A list of truths about me

Sometimes (generally late at night and when I'm tired), I write a few things that I realize about myself...usually it's my most honest sort of blog and maybe a little out there but, here goes!

1) I hate doing spring courses but the professors that I have are amazing!!!

2) I feel terrible for my turtle and if she dies, I'm probably going to break down a little. I'm still trying to find a turtle vet!

3) I can't date more than one guy at a time - even casual dating. I always feel like a ho and it might be old-fashioned but I like learning about one guy and wondering if we'd mesh well.

4) I haven't picked up my papers yet to start phsyio...and yes, my ankle is still crappy.

5) I went on my first 2nd date since March...before that....about a year...oh crap.

6) I cannot sleep without my pillow but I'm pretty sure it makes me wheezy...and it's discoloured.

7) I have watched 4 seasons of top chef in a week while working on school.

8) I use olive oil for everything lately - from makeup remover to making my hair smoother.

9) I can't wait to go home but at the same time, I want to stay here.

10) I had the most awkward moment of my life yesterday. You don't get to hear about that one though :)

The ideal morning versus the reality

Ideal

6am - Spring out of bed with a smile. Immediately become inspired by this quote from the Dali Lama:
"Everyday, think as you wake up, ‘today I am fortunate to have woken up, I am alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others, to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings, I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others, I am going to benefit others as much as I can"

Reality

11am - roll out of bed, hit floor with a word or two (it's a 3-ft fall), get coffee. Groan as I think of homework. Pee. Try to be happy. Screw it - more coffee.

Hmmm...there is actually a huge difference between my goal and my reality. New plan! Stop falling out of bed!

One busted ankle later

So with a 2-inch blister that looks horrible on the back of my left foot and a sprain that didn't appreciate the 11km run that I did last night, I have a bandage, gauze, 2 socks, and a brace on my foot.

I refuse to get down in the dumps about this. I'm just not. There's still great things that happened today-I got one exam out of the way, got some amazing groceries, have a date tomorrow, bought some amazing soap (it smells yummy) on sale, and it was a great sunny day!

I'm going to the gym tomorrow to work on upper body strength and stretching. I can't put my full weight on my ankle so I'm hoping this will help get me back in running shape but I've basically given up on doing a 1/2 marathon this year.

Apart from that, I've been watching "Monster-in-Laws" and have realized I REALLY appreciate my mother. She's pretty awesome - and calls me when I'm upset about my ankle. I did get pretty down tonight about that - just started crying because I was so frustrated and in pain. I was taking it slow, didn't run on inclines, wore my brace...all the stuff I'm supposed to do...and my ankle just gave out.

As far as the vegan diet goes, can I just say YUM! I love being able to eat a ton of food without worrying about calories as much, knowing that what I'm eating is healthy and tasty...so fingers crossed I can keep this up (provided the caf works with me here).

Anyways, I'm off to bed. Have a great night everybody!!!

no no bad vegan

So before I realized it today, I was downing my typical coffee - 1 sugar twin 1 milk...ah crap! Totally messed up the veganism...wait, did I really? Yes, I drank something with milk in it - but the idea isn't to beat myself up over 2 tbsp of milk - it's to be happy and healthy...which I am.

So next time, I'll remember to go milkless but this time, I'm not worrying about it. I ate a TON of veggies today and fruit and am learning that grapefruit isn't that bad...it's not bacon mind you...but it's not absolutely disgusting either.

In the past, I've had a tendency to obsess over my weight and what I'm not...I'm not super-skinny, or tall blonde or perfect...but I don't care anymore. I've let other people's standards of pretty define me for way too long...I'm adorable!

So as I go out for my nightly run I'll be posting my picture - no makeup, no nice hair, no cute shirt...just me. And you know what...I like me...I don't like hats though.

sorry guys!

So university is in full swing and I won't be posting as much because I've decided to go back into being vegan and jogging...I realized that although I still doing look mid-20's, someday I will get "old" and I'd like to continue being healthy and not have to slow down as much...

For the record though, Grapefruit for breakfast isn't half as good as bacon and eggs!