Feeling droopy? Hang on, Sloopy!

Thursday, July 1st, 2010
Daily Grind, Work-a-Holic
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I am currently blogging to you from my brand new laptop (A Dell Studio 15 w/built in cam & black and white polka dot design!!!) that I purchased for myself with graduation cash. With all of the fanfare over, and the working world crashing down around me, I’ve been a little down on myself as of late despite my happy face in that photo up there. I think it has a lot to do with the stresses of job searching, working my butt off at Panera, and Keith becoming a manager at Michael’s. He’s been working a lot and sometimes we’re not able to see each other as often. I also am used to being an over achiever, and not being in school for a semester (I’m planning to go back to grad school in December) is hard for me since I’m always busy with some form of academics or another. I also want a teaching job…badly! So though I’ve been feeling a little droopy, there are some things I do to give myself a pick-me-up.

- Paint my nails a fun color: for some reason bright fun shades on my fingers and toes make me happy. I’m currently rocking a shocking pink on my digits and a purple with black and white polka dot design on my toes.

- Think about and sometimes write down my “Highs” of a day. This started on the beach in Rhode Island when my cousin’s were discussing their high’s and low’s of each day. Keith and I started doing that as well, but sometimes you just need to think about the high’s alone.

- Retail therapy: While I try to be savvy with my money, there are just some times when you need to spend a little something on yourself. I try to make it something small like a new accessory like fun sunglasses or a cute change purse, or a new lip gloss. When you work hard, and start to get down on yourself when things don’t work out, you have to remind yourself that you deserve a reward too!

- Talk it out: What are friends for? If something is getting me down I like to talk about it with a friend or two (or three!) A lot of my friends are going through some of the same emotions since they too just graduated and are trying to find jobs. We can offer each other tips or simply complain and vent together.

- Those fattening drinks from S-Bucks: Yes, I go to the gym. Yes, I watch what I eat, but sometimes a Mocha Frappuccino from Starbucks is just what I need. (And now I can get it made with skim!)

- “The Why I’m Awesome List” is pretty self explanatory, but sometimes writing it down and posting it somewhere visible to you (and perhaps the others in your house?) helps.

It stinks to feel mopey, especially when you’re usually a positive person, which I try to be as much as possible. What are some times when you just feel down? What do you do to remedy how you’re feeling? If all else fails, just be glad that you’re not like Holden Caulfield who says, “When I really worry about something, I don’t just fool around. I even have to go to the bathroom when I worry about something. Only, I don’t go. I’m too worried to go. I don’t want to interrupt my worrying to go.”

updates!!

Saturday, February 9th, 2008
Daily Grind, Site Stuff, Work-a-Holic
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I updated the whole Health and Fitness section. The weigh-in pages are updated, and the about me page has been updated with stats as well. That section is so important to me and aside from the blog is the main content of my site. I also added the Beauty Reviews to that section as well. Let me know what you think!

The bronchitis is almost gone, thank God. I’ve been resting up and taking care of myself which is something that I need to work on. Whenever I push myself too hard I end up getting sick. I still have a nasty cough and I’m a little stuffy (ears/nose), but I’m feeling a lot better. The cough always sticks around for a while anyway.

I’ve also cut back considerably with my smoking which I think comes from being sick, but it’s been really great. If I can cut back that’s the first step for me. I’m not quitting but I’m starting to walk down that road. I’m looking to see if there’s a smoker support group at the hospital where my Dad works. Support groups seem to be the best way for me to achieve something as I’ve seen from being a Weight Watcher member for over a year now. I need to be accountable for what I do and I need to be surrounded with people who are doing the same thing I’m doing. Although Chantix did work for my Mom I’d prefer not to use any medications of nicotine supplements. That’s just a personal belief.

Tonight is my first night at The Space and I’m amped. I’ve been going there for so long, so working there once a week will be fun. There’s 6 bands playing tonight and I know it’s going to be super busy. It’s a pop-punk show so there’s going to be tons of middle and high schoolers, haha. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

well damn!

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008
Daily Grind, Keith, Work-a-Holic
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I’ve had a headache since last night. I think it’s the strange weather we’ve been having and all of the wind. We had a wind advisory today and it was absolutely frigid out.

I woke up this morning early and ended up making my bed quickly and noticed a little eight legged friend making his way towards my pillows (a brown house spider). My Mom is deathly afraid of them so I kill them even though they don’t scare me (they just annoy me more so). I did not like the idea of it making it towards my pillows! When I got home from school there was another one on the wall in my hallway. I felt really bad about killing two spiders in one day but wth? I think it was because of the somewhat warm weather we had today.

OH!! Also, last night Keith and I went to The Space to hang out with Steve (the owner), and so Keith could take some photos. When Steve was asking me how Panera was I told him I quit and he asked me if I wanted to work there, so of course I said yes!! I’m going to be working the bar which is tea, coffee, snacks, etc on Friday/Saturday nights. It’s going to be one or two days a week which is fine. Couple that with the cleaning I’m doing for my Mom and I’ll have a decent paycheck!

teachers, books, and binders

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
School, Work-a-Holic
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I just got back from my first two classes. It feels good to be back at school but I already know my Literature of The New Testament class is going to be a challenge. We have 4 syllabi(buses?) for the class. I just finished doing the first assignment. Three out of my five classes are with professors I have had before which is nice. I feel all comfortable.

Here’s my schedule for those of you who care, haha.
Monday: Physics from 5-7:30pm (with my high school physics teacher)
Tuesday/Thursday: Shakespeare II 9:35-10:50am & New Testament from 11-12:15pm & British Lit from 6:15-7:30pm
Wednesday: Communications 5-7:30pm

Complete with Fridays off! Last semester I was so sick and so exhausted I decided I need a day off and two days to sleep in this semester. Tues/Thurs are my busiest days but I get to come home for lunch which is amazing. There are not many healthy choices at the Student Center, and I’d prefer not to spend 7.00 on a salad when I can make one at home for free.

The job search is going to take a while I’m sure, since the market is pretty crappy right now, but my parents told me they’ll pay me to do some hardcore chores around the house, so for now I’m fine with that. I need a break. Panera decided after I gave them 2 weeks notice that they didn’t need me, so that’s fine. I’ll go there next Tuesday and get my check and say goodbye to my friends there.

Off to relax for a bit before class!

free!

Sunday, January 20th, 2008
Work-a-Holic
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I am free from the wrath that is Panera Bread. Enough said. I have wasted three years of my life to get denied hours, denied the many raises I should have gotten, and I am done. I was officially done at 4:00pm yesterday. I threw away all of my stupid polo shirts and black work pants. At some point I will throw out my ugly olive drab aprons I have downstairs. Goodbye Panera and good riddance.

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