Day 31: 90 Day Challenge π
I completely skipped Saturday due to how bad of a day Saturday was for me. I had a couple of mini anxiety attacks, cried a lot, and still have no idea what triggered it for me. Yesterday tho was a much better day. I made sure of it.
πββοΈ Physical Health
ate semi intuitively, listened to my body's fullness and hunger ques a bit
chose a Dr pepper cream soda zero over a normal Dr pepper (healthy, tasty alternative)
ate high protien
bought some breakfast groceries
π§ Mental Health
meditated
morning journal
β€οΈ Emotional Health
respected myself in a situation where I previously wouldn't have and felt good about it
π Intellectual Health
looked into different financial literacy podcasts and found one I liked (Martinis and you Money, on spotify)
π Adulting
deep cleaned the entire kitchen
washed laundry + put it away right after
washed my comforter
cleaned my bathroom
cleaned my desk
filed my unemployment certification
zoom called my boyfriend
π₯° Self Love/Care
wrote my nightly health check in reflection
went to bed early as I've been having poor sleep lately
yesterday was an average but better day for me. today is going to be even better, I'll make sure of it. I'm going to the gym, going on a walk, making delicious healthy food, and gonna have a self care day! ohhh, if anyone can recommend some good girly movies or tv shows for a self care day?? anything not on Netflix as I won't have access to Netflix until later this week! I have Hulu, MAX, Prime, and I think Paramount as well? thanks girlies <3
til next time lovelies π©·
March 29, 2025 π
Last night, I was decently productive to the point where I was actually proud of what I was able to accomplish. It was a nice feeling. I'm still grappling with the thoughts of what to do in regards to continuing my education, if I go the community college (Medical Assisting) route or continue with my university (Nutrition and Dietetics), despite the possible financial issues I'll be facing.
What I Accomplished Yesterday (March 28th) β¨οΈ
did a hydrating face mask (it was amazing)
washed and put away a load of laundry
paid my rent
wrote out some chapter 8 notes + chapter 8 vocabulary notes for health and exercise psychology
wrote out a solid chunk of my chapter 9 notes for exercise physiology (need to finish chapter 9 and start chapter 10 asap, but that's what I get for being 2 chapters behind)
journaled about some stuff going on in my head (mostly the continuing education stuff that's been plaguing my thoughts)
studied/did schoolwork for a total of 122 minutes
looked at potential classes I could take + other options for switching to the community college here in town
Yesterday was definitely a decent day in terms of stuff I was able to get done, but I also know I slacked off A LOT. More than I am comfortable with having slacked off. I'm slowly getting back into my school grind mindset, especially with the semester coming to an end soon. I really want to get my grades back up where I need them to be and end the semester on a high note, with a good GPA and a sense of pride in knowing I tried.
Todo Today (March 29th) π·
work on (and finish) chapter 9 notes for exercise physiology βοΈ
begin chapter 10 notes for exercise physiology βοΈ
complete assignment chapter 9.1 for exercise physiology π»
complete assignment chapter 9.2 for exercise physiology π»
order necessities from the store π§»
work 9am to 3pm βοΈ
daily journaling π
read 1 chapter of Attached π
wash dishes π«§ (the sink is full, and I don't like it)
tidy up around my bedroom π§Ή
night time skincare + shower πΏ
make my to-do list for tomorrow β¨οΈ
My goal is to get all of this done today, and I have a strong feeling I'll be successful as long as I keep my head in the game and remember that I have priorities and things need to get done. If I don't do the things, then the things don't get done, and I can't have that.
πΆ Song of the Day: Is This Love - XG
π Quote of the Day: What if it all works out?
til next time lovelies π©·
Daily Check-in: July 8th, 2024 π
Monday was a really good but really tiring day. I was falling asleep on the ride home from work, and I almost fell asleep on video call with my boyfriend. Twas rough. But I managed to stay awake, enjoy my time with him on video, and then fall asleep immediately after!
π©· What I Accomplished
15 minutes of Spanish study on Busuu (about 3 lessons and a checkpoint quiz)
got some recommendations to aid in my Korean learning
did my morning skincare
did my morning journaling
worked an 8 hour shift
got a response from the Financial aid office at my University about some requirment they had emailed about, and got my worries lessened
talked to my boyfriend on the phone before he went into work
π What Could've Gone Better
was late to work on accident because they updated the schedule and no one told me
found out they didn't pay me right for my upcoming paycheck and I now have to talk to my boss about fixing my pay and paying me what I've earned and am missing
had a mini fight with my boyfriend because of his mom and some other underlying issues that we're working to resolve
got really anxious in the morning and had to leave the hotel room for fresh air
still haven't done laundry
need to study languages more
π Stuff For Tomorrow (Tuesday, July 9th)
appointment over zoom with my psyc doc from home
scholarship applications!!!!
look at and compare prices of airbnbs and hotels for when my boyfriend comes to visit me once I'm back home
actually do my laundry
morning skincare + journaling
night time skincare + journaling
study Spanish on Busuu + do some listening practice (maybe some shadowing as well to work on my speaking)
review Spanish flashcards!!!!
refill my water bottle + the gallon we have in the room
look at furniture + decor to buy for when I move once back home
job search on Indeed for when I go back home
π Song of The Day: Hurricane by BadVillain
this song is so good, like what the heck
Tuesday is gonna be a day where I am on my laptop quite a lot. But it'll be a good day, ill be productive and get lots done! Hopefully I can head into town tomorrow or do something fun after my day today.
til next time lovelies π©·
π Hobbies π
I feel as tho I don't have much time to do things besides school, work, some chores, and survive right now, but I've been thinking about some hobbies I enjoy and would like to incorporate into my life when I decide to make the time without burning out!
Reading - I used to be big on reading just about any books I could get my hands on. Then I was really focused on reading self help, and now that I haven't been reading at all, I've been thinking about getting back into reading. Always looking for book recommendations, and I do have my eye on some books I'd like to purchase.
Gardening - if I had the time and space, I'd love to have a flower garden or a vegetable garden. It always makes me happy when the fruits of my efforts come to life, so tending to plants and gardening sounds super fun and relaxing.
Video Games - I used to play video games on and off, but I wouldn't mind owning a PS4 or a Switch and spending some time playing video games whenever I'd want time to wind down.
Cooking/Baking - I love learning things, and the sense of pride I've gotten in the past when receiving praise for things I've cooked or baked has really driven me to want to increase my skill. I've only baked something from scratch once in my life, but I'd really like to expand my skills in making desserts.
Exercise - I'm talking all forms of it! Dancing, martial arts/kickboxing type activities, yoga, pilates, running, swimming, spin/cycling, weight lifting (again), calisthenics, all of it! I don't currently look like the exercise type but I find various forms of movement to be so fun! If I had more time, I'd be trying new things all the time!
Volunteer work - This is something I used to do all the time, and it's a hobby that I enjoyed that kept me humble. Not only that, but I thoroughly enjoy showing kindness and compassion to others. Making a difference in anuwau brings me so much joy, and I love meeting new people and learning their stories. I also would love to volunteer with animals, because they deserve so much love and affection too!
Drawing/Art - I used to draw for fun but when I started college, I didn't have the time to devote to continuously increasing my art skills. I still own a sketch kit, coloring materials, and several sketchbooks so it really is a matter of having time.
Crochet - The thought of making things that I can gift to others seriously makes me so excited!! Crochet seems like such a fun, crafty, relaxing activity and the added fun of gifting those crafts to others would make it so fun!!
Scrapbooking - I don't know if I'd ever do this one, but I do Ike the idea of keeping my memories in a physical space, and not just in like pictures on my phone.
Learning - if school wasn't crazy busy, I'd spend all my time learning languages (ASL, Japanese, Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Italian, etc), computer coding skills, how to make and do certain things, just anything I can do to keep my mind enriched.
Upcycling/Altering Clothes - I would love to upcycle or alter articles of clothes into more personalized pieces for myself. The thought of having a personalized, hand made closet full of clothes makes me really want to buy a sewing machine and learn how to use it to my advantage!
That's all I can think of for now that I'd like to someday incorporate into my life. Having hobbies is always so fun, but I've been so busy and tired that I don't mess with any of the hobbies I'd want to do. If anyone has any tips for time management, or resources for beginning new hobbies, please let me know!!
til next time lovelies π©·
I need to really learn and implement all of this!!!
Basic Financial Rules To Live By π°β¨
Create a plan that shows how much money you get and how much you spend. This helps you see where your money goes.
Set aside a part of your money as savings. Try to save at least 10-20% of what you earn.
Be careful with borrowing money, especially if you have to pay back a lot of extra money (interest).
Save some money for unexpected things like medical bills or losing your job. Aim to have enough to cover your living costs for a few months.
Put your saved money into different things that can make it grow, like stocks or real estate. Be patient, as it takes time.
Don't spend more money than you make. Stick to buying what you really need, not just what you want.
Decide what you want to do with your money, both in the short term (like a vacation) and long term (like retirement).
Set up automatic transfers to your savings and bills so you don't forget to save or pay your bills on time.
Make saving money a top priority before spending on other things.
Regularly look at your money situation, adjust your plan as needed, and see how your investments are doing.
Pay your bills on time and use credit wisely (like credit cards) to keep a good credit score, which can help you get better deals on loans.
Save money for when you're older and don't work anymore. Use retirement accounts to help with this.
Think before you buy things. Don't buy something just because you want it; think if it's necessary.
Keep learning about how money works and how to make smart money choices.
Only use your emergency fund for real unexpected problems, not for things you just want to buy.
In Need of Motivation π
can anyone recommend some good studyspo YouTubers or just any studyspo content, study motivation advice and tips for right now?
I have homework and studying I need to work on but canβt find the motivation to move from my bed to my desk.
I might try a Study to Success video, or an old video from Studyquill.
also, Iβm curious, what keeps you guys going to get some work done when you donβt feel like doing it? What sparks your productivity?
π©·
I am feeling extra energetic right now despite it being 8pm where I live. So I figured I'd stay productive and tire myself out so I can sleep tonight cause I have work in 12 hours.
Wipe down all mirrors
Wipe down the bathroom sink
Scrub bathroom toilet
Wipe down/out shower
Shake rug + Sweep the bathroom
Reorganize the beauty cart + bathroom cabinet
Dust bedroom furniture
Reorganize vanity/desk area
Go through and organize both junk drawers
Make a to-buy cart/list of bedroom decor I still need
Read a chapter of my current read
Shake the bedroom rug + Vacuum my bedroom
Wash sheets + pillowcases (? depends on when the washer is available)
Disinfect electronic devices
Finish any important remaining tasks on my laptop
Here we go. Lets see what I can get done in the next few hours. (Am not aiming for the entire list, this is just to guide me on what I need to do and what I can possibly get done tonight)
Daily Check-in:
July 2nd, 2024 π
Hello! I'm backkkkk! Now that I'm finally doing stuff again, I figured I'd start my daily check ins again and keep myself motivated and accountable with doing productive stuff daily! no challenges, no pressure, just an understanding that something is better than nothing!
π©· What I Accomplished:
took a 2.5 hour nap in the morning (had an anxiety attack randomly that left ne absolutely exhausted but the nap was so nice)
reviewed a few Spanish lessons on Busuu
completed 2 new Spanish lessons on Busuu
completed 2 Korean Hangul lessons on Busuu
booked an Italki Spanish lesson for July 15th
booked an Italki trial lesson in Korean for July 24th (pushing myself to learn the alphabet and study as much as possible til then so I won't be an absolute absolute beginner, hopefully)
reached out to a tattoo/piercing shop about some piercings my friends and I want to maybe get while in Colorado
bought a margarita pizza from a little Italian pizza shop and it was DELICIOUS
journaled in the morning
did my night time skincare (I needed it, my face was dry and flaky)
drank ~40oz of water (definitely should've drank more)
reached out to an online health and fitness coach, so we'll see how that goes, if it goes anywhere
π What Could've Gone Better:
random anxiety attack stopped me from going to workout so I stayed in bed most of the day, exhausted
didn't get many steps in or do much in general
ate 4 out of the 6 slices of pizza (it was comforting, idk. it happens, so I won't beat myself up. saved those 2 slices for my roommates if she wants them!)
could've definitely spent less time on tiktok and more time studying the languages I'm trying to learn
might even broken my middle toe on my left foot after slamming it into the side of a bottom drawer that I didn't know was open
π Stuff For Tomorrow (July 3rd)
make all necessary payments (rent, new apartment, credit cards, etc)
study Spanish a bit (~1 hour or more)
study Korean Hangul a decent amount (~1 hour, or more, preferably)
try to workout or at least keep my steps up
do laundry
wash our towels (housekeeping here in seriously not the best)
find somewhere to buy Tylenol and tape for my (most likely) broken toe
try not to spend too much money eating out today, since I got paid
do not forget to take my medications!
morning journaling and night journaling
doing my skincare in the morning and at night
keeping up with my hygiene in general, like brushing teeth, shower exfoliation, Shaving, etc (kinds like having a self care maintenance day)
π Song of The Day: Girls Never Die - tripleS
this is my favorite song to listen to on the bus home from work at the moment
not much left to say, but today will definitely be a good day for me! I'll make sure of it
til next time lovelies π©·
Daily Check-In: May 26, 2025 π
Hello lovelies <3
Today is going to be a very relaxing, restorative day, as I have work tomorrow and had a really rough night last night. Nothing too difficult or too set in stone for me. Just a todo list of things I WANT to do today that'll benefit me the best.
This summer so far, I've been indulging in hobbies, which is what I plan on spending all day today doing!
ToDo Today (May 26) π»
watercolor painting practice
color a full page in one of my coloring books
begin reading a new book (I just finished The Seven Husband's of Evelyn Hugo and omg it was so so good)
list a few more clothing items on depop
wash dishes
job search, just a little bit
budget the money I'm getting later this week
journal about life a little bit
take a nap
Those are the only things I want to make sure I get done today, I don't care what order or how long they take. Today is all about relaxing and having a good, easy, restful day.
I hope all of you have a wonderful day as well <3
π΅ Song of The Day: Casual - Doja Cat
omg this song is so good, it's been on repeat
Help me choose which book I should read please!
til next time lovelies π©·
Update on...Life?
Hello, my lovelies! I can't believe I haven't posted since...early December 2023? and now it's almost February! The time has flown so fast, kinda crazy. I do apologize for the lengthy absence, but as you'll find out, life has been hectic for me recently.
My boyfriend was in town from Dec 23rd til Han 1st, and then him and his mom left. The 2 weeks after he left were absolutely so difficult for me. As I've been unmedicated since early December due to insurance issues, my depression ramped up as heavily as it could and I pretty much stayed in bed those 2 weeks until my job started having us come back as the semester was going to start soon.
Once I started going back to work, I felt so much better. And now that my classes have resumed, I have more moments where I truly feel like myself despite still being unmedicated. But because my job is still pretty short staffed, I'm working a lot right now to both help out my job and make some extra money. Since my semester has only been started thus last week and a half, I am able to work this much but geez, I am so tired all the time right now.
I did finally get my insurance back! I have to pay over 150$ USD a month to maintain it, but I'm just excited to get back on track with my mental and physical health!
Things are slowly looking up for me at the moment and I'm honestly excited for what 2024 is going to being for me.
That being said, I am fully planning on coming back and posting regularly again! I missed this community more then I realized I would, and since the semester has started and I'm getting back into routines, what better way to keep myself accountable then to utilize my blog!
I am keeping the same theme, I love the pink feminine aesthetic still, but sometimes I may switch up the color theme, I'm not sure yet! And I will be resuming my challenge! I believe I got to about 30 days before I stopped, but due to the long hiatus, I will be basically starting back from day 1! I think I will resume the challenege either on Monday, January 29th OR Thursday, February 1st. I am not too sure yet.
also, please feel free to send me any questions you have about... anything, honestly! I will, alongside my challenge posts, be posting my goals for this semester, my study routines, stuff revolving around any hobbies I pick up, or my new *improved* routines.
til next time lovelies π©·
For the ask game #6; What are your career goals?
My previous career goals were to be a Registered Dietitian, running my own facility for outpatient eating disorder treatment. I am someone who struggled with two types of ED's and I want to help people who are going through them too.
Right now, my goals have switched a bit, so I don't exactly know what my future holds, but I am still planning on working with ED recovery in a nutrition based setting. I have to get my masters to be a dietitian, and I don't know if I'll have the resources to do so. We shall see what the future holds!