Monday Motivation #8

This week, when I thought about motivations, my thoughts kept returning to other people. I'm in a good place, I'm happy and peaceful--but I'm sure there are people I can help this week. And when I thought about what I really think about people, a certain poem came to mind. I've started writing again, brushing …

Monday Motivation #7

As I went to bed last night, I was deeply struck (hah, pun) about a phrase that I've heard a few times before in my life but never really took to heart: live deeply. What does that mean? A few weeks ago that would have been a sarcastic question, but now I'm just curious (which …

Monday Motivation #6 Results

Guys, what a day. What. A. Day. From my first class to the rearranged store to a quiz that I didn't have to take... it's been an adventure. And I'm happy to report that my motivation worked--spectacularly. I'm not always conscious of my mood--in fact, I find myself more often than not living in the …

Monday Motivation #6

If you chance to meet a frown Do not let it stay. Quickly turn it upside down And smile that frown away. No one likes a frowning face. Change it for a smile. Make the world a better place By smiling all the while. ~Children's Primary Song, Smiles Yup. Today has the niggling feeling that …

Monday Motivation #5 Results

In a devastating turn of events, I've officially contracted the plague (not actually officially, that would be a lot worse). I'm calling in sick to work and going back to bed. But I didn't want to leave everyone hanging on how my Monday went, so here I am. In a nutshell: My mom is an …

Monday Motivation #5

If parts of this post are incoherent, it's because I fell ill (not deathly so, thank goodness) over the weekend. I've been coughing up nothing for the last three days, and I only probably have a fever (I really ought to buy a thermometer). But I figured that was more reason than ever to get …

Monday Motivation #4 Results

I'd have written this late last night after getting off of work... but at that point I was so tired all I really wanted was some drama, good food and a hug from my best friend roomie. And in the spirit of the motivation, I also realized it's ok to give myself some time to …

Monday Motivation #4

It's funny how life reminds you of things. Well, maybe it's less a quirk of the Universe and more a prompting of the Spirit, which I'd be very inclined to believe. Because I don't remember when I last thought of this, but sitting in church yesterday (which was awesome, by the way) I was struck …

Monday Motivation #3 Results

I'm so sorry! I meant to update how my Monday went, but it was pretty busy, all told. I've been reminded over the last few days of just how much socializing can take out of a person, and it's been a mixed feeling to get back at the end of the day dead tired, with …

Monday Motivation #3

Well, I'm back. And as much as I miss home, I'm also grateful to have this opportunity to start again back down at college. And my roommates have been invaluable in helping me make this apartment really feel like a home. And as I really pondered what I felt about today--the excitement, the nervousness, the …

Monday Motivation #2 Results

The night was chill and dark, the snow was constant, the bus was uncomfortably warm and short of seats, the company was... company, and that 4 hour adventure was real. I had a lovely day on the slopes with my family, and I think God knew I'd need it for the loooong ride at the …

Monday Motivation #2

Maybe if I close my eyes and think it really, really hard, I'll actually get another week of vacation. As it is, I'm riding high on the midst of my family time and free schedule--thank goodness I'm back to one job--and ignoring the ever nearing next semester. Today, I think I need a little bit …