January 10th

The first week of the semester is almost over! Seeing as how I only have one hour-long class tomorrow with nothing due, I've practically started my weekend already. And while I've figured out that my classes will certainly not allow slacking, I am absolutely loving them, even after only two class periods per class.

Today was day 2 of 2 for my rest days. I actually only meant to have one, but due to my still-strained shoulder, as well as an alarm snafu this morning, my poor aching body got two. I can't wait to hit the gym tomorrow, work my upper body once more, and get the muscles moving. I'll be starting my second week of the pull-up challenge!

Something I seem to be having issues with in my life this week is smooth transitions. Going from the gym to home to school in the mornings seems choppy and rushed (I generally wake up at 5:15, get to the gym between 5:45-6:00 am, arrive home around 7:00, and leave for school by 7:45), as well as smaller transitions, like the ten minutes I have between my classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Ultimately, I want to increase my efficiency, especially when it comes to utilizing my time. So of course I turned to Pinterest to give me a few ideas, and I wasn't disappointed. Here's a few new foods and ideas I plan on using in my life to make things just a little bit easier :)

Cinnamon Quinoa Bake that can be cut into bars for breakfasts on-the-go.

Apple-Peanut Butter Snack Bars for the days I need a healthy and energizing bite to eat and only have five minutes to get it!

I need to sit down this weekend and work out an organizational system for all my papers. I hope it's half as pretty as this.

To-do each day for myself:

1. A big mug of tea.

2. A hot shower or an early bedtime

3. Endorphins via workouts :)

4. Lots of water for a healthy body and glowing skin

5. A few games of sudoku for a healthy brain distraction

xo

amanda