscriptions to Spotify and Apple Music...some might say that's overdoing it, but those people just don't know good music! I love the satisfaction I get from finding a new song and sharing it with people. Going on road trips is definitely a time for my music obsession to shine through. Fabian and I just went on a pretty long road trip up to Page, AZ and I played A LOT of music!

{My taste is very eclectic}

P.S. I took a couple of music breaks to listen to some podcasts and by far one of my favorite podcasts is Unqualified (Anna Faris). It's mindless and entertaining, it's the perfect way to enjoy a roadtrip without contemplating life too hard like a lot of other podcasts tend to do.

Work Work Work

Work Work Work

Mar 23, 2017

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When I think about a song that represents my life, the song "Work" by Rihanna is the only thing that pops into my head. It has been the craziest couple of months of my life! Three people from the company I work for all left within a month of each other...and we are a small company so three people leaving is kind of a big deal! Work has always been busy but with people leaving left and right, it has become a nut house in the office. I often times think "my life can't get any crazier, I can't handle any more on my plate" and then for some crazy reason, God piles more on top and I somehow handle it! That's not to say it's not without breakdowns, I had a pretty bad breakdown about a week ago and I just completely fell apart, I would even go as far as saying it was a minor panic attack. I was sleep deprived, not eating right, not drinking enough water and just not taking care of myself and I really think it was my body's way of telling me that I needed to take a chill pill! And besides all of the work stuff I am dealing with I also have outside relationships and school that I need to focus on, the balance is extremely hard. At the end of the day though, I am grateful for my job and all the support I get from my coworkers, friends and family, and I am thankful for God's grace and him giving me the capability to handle anything that comes my way. 

February Reads

February Reads

Mar 13, 2017

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You can get the ebooks here: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/bold+as+love+series?_requestid=914754

I know, I know...It's March 13th and I am barely getting this post up, but I just can't wrap my head around how fast this year is going by already! But moving on to books...February was a big month for me reading wise, I completely got lost in the two main characters in the Lindsay Paige Bold as Love series. They were very very quick reads, all 5 of the books and the characters were sort of tragic but it was a good way to wind down at night and read about a couple of young lovers trying to figure out life together. I don't know if they are the types of books I would read again, but nevertheless, they brought me happiness and I couldn't wait to pick up my iPad whenever I had a spare moment to read.
I think the reason why I read all 5 books is because the first 2 books just get you hooked. Lindsay Paige did a great thing by showing young love from early teenage years, through their early 20's. It was a clever idea and who doesn't love a good love story!