This thing Called life

I take this lovely thing called tons of Happy supplements. Every morning I take about 8 pills... they are much needed and help to balance, the ADHD and potential depression. I tried the healthy diet, the exercise, but since my mom's death I have to have all that and these lovely pills. I can't remember everything, but I can look it up if anyone is interested. My biggest suggestion in that is to do TONS of research and get TONS of advice, but work it out yourself. I, for sure, have to play with it until I found what worked for me.


I never realized just how well they were working until my Aunt mentioned it somewhat jokingly last night.




Yesterday morning I received an email from my new boss that I would need to be enrolled in summer courses in order to work for him. Um. What?! Summer courses start Monday! How in the world was that going to work?! Before I even had time to panic I received an email from the lady who was going to push it all through. In a frenzy I applied for another Sallie Mae loan and attempted to figure out what classes I could take so that I could still work. Around noon, I received another saying I was in and would start class on Monday. Along with all my due dates.




So, I start class on Thursday officially since I am taking class Thursday from 8-330. I will be taking Issues and Interpretations in American History (it appears we are focusing on Sensory History...) and Georgia History. This is exciting as these were two classes I needed to take, but wasn't too excited about. Also, although it will be happening after the due date, Sallie Mae came through again and everything looks to be paid for. I will be leaving my job July 1st and started my GRA that day. It is rather bittersweet, but I'm so excited and grateful.






In fitness front, I hate ab-mat sit-ups but man oh man do they work. Also, this 28-day detox is kicking my butt, I've had detox flu for what feels like FOREVER. (it isn't I'm a drama queen! HA!) But I went from 5-6 cups of large coffee super dark coffee, to 8 oz... maybe 16oz if I can't do it. I know I'm getting kicked in the rear for that. I'm excited though. The food cravings aren't too bad and I'm enjoying what I made for the week. I do have a sweet tooth... any suggestions?! I'm thinking baked apple with coconut sugar cinnamon and ginger?




I have found a smoothie mix I really am into...


Frozen Blueberries
Coconut milk
Coconut Oil
flax seeds
hemp seeds (although I just ran out)
and SPINACH


SO YUMMY and the coconut oil makes it so filling and creamy. YUM YUM.




I applied for #sweatpink and #bhakti chai as an ambassador, both of which I would ADORE to be a part of. I absolutely love Bhakti Chai, they have an almond milk based one, which is PERFECT for me since I can't do soy well.


Well, if you have smoothie or sweets recipes for me, share away.




LOVE and FITNESS AND CURE CANCER (DAMN IT!)


Shawn.

Dave, 28-days and the rest

So this weekend is the last of the cheats... last of the eating foods I know bother me.


Tonight my best friend and I will be going to see Dave Matthews. It'll be such a different experience b/c I am so used to going with my mom. Last year when mom and I went it was so hard, she was really having problems walking at that point and people are just so not nice when they see someone that looks able-bodied, but isn't as abled. Mom had a blast though and she loved being there with me. It was like the set was designed for her, the first half was quite and nice we got through the whole thing and for a bit of the second half we were back stage in the lounge relaxing. The Dave experience truly show the impact my mom had on people. That people always wanted to give her experiences that she loved, before she got sick and while she was sick. Even now, I'm constantly reaping the rewards of being her daughter.


Monday I start The 28-day Beat Bloat session. I'm really looking forward to it, although nervous. I'm especially nervous about the first 14 days of strict eating, but looking forward to figuring out how to kill all this bloat and shed weight. Everything I did before mom got sick no longer works. I have to figure out how to get around my body's natural tendency to be over weight. If you want more information about Amber and her program, check her out. http://www.awakenednutrition.com/ I love her spirit and energy, even after only talking to her a short time.


Last night Candace and I saw Pitch Perfect 2 and Fast and Furious at the Drive-in. First off, I LOVE the drive in, I'm not sure why I've only been twice. Its cheaper, easier, healthier and oh so much more fun. Pitch Perfect... well duh, was AWESOME. Fast and Furious... I just don't get the appeal. I mean I've never been much of an action girl, but the acting was HORRIBLE!!!!


Anyways, 33 more days of my full time job and then a couple of weeks "off" before full time MASTERSSSSSSS!!!! WAHOOOOOOOOO


During that time, I'm planning on really setting up my apartment to be great for studying, writing, my social media internship, and working out. I also plan on getting my study habits mixed with work habits mixed with training down pack. I'm hoping to finally recover from the last 2 years of my life during that time. Spending time at Stone Mountain and other places like that truly finding some spiritual, emotional, mental and physical peace.


If you have any ideas on places in Atlanta that are free and cheap I should go to LET ME KNOW. Also any home designs that work for great study habits, I could use those too!!!


As Always, PEACE, LOVE, FITNESS and CURE CANCER.