This weekend signals the official start to summer. Something about the warm weather and fresh fruits inspires me to get healthier. It’s the ying to the yang of winter’s desire to bake dozens of cookies and curl up with a good book or Bravo marathon. D introduced me to a free app that he’s been using called Lose It! to track calories and exercise. It sounded pretty cool, so I downloaded it.
I tracked the food I ate a little bit here and there for a day or two, then I realized this really needed to be an all-or-nothing endeavor. So for the past three days, I have diligently recorded everything I ate for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. I knew I immediately liked this app when it listed snacks as plural. I haven’t lost any lbs yet, but it’s only been three days since I started tracking everything for real.
The app calculates how many calories you’re allowed each day based on your current weight, height, and goal weight. Then you can search for the food you’ve eaten OR scan the barcode of anything packaged. I love doing that. Plus, you immediately get more calories allotted if you record exercise for the day. For me, the most eye-opening thing about this app has been serving sizes. I’m actually measuring out what 1/4th of a cup of almonds looks like instead of just grazing on almonds for half an hour. I’m hoping to retrain my brain on serving sizes and hopefully, hopefully, hopefully see some results (I would like to lose 30ish lbs). Let me know if you’re starting any diet or exercise plans for the summer!
Introverts, in contrast, may have strong social skills and enjoy parties and business meetings, but after a while wish they were home in their pajamas. They prefer to devote their social energies to close friends, colleagues, and family. They listen more than they talk, think before they speak, and often feel as if they express themselves better in writing than in conversation. They tend to dislike conflict. Many have a horror of small talk, but enjoy deep discussions.
Someone asked me the other day what should she wear as a guest to a summer wedding?* Which led me back to the good old Polyvore drawing board! I’m a firm believer in letting the bride have her day (i.e. do not wear white as a guest, be respectfully dressed but don’t be the fancier than the bridal party, etc). So I put together a daytime look on the left and an evening look on the right. I love those hot pink flats for dancing.
How many weddings are you going to this summer? I have three weddings all scheduled for June 1st - June 2nd. Unfortunately, I will only be able to attend one. Now to find something to actually wear in my closet…
I’ve probably shared this quote before, if not a thousand times, but I love it.
“Writing is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.” -E. L. Doctorow
I like to think of going through life that way— we’re all just driving with our headlights on. No one can really control the future, but I always try to anyway.
I heard today that the opposite of faith is not doubt but certainty. I have to mull this one over. I’m not sure if I agree or not.
New stationery I’d been drooling over for awhile. Four different Girl Scout cookie designs and envelopes plus stickers. Love. On sale at Urban Outfitters for under $5. Like real girl scout cookies, I had to get more than one box.
Everyone has a spirit animal— or at least certain animals that they connect with more than others. Usually the connection is indicative of someone’s personality. That’s why it’s so easy to categorize “dog people” and “cat people.” This past week, Doug and I ventured to the Kansas City zoo, and I got to be one with the kangaroos. I didn’t know kangaroos and I shared so much in common besides names that start with K.
We enjoy naps and find it easy to fall asleep.
We both believe in the ten second minute rule when finding goodies on the ground to eat.
We stretch our arms after exercising.
We love sleepovers with plenty of good conversation.
And we both have infinite patience when it comes to watching each other. Mucho thanks to The Boy for letting me spend an entire hour just hanging out with kangaroos.
Blame it on Beyonce, but I’m in a blue phase. Blue eyeshadow to be precise. Sometimes I find myself stuck in a boring, daily routine with make-up: concealer, blush, neutral brown eyeshadow, mascara and go. I like finding ways to add a pop of color— this time a striking blue shade to line the ol’ peepers. Although, I think blue eye shadow only works on non-blue eyes. Also, less is more when it comes to blue eyeshadow. Otherwise you’ll look like Miss Piggy (assuming you don’t want that).
My casual pop of blue
Ginnifer Goodwin’s electric blue shadow contrasts her green eyes.
Doug and I are taking a semi-spontaneous road trip this week. He’s been trying to get me to take a trip with him for forever, and I, forever practical, kept putting it off. I’m not sure this mini road trip is the best financial decision at this time, but I know I need to start living my life again and stop trying to control everything. Plus, we are only going across the state and we’ll be back after three days. So I am going to attempt to put all my worrying about my dad’s health and my up-in-the-air future on hold and just be.
dixiedoll asked:
Why do I always feel so uneducated, boring, and bland when I think of/read something from/see you? I need to spend more time with you so I can stand being around myself again! Miss you!
You’re so sweet and encouraging. I wish I were as organized and “together” as you always are! Plus, I happen to know you’re quirky and fun and brilliant. We need girl time STAT.
