Daily Check-in: Dec 17th, 2024 🎀
Today was a lot better of a day! Very satisfied with how today went, hoping tomorrow goes just as well!
🩷 What I Accomplished
various japanese studies for 79minutes total
30min walk 2x, once before the gym and once after
40min back and biceps workout at the gym
emailed therapist to reschedule therapy session
talked to boyfriend on the phone twice
washed dishes
checked grades (my GPA only went down 0.1 ish points so I'm happy about that but know I need to do better next semester!)
saved photos for my vision board (will be making a physical one this year)
morning journaled
did my night skincare routine
didn't over eat like days prior (very proud of this)
took a 2 hour nap that I didn't know I needed
💕 Stuff For Tomorrow (Dec 18th)
breakfast with my dad
hopefully a leg day at the gym + walking, if not, youtube pilates and some walking on the treadmill at the apartment fitness room
study japanese (hopefully can study 2 or more hours)
wash my dang makeup brushes
work more in artist of life workbook
call physical therapy to cancel
call state huma service department to discuss possible benefits + phone interview
wash dishes
wipe out fridge
vacuum bedroom
sweep bathroom
morning + night journal
morning + night skincare
maybe meditate
Here's to a hopefully good Wednesday!
til next time lovelies 🩷
Mini Update September 3rd, 2023 🎀
Hey girlies! I was genuinely planning on restarting my routine last week but I ended up falling really bad on Wednesday and ended up with a moderately injured lower back and shoulders, whiplash, a skinned right knee, right wrist pain, and I have had trouble walking due to my ankles being the reason why I fell in the first place. (thank you pink platform vans)
I have also had to work at my semi-physically demanding job while injured so I had to buy pain patches and a heating pad and pain medication. Safe to say I have not been having fun.
I am going to restart my morning routine, my skincare routine, and all of my current goals (including some new ones - I'll post an updated goals/routine list soon!) and I plan on starting all this tomorrow as it's the beginning of a month and tomorrow is a Monday so i feel like it's the right timing alignment to push me into gear!
I've honestly fell off of doing my skincare, journaling, workouts, and waking up early overall. So I'm going to start out small, and once I'm physically healed, I'm going to incorporate more workouts and movement into my routine. So for now, school, nutrition, and my health are still priorities but in a different plan of action!
Thank you, guys, for sticking by me through my periods of inactivity, but I check my app every day, and I really appreciate you guys!
this blog is going to be more active, and I think I'll start posting some studyblr content as well since I am a student and want to stay accountable for that too!
here's the song that's been on repeat in my playlist!! I love this song!
til next time, lovelies!! 🩷🩷🩷
Daily Check-in - August 13th, 2023 🎀
I forgot to post my check in last night, but here it is! There may or may not be an update for August 14th later tonight, I'm not sure yet. I will be posting an updated goals/habits list today, and an updated workout split layer this week.
Work has been a bit tiring but I am so happy to be back at my original job with my people. I really enjoy the atmosphere where I work. However, I did get a migraine in the morning at work, so that was not fun. I've been keeping up with my routines a bit so I am proud of myself for that!
🩷 What I Ate Today -
Breakfast - Two slices of thick brioche style white bread with slices of cheddar cheese and scrambled eggs.
Dinner - Homemade cheeseburge with two slices of bacon, lettuce, and ketchup, and a side of steak fries.
Snacks - Two cups of coffee with one sweet n low each and French vanilla creamer, one quesadilla
Sometimes, I feel like I've overeaten in a day, but after I type it out, it doesn't look like I've eaten as much as I used to? Being super busy at work also helps with that since I don't get hungry when working and I'm unable to snack mindlessly at work.
🩷 Workout - Stretching
I wanted to take it easy aince I have been tired from work, so I chose to do this video, and I really liked it! I had to modify some of the movements as I am incredibly stiff and inflexible, but it felt very nice on the body regardless.
🩷 Habits I Accomplished Today -
Made my bed
Morning and Night Skincare
Morning Guided Journal
Read 1 Chapter of a Book
Morning Workout
Stretched
I feel like I've got my.morning routine pretty figured out now, as in what things I want to include and things I still feel like I should be including. I'd still call this a step in the right direction!
🩷 Song of the Day: New Jeans by NewJeans
This song is a bit short but super catchy and makes me feel like I can strut myself on a hot girl walk. I really like how just feminine and hot this song makes me feel. I wouldn't call myself a NewJeans stan but they have an amazing discography and 90% of their songs are a hit for me.
🩷 Current Read - Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel S. F. Heller
Took the attachment style quiz on myself and it is exactly what I thought! I have an anxious attachment style that does lean secure at times given the current situations in my relationship. Also pretty sure I have an avoidant attachment style when it comes to friendships as I have trouble maintaining friendships in general but don't necessarily see that as some grand issue.
That's all for the day!
Til tomorrow, lovelies! 🩷
my recent post from my health and fitness side blog <3
Updated Workouts 🎀
I have been out of the gym for so long. My schedule last semester did not allow it, but when I leave to Colorado in June, I'll be staying somewhere that has its own little gym, and next semester I'll have more access to the university gym as well. I've been doing at home workouts lately! Here's how I structure my workouts throughout the week, and some extra info about my current fitness!
🩷 Monday
Pilates Legs Youtube Workout(s)
🩷 Tuesday
Pilates Abs YouTube Workout(s)
🩷 Wednesday
Morning Yoga YouTube Workout
Pilates Legs/Pilates Glutes YouTube Workout
🩷 Thursday
Full Body Pilates YouTube Workout
🩷 Friday
Full Body Pilates YouTube Workout
🩷 Saturday
Morning Pilates YouTube Workout OR
Morning Yoga YouTube Workout
🩷 Sunday
Wake Up Yoga YouTube Workout
Yoga For Flexibility Workout
So, as you can see, I currently follow YouTube pilates workouts. I will make a list of my favorite workout youtbers on my main blog soon! I prefer low impact workouts at the moment but will switch it up a bit once I am in Colorado.
💕 Some extra stuff for my fitness:
I try to walk 5k to 10k steps a day, whether that be going outside or doing a walking workout in my bedroom
I do all of my workouts in the morning almost right after i get up in the morning. It eliminates obstacles and helps me do something active during the day
I am going to add more stretching into my routine, especially for my legs. I have pretty stiff muscles, and as someone who'd love to be able to do the spilts, I need to start stretching.
I have a foam roller, but it isn't one of the ones with the bumps on it that really helps the muscles, and I'm going to buy one as soon as possible.
I also am going to start using my massage gun on my legs because I've been so sore and again, stiff, and I think it'll be so useful to just use it on my legs at night. It might even help me sleep better.
Sleep!! I have been sleeping 6 to 8 hours a night consistently, and it's so nice. I feel like I can function so much better, and on the days I get closer to 7 hours of sleep, I feel so good when I wake up and can really get to my morning workouts.
I've switched up my diet a bit and eat healthier (in a sustainable way), and it's also helped me with my fitness too! it really makes a difference with what you put in your body! Food is fuel and food is great!
Always open to fitness and health related questions! Please don't forget I am 3 years into my nutrition and dietetics degree, as well as minoring in psyc and exercise science (also have a 2nd major in finance, but that's irrelevant to health). I also research health and fitness topics for fun. I'm not saying I'm the most credible whatsoever, but I do have some idea of what I'm talking about and am always open to questions or even advice you could give me!
til next time lovelies 🩷
Mini Update & Check-in: September 24th, 2023 🎀
Hi my lovelies!
I haven't posted in a little over a week, a week and a halfish I think? I have been so busy with work, school, my mentorships, and studying Japanese all while being informed of a trip to see my boyfriend in about 2 weeks, trying to sleep more then 5 hours a night, and incorporating more self care into my routine. I've been a little spread thin.
I had about 5 crying breakdowns in the last 2.5 weeks due to stress and exhaustion and overwhelm, but after this week, everything should calm down and go back to normal (at least I hope?)
Here's some updates on my life:
I've been consistently studying Japanese on both duolingo and busuu, with the occasional use of renshuu as a tool. I created a study plan for using Genki I and have a list of goals for October that I will post by the end of the week! I actually bought a year of busuu premium cause I really like the app!
I have a presentation for my Food Fundamentals class due Tuesday by 2pm and its Sunday night and I haven't started because I'm so busy. But the threat of the dealine will push me into gear, so at the very least I know I'll get it done.
I get to go see my boyfriend in 2 weeks! His mom bought my flight tickets for there and back, and I get to see him for 4 days. I haven't seen him in 3 months in person, so I am incredibly excited! + it'll be a mini vacation from work and kinda from school, too, at least from my Monday and Tuesday classes.
I have been the most moody and irritable that I've been in a while due to my hormones being messed up (thank you, depo shot window for opening and reminding me to order my depo meds!), lack of sleep, overconsumption of caffiene, and a minor neglect of my mental health
I do see all the lovely things you guys send to my inbox, and I see everything I get tagged in. I apologize for not responding, I've been busy, and I honestly get so awkward with not knowing how to respond or what to say. But I am not ignoring you all, and I am so grateful for how kind and sweet you all have been. It makes my day every time I check my tumlr and see new things I've been sent. You all are so amazing and kind, and I am so very thankful for all the support and encouragement you guys send!
So that's just a little snippet of my life recently. I promise I will start updating a bit more regularly this week once things calm down. I miss posting my updates and my goals and sharing my thoughts with all of you. This blog has given me such a safe space to be my authentic self, and I'm so extremely grateful for this community and all 500+ of you guys!!
I think I'll post an update for Monday the 25th and Tuesday the 26th combined, and then I'll do each day following separately (that's my goal for now). I'm also going to be sharing my *tentstive* Japanese study schedule using Genki I textbook and workbook, my Japanese goals for the month of October, and I'm still working on that stationery review list as well!!
Thank you all!!! I love you guys so much 💗
Til next time lovelies!! 🩷
Day 25: 90 Day Challenge 🎀
Yesterday was such an odd day for me to be honest. I had a really good morning and night routine but otherwise the day itself was pretty bland.
🏋♀️ Physical Health
nothing really
🧠 Mental Health
guided journal morning and night
read 2 chapters of Atomic Habits
♥️ Emotional Health
answered a journal prompt
cried over video call with my boyfriend because of how hard this year has been for me
meditated for 7 minutes in the morning
📚 Intellectual Health
booked study rooms for this week (to study languages)
completed my weekly spread for my bullet journal language tracker book
🏘 Adulting
emailed my therapist about medications
figured out how to use the goodrx app
separated the gifts I bought for the people I bought them for (currently have gifts for boyfriend and his mom)
planned some tasks for this week
set up notion spreads for morning and night routines for fun
🥰 Self Love/Care
morning skincare routine
night skincare routine
brushed my teeth morning and night
used hair oil and a hair mask
took an hour long nap
See, it wasn't a bad day. Just kinda everywhere for me. Today should be a good day, tho.....today's my birthday! I get to go to lunch with my dad and talk to my boyfriend today a d that's probably it. I have a feeling today isn't gonna be a terrible day (not like my other birthdays have been). Here's to 21, and knowing that this year will be so much better than the last!
til next time lovelies 🩷
Daily Check-in: May 6, 2024 🎀
Monday was so tiring and very neutral. Some good happened, some bad happened. I went to bed super angry and grumpy last night. But it happens when you're tired like that. I got some stuff done but I need tonrestart my reading habits tracker because i didn't read yesterday.
🩷 What I Accomplished:
studied Spanish for 11 minutes
completed a psyc assignment
involuntarily rescheduled my quiz for psyc for Tuesday morning
completed more chemistry homework
took a 200 question medical terminology final online (I passed, yayyyy)
washed dishes
worked an ~8 hour shift
did my morning skincare
walked over 12.7k steps (I took my watch off for a bit so I think it was closer to 13k)
💞 Good Things That Happened:
my supervisor bought me coffee
my friend joined me in a study room
I stayed consistent at work
I managed to study Spanish
figured out some more summer work stuff
💗 Stuff For Tuesday
study spanish
take my psyc quiz
study chemistry
work a ~10 hour shift
complete more homework
morning skincare and joirnaling
read some of a book
I'm tired. I'm so tired this morning. need all the coffee.
💕 Song of The Day: WOOAH - Blush
what a cutesy song, love the vibe so so much. the choice was between this and Lucky Girl Syndrome. Maybe the latter will be for Tuesday!
til next time lovelies 🩷
Daily Check-in: September 27th, 2024
these last few days have been interesting to say the least, and the days before hat were also crazy as heck. but today's Friday, I did some stuff, and I'm happy with how today went.
What I Accomplished 🦇
30min trial italki Japanese lesson (loved the teacher so much I booked another lesson right after for the 18th of October)
studied Japanese for 56min today
made japanese flashcards based on the vocabulary from Genki I Chapter 1
studied for the TEAS Exam for 41min (mainly science and english/language stuff)
washed dishes
got a tattoo!!!! my 4th one and I love it
talked to my dad a couple times
ordered pizza + foods and ate wonderfully
Random Stuff For Today 🌿
I dyed my hair red yesterday but the red mainly took to the parts that were already purple BUT my hair looks super cool now
the tattoo hurt a little bit but the artist was totally awesome and I definitely want to go to him for my next tattoo if this one heals well
I ordered way too much today but I have so many leftover for this week that I'm cool with it
I seriously wish I had all the money to purchase like, an italki package of lessons cause ahhh I love my kanguage lessons so much
pretty chill day honestly
Stuff For Tomorrow, Septmeber 28th🍒
Work 8am to possibly 930pm
so not much time for much else honestly!
that's all for now! til next time lovelies 🩷
Daily Check-in: September 12, 2024 😴
Some pictures of my school work set up in the campus library, which is actually my preffered place of study! I'm always the most productive in there! Sorry about the inconsistent daily check ins, I get home from work some nights and just pass out right away, I'm so tired.
🦄 What I Accomplished
completed and submitted my lab 21 and 22 pre lab assignments
completed my homework for chapter 4 of my accounting class
studied for my upcoming accounting exam
did my morning skincare
worked a ~8.5 hour shift
booked a 2nd tattoo appointment
got matched with a Dietetic mentor
sent my boss an email regarding a work situation with another coworker
decided on a time to go to lunch with my friend for her birthday on Friday
🐌 Random Stuff Of The Day
felt really emotional all day, cried several times
had a really good bagel sandwich for breakfast
drank so much water
finally made my next payment to my health coach, and am waiting to recieve my new workout plans and meal plan!
debating changing my tattoo idea for my appointment in october
requested time off work for the days my man is supposed to come see me 🤞🤞🤞
had a super healthy meal for dinner (grilled chicken, lots of broccoli, and a small amount of potato)
🩷 Stuff For Tomorrow, Friday, Sept 13th
study japanese, please girl, you gotta learn some more before your lesson on friday
email Dietetic mentor back asap
therapy appointment ??
lunch with your friend for her birthday!!
work a ~7 hour shift
have a good day <3
that's all for now! will try to post more consistently!
til next time lovelies 🩷
Classes Fall 2024 🎀
I'm super excited about my class schedule this semester. As many of you know, I'm double majoring now in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and Finance! (Also double minoring in Psychology and Exercise Science). I love my classes this semester, and I'm so excited to start my 4th year of university!
🎀 Classes for Fall 2024 🎀
Integrated Survey of Organic and Biochemistry + Lab - 4 credits
Learning (Psyc) - 3 credits
Intro to Business (Online) - 3 credits
Principles of Accounting II - 3 credits
Financial Literacy (online, mini semester) - 2 credits
My weekly schedule actually looks so beautiful this semester, I'm seriously so so so excited. I was able to structure the schedule so I can work 40 hours a week (haha, expenses, yay!) and still have a complete day of no class/no work and I have the day off of work for my lab too.
I also have the TEAS exam coming up, which will be my entrance exam into the Dietetic program when I pass (manifesting it, wooo!). I'm going to start studying for it by the end of August and I believe the exam is in October? At least the first attempt is. So I'm definitely excited!
Lots to do, lots do prepare for!
til next time lovelies 🩷
Daily Check-in: April 29, 2024 🎀
Monday was such a good day, I'm so so happy with that. Work went good, my friend brought the chocolate covered strawberries I bought, I studied Spanish and did a bunch of homework. Such a good day!
🩷 What I Accomplished:
11 Minute Wake Up Yoga by Yoga with Adriene
12 Minute Yoga for Brain Power by Yoga with Adriene
read a bit if "Good Vibes, Good Life"
studied Spanish (~25 minutes)
completed the last 2 assignments for medical terminology (just have the online final left!)
completed 3/4 of the extra credit surveys fir my psyc class (the 4th link wasn't working)
went to chemistry lecture
worked a ~7.5 hour shift
did minimum night skincare + showered after work
drank ~80oz of water (maybe more? I didn't keep track the best but I kept refilling my bottle before it was completely empty)
did my entire morning routine (I really enjoy my morning journaling, morning movement, making my bed, doing my skincare, all of it)
signed up for summer cleaning work for the first month before I leave to another state for work
💞 Good Things That Happened:
got the onboarding information for my work in another state for 8 weeks this summer
my co worker and I found out were going to be roommates for the summer work in another state! she's the sweetest and I'm really looking forward to hanging out with her!
recieved the chocolate covered strawberries I bought to support my friend's trip to Italy this summer (it's to help his major!) (I ended up buying more....they were so yummy)
closed my station very efficiently at work and got complimented by my supervisor on how I did
found out I passed the multiple choice part of my latest chemistry exam with a 92! just waiting on the one handwritten question to get graded!
am going to be able to pick up some extra hours this week, thankfully
💗 Stuff For Tuesday:
italki trial lesson for Spanish at 730am (I am nowhere near the level of being able to speak, but I'm hoping this Spanish teacher can help me figure out a study plan and get me to a place where I can speak!)
do my morning routine!
study Spanish after the meeting
work on chemistry homework OR my osyc homework, depends on the time and whatnot
work another ~7.5 hour shift at work
read a bit more of "Good Vibes, Good Life" during the day
have another good day <3
💕 Song of The Day: Sheesh by Babymonster
this song is so good. I like their voices and their vibe and the power I feel listening to this song!
til next time lovelies 🩷