Daily Check-in: September 9th, 2024 π
This weekend was rough. My grandma passed away and I found out at the end of a 13 hour work shift, so it made for a difficult night to say the least. But today was a decent day. Got lots of steps and had an overall pretty good day.
π What I Accomplished
completed lab 19 pre lab for chemistry
complete 8/10 assignments for my intro to business class
took a nap
did my morning and night skincare
journaled in the morning
filled out my planner for the week
booked a tattoo appointment for October
π¨ Random Stuff From The Day
got a ride to and from lab with one of my roommates and found out she's actually a giant sweetheart, her and I are both just two awkward people
ordered taco bell for dinner cause why not
need to start taking creatine again, but I've stopped working out cause life. need to get back to it
am going to pull extra hours at work cause I definitely wanna make sure I can pay for my tattoo and all my bills
forgot to take my meds, whoops
π Stuff For Tuesday, Sept 10th
go to accounting class
complete more homework
study japanese
morning + night skincare
work a ~8 hour shift
go to the gym with my friend after work
have a good day <3
that's all for yesterday. not much to speak on for the day tbh but it was a good day. I definitely didn't do as much as I had wanted but that's okay, cause life happens.
til next time lovelies π©·
Daily Check In - September 27th, 2023 π
today was such an easy day for me, I am so glad that Iβm taking yesterday thru Thursday for myself. I really need it.
π©· What I Ate Today -
Breakfast - boiled chicken potstickers, shredded hash browns with ketchup, a cup of coffee
Dinner - spaghetti with meat marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese
Extra - 2 cups of coffee
not a heavy eating day for me as I havenβt had much of an appetite thanks to being sick. Might still snack on something tonight since thereβs still time left in the day.
π©· Personal Accomplishments -
Cleaned my bathroom a little bit
Did the dishes
cleaned the kitchen
Washed a load of laundry
Morning self care
morning guided journal entry
Rescheduled an appointment over the phone (I have severe phone call anxiety)
Reviewed Japanese goals for next month
π©· Academic Achievements -
Passed chapter 8/9 Quiz for Nutrition class
Passed chapter 6 Quiz for Psychology class
Passed chapter 8 quiz for Cooking class
Duolingo/Busuu ~15 minutes
today was a pretty productive day despite the amount of time Iβve spent in my bed, Iβm actually pretty proud of myself for doing so much despite this stupid cold I have.
π©· Academic Goals for Tomorrow, Sept 28 -
Complete extended assignment for Psyc class
Complete lab report for anatomy lab
Complete assignment for personal finance class
Complete lifecycle chart assignment for nutrition class
Complete practical assignment for health and sport class
π©· Personal Goals for Tomorrow, Sept 28 -
Work on drafts of content for RD Mentor #1βs instagram and send them to her
Clean bedroom/organize bedroom
Put away all clean laundry
Morning + Night guided journal
Morning + Night skincare
Therapy ? (Therapist might be doing a routine training so Iβm not sure)
Study Japanese using apps (Anki, Duolingo, Busuu, Renshuu, etc) 15-30 minutes
Drink 1-2 liters of water
Iβm going to definitely try to accomplish everything I have planned for tomorrow, I think itβll make me feel better to get so much done. Most of my homework isnβt actually due until Sunday evening or Monday evening but I figure getting it done earlier will be better for when I get off work this weekend. Iβm hoping to catch up and work ahead on stuff a little bit so that way Iβm not struggling next weekend. Iβm actually going to go see my boyfriend next weekend for about three full days, which Iβm excited for because I havenβt seen him in person in three months. (Thank you 1000+ miles of distance haha)
thatβs all for now!
til next time lovelies π©·π€
Day 20 - 90 Day Challenge π
Yesterday was a really good day. I took a final, went to the gym and worked an 8.5 hour shift. I got to sleep in this morning so that was nice too!
πββοΈ Physical Health
50 minute workout (glute day)
5 min warm up on the stairmaster before glute workout
walked to campus and back twice
walked over 10k steps
π§ Mental Health
I don't recall. maybe I should omit this category, since I feel like it coincides with emotional health as well?
β€οΈ Emotional Health
nothing in particular, tho I did have a good day and was I a fairly good mood all day
π Intellectual Health
completed my psyc final exam
π Adulting
wrote out lists of gifts to get my boyfriend, his mom, and my dad and step mom for Christmas
budgeted my upcoming paycheck
worked an 8.5 hour shift
recieved an ulta package
zoom called my boyfriend
talked to my dad about my upcoming birthday (him and I are going to lunch)
π₯° Self Love/Care
morning skincare
ate yummy food that I enjoyed
so yeah, good day yesterday and today's been a good day already too! I'll try to update about today later this evening but if not, expect an update in the morning tomorrow!!
til next time lovelies π©·
Daily Check-in - July 25, 2023 π
Today was a rough day. I had to stay later at work so I didn't get home when I wanted. My roommates ended up making dinner and I over ate a bit because I had not eaten for about 8 hours prior. I'm also completely exhausted so I didn't do my night routine. I did prep myself for tomorrow morning so I have my workout to look forward to!
π©· What I Ate Today:
Breakfast - A two good anilla Greek yogurt bowl with granola, peanut butter, chia seeds, and a sliced banana, and a cup of coffee.
Lunch - A salad topped with sliced bits of sharp cheddar cheese, chopped carrots, and tuna mixed with avocado oil mayo and two grapes that a coworker gave me.
Dinner - Two servings of homemade Spanish rice, and one burrito with ground beef, shredded cheese, homemade refried beans, sour cream, and salsa.
Snacks - Bowl of watermelon and one babybel cheese.
Other - One cup of coffee with French vanilla creamer, one bottle of water with a dissolved electrolyte tablet
Water : 65oz water not bad but could've definitely been better
π©· Workout - Lower Body Pilates
I only did this one this morning as I did not sleep well last night but still woke up early to get some movement in. I absolutely loved this workout, though the glute bridge parts hurt my lower back a bit, so I need to work on my form. Wish it was 20 minutes fully, tho. Overall, 9.4/10
π©· Habits I completed today:
Morning guided journal
Made my bed
Morning skincare
Workout
Didn't accomplish much today but tomorrow will definitely be better! I'm also super excited for tomorrow because one of my Yesstyle skincare packages that I ordered weeks ago is finally going to be delivered tomorrow!
π©· Song of the Day: Rich Girl by Gwen Stefani, Eve
I'm trying to manifest some more financial stability and cash income so this song has definitely been a repeat in my playlist. I've also been listing to Money by Lalisa and 7 rings by Ariana Grande because I could use the increase cash flow coming my way.
That's all for today! I'm so sorry if this seems rushed, I am exhausted and litteraly going to fall asleep after I post this. I'll see you guys tomorrow!
Self Care Apppointment Recommendations?
I remember seeing a list of different self care appointments that girl could schedule as like a bi weekly, monthly type of thing and I can't find it anywhere! So I'm hoping I can find some help!
I want to start making myself more of a priority as I feel that it will definitely kickstart some good self love and self care habits that'll help me feel better about myself mentally and physically. I want to put money into myself, my health, and my appearance.
Things I already know about and am looking into:
nail appointments
lash extensions
getting my hair cut/colored/done
workout/pilates classes
But what else? Of course I'm going to budget for these appointments and whatnot but I can't think of anything else?? I'm looking for different self care/beauty upkeep ideas!!
Please leave me some recommendations for different types of things I can purchase/do!! it would be so helpful. My brain doesn't let me think half the time, so that's why I come here so often!
Thanks in advance lovelies π©·
Girlies, help!
I want to get my nails done soon since I'm on break from work and school and I can't decide what color!!! I'm torn between four colors, so help a girly out! I'm going for a coquette, feminine esque nail set but idk if I want light feminine, dark feminine, super girly. I just need to pick a color first! I will be getting some form of a design as well, but I need a color to stick with!! thank you <333
***short medium almond OR medium coffin shape
Daily Check-in - July 28, 2023 (Late) π
I forgot to post my check-in last night!! I fell asleep so early, I was so tired. I got home from work around 5pm last night, and I think I fell asleep around 7pm? Yesterday also was not a good day day for. My supervisor yelled at me in front of everyone for asking a question about work on Saturday, and it's now Saturday morning, and I have no answer. I decided not to go to work today because I feel like my.body can't really handle if right now, so it works out either way.
π©· What I Ate Today:
Breakfast - One slice of toast with mashed avocado, paprik, a fried egg, and a side of one chopped up gala apple.
Lunch - A small serving of spaghetti with meat marinara sauce, grated parmesean cheese, some broccoli, a babybel, and half a brownie that my co worker gave me.
Dinner - Fried potato slices with ketchup I regret this, but today's a new day and a chance to make new choices
Other - I had 2 cups of coffee with French vanilla creamer
Water ~ 41oz
π©· Workout - Full Body Pilates
This one was nice and easy and I really enjoyed it ! I actually wish it was longer! 9.4/10
This one was really good, but it was way more advanced than I was hoping it would be, so I struggled a bit with some of the movements. Not a bad workout at all! 8.6/10
π©· Habits I Accomplished Today
Made my bed
Morning workout
Morning Skincare
Morning guided journal
I fell asleep so fast after work that I didn't even have time to do anything. I'm not very happy about that but I guess my body just needed the rest!
π©· Song of the Day: Calm Down - Rema ft Selena Gomez
This song keeps me level-headed when it comes to situations at work or with my boyfriend, and just in general, I feel like this is a soothing song.
That's all for the 28th, lovelies! I am so sorry that I've been so inconsistent with my goals. Work has been killing me, and I still have to do this for another two weeks before the university begins again, and I can go back to my regular job and regular schedule. I'm just hanging in there until then!
Until next time, lovelies!!
I have a bit of a dilemma and I need some outside opinions.
I have the chance to take the next five weeks off of work (somewhat, theyβd need help with some things maybe six days I know for sure in the next five weeks). During this time, Iβll receive a paycheck near the end of May, and I can file for unemployment benefits until I go to Colorado in mid June. I wanted to take this time initially to continue studying Spanish, work on my health, and build some good lifestyle habits.
however, Iβve been contacted by a different branch of my company on the university campus to help with dorm cleaning for the summer until I leave. All I know for now is that Iβd work ten hours on Monday, from 7am to 5pm, and then Iβd find out the schedule going forward. I donβt drive or have a car so Iβm a little worried about traveling around campus for cleaning, especially since my friends arenβt going to be working with the dorm cleaning either.
part of me says take the break from work, enjoy life a little bit until you go to Colorado, and file for unemployment. (Iβd work 40 hours a week for 8 weeks in Colorado). The other part of me says that I should keep working and make the money because itβll be decently more then unemployment would give me. Mentally and emotionally, I am a bit burnt out from my semester of work and really do want some time off. But the financial aspect of it is what is keeping me torn.
what should I do?
Day 13 - 90 Day Challenge π
Yesterday was such a good day. Posting this a day late so by yesterday, I mean Monday the 27th!
πββοΈ Physical Health
8 minutes on the stairmaster as a warm up for my workout
1 hour and 10 minutes of weight lifting- glite/leg day
ate a good amount of protein
drank a liter of essentia electrolyte water
walked over 10k steps
π§ Mental Health
nothing I can recall
β€οΈ Emotional Health
nothing I can recall
π Intellectual Health
I know for a fact that I did nothing for that day
π Adulting
made a list of financial goals I'd like to accomplish next year and am working on building systems to accomplish them
worked an 8 hour shift
π₯° Self Love/Care
morning skincare
shower
brushed teeth
had a really slow, nice morning
I'm posting this so late but the post for Tuesday will be up soon as well !
til next time lovelies π©·
Day 12 - 90 Day Challenge π
So, I'm going to be honest. Yesterday was a terribly rough day for me emotionally. I isolated myself in my room (my roommates had people over for a late Thanksgiving dinner), ordered way too much McDonald's (that I didn't even finish), and cried for a good 2 hours (me and my boyfriend were going through it). But, I figured it would still be a decent idea to post an update to my challenge and keep trying.
πββοΈ Physical Health
walked to work, walked home from work
walked over 10,000+ steps total
π§ Mental Health
nothing that I can remember
β€οΈ Emotional Health
cried, a lot, to release some pent up emotions
talked to my dad about how i was feeling (he always calls at the perfect time, he has a 6th sense for when I'm upset)
π Intellectual Health
again, nothing that I can remember. that just means I need to get on my grind later with that (6 page) assignment that's due today
π Adulting
showered after work
worked a 6 hour shift
deposited money into my bank account
recieved and put away some new gym clothes I got in the mail (so happy, everything I bought was so cute and just extremely perfect <3 amazon gym clothes for the win)
π₯° Self Love/Care
did my morning skincare
didn't force myself to do homework knowing how emotional I was
planned my workouts for this week (I'm going to start running again, but slowly building my way up because I am a bit on the heavy side so I don't want to overdo it and risk injury. I also still love lifting weights, which I'm going to keep doing 3 days a week <3)
It's rough dealing with life with mental illness, but I just remind myself that bad days don't make this a bad life. It's all about perspective for me. The more I look on the bright side, the longer I can stay in the light <3
til next time lovelies π©·
Daily Check-in: September 29, 2024 βοΈ
Sunday was wayyyy more productive than I had initially planned, and I still had taken a nap! I love those kinds of days so much!
What I Accomplished βοΈ
worked a ~7hour shift (on a station I have never run before for a full shift, and dare I say I did wonderfully) π
took an 1.5hour nap
completed and aubmitted my 2 pre lab assignments for chem
completed and submitted my weekly quiz for chem (got a 16/20, so I only missed 2 questions)
completed my part 1 and part 2 assignments for intro to business
completed my email introduction assignment for intro to business
took some psyc textbook notes
made some delicious boiled potstickers as a late night snack
video called my boyfriend
Random Stuff π
didn't study japanese but am definitely going to create a consistent study routine now that I found a teacher I like on italki for Japanese
need to fill out my planner for the month cause I have so much that I forgot to put in there
I took the "second skin" off my tattoo cause it was kinda gross and dang it does my tattoo itch. I know that means it's healing but ughhhh, I hate the itching
I forgot to get my Netflix subscription back. my boyfriend and I are starting weekly video call date nights (so like watching a movie or TV show together over video call) and Netflix is the easiest so I gots to get it again
need to rewrite my budget to hopefully fit monthly payments for a Mac into my budget
on that note, need to research what MacBook I want to purchase when I get paid next because I think it'd be more beneficial to use for school instead of my current chromebook (especially since I have an Ipad)
gotta make time to do some adulting tasks this week
Stuff For Tomorrow, September 30th π§
email my Dietetic mentor about my availability this week
fill out my planner with upcoming things
study for the TEAS Exam
study japanese
take accounting notes for chapter 7
finish psyc chapter 4, 5 and 6 notes
get chem notes from classmate for missed Wednesday class
workout
skincare AM + PM
guided journal AM + PM
do laundry
maybe take a nap??? before my lab???
take out bathroom trash + maybe kitchen trash if roommates don't do it
wash dishes
Gonna be a great week, i just know it. I'm finally locking in and getting shit done as it should be <3
til next time lovelies π©·