Spring forward
Daydreaming of the beach
It's mid March. Today is a beautifully sunny day. When I see clear blue skies and sunny weather, I immediately think--beach. If I had my choice, I'd either be enjoying a lazy day at the beach or running at the beach right now. Okay, I also enjoy long walks too, haha. I look forward to beautiful weather in the months to come, when I'm ready to enjoy it to the fullest.
Spring Cleaning
I feel good today. I know I have a lot of work ahead of me before and after I graduate school, but I also know I have a lot to be thankful for and look forward to. I decided to clean out this "survival mode" stuff. It's not just not me. Last month was not the easiest month for me. Being sick more than half the month was a challenge. I choose to let my challenges inspire me. I'm learning from what didn't work for me, which was lack of sleep and stress. Learning to get enough sleep has made a huge difference. Making sure I eat also helped. Next, I plan to factor in the exercise part back into my agenda. Key word today is PLAN. I know a lot of my energy, time and organizational issues were related to my failure to plan. It was as if I expected my problems to disappear if I ignored them. I know I'm a go with the flow kinda person, but not planning has definitely made life more difficult. I realized it's time for me to be more proactive instead of dragging myself along the waves of life.
Connection
As much as I could have given up Facebook or Myspace for lent, there was something about it that made me decide on not giving it up this time. I know through all the ups and downs of life, I need to feel connected to others. It's what keeps me going. It's what keeps me near my family and friends locally. I can be a busy person. Either with school, work, and life, yet the busy life finds me. I also consider myself to be independent person. But despite it all, I still believe it's important to connect with the people important to you in your life. It doesn't have to be everyday, require hours on the phone, or a lot of money, but for me, it needs to take place. I'm so thankful to have wonderful family and friends. I'm thankful for all the small, big, and thoughtful things they do for me that remind me how connected I am to them. It's also why I don't mind going out of my way for them. May be I don't come around all the time or at every birthday, but I still come around when I can manage to. Connection to me means that people know what's going on each others' lives and minds. It just has to be basic stuff, like what mood you're in and why. What are you doing and why. Or even the simple, how was your day? On the other hand, it can also mean more than small talk. It could be spending quality time with others, sharing the same experiences, or organized activities and sports. Connection is what brings me back to write here. It's the purpose of my blogging. I like to share and express who I am and what I'm going through with those I care about.
Coffee
Initially, I didn't really give up anything for lent. I've given up myspace/facebook, meat, soda, and shopping in the past. Then I realized I had something else I could give up, coffee. I didn't realize how dependent I was on coffee until this Lenten season. All those nights I work and easily plan my night to include a coffee or a double shot of espresso. I've kept my promise so far. It hasn't been easy. I'm not as awake, but I'm finding ways to get around it. This usually involves sleep. I wanted to give up procrastinating, but that's another whole life habit I have to learn to change. In the meantime, its been interesting to see that I don't really need caffeine as much as I thought. I went through some withdrawal at first, but it's nice to be able to let go of another addiction.
Laker life
I got to see the last two games I plan to see this season at Staples center over the past two months. Sunday, I got to go to a Laker game with my cousins. 14 of us got together and rode to Staples Center in a stretch hummer! I had so much fun. It was definitely one of my lifelong dreams come true.
Counting down
About two months until graduation. 30+ more clinical hours to go before I'm done with leadership clinical. About two months until my week long Hawaii trip. I'm good at counting down, but I need more work on the time management part of my life. Even though I count down a lot, I prefer to live fully present in the moment. Doesn't always happen, but for the most part I try. I've finally accepted I just have a lot of stuff to do and try not to let it overwhelm me. I'm taking things one step at a time.
Happy St. Patty's Day! Happy Birthday Sarah! I refuse to wear green today. I'm saying no to the Boston Celtic green.
It's mid March. Today is a beautifully sunny day. When I see clear blue skies and sunny weather, I immediately think--beach. If I had my choice, I'd either be enjoying a lazy day at the beach or running at the beach right now. Okay, I also enjoy long walks too, haha. I look forward to beautiful weather in the months to come, when I'm ready to enjoy it to the fullest.
Spring Cleaning
I feel good today. I know I have a lot of work ahead of me before and after I graduate school, but I also know I have a lot to be thankful for and look forward to. I decided to clean out this "survival mode" stuff. It's not just not me. Last month was not the easiest month for me. Being sick more than half the month was a challenge. I choose to let my challenges inspire me. I'm learning from what didn't work for me, which was lack of sleep and stress. Learning to get enough sleep has made a huge difference. Making sure I eat also helped. Next, I plan to factor in the exercise part back into my agenda. Key word today is PLAN. I know a lot of my energy, time and organizational issues were related to my failure to plan. It was as if I expected my problems to disappear if I ignored them. I know I'm a go with the flow kinda person, but not planning has definitely made life more difficult. I realized it's time for me to be more proactive instead of dragging myself along the waves of life.
Connection
As much as I could have given up Facebook or Myspace for lent, there was something about it that made me decide on not giving it up this time. I know through all the ups and downs of life, I need to feel connected to others. It's what keeps me going. It's what keeps me near my family and friends locally. I can be a busy person. Either with school, work, and life, yet the busy life finds me. I also consider myself to be independent person. But despite it all, I still believe it's important to connect with the people important to you in your life. It doesn't have to be everyday, require hours on the phone, or a lot of money, but for me, it needs to take place. I'm so thankful to have wonderful family and friends. I'm thankful for all the small, big, and thoughtful things they do for me that remind me how connected I am to them. It's also why I don't mind going out of my way for them. May be I don't come around all the time or at every birthday, but I still come around when I can manage to. Connection to me means that people know what's going on each others' lives and minds. It just has to be basic stuff, like what mood you're in and why. What are you doing and why. Or even the simple, how was your day? On the other hand, it can also mean more than small talk. It could be spending quality time with others, sharing the same experiences, or organized activities and sports. Connection is what brings me back to write here. It's the purpose of my blogging. I like to share and express who I am and what I'm going through with those I care about.
Coffee
Initially, I didn't really give up anything for lent. I've given up myspace/facebook, meat, soda, and shopping in the past. Then I realized I had something else I could give up, coffee. I didn't realize how dependent I was on coffee until this Lenten season. All those nights I work and easily plan my night to include a coffee or a double shot of espresso. I've kept my promise so far. It hasn't been easy. I'm not as awake, but I'm finding ways to get around it. This usually involves sleep. I wanted to give up procrastinating, but that's another whole life habit I have to learn to change. In the meantime, its been interesting to see that I don't really need caffeine as much as I thought. I went through some withdrawal at first, but it's nice to be able to let go of another addiction.
Laker life
I got to see the last two games I plan to see this season at Staples center over the past two months. Sunday, I got to go to a Laker game with my cousins. 14 of us got together and rode to Staples Center in a stretch hummer! I had so much fun. It was definitely one of my lifelong dreams come true.
Counting down
About two months until graduation. 30+ more clinical hours to go before I'm done with leadership clinical. About two months until my week long Hawaii trip. I'm good at counting down, but I need more work on the time management part of my life. Even though I count down a lot, I prefer to live fully present in the moment. Doesn't always happen, but for the most part I try. I've finally accepted I just have a lot of stuff to do and try not to let it overwhelm me. I'm taking things one step at a time.
Happy St. Patty's Day! Happy Birthday Sarah! I refuse to wear green today. I'm saying no to the Boston Celtic green.
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