Inspire me!

Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures. 
-Henry Ward Beecher


Good Morning online world! I woke up bright and early to get in a 2 hour workout. Between Body Pump and lots of cardio, I feel like my day is off to a great start. 


Just have to make it through 3 classes and then I'm done. Shouldn't be too hard, right? Except at some point during the day, I have to go to the library... boo. The split feelings on the library is amazing to me! Some people spend all of their time there. And others have no clue where it is. 


I do in fact know where the library is, I just don't enjoy going there. I'd rather study in the rec, cafeteria, anywhere in the dorm, or at a cafe nearby, like Cafe Brazil or Panera. The library is too crowded, with people pretending to study but really searching Facebook. Or people trying to study as a group but not getting anything done. If I can manage it, I avoid doing homework in the library. 


I think the only time I enjoyed going there was at the beginning of this semester. I went to the library when I got to school early- it was so quiet and peaceful. 


But I'll be brave and face the library today! Besides, I only need to get some information from one research book. Hopefully it won't take too long. 


Have a wonderful day y'all!

Think Positive!

There seem to be only two ways to view Valentine's Day: wonderfully because you have a significant other or like it's the worst day in the world because you are single. But I think that's a horrible way to view it! Being single doesn't mean that Valentine's Day needs to be torturous. I LOVE Valentine's Day... and yes, I'm single.

What could I possibly love?

1. Cards! After working at Hallmark for so long, I think Valentine's Day cards are the best. 

2. Decorations! The reds and pinks. The hearts. The flowers. They make me happy!

3. Candy... duh. 

4. Exchanging cards and candy with girls in my hall. We did this last year and I loved it, so I already bought cards and candy for this year too!

5. Girl's Night with my other single girl friends. 

6. Spending some time to celebrate me! Last year, I went out for a 6 mile run as my gift to myself on Valentine's Day. It reminded me that I'm strong and can do anything! 

Yesterday at work, I was talking to this 80-year-old lady who was telling me that she had been single for 37 years now after getting divorced. And instead of complaining, she was saying how great it was! Every day, she can do whatever she wants to do because her life is all about her- not taking care of someone else. She said that she keeps busy by going out with friends. She goes to yoga and strength classes. She goes shopping. She doesn't have to cook 3 meals a day for a husband. And she doesn't have to worry about fitting in everything, because all of her time is hers. 

At a time when I'm worrying about being single, this really opened my eyes! No, I don't think being single is a bad thing. But it worries me when girls my age are getting engaged or are in serious relationships- and I'm not. 

Being single gives me time to do things that are important to me. So instead of dreading Valentine's Day and thinking about all of my past relationships that went wrong/ended suddenly, I'm going to have a wonderful Valentine's Day. 

I'm going to be the one person that doesn't fit into the stereotype of being single and hating Valentine's Day. Just wait and see :)