What a long way I've come since I last blogged. In a good way! I'm happier in school, I'm thinner, in better shape, and have a clearer vision for the future. How nice.
I'm not sure what's given me the urge to start this thing back up again. I actually just read in Fitness magazine that having a diary-like thing (which is pretty much how I've used this blog) isn't really healthy because it keeps you focused on negative things rather than 'releasing' frustrations as many think keeping a diary does. I digress.
Last year at this time I was wrapping up my first year of grad school and now I'm in the final stretch of my Masters. Yikes. I'm heading to Penn State in the Fall to pursue my PhD in Mass Comm. But not before I spend a summer in good old Canton, Ohio. I'm actually really excited about that (which I never thought I'd say). I get to hang out with my friends and my parents living pretty carefree for a few months before I start my next big adventure. There are some downsides, though. I don't have my own room at home anymore which means I'll be sharing with my mom. That means closet space and dressers, too! Yikes! Also, I don't have a job lined up just yet so it might be tight living for awhile. I've got some money saved up that I want to use at Ikea for new furniture. And I'll get paid from PSU staring in August... I really just need "going out" money for the summer. Sooo that's in the works.
Also different from last year is that I'm so much healthier. I really try to eat clean the majority of the time and I'm at the gym 5-7 days a week. It's not easy and I fight 100 little wars every day with myself regarding food and exercise, but it's been worth it so far. I'm in the best shape I've ever been and I'm almost completely happy with my body. I lose motivation and get really frustrated most when I think about how other people are naturally thin and don't have to work out or ever think about what they eat. Seriously, they do NOTHING and still look better than me! I think I get so upset because my time is spread thin as it is, and I have to work to create working out time. And I spend a lot of money on fresh, organic food. I know there are other benefits to all of this aside from being thin and fit so I do try to focus on those. I am absolutely grateful for the energy I have because of my work. I just need to remind myself that harping on how easy some others have it in that department is not going to help me reach my goals.
There are other exciting things going on but I will save them for other posts! (Upcoming trips, weddings, etc!)
Until next time :-)
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