Unique Compliments

Well, hello, blogger world. I would like to think that I was once a brilliant blogger, posting every week, adding pictures, letting the world know me. HA! If you look at the date of my last post, it's nearly been a year since you've heard from me. Fortunately (or unfortunately for some), I am alive and relatively well. :)

I wanted to start a "new segment" of my blog called Unique Compliments. I'm sure you all have had experiences where someone compliments you or tries to tell you something, and you don't know how to take it. It either makes you laugh or makes you think, and all you can say is: "...Thanks? Ha ha!" To be honest with you, as I am writing this, I'm starting to think this doesn't happen as often as I thought it did. However, I want to remember these, so they will end up forever living on the internet.

The first Unique Compliment comes from an awesome 15-17 boy from EFY (he wasn't even in my group!). This was definitely a funny compliment. He said, "Do you know what you have? Cool earrings and a beautiful face." What a stud.

Unique Compliment #2: "You look like death." No joke! This actually happened today. To which I reply (in my head, of course): "Thanks, I'm a college student."

Thinking about the second compliment, I think I may actually be able to use this later in life. "Death is knocking at the door." Whatever! Ha ha! Thanks to my schedule, I know I can master this look by summer! ;) Maybe I can really scare that person with time.

'Til next time!

Update #2

Hello Blogger World! I just wanted to check in concerning my marathon training. I am slightly terrified to share my updates because I feel that every time I share I somehow lose motivation. I know! It makes no sense! But I am doing it anyway. Maybe I can break that tradition. :)

Since the last update, I really haven't done much. I am, however, saying no to more and more sweets. I know this is redundant, but I am starting to recognize that things really don't taste as good as they look. In fact, most of the time, it's not worth it! There are a few things that I am still struggling with when it comes to this concept (Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Diet Coke, etc) but I'm working on it! 

As for exercising, I have worked out the past two days in a row, which is good considering that I had school today. I am so busy lately that I almost gave up. I keep thinking that if I do it now, I can be more ready for summer when it rolls around. I also hope that I will be able to relieve a LOT of stress, which is something I need. 

:) I'm trying to stay committed. I have SO much going on in my life, but I am wanting this so much. I figure that even if I hop on the treadmill for 10 minutes, it's better than not doing anything. I am also learning that slow and steady really does win the race. It's the only way I will be able to keep myself going to win my race! :)

Need...Motivation....

Right now I am sitting next to my backpack, full of reading I need to do. I have an opened Human Biology book that I should be studying. A test, on Monday, that has content still needing to be learned. Two papers waiting to be written.... And I am on the computer, listening to my music, checking my FB, e-mail, pinterest, etc, etc, etc. 

Yes, I am having a problem being motivated this semester! Maybe it's because they're stupid generals classes that no one wants to take. Maybe I think I am just too busy to get everything done. Maybe it's the fact that it's still winter, and I'm longing for summer. Maybe I feel too burned out. And, maybe, I just don't want to do my work. Who knows the real reason? I sure don't. 

Well, it is time for me to buck up. I am almost done with this stupid degree, then I can go on to what I want to do, right? (If that's not the case, don't tell me. I don't want to know!) 

P.S. If you have any tips on reading college content (aka. FDA rules on prescription drugs, physics & human biology- something that EVERYONE should be grateful that I am NOT going into) PLEASE share them with me!

I WILL survive this semester! I WILL survive this semester! I WILL survive this semester! I WILL survive this semester! I WILL survive this semester! I WILL survive this semester! I WILL survive this semester! I WILL survive this semester!

Half Marathon Journey #1

For the past few years I have been so set on becoming a runner, but I haven't been pushing for it. Obviously I have been hoping for the running fairy to come give me magic running shoes that make me the best runner ever. I hate to break this to you, but that fairy doesn't exist... No matter how much I want her to.

I have been trying so hard to be a runner. I follow programs, I run when I don't want to, then I give up. Either I don't focus on the end goal, I get too frustrated, I injure my knees, or I just don't want to run. However, the other day I found a program for very beginner runners. It is easy on your joints, and it's super slow paced (which, as much as I hate to say it, is what will keep me doing it)! So I started today. I walked for 10 minutes. I know it isn't a lot, but I am starting.

Why am I sharing this with the world? Because it will keep me motivated (Yes, this means that I will be sharing info with you. Yes, I actually will, more than I have in the past. :D). I want to run a half marathon so that I can prove to myself that I can do anything I put my mind to. I CAN do hard things.

Nasty Air

I just wanted to share this picture with the world. This picture was taken by one of my coworkers. It is a picture of a good air quality day versus a bad air quality day (aka yesterday)! I couldn't believe it. I think it's time to go on a vacation to get rid of this nasty stuff! YUCK!

NeW yEaRNeW yEaR!!!!

Happy New Year everyone! I can't believe that it is already 2013! Can you? So with a new year comes new resolutions. For the past few years my resolution has been to date... I know, I can hardly contain my laughter as well. I haven't really taken my resolutions very seriously, obviously. However, this year I really want to be better. I decided to ponder what resolutions would be the best for me at this time. Here are the goals I have set for myself this year. 

1- Run a half marathon. I have said this in previous posts, but this is something I WILL do this year. I want to be healthier, and I want to enjoy running. This will happen. To accomplish this, I will get on the treadmill at least 4 times a week and slowly build up to run everyday.

2- I want to build a stronger relationship with my Father in Heaven. That means that I will be taking my scripture study more seriously. I learn so much when I search the scriptures. I have better days when I invite the spirit into my life through prayer and scripture study. I will read my scriptures daily, and pray more often.

3- I want to save money. This year I am cutting back on going out to eat, going to the movies, etc. One of my biggest goals in life is to study in England, and I will have the opportunity to do so next year(2014). That means I need to save for it so I can pay for it. Another reason is I want to pay off as much as my student debt as I can before I get my degree.

4- Last, but definitely not least, I want to be a better person all around. I want to be nicer to all those people I come in contact with, family or strangers. I want to be the type of person that doesn't have to think about how to serve or who to serve. I want to be the type of person that just does it. I want to be more positive than I already am. I just want to be a good person.

I know that this list is probably a cliche of every new year's resolution, but I truly believe that I need to accomplish these things. I also know that I can accomplish these things. They will be a challenge, but what is the point of making goals if they aren't a challenge? 

I hope that at the end of this year I can honestly say that I am better because of this list. I want to be able to look back and see that the year 2013 was a growing year for me, that I accomplished a lot, and I want to be able to view this year as a great success.

"Begin today. Declare out loud to the Universe that you are willing to let go of struggle and are willing to learn through joy." -Sarah Ban Breathnach

"Start wherever you are and start small." -Rita Baily

"Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect."

How To Be Happy

Hello readers! I have something that I have been wanting to write, but it's not coming together. So I will work on it and give it to you soon. 

In my psychology class, we talked about being happy. We were given a list of 5 things that, if applied in our lives, would make us happy. Do you want to know what they are? Here they are!


HOW TO BE HAPPY:
1- Accept painful emotions. This means that you are alive. If you can't learn to feel pain, you will not learn to feel happiness.

2- Spend time with those you love.  You'll feel their love.

3- Exercise. Endorphins! 

4- Express Gratitude. Even if you don't have everything, you'll realize that you have a LOT. Maybe even more than you need.

5- Simplify. Find time for yourself.

We were asked to try one of these things this week. I decided to express gratitude. Each night, I wrote down five things that I am grateful for. You know what, it has worked. 

I challenge you to try it. Let me know how it goes! Good Luck! :)


"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have." -Frederick Koenig