10. Doing nothing...when I have so much to do. This doesn't happen often, but when it does it feels soooo good, and sooo bad at the same time.
9. Pizza after dinner. I love that Casey's roommate works at Pizza Hut. There is almost always pizza in the fridge, and I often enjoy cold pizza in the evening.
8. Collecting notepads, apparently. I started packing up my room, and found about 20 little notepads. I don't know if I buy them, or if they're given to me...but they're soooo cute!
7. Indulging in some sort of White Chocolate Mocha-almost every day. I sometimes tell myself that I drink it for the Pantothenic Acid (a vitamin found in coffee beans), but we all know that it's for the sugar...and caffeine.
6. Driving the speed limit between Clarkston and Pullman. Other people on the road HATE this! I guess the real speed limit is 15 or 20 over what is posted. But, because it's difficult to pass on that road most of the time, I enjoy going under 65 to keep people waiting...it's good for them.
5. Drinking Raspberry Smirnoff Ices. They are so bad for me, but I enjoy them so much. A good way to end the day every now and then.
4. Facebook "following." Some call it stalking, some call it following; I chose the latter. I feel like as a facebook user I have a right to keep tabs on everyone-friends or not. If you don't want people like me looking at it-then don't put it on there!
3. My daily chocolate. Yes, I have a candy dish in my room. Delicious.
2. Reading Cosmo. Who doesn't?
1. And my biggest guilty pleasure: Watching the Bachelor/Bachelorette. I've heard it over and over again-"I can't believe you watch that show and like it!!" I can believe it, why wouldn't I want to watch a show where people just want to find true love. Who cares if it's a tv show and if all of the dates are pre-planned. Love is love in my book.
29 April 2010
26 April 2010
Together
Sunday was a beautiful day. Casey and I washed, prepped, and stained...two coats...each and every one of these boards to make the pergola. And then while I made chicken fajitas...mmmm...he and his roommate put it together. He has been talking about wanting a pergola for a couple months, so a few weeks ago he bought everything he needed, cut the wood, notched out the holes, and made it happen! He did a great job, and I'm so excited to hang flower baskets from the corners!
People
It's amazing to me how some people can be so welcoming and caring where others can be comepletely closed off. I was amazed at how welcoming people were this past weekend while I attended the Asotin County fair with Casey. We attended a few bar-b-ques-one through mutual friends, and the other was his ex's parents. While I didn't know what to expect at eiher place, it wasn't one bit awkward. Both homes opened up to me as if we had known each other forever.
I compare this past weekend to the situation I've been in for the last eight months in my apartment. I've lived next to these people for all this time, yet I feel closer to the people I met last weekend than I do to them. It's just so ironic to me. Perhaps it's the generation, perhaps it's me, perhaps it's individual differences. Who knows. I just continue to be amazed by people and how they act each and every day. I love it.
I compare this past weekend to the situation I've been in for the last eight months in my apartment. I've lived next to these people for all this time, yet I feel closer to the people I met last weekend than I do to them. It's just so ironic to me. Perhaps it's the generation, perhaps it's me, perhaps it's individual differences. Who knows. I just continue to be amazed by people and how they act each and every day. I love it.
22 April 2010
Thursdays
and I have not gotten along the past few weeks. I'm not sure why, but by the time Thursday evening rolls around-I'm bummed, lonely and exhausted. It must just be the built up stress from the week taking its toll on my mental state. Or perhaps it's because I usually get to spend Wednesday nights with Casey, so I want Thursdays to be the same. Whatever the reason is, at least I only have one more week, then it's summertime. Deep breaths.
15 April 2010
Wrap up
Wrapping things up, closing a chapter in my life, coming to a fork in the road-it's quite an interesting feeling, and one that I have experenced few times thus far in my life (though I anticipate many more to come). My final semester in college is coming to an end- a little over two more weeks, only two assignments and two finals left. After that, it's good-bye to Pullman, and hello to the rest of my life. It feels like it's the end of such a long and important journey-and it's weird!
It's probably a feeling I will get more and more used to as I make changes throughout my life. But for now I have only known life in Joseph, and the past four years in Pullman. So ending this seems like a huge event. In the grand scheme of things...I suppose it's pretty minute. Excited (and nervous and anxious, too!) to continue this journey... :)
It's probably a feeling I will get more and more used to as I make changes throughout my life. But for now I have only known life in Joseph, and the past four years in Pullman. So ending this seems like a huge event. In the grand scheme of things...I suppose it's pretty minute. Excited (and nervous and anxious, too!) to continue this journey... :)
12 April 2010
Faith
is the key to happiness and success. I'm am constantly reminded that with faith in God, my abilities, and my relationships with those around me, anything can be accomplished. It is a difficult fact to remember, but can make all the difference in the mundane day-to-day activities.
08 April 2010
Just say no
We always hear the message 'Just Say No.' I think this is usually referring to drugs, alcohol, unprotected sex, and things of that nature. Because whenever I am on the receiving end of a 'no' answer, it isn't any fun. I strongly dislike being told 'no.' If I want to do something (or want someone to do something for me) I want it to happen. It's selfish...I know...but I can't help. If I really work on accepting 'no' as an answer, it will probably get better, but it is just something I haven't needed to work on...until now.
I understand that there will be times in my life when things won't go my way. My boyfriend will already have plans with his friends, my co-workers will have other priorities to tend to before getting to my issue, my kids will not want to hang out with me...haha, thinking long term here. It is just a fact of life. But honestly, in the past, I have not really had to face it. Friends here in Pullman are pretty easy going, and I don't really overstep my boundaries with them, my parents were good about supporting me and saying 'yes', I haven't had a serious job where I've needed collaboration from co-workers, and I obviously do not have any children yet. I guess accepting 'no' as an answer is a part of growing up...a part of growing up that I'm not exactly looking forward too. Nevertheless, learning this lesson will probably get me further along in my relationships with others than throwing a temper tantrum every time they tell me no. So I guess it's something I should work on ;)
I understand that there will be times in my life when things won't go my way. My boyfriend will already have plans with his friends, my co-workers will have other priorities to tend to before getting to my issue, my kids will not want to hang out with me...haha, thinking long term here. It is just a fact of life. But honestly, in the past, I have not really had to face it. Friends here in Pullman are pretty easy going, and I don't really overstep my boundaries with them, my parents were good about supporting me and saying 'yes', I haven't had a serious job where I've needed collaboration from co-workers, and I obviously do not have any children yet. I guess accepting 'no' as an answer is a part of growing up...a part of growing up that I'm not exactly looking forward too. Nevertheless, learning this lesson will probably get me further along in my relationships with others than throwing a temper tantrum every time they tell me no. So I guess it's something I should work on ;)
05 April 2010
Mindfulness
In my Easter basket was the book "Wherever You Go There You Are" by John Kabat-Zinn. I was automatically drawn to this book because of the title-it's so true! Wherever you go...there you are!
I have only read through the first few chapters so far, but I just want to share some of the points that I feel are extremely important for me to remember (and you can feel free to remember them too if you'd like!):
1. "If what happens now does influence what happens next, then doesn't it make sense to look around a bit from time to time so that you are more in touch with what is happening now--so that you can take your inner and outer bearings and perceive with clarity the path that you are actually on and the direciton in which you are going?" (p. xvi)
I think this is especially important for me to remember, and something I currently struggle with. I am so caught up in planning the "perfect" future for myself and for those that I love. BUT, if I take time to think and concentrate in only the "here and now" won't that automatically lead to the best future? I think it will-since every moment predicts the next moment. My first goal: live in the now, it will lead to the best possible outcome.
2. "When it comes down to it, wherever YOU go, there YOU are. It's YOUR life that is unfolding" (p. xvii)
This is so true too! I believe I said something along these lines when I was describing the title of this blog (altogether separate)...maybe I could write a book and make the big bucks ;) It is MY life that I am living-only I can truly know what I think, feel, believe and know.
3. "[Mindfulness] is a way to take charge of the direction and quality of our own lives, including our relationships within the family, our relationship to work and to the larger world and planet, and most fundamentally, our relationship with ourself as a person...It is the direct opposite of taking life for granted" (p. 5).
My second goal: to strive to not take life for granted. I believe it is something we are all guilty of-even it is taking for granted the smallest things. I WANT to take charge of my life, my relationships, and my part in this world. I want to be fully aware of what I am doing here, why I am here, and where I am. This can only begin when I stop taking things for granted...
I think that's enough mindfulness for now. I look forward to this journey throughout the rest of the book and throughout the rest of my life (but, most importantly this very moment) taking into consideration these thoughts and principals...mindfulness is something we could all do with a little bit (or a lot) more of.
I have only read through the first few chapters so far, but I just want to share some of the points that I feel are extremely important for me to remember (and you can feel free to remember them too if you'd like!):
1. "If what happens now does influence what happens next, then doesn't it make sense to look around a bit from time to time so that you are more in touch with what is happening now--so that you can take your inner and outer bearings and perceive with clarity the path that you are actually on and the direciton in which you are going?" (p. xvi)
I think this is especially important for me to remember, and something I currently struggle with. I am so caught up in planning the "perfect" future for myself and for those that I love. BUT, if I take time to think and concentrate in only the "here and now" won't that automatically lead to the best future? I think it will-since every moment predicts the next moment. My first goal: live in the now, it will lead to the best possible outcome.
2. "When it comes down to it, wherever YOU go, there YOU are. It's YOUR life that is unfolding" (p. xvii)
This is so true too! I believe I said something along these lines when I was describing the title of this blog (altogether separate)...maybe I could write a book and make the big bucks ;) It is MY life that I am living-only I can truly know what I think, feel, believe and know.
3. "[Mindfulness] is a way to take charge of the direction and quality of our own lives, including our relationships within the family, our relationship to work and to the larger world and planet, and most fundamentally, our relationship with ourself as a person...It is the direct opposite of taking life for granted" (p. 5).
My second goal: to strive to not take life for granted. I believe it is something we are all guilty of-even it is taking for granted the smallest things. I WANT to take charge of my life, my relationships, and my part in this world. I want to be fully aware of what I am doing here, why I am here, and where I am. This can only begin when I stop taking things for granted...
I think that's enough mindfulness for now. I look forward to this journey throughout the rest of the book and throughout the rest of my life (but, most importantly this very moment) taking into consideration these thoughts and principals...mindfulness is something we could all do with a little bit (or a lot) more of.
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