I tend to be forgetful of things unless it is constantly in my face. Last year, I spaced out on my one little word for `11 and I don't want to do that again this year. So I'm going to update every 3 months on my progress for my olw of 2012 - ACTION! It'll be good to see how far I've come and how I'm incorporating my word into my daily life.
First of all, I can't believe three months of the year is already over. I can still remember the sweet little moments like New Year's Eve or family bowling night as if it happened yesterday. Time sure flies by when you're living in the moment.
There are numerous events that involved me to take action but I want to list a few major things that finally got me to make a move.
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01 // exercising.
The last time I regularly worked out was probably a few years back. With all the stress and negative things I went through, I didn't care about my body and what I was doing with it. I ate whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. The motivation just disappeared and up till now, nothing sparked it to cause a stir.
In January I decided all that has to change. I put on my running sneakers and hit play to Insanity video workouts. I wanted to give up.. bad! Insanity really lives up to its name. The first few days I could barely move or keep up with the routine. But a week later, I had this amazing burst of energy. Yes I sweat like a pig and I still can't catch up to all the routines (I even do modified versions of push-ups!) but overall, I see and feel a huge improvement both physically and mentally.
Now that I'm done with this awful week-long cold, I can get back at it and hope to see more changes in my body in the next three months.
02 // nursing.
I'm almost done with all my college applications. It was one of the biggest challenges I faced this year. The whole process can be exhausting, especially on the days when you feel like you're never going to get in. But I'm keeping my head high, staying focused, and hoping in the end it will all work out. Doubts and fears still creep in me but my childhood bestie said it best "So what if you don't get in? You try again next year!"
03 // letting go negative people.
For what I believed to be the hardest thing to do turned out surprisingly freeing. I hate to say this but there were a few people in my life that brought out nothing but negativity. I became someone who was resentful, jealous, even a downright hater! I felt I was giving up so much more than what I was actually getting back. In some moments, I was even being treated like a rag doll that anyone could abuse when they needed to let out their own frustrations. I was giving up my selfishness over others' insecurities and judgments. Ultimately, I never made myself a #1 priority.
Well a girl can only take so much and I had enough of the drama. I wasn't going to be constantly disrespected and used as a ginea pig and I learned to just let go. I stopped texting and calling, replying back to messages that would only lead to arguments. I literally removed myself from the situation and let me tell you, I haven't been this happy in years! I learned it's better to be alone than deal with other people's nonsense. And as they say, when one door closes, another one is sure to open..
04 // welcoming in new and true old friends.
By letting go negativity, I was able to bring back the things and people that kept me smiling, including old friends that I haven't talked to in months. Just recently I reconnected with two college buddies over food and drinks in the city. We reminisced about old times and caught up on recent events. I forgot how much fun we all had. Since then we've been chatting on a daily basis (thanks to Voxer!) and I recently hosted my own potluck/sleepover shin-ding to catch up with more friends and create more meaningful memories.
05 // blogging & crafting.
I'm not sure if you're noticed but for the past four weeks, I've actually blogged on a regular basis (patting myself on the back for this one)! It took me long to realize that sometimes, I just have to write. I tried to keep this blog strictly craft-related but I don't do it enough to update and I miss out on stuff I want to talk about. I want this blog to represent me and to do that I have to somewhat let my personality and personal life shine through. It's an adjustment I'm still working on but I'm hoping by coming up with ideas, I can get comfortable and be myself.
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And that's my progress as of late. I feel like I made a good start in what I've been wanting to accomplish. I need to keep moving and continue on being positive and focused. So here's to the next three months of more happiness, memories, and fun!
TODAY: My hands are aching to make something. I'm ready to blast music and create a huge mess on my desk. I'm hoping in the end, I have tons of cards, books, illustrations, and photoshopped photos covering the floors of my office and room. So let's do this...
