I don't know about the rest of you Pretty Little Liars fans, but I'm DYING to know who A is!!!! I think we deserve some better clues, it's been so long!
Who do you think A is??
XOXO, A&E
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Stop and Smell the Roses
That old saying that older people tend to tell you when you're stressed out really makes sense. Over the past couple of weeks I've been going through a lot and I've had a lot of time to think. But taking each day as it comes and recognizing the small things in life that make me happy has made everything a whole lot easier. I may be single now and I may still not have my life figured out but I am alive. I'm alive and healthy. I have, technically, 2 places that I can call home, friends and family who love me. The small things in life that we don't even take the time to notice are what have been keeping me going.
I've always been somewhat healthy since, for a large portion of my life, my mom taught me that organic foods and products are the way to go. But lately I've been eating smaller portions, less snacks, more organic and homemade meals, and working out on the regular. When people tell you that taking care of your body can make you feel better, they're not kidding. I have felt better and I've been happy. Try it out.
The next time you're down or you're bitching about something you don't have, think about the things you do have. If it's a nice day out, go outside for a walk and look around at everything you're lucky enough to enjoy in life. This week I had a reality check when it was brought to my attention just how LUCKY I am. Remember you have running (clean) water, a roof over your head, people who love you, an education, and a chance to go further in life.
It's extremely hard to stay positive when you feel like so much is going wrong but if you're able to, "stop and smell the roses", look around you and see all that you do have.
Carrie Underwood says it best in one of her songs, So Small, "it's easy to get lost inside a problem that seems so big at the time...While you're sittin 'round thinking about what you can't change and worrying about all the wrong things, time's flyin by, moving so fast, you better make it count cause you can't get it back."
I may not have my next step in life figured out yet, but what I'm lucky enough to have is the TIME and resources to figure it out... that's a lot more than other people have & I'm thankful for that.
XOXO, E
I've always been somewhat healthy since, for a large portion of my life, my mom taught me that organic foods and products are the way to go. But lately I've been eating smaller portions, less snacks, more organic and homemade meals, and working out on the regular. When people tell you that taking care of your body can make you feel better, they're not kidding. I have felt better and I've been happy. Try it out.
The next time you're down or you're bitching about something you don't have, think about the things you do have. If it's a nice day out, go outside for a walk and look around at everything you're lucky enough to enjoy in life. This week I had a reality check when it was brought to my attention just how LUCKY I am. Remember you have running (clean) water, a roof over your head, people who love you, an education, and a chance to go further in life.
It's extremely hard to stay positive when you feel like so much is going wrong but if you're able to, "stop and smell the roses", look around you and see all that you do have.
Carrie Underwood says it best in one of her songs, So Small, "it's easy to get lost inside a problem that seems so big at the time...While you're sittin 'round thinking about what you can't change and worrying about all the wrong things, time's flyin by, moving so fast, you better make it count cause you can't get it back."
I may not have my next step in life figured out yet, but what I'm lucky enough to have is the TIME and resources to figure it out... that's a lot more than other people have & I'm thankful for that.
XOXO, E
Caution: Bad Drivers!
Today my sister and I decided to go out to Fresh Market to check out their super yummy organic selection. For those of you who don't know, it's way out on Thomasville Road. You would think that since it's far out and away from campus that drivers would be somewhat more aware of the roads... NOT THE CASE!
I don't know if it was a mixture of old people and sheer stupidity, but I swear I have no patience for any of them! One minute you have people going way below the speed limit, the next you have a crazy person going double the speed limit weaving in and out of traffic. And don't even get me started on people who drive with their arms and feet sticking out the window...
There are rules on the road for a reason!
XOXO, A
I don't know if it was a mixture of old people and sheer stupidity, but I swear I have no patience for any of them! One minute you have people going way below the speed limit, the next you have a crazy person going double the speed limit weaving in and out of traffic. And don't even get me started on people who drive with their arms and feet sticking out the window...
There are rules on the road for a reason!
XOXO, A
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Food For Thought...
Why is it that whenever I start up dieting, I always always always crave
1. cheeseburger
2. french fries
3. milk shake
4. red velvet cake
5. cookies
and anything else that would be considered a no no..
Yeah, yeah to all of you who say eat it in moderation.. You clearly haven't met me.
The only thing keeping me away from a donut right now is the thought of trying to become and healthier and fit person. I Used To Be Fat gave me such inspiration tonight. That guy ended up becoming a regulation hottie!!
Hopefully soon enough, I too will look as amazing as he did.. and when that day comes I'm celebrating with all the above mentioned food items!! Binge much??? Oh well!
XOXO, A
1. cheeseburger
2. french fries
3. milk shake
4. red velvet cake
5. cookies
and anything else that would be considered a no no..
Yeah, yeah to all of you who say eat it in moderation.. You clearly haven't met me.
The only thing keeping me away from a donut right now is the thought of trying to become and healthier and fit person. I Used To Be Fat gave me such inspiration tonight. That guy ended up becoming a regulation hottie!!
Hopefully soon enough, I too will look as amazing as he did.. and when that day comes I'm celebrating with all the above mentioned food items!! Binge much??? Oh well!
XOXO, A
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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