Just keep swimming!!!

Things are getting better day by day, my boyfriend just received his state license for massage therapy and purchased his insurance which means that the only thing that's left to do is get a new job. The reason this is so awesome is that we can finally start thinking about our own place and make it happen. We are ready to call somewhere our own! Then there's me, I just applied for a new job as well at a hospital, which would be a great foot in the door for when I am done with school! I get in these moods where I think it will never end but right now I am feeling pretty confident about everything and my goals are in sight!

Every direction

Lately it seems that I never have any extra time and that I'm being pulled in every direction.  Classes are kicking my butt  and work is also.  I work 3 days a week,  which doesn't seem like all that much but it really is when you go in at 4 and are there until 2 in the morning sometimes. It's awful!  I am at class from 8 in the morning until 7 at night on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  In my "free"  time I do homework and workout,  and there's no time for anything else.  I always feel terrible for my boyfriend because it seems we are always seeing each other in passing.  So blaahhhh for this semester and is it over yet?

short and simple

Sleepy eyes when you awake
Make my heart skip a beat

My heart is always yours to take
No one else could ever compete.

We hold hands when we're at the store
And act as if no one else is around

You always open my car door
And speak to me without making a sound.

High School text

What was your favorite text?  Least Favorite?

In high school English class I honestly didn't care for the reading aspect of the class but if I had to pick one that was okay to read I would pick the book "1984" by George Orwell. It was a very interesting read and it kept me wanting to know what was going to happen next. It was a good view on what might happen in our future. If I had to pick a least favorite it would probably be Gulliver's Travels. I lost interest so fast and didn't even read the whole thing. Instead I used spark notes to answer homework questions and find out what happened.

You are enough!!

So my boyfriend I started out on this journey to start eating right and working out. I am so happy and proud to say that we are doing extremely well. We have consistently worked out 5 out of the 7 days a week for almost a month and a half now and eating right with a few little exceptions. The awesome part about this is I have not had any ice cream, chocolate, pizza, or anything too unhealthy for me in this time period. We also switched from drinking regular energy drinks to strictly sugar free. I know its only been a short amount of time but we have no intention of stopping, once you start seeing the little changes and envisioning your goal there is no stopping the want for more results. I am not where I want to be yet, but it takes time and I am looking forward to doing this and achieving my goals!

Narritive stories

What function does narrative serve in our lives? Why do we tell stories?

A narrative story serves the purpose to be able to elaborate on certain events and happenings within our lives. It also includes dialogue between the people you encounter, whether its fights, happy moments, or even the most secret thing. It allows us to tell people of  the places we visit and the people that are important to us.  We tell stories to get these things out on paper and tell others. I know that when I have happy experiences or memories, I like to share them with people. We also tell them because then they will be carried on to other people.

What If?

Have you ever stopped to think about where you would be if one single thing wouldn't of happened to you? I find myself questioning this from time to time. Don't get me wrong I am completely happy where I am right now but what if? What if growing up my life was a little easier?  What if I wouldn't of played any sports in high school?  What if I would have gone to college and gotten my degree right after high school? What if I wouldn't of gotten a job at the age of 16? What if I wouldn't of worked two jobs for 3 years? What if I wouldn't of moved out of my house at age 17? What if I had a closer relationship with my parents? What if I wouldn't of met the many people who have impacted me in such a great way? What if I had never encountered struggle to get where I am? What if I didn't have to work while going to school? What if I didn't have someone to support me through it all? WHAT IF? These things cross my mind from time to time, its inevitable. Truth be told I'm happy about how things unfolded in my life. I only have one job at the moment and am attending school full time. I have an awesome support system that encourages me and helps me every step of the way. All of the people I have met, maybe just in passing have influenced me and helped shape me into who I am today.  I wouldn't change a single thing that has happened in my life just because it has gotten me to where I am today and for that I am truly thankful!