Do you think I'm crazy?
Charleston was amazing the last month or so I was there. I spent more time with my friends and even more time meeting new people. I really got the point of feeling confident in myself and feeling as if I belong. I don't know where this self-esteem came from, but it's greatly appreciated.
Holiday break is/was/has been pleasant. I've enjoyed being home with my family and going out with my friends... and again with meeting new people. I'm drawn to others, or so it seems, and it appears that others are responsive to me in return :) My only complaint about being home is that I'm not eating healthy at all and I'm not really moving much, so I've gained back every pound I lost this last semester. Whatever. My weight does not bother me right now. I still like myself.
Speaking of weight, though, I'm going to start a somewhat Vegan lifestyle. I read "Skinny Bitch", which my mom gave me for Christmas, and I decided to try it out for at least 30 days. The only thing I don't plan on giving up that the book suggests is alcohol. I mean, they mentioned organic wine... but... yeah. Whatever. I have/will be giving up meat (yes, red meat, white meat, eggs, fish, etc.) and smoking and animal-products. Milk substitute will be vital--either organic milk (which I already drink when I buy my own groceries) or soy milk--I cannot cut that out, man. Let's hope it all goes well. My goal is not to be skinny; frankly, I can't ever see myself skinny... much less want to. I just want to be healthier and prove to myself and others that I have self-restraint.
Also: I'm going to try my best not to buy any clothes or shoes or accessories until it's warmer outside. I'm a sucker for spending money. I really need to save it. My big goal is to afford living in a house next year or possibly as soon as this summer. It's completely do-able, and I want to prove that, hey, I DO HAVE SELF-RESTRAINT!!
Basically, I'm really happy at this point in time & I hope it lasts. The only way I could be happier would be with a boyfriend, a dog, a house for next year, and maybe an air pump for my bike since the tires are low on air supply.
Holiday break is/was/has been pleasant. I've enjoyed being home with my family and going out with my friends... and again with meeting new people. I'm drawn to others, or so it seems, and it appears that others are responsive to me in return :) My only complaint about being home is that I'm not eating healthy at all and I'm not really moving much, so I've gained back every pound I lost this last semester. Whatever. My weight does not bother me right now. I still like myself.
Speaking of weight, though, I'm going to start a somewhat Vegan lifestyle. I read "Skinny Bitch", which my mom gave me for Christmas, and I decided to try it out for at least 30 days. The only thing I don't plan on giving up that the book suggests is alcohol. I mean, they mentioned organic wine... but... yeah. Whatever. I have/will be giving up meat (yes, red meat, white meat, eggs, fish, etc.) and smoking and animal-products. Milk substitute will be vital--either organic milk (which I already drink when I buy my own groceries) or soy milk--I cannot cut that out, man. Let's hope it all goes well. My goal is not to be skinny; frankly, I can't ever see myself skinny... much less want to. I just want to be healthier and prove to myself and others that I have self-restraint.
Also: I'm going to try my best not to buy any clothes or shoes or accessories until it's warmer outside. I'm a sucker for spending money. I really need to save it. My big goal is to afford living in a house next year or possibly as soon as this summer. It's completely do-able, and I want to prove that, hey, I DO HAVE SELF-RESTRAINT!!
Basically, I'm really happy at this point in time & I hope it lasts. The only way I could be happier would be with a boyfriend, a dog, a house for next year, and maybe an air pump for my bike since the tires are low on air supply.