I have decided to take a short break from finishing my scholarly lit review because I am about to LOSE MY MIND! And I'm starving but I probably won't eat until Jesse gets home. If I eat now I won't want to finish this paper. I mean, I don't want to finish it but I don't really have a choice. It's due today.
Sometimes when I'm going through a rough patch in my day, I like to read the news, or look for articles that get my frustration off my mind. Today I spent a few minutes scanning over current events but then I decided to look at Pinterest. There was a pin that popped up on my homepage that said, "5 Practical Ways to Build a Better Day." I figured that was just the ticket.
The first thing she recommends is to feed your soul well. She says that she enjoys a cup of coffee in the morning while spending some quiet time with God. This seems legit. I think I would feel much more relaxed going into my day if I started out by sipping my cup of coffee in peace and quiet, rather than turning the TV on or reading the news. It just seems more relaxing.
She explains how important it is to start your morning the night before. She never goes to bed with the house messy because she hates waking up to dirty dishes in the sink or the floors a mess. I MUST do this one!
Have schedules that work together and stick with them. She explains that for every mornings cleaning schedule, she spends 15 minutes of a once over the whole house, which includes dusting, fixing beds, putting away random items. Hmmm. NOW we may be getting carried away. After all, I am only 26 years old. My apartment really is not that clean. Nor will it ever be.
The 4th thing that she suggests is to do something you love every week. Anything from crafting to reading or even watching a sunset. I'm starting to play city league volleyball every Thursday with some people from my gym. I imagine this is going to be the weekly activity that I love. I miss volleyball every single day. I played on a beach volleyball team all summer and that was a blast but there's really no better feeling than playing on the court.
And the final thing she says is to get enough sleep and exercise. I definitely get enough exercise, I feel good about that one. I try to start my day by going to CrossFit at 8:30am, usually 4-5 times a week if I can swing it. The only days that doesn't work is if I open at JL Beers . . . then I have to rearrange my time. Our CrossFit gym is awesome I feel so good when I start my day with an intense workout. Plus, the 8:30am class is mostly ladies who are all really inspiring. Jesse tries to come with me in the morning if he's off . . . I'm not opposed to that either. I used to think the best thing ever was watching him stretch before his hockey games, but I changed my mind. The best thing ever is watching him squat. =) Mwahahaha.
I'm feeling much more refreshed now that I read that blog post and got my paper off my mind. Plus, it just started snowing and that relaxes me even more. Hopefully I can get back at my paper with a bit more clarity and peace of mind.
Hope you had a good day, even though you mentioned that you're not feeling well. Sending you get well wishes!
Love you!
Rah
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Dear Rah,
UFF DA, it has been a rough day! I woke up feeling, well . . . ROTTON! I never have a headache and this one is a whopper. I forced myself to get up and shower, although I have no clue what for. I was thinking that maybe I would feel good enough to go to work, after all, I have actually been off for quite a few days. Weirdly enough the shower just reminded me that I was cold and just wanted to climb back into bed. BUT I couldn't just go back to sleep like I wanted to do, noooooooo, I had to let work know, inform my students, have someone notify all of my students on an e-alert, and then I answered some emails that needed to be done before I could really check out for the day. ACCOUNTABILITY! Once all of my i's were dotted and t's were crossed, I hunkered back in with the Hallmark channel resonating Christmas in the background. Sophie has lap landed all day long! She is soon happy to have me home for the day!
It is the last week of formal classes before finals begin next week so I am expecting a lot of activity this week. Once the students leave for break, the real work begins as we have a TON to do. Sometimes I wish there was more than one of me, but alas this world is NOT ready for that!
Bunky called first thing this morning. I love that he calls on his way home from work and I can catch up on his night on patrol. He mentioned his being a coffee nerd so he must be reading the blog! I asked if he felt left out and if he would like to participate. He assured me that he did not, BUT if he were to contribute our ratings would go way up and we would see a TON of likes. I guess he is just popular like that . . . seriously! NO self esteem problem there!
This headache will NOT go away!!!!!!! ARGHHHHHHHHH!!!!
You and I agreed last night that we would limit our conversations so we would have more to chat about in our letters to one another . . . today, your grade an F! I knew that I would hear from you a ton today because you were working on your final submission for school. You are such a procrastinator!!!!!
YOU! YOU! YOU! I knew that I would get the exasperated phone call as you attempted to figure out what your professor was looking for. I love how you read me things, knowing that I am a visual person, and seriously think I am going to be able to give you some sort of insight as that is almost NEVER the case. I listened to you rant and knew that soon the tears were going to be coming. I had you send me the introduction so I could look it over and WALLAH, HOORAY, and WOOT WOOT (lol) got er done! Your school work would be so much easier for ME if YOU lived closer. I love that you want to figure things out on your own, but guess what, nobody does their thesis alone! You need to have as many people in your foxhole as is humanly possible. That way when you feel beaten up and shut down, you have those that can hold you as you cry, dust you off, and encourage you as you move forward. Buckle up Butter Cup, this is going to be a bumpy ride!
Again I am in the recliner, wrapped in a blanket, drinking a Dr. Pepper (I should never start with sugar), and writing. I have to do a sermon this week because I preach on Sunday. In all likelihood, I will be planted in much the same manner as I am tonight. I am guessing that you have also assumed the position!!!!
I loved the blog you found as there is some great insight in her words! It is always awesome when God leads us where we need to go to find a place of peace. Sigh . . .
I have a question, do you pick through the Chex Mix for the things you like, or the cheese, or potato chips or anything else? Someone recently pointed out that it is like I am digging for treasure in most anything I eat . . . seriously too WEIRD!
NOW, because my head is killing me and I should try and eat something, I am going to scoot!
Most,
Mommoms
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