it's better than i ever even knew.

So let me tell you how awesome I feel about my life right now:

New semester started on Tuesday. I think I might actually like my classes this year! It seems easier than ever, mostly because I've actually gotten a head start as opposed to taking things down to the due date. Simple wonders.

I have to drive to Cedar Rapids once a week for a class that I absolutely had to take, and it made me grumpy until I met the prof. He seems super awesome and I got to talk about panda bears on the very first day. A definite plus.

My weekly trip out of town is forcing me to do several things:
1. Go to bed early on Tuesdays
2. Stay motivated to finish my work ON TIME so I can leave at 3:00 exactly
3. Go to the gym immediately and get my sweat on
4. Shower
5. Make dinner
6. Visit my bestie for what I hope will become a weekly girls' night out!

My books have been ordered, I have already submitted my first assignments, my backpack has been packed, the Kindle has a new leather case. Basically, I'm on a roll.


Yesterday I was feeling especially unmotivated in the gym. I think it's the lack of sleep plus Jillian Michaels' challenge to do HIIT... it's really kicking my ass. I'm averaging about 11:30 per mile right now and it seems almost impossible to get down to the 10:40 I was at before. I did 2.17 miles (while watching 90210... cuz I'm awesome) before I called it a success and went home. It was barely 4:00 when I got home so I decided to make some dinner. I cut up all the ingredients for broccoli and chicken stirfry and set it aside for boyfriend to cook for himself later, but not before I cooked a bowl for myself. I was feeling especially proud of myself for being so domestic.

I made the drive to class, I would have been on time if I had been able to find parking sooner. It took me over half an hour to find my way back to the Interstate after class let out, but I think I know my way around now so it's all good. At home I decided my domestic streak wasn't over so I made some brownies... and they were AMAZING. Watched a few episodes of The Office before passing out at 11. All in all, a wonderful introduction to a busy semester.


Scale reads 266.5. I'm actually REALLY REALLY happy about this. it's been slow and a little frustrating knowing that I've been at a standstill since before Christmas, but my memory and this blog serve the purpose of reminding me of where I started and how much work it takes. The main commitment I've had to make in this weight loss journey is dedication and patience, and I know that if I hang on to those ideas I won't go wrong.

Dedication and patience. I can do this.