Brief Update
I haven't been on here in forever. It's amazing how when I'm in a dire situation, I'll find every excuse to procrastinate. Despite wanting to avoid work, I should get back to it. So here's the update on life since I made that delicious Japchae.
1) In half a year, I've developed a great exercise routine that I thoroughly enjoy. By sticking with it, I've dropped from 204 lbs down to 176. The main reason for the exercise was to fend off depression, and I've found it has worked wonders - I'm happier and have more energy than I can remember ever having on a regular basis.
2) They're just starting out, but I'm stoked about this local (to Columbia, SC) band called "The Haves." I'm recommending their song "Reflective Storm" to everyone I know. Seriously. If you haven't heard it, check them out.
3) I developed this little hobby of leaving inspirational, positive, motivational, or thought-provoking quotes in public places (usually in the form of an origami crane, with the quote written on its wings.) - after witnessing some peoples' responses to the quotes, I've decided to see if I can't spread the positivity. So I created a tumblr, and now along with the quotes, I'm leaving the URL on the cranes as well. Maybe 1 in 10 people will actually check it out. I'm hoping to get a bunch of people to start leaving anonymous notes and spreading the word.
The URL is: positivity-in-flight.tumblr.com
4) I've determined that my current career path is not in concurrence with what I want to do with my life, which is to teach high school and/or community college level biology. Figuring out how to handle this revelation and what to do to get myself on track will be (and has been) a struggle. I'll figure it out, and keep the LJ updated on the situation as it unfolds.
5) I have crazy dreams. Like vivid holy mackerel crazy realistic and often terrifying dreams. So I'm starting to keep a dream journal, which will be another LJ account. Link to follow.
That's it - another update will happen probably the next time I make something delicious.
1) In half a year, I've developed a great exercise routine that I thoroughly enjoy. By sticking with it, I've dropped from 204 lbs down to 176. The main reason for the exercise was to fend off depression, and I've found it has worked wonders - I'm happier and have more energy than I can remember ever having on a regular basis.
2) They're just starting out, but I'm stoked about this local (to Columbia, SC) band called "The Haves." I'm recommending their song "Reflective Storm" to everyone I know. Seriously. If you haven't heard it, check them out.
3) I developed this little hobby of leaving inspirational, positive, motivational, or thought-provoking quotes in public places (usually in the form of an origami crane, with the quote written on its wings.) - after witnessing some peoples' responses to the quotes, I've decided to see if I can't spread the positivity. So I created a tumblr, and now along with the quotes, I'm leaving the URL on the cranes as well. Maybe 1 in 10 people will actually check it out. I'm hoping to get a bunch of people to start leaving anonymous notes and spreading the word.
The URL is: positivity-in-flight.tumblr.com
4) I've determined that my current career path is not in concurrence with what I want to do with my life, which is to teach high school and/or community college level biology. Figuring out how to handle this revelation and what to do to get myself on track will be (and has been) a struggle. I'll figure it out, and keep the LJ updated on the situation as it unfolds.
5) I have crazy dreams. Like vivid holy mackerel crazy realistic and often terrifying dreams. So I'm starting to keep a dream journal, which will be another LJ account. Link to follow.
That's it - another update will happen probably the next time I make something delicious.