Sunday, January 27, 2013
Saturday, January 26, 2013
More Decisions
I now feel like the most indecisive person there is. Growing up I could never make a decision. It was always made for me and I accepted it. If a mistake was made it wasn't my fault. As I've gotten older I started to make my own decisions, but now that I am living away from my home state I have to do it even more. Though I do still seek advice on some things.
It's a new year and once again it is time to decide whether I should move. If you remember I had to make this decision last year and I decided to stay. The thing about living in a city (with no family) you have to learn the area. Find out what would be convenient for your lifestyle and most of all safe. This is my main concern. Safety. I've been through areas that have everything I think I need and someone will say how unsafe it is. This scares me. Where I currently live is safe and close to everything I need including work. The issue is rent. I could find a cheaper place, but I may lose safety and convenience. I have a few months before my lease is up so I am taking this time to find places that are cheaper in the area I live in now. Wish me luck and I hope to make a decision soon.
It's a new year and once again it is time to decide whether I should move. If you remember I had to make this decision last year and I decided to stay. The thing about living in a city (with no family) you have to learn the area. Find out what would be convenient for your lifestyle and most of all safe. This is my main concern. Safety. I've been through areas that have everything I think I need and someone will say how unsafe it is. This scares me. Where I currently live is safe and close to everything I need including work. The issue is rent. I could find a cheaper place, but I may lose safety and convenience. I have a few months before my lease is up so I am taking this time to find places that are cheaper in the area I live in now. Wish me luck and I hope to make a decision soon.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
No Longer A Beauty
I feel like a beast. This weekend I got my twa lined. I've been natural for the second time for almost two years. I did a third big chop a few months ago and have kept it short since then. I posted pics in another post of my big chop.
The back was fine, but the lining in the front was terrible. I felt like a dude. In all my awkward years I've never felt this terrible in my life. I reluctantly went to work yesterday feeling like this. I was more self conscious than usual. I felt like everyone was staring and laughing. I tried to ignore the feelings, but it didn't work. When I got home I cried for the first time ever about my hair. It hasn't been my friend lately.
So I was up till 1am making a wig with some hair I hadn't used yet. I'm feeling better now. People are complimenting me on the wig. I didn't expect that. It's an ok wig. My plan was to wear wigs while my hair grows out. I wish I had done it sooner and saved myself this embarrassing moment. This weekend I may get some more hair to make another wig.
Have you experienced a bad hair moment? Please share.
The back was fine, but the lining in the front was terrible. I felt like a dude. In all my awkward years I've never felt this terrible in my life. I reluctantly went to work yesterday feeling like this. I was more self conscious than usual. I felt like everyone was staring and laughing. I tried to ignore the feelings, but it didn't work. When I got home I cried for the first time ever about my hair. It hasn't been my friend lately.
So I was up till 1am making a wig with some hair I hadn't used yet. I'm feeling better now. People are complimenting me on the wig. I didn't expect that. It's an ok wig. My plan was to wear wigs while my hair grows out. I wish I had done it sooner and saved myself this embarrassing moment. This weekend I may get some more hair to make another wig.
Have you experienced a bad hair moment? Please share.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Lazy Day or Get Up and Shop!
*Sigh* Today is just one of those days. I had a wonderful weekend. I didn't do anything special. I bought some groceries and a few personal items that I needed and watched movies. Today I was given an extra off because it is MLK Day and the Inauguration. I didn't realize that today would be the inauguration. I worked that day 4 years so I didn't get to see much of it. When I found out it was today I took off. It was nice to see it in the comfort of my nice warm apart (It is currently -6 degrees outside). I was going to go to Whole Foods to pick up a few items, but the cold stopped me and it wasn't super important. I do still need to go to Target, but I won't have to travel as far.
However as I sit typing this message I feel lazy. I don't want to do a damn thing. On the other hand though I want to shop Shop SHOP! I am having a moment. I'm thinking of all these things that I "need". I am feeling like Rebecca Bloomwood from Confessions of A Shopaholic. That moment when I think she was at the huge sale and she wanted those boots and she says to herself "Do I need these? Do I neeeeed these!?!" This is how I feel. I may have to start asking myself "Do I need this?" when I go shopping. If it wasn't for this question I'd probably be in big trouble. I have goals and I know to get those things I really do need (a car [sold my old one and I'm enjoying not having one at the moment], a house/condo, and no debt). That last one is more important. I was talking to one of my sisters and I realized that if I was debt free I could afford the trips I want to take. I could afford to update my wardrobe so I've made it a goal for 2013 to become debt free. It will take a lot of work and it won't be fun, but I must do it. I like nice things that aren't cheap and will last longer. Quality over quantity. Quantity is overrated. I'd like to have 5 sturdy pairs of good shoes instead of 50 cheap pairs of shoes. Same goes for bags and clothes. I deserve good, quality items. It's not about brands, but quality. However the better quality items are the high end brand names. My debt isn't bad. There are people who owed hundreds of thousands of dollars and cleaned up their debt. Certainly I can clean up mines.
I think I've gotten off topic, but I just need to share about my day a little. My goals for today are to do my reading for class, exchange some items at Target and pick up some others that I need, clean my apartment, and not be lazy today.
However as I sit typing this message I feel lazy. I don't want to do a damn thing. On the other hand though I want to shop Shop SHOP! I am having a moment. I'm thinking of all these things that I "need". I am feeling like Rebecca Bloomwood from Confessions of A Shopaholic. That moment when I think she was at the huge sale and she wanted those boots and she says to herself "Do I need these? Do I neeeeed these!?!" This is how I feel. I may have to start asking myself "Do I need this?" when I go shopping. If it wasn't for this question I'd probably be in big trouble. I have goals and I know to get those things I really do need (a car [sold my old one and I'm enjoying not having one at the moment], a house/condo, and no debt). That last one is more important. I was talking to one of my sisters and I realized that if I was debt free I could afford the trips I want to take. I could afford to update my wardrobe so I've made it a goal for 2013 to become debt free. It will take a lot of work and it won't be fun, but I must do it. I like nice things that aren't cheap and will last longer. Quality over quantity. Quantity is overrated. I'd like to have 5 sturdy pairs of good shoes instead of 50 cheap pairs of shoes. Same goes for bags and clothes. I deserve good, quality items. It's not about brands, but quality. However the better quality items are the high end brand names. My debt isn't bad. There are people who owed hundreds of thousands of dollars and cleaned up their debt. Certainly I can clean up mines.
I think I've gotten off topic, but I just need to share about my day a little. My goals for today are to do my reading for class, exchange some items at Target and pick up some others that I need, clean my apartment, and not be lazy today.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Vlogging About My Weight Loss Journey
For anyone who didn't know I have a YouTube Channel where I vlog about my weight loss journey. Every week I post a video updating on the previous week. Check out the videos here.
Food!
This is my first post of 2013 so Happy New Year!!! One of my goals for 2013 is to post more. I will elaborate more in my next post, but now I wanted to share my plan for today. Today I will be going to the store to do some grocery shopping. I need to restock my fridge and pantry with a few items. Below is my list and pictures will be posted soon.
Spinach
Boneless chicken breast
Eggs
Salmon
Tilapia
Avocado (love this stuff)
Bell peppers
Lemons
Apples (red & green)
Coconut Oil
Shrimp
Brussel Sprouts
Jalapenos
Oranges
This seems like a short list, but as a single girl it will do for the next week or two. I usually do major shopping about every two weeks and pick up smaller items during the week is necessary. However this is it. I like to keep things simple. I've trained my taste buds to accept what some call bland. This saves me time and money. We will see how long this last and I will post what I make with these delicious foods. A post will up tomorrow on some of my prep for the week. I baked some chicken last night that will last mew a few days so I may not need to cook anything else till mid-week. That is it for now. I hope everyone had a great New Years and Christmas.
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