new year - new you.

I know that's so cliche, and I say it every year. But I have good intentions.
The usual boring goals include getting fit and cutting back on the soda.
I'm giving it a twist this year, so I'm hoping to see change in this year.
I'm not one for change, typically it would scare me to even think about change.

This year I want to focus on me and try to better myself.
I want to help others, and give back as much as possible.
I want to volunteer somewhere & do something from the heart. Something that would make a difference.
I want to volunteer at the humane society and help the animals feel more loved, because that is what they deserve.
I want to help others whenever I get the chance because the world needs more of that. ( you don't need a reason to be nice to others. )
I want to get a pedicure more often because I deserve that little bit of down time it gives me.
I want to focus on my health, because you only live once. and I want to make the most of it.
I want to eat healthier and give my body the nutrients it needs because the body is an amazing thing.
I want to learn about new things, because knowledge is power.
I want to be adventurous and try new things (example: new foods & ziplining) because I owe it to myself.
I want to be more positive & put out positive energy in the world, because there is too much negativity.
I want to travel & see the world, because there is so much to see.
I want to cut my hair short, just for a change, because it will grow back.
I want to be more outgoing, because life is too short to be shy.
I want to become more active and exercise more, because I want to prove to myself I am capable of doing much more than I thought I could.
I want to strive to be the absolute best I can be, because why try for anything less?

2014 is going to be a great year. I can feel it in my bones.
I am confident that this is my year to shine.

with that being said, I have officially decided on my word of the year.
And that is balance.
Honestly, that is the best word for me this year. I need to focus on balancing my life & my financials.
I need to balance out my time between school, work, family, and all of the other things that life entails.
I need to balance my budget because I'm done spending money on things that I don't absolutely need.
my definition of balance:
-a state in which different things occur in equal or proper amount of importance.

so there it is.

-b

what am I doing?

the fact that I haven't updated since August is kind of upsetting.
Honestly, I don't even see the point. Instagram and Facebook are my main sources of communicating and documenting my daily life. I feel as if blogging is pointless now of days.

So just an update:
-I am on my third class in college & I am still loving it.
-Christmas is in 15 days & I believe I am way too excited.
-Wesley and I will be dating for four years tomorrow! <3
-Underneath the Tree by Kelly Clarkson is my favorite Christmas song right now.
-I have done my first ever December Daily book & I love it.
-Adam Levine was named the sexiest man alive. made. my. day.
-I am finding great joy in buying Christmas gifts for others.
-I have learned the family recipe for cornbread dressing from my grandma.
-I am a few weeks behind on project life.
- I go bowling every Monday : my score is improving every time.
-I bowled my first turkey ever! woot woot.

& that is about it. this is my life. one day at a time.
I will post pictures of december daily when I get pictures put in.

-b

currently: 8.17.13

watching: nothing. I haven't had the time to watch anything.

reading: the arrangements series. these books are a really short read, and they aren't the greatest books I've ever read. BUT they catch my attention...so I HAVE to find out what happens next.

eating: healthy. I've gotten really serious about eating healthy again. I was doing good and I kind of slipped up a little...but now I'm serious. I'm so excited to get fit! 

needing: sleep. vacation time. 

obsessing: school supplies. it's that time of year again...and I'm obsessed with anything office supplies. 

learning: patience, though it's really not working out in my favor. 

loving: starbucks. there is no way I would survive the mornings without my starbucks! 

looking forward to: september 30th. surprisingly, I can't wait to start college. 

pinning: e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g. 

record timing.

So, this is really big for me. I've never been much of a runner...I despised it as a kid. Pretty much for the sheer fact that it was mandatory in school, aha! Now I love to do it. For me. It's a good way for me to clear my head. Believe it or not, for me running is a "de-stresser."

This quote is it...I couldn't' have said it better myself! 

I made record timing for ME on July 31st! I ran my fastest mile...8 minutes and 2 seconds! I know it's not all that impressive but for me it is! I'm so excited about my accomplishments, I can't even explain it.

-b

update on life.

I've had so much on my mind & haven't had the time to post.

working. cleaning. pinning. researching. making lists.

That's what my life consists of. I really love being out of school. Not having the stress of getting up early going to school, keeping up with everything. I get so much more done in a day than I did in high school.



My 18th birthday just passed last week, I had so much fun. I'm so blessed to have the wonderful people I have in my life. My parents & Paige made it such a special day, one that I will never forget.
We went to Chili's for birthday lunch and met Steph there, so glad I got to spend part of this day with her as well. Afterwards Mom, Paige, and I went to get a pedicure. Of course we had to make a starbucks trip, can't go a day without starbucks anymore. hah! We celebrated that night with cake and icecream. All in all it was a wonderful day, glad I got to share with the people I care most about.

I have finally found the motivation to start working out again. I can't even explain how happy I am about that! I have actually started running!! I use to hate running, I told myself I would never do it. & now it's a way for me to destress, I just run it all off. I find it relaxing, and a good time to just clear my head. I'm starting to make healthier eating choices as well. I recorded my first run today, I know it's not too spectacular but we all have to start somewhere, right? I will continue posting about my fitness motivation.


I have once again fallen behind with project life, but nothing to big this time. only four weeks! I really do love project life, I'm glad I have documented all of the memories that have happened thus far in 2013 that would have originally been forgotten.


I start college soon, it's really hard to believe that I'm already in college. It feels like I was just starting my freshman year yesterday, oh how petrified I was. And now that chapter of my life has closed, and on to the next one. I can't even begin to explain how excited I am to be going to college and making a career out of something I absolutely love to do.

Hope everyone is having a good great week.

-b