Daily Check-In: May 26, 2025 ๐
Hello lovelies <3
Today is going to be a very relaxing, restorative day, as I have work tomorrow and had a really rough night last night. Nothing too difficult or too set in stone for me. Just a todo list of things I WANT to do today that'll benefit me the best.
This summer so far, I've been indulging in hobbies, which is what I plan on spending all day today doing!
ToDo Today (May 26) ๐ป
watercolor painting practice
color a full page in one of my coloring books
begin reading a new book (I just finished The Seven Husband's of Evelyn Hugo and omg it was so so good)
list a few more clothing items on depop
wash dishes
job search, just a little bit
budget the money I'm getting later this week
journal about life a little bit
take a nap
Those are the only things I want to make sure I get done today, I don't care what order or how long they take. Today is all about relaxing and having a good, easy, restful day.
I hope all of you have a wonderful day as well <3
๐ต Song of The Day: Casual - Doja Cat
omg this song is so good, it's been on repeat
Help me choose which book I should read please!
til next time lovelies ๐ฉท
Life Update: 5/26/25
Hello lovelies, long time no see, at least it feels like it's been a long time. I finished off my spring semester, not as strong as I had hoped honestly. I barely managed to pass the classes I was worried about, and I was honestly so so burnt out by the end of the semester. Like, I think I slept the most I ever have in the week following my last day of the semester.
So far this summer, I've only worked 2 days (as of tomorrow it'll be 2 days of work this summer) because I decided I wanted a break from school AND work which I am thankfully able to afford at the moment. It has been wonderful. I've spent my days reading, taking walks outside, working out, napping, and indulging in hobbies like painting, coloring, and I plan on picking up sewing, crochet, and drawing soon. It has been so restorative for me so far and I am so beyond grateful for this time I've had for myself.
Work has become a super toxic place for me, as I have some co workers that have made it their mission to talk trash about me and my life and the decisions I make. One of them is actually a former friend who can't seem to not talk about me. I've had at least 4 people confirm that she talks about me constantly and it's honestly draining to hear all the garbage and nonsense she talks. I just wish everyone would remember we are adults and we certainly have much more important things to do then just talk about other people. It also hurts, because we used to be such good friends, and I haven't spoken one word bad on her since the friendship ended, because I don't see it as productive or necessary. I just wish other people thought the same, that there's no need to speak ill on others.
I would find a new job if I could, but because I don't drive AND my current job pays well, I feel as though I am a bit stuck. But we will see what happens when the semester gets closer. Maybe I can take a pay cut and get a new job. Who knows?
I will post my todo list for today soon, as today is a full relaxation/restoration day for me. I started my period and had a really rough night last night, plus I work tomorrow (deep cleaning the restaurant I work at, so nothing too bad), so I figured having a full day of ease would be most beneficial.
I'm going to try to update as regularly as I can, as I do have some stuff that I need to accomplish this summer before the semester starts. It feels good to be back.
til next time lovelies ๐ฉท
April 29th, 2025 ๐
Going to bed at 1am and waking up at 6am is something I haven't done in a long while, but I am seriously so tired right now. I didn't finish my project last night, so I'm gonna work on it today before I have to go in to work. I requested an extension but haven't received an email back, so otherwise, it's just due tonight. So I don't really have a choice but to continue grinding it out.
Todo Today (April 29th) โจ๏ธ
shower + morning skincare ๐ซง
work on project ๐ป
psych doc appointment at 12noon ๐ง
work 230pm to ~10pm ๐
shower + nighttime skincare ๐ซง
come home and work on project some more
be in bed and hopefully asleep by midnight
It's a pretty simple and straightforward day for me thankfully. Doesn't help how tired I am but I'll survive. Some sleep is better than no sleep right now, and I have many redbulls ro help power me thru the next two weeks til I can finally take my break from school and work. May 9th can't come quick enough.
๐ถ Song of The Day: Gata Only - FloyyMenor
til next time lovelies ๐ฉท
April 28th, 2025 ๐
It's grind time. With the semesters end quickly approaching alongside the end of steady work at my job for the semester, I'm running myself a bit ragged with all the hours I'm pulling on top of school work and whatnot. Here's to keeping myself accountable and productive the next two weeks until I can finally rest and recuperate from this semester.
ToDo Today (April 28th) โจ๏ธ
shower + night time skincare ๐ซง
work from 230pm to ~10pm ๐
work on social media project for health psychology until ~1am ish ๐ป
read a chapter of my current book to unwind a little bit today ๐
try not to drink too much caffeine โ๏ธ
since it's almost time for me to go to work, I figured I'd keep my todo list nice and short and manageable.
Tomorrow will be a similar story as today, just working and grinding out schoolwork/studying as much as I can. Let's hope I can end this semester on a high ish note.
๐ถ Song of The Day: Loco - Neton Vega
I've been obsessed with music in Spanish lately, it just hits so good
til next time lovelies ๐ฉท
April 18, 2025 ๐
Hello again lovelies! Life's been too busy to make posts about my days, but rest assured I've kept myself productive and busy with school and work and life in general! I actually had down time this week which was pretty cool, as I usually don't ever have time to rest without guilt lately. But, today's a new day, I don't have work scheduled today, so I'm going to do a bunch of school work and a few household chores today too.
Todo Today (April 18) โจ๏ธ
write my mini proposal paper that's due tomorrow night ๐ป
write and submit extra credit for health psychology ๐ป
complete assignment from yesterday for health psychology ๐ป
take notes for chapter 11 health psychology
chapter 14 notes exercise physiology (??)
start FAFSA + email it to stepmom ๐ป
clean cats litter box ๐
wipe down bathroom ๐งผ
night time skincare routine ๐ซง
wash clothes ๐งบ
put away all clean laundry ๐งบ
vacuum bedroom ๐งน
wash dishes + put away clean ones ๐งผ
Should definitely be a good day today. I might go and get a smiley piercing today, I'm unsure if I really am or not yet. And I need to plan my next tattoo since I recently got some extra money, and I've been craving some new ink. Lots of stuff, lots of stuff!
til next time lovelies ๐ฉท
April 8th, 2025 ๐
Yesterday was more productive than I thought it was going to be and I am so happy about it. It was honestly a really good, really tiring day, and I ended the day feeling very confident and very good about things.
What I Accomplished (April 7th) ๐
worked on study material for health psychology for ~1 hour
worked on study material for exercise physiology for ~45 minutes
worked 230pm - 1030pm
made a list of books to buy from thrift books for when I get paid (very excited to purchase them)
talked with a co worker for ~1 hour after work
Todo Today (April 8th) โจ๏ธ
lower body gym workout + 30 min treadmill walk ๐ช
wash dishes ๐งผ
clean bedroom ๐งน
clean bathroom ๐ซง
daily journaling ๐
study/work on study material for health psychology ๐ป
study/work on study material for exercise physiology ๐ป
email financial aid ๐ง
email one of my professors ๐ง
solidify my courses for next semester (I register on thursday) ๐ง
start working on FAFSA (and send to step mom for completion) ๐จ
complete assignment 10.2 for exercise physiology ๐ป
wash a load of laundry ๐งบ
Looking forward to having a good day today, since I don't work! Work has been slightly stressful lately, so I'm very happy that today is my day off.
Also, help a girl out with her language studies! Spanish and Korean tied on my last poll, so help me decide between the two!
๐ถ Song of The Day: Mona Lisa - J Hope
a repeat song for me, I love love love it so much
til next time lovelies ๐ฉท
April 7th, 2025 ๐
My brain did not let me study or do much this weekend and it was seriously bugging me, but I'm trying not to beat myself up about it because it was that time of month and lately it has been messing with me hard whenever it's that time of month. Plus, work was really tiring this weekend and I've been a little stressed out about some things.
What I Accomplished (April 6th) ๐
completed and passed a quiz for one of my online classes
worked 9am to 3pm
took a 40 min nap on the couch
worked on my study guide for health psychology for ~10min
chatted with my roommates for a while
Not the most productive day yesterday, but it was not a bad day. I was super tired and anxious yesterday, but I had a decent day regardless.
Todo Today (April 7) โจ๏ธ
study for exercise physiology exam ๐
make study quizlet for health psych ๐ป
work on study guide for health psych โ๏ธ
work 230pm to ~930pm โ๏ธ
double check on classes before registering for next semester ๐ซฃ
skincare before work ๐ฟ
skincare after work ๐งด
make to do list for tomorrow ๐ก
Not an extensive list, but just stuff I need to get done. My health psych exam is Thursday and I believe my exercise physiology exam opens on Friday. I have a couple of small projects coming due next week, and some assignments that need completing later this week. It's lock in time now that the semester is almost over.
๐ถ Song of the Day: ExtraL - Jenne ft Doechii
til next time lovelies ๐ฉท
April 1st, 2025 ๐
April already? Time is flying, I feel like we barely entered 2025 and now it's April? Feels unreal almost.
I have no work today, so I'm going to spend as much time as I can on stuff that I really need and really want to do! I've done pretty good at getting stuff done lately, especially with school stuff, so I really want to keep that sort of momentum going to try and be more successful as the school semester comes to an end.
Todo Today (April 1st) โจ๏ธ
wash dishes ๐ซง
put away clean laundry ๐
wash bedding ๐งผ
clean room ๐งน
clean cat litter box ๐ฑ
take out trashes ๐
complete assignment 6 for one of my online classes ๐ป
complete chapter 10 notes for exercise physiology โ๏ธ
complete chapter 9 notes for health psychology โ๏ธ
complete assignment 10.2 for exercise physiology ๐ป
make study quizlet for health psychology
make study quizlet for exercise physiology
make a grocery list to order ๐
daily journaling ๐
read 1 chapter of Attached ๐
night time shower + skincare ๐ฟ
stretch and/or light plates workout ๐ช
Seems like a lot at first glance, but I have all day to do this stuff, so I definitely have the means to get it all done.
What I Did Yesterday (March 31st) ๐
completed chapter 9 quiz for exercise physiology
worked on chapter 10 notes for exercise physiology
completed assignment 10.1 for exercise physiology
washed a load of laundry
dropped off two packages at the post office
finished paying off my rent
worked from 230pm to 945pm
I feel like that's a good amount of stuff to have gotten done yesterday, given I really wasn't feeling like doing much. Work had been so tiring lately, I'm almost glad the semester is ending because of the toll that work is taking on me physically now. On the bright side, I should be getting promoted in April, so hopefully, things ease up once that happens.
I want to start studying languages again, and of course I'm stuck between my favorite three: Spanish, Korean, or Japanese. I have lots of Japanese study resources, I live in a high population of Spanish speakers, and I listen to lots of music and media in Korean. Which one(s) do I start with to ease back into it? Pick one? All three? Help a girl out!!
๐ถ Song of The Day: like Jennie - Jennie
til next time lovelies ๐ฉท
March 30th, 2025 ๐
I need to start taking and using my own photos on here, I feel like these pinterest ones don't do it for me anymore. but we'll see how successful I am at maintaining that.
I did not finish as much as I wanted yesterday, mostly because I came home from work and immediately began the process of bleaching and dying my hair purple. It took about 6 hours total and looking back, I definitely could've spent some of the wait time taking notes or reading, so at least I know to be more mindful of that. (I dye my hair at home)
What I Accomplished Yesterday (March 29) โจ๏ธ
spent 55min working on Chapter 9 notes for exercise physiology (need to complete them and start chapter 10 ASAP today)
worked 9am to 3pm
washed dishes
dyed my hair purple
ordered necessities from the store
night time skincare + showered
So yeah, it was not the most productive day I don't think, but today has the opportunity to be a better day for that stuff, so I'll make use of the time I have today in a better way.
Todo Today (March 30th) ๐ป
finish chapter 9 notes for exercise physiology ๐
begin chapter 10 notes for exercise physiology ๐
complete one assignment from my course assignments list ๐ป
work 9am to 3pm ๐ต
do some journaling โ๏ธ
read a chapter of a book (probably Attached, or Way of Kings) ๐
night time skincare + oral hygiene ๐ฟ
set myself up for the gym in the morning โ๏ธ
I really hope I won't be ad tired today as I have been lately. it's seriously not fun coming home from work exhausted or waking up and not wanting to move because I'm still so tired. But I know I'll get some stuff done today for sure. Luckily, none of my current todos have a strict deadline, so I can go easy on myself if needed.
๐ถ Song of the Day: Hot - Le Sserafim
๐ Quote of The Day: You're still doing better than you think you are
til next time lovelies ๐ฉท
So, I might be switching from my current bachelors degree at my university to pursuing an associate at the local community college for medical assisting. And I'm terrified.
I will be losing significant financial aid in the coming fall semester, which is definitely a driving factor in my decision to possibly switch over, as community college is much cheaper here. I'll be able to reapply to my university afterward to continue my bachelors degree in nutrition, so there's that too.
I guess I just nervous about making such a big switch. I've never been the best with phlebotomy stuff, which I'll need both clinical and in class experience with as I pursue the associate for medical assisting.
Any words of encouragement, or advice from people who've made a similar ish type of switch? I'm super nervous, nothing has been set in stone or done yet, but I'd love to hear from people who've done anything similar.
Thank you <3
hello lovelies <3
I have been MIA for a while now, and thatโs because life has been absolutely bonkers lately. Hereโs a quick breakdown:
> my financial habits have been terrible, Iโve been able to afford rent but havenโt been saving or paying off debts at all and itโs driving me crazy but Iโm trying to teach myself better habits
> because of my lack of financial skills, I will NOT be taking classes next semester. I owe about 1,800$ USD to my university and wonโt be able to register anyways with that high of a balance
> someone who I thought was a good friend turned out to not be and Iโm dealing with the aftermath of a hurtful friendship breakup
> because of said friendship breakup, a few people at work have been borderline bullying me for no reason and itโs made me cry and have lots of anxiety at work, has also affected several work friendships in a negative way so Iโm pretty much done trying to be friends with people at work
> my roommates and I resigned our lease so Iโll be living with them for this year and next thankfully! I love my rooommates, they are truly good people
> I still havenโt seen my boyfriend in person since January 1st but weโre trying to find time and the finances to get me out to cali to see him hopefully in December
> I started working out again and upped my medication by 2mg and the difference has been immense, I feel so much better, more clear, more like myself and overall just happier and more content
> Iโve stalled in studying Japanese, havenโt put much of any effort towards it lately but want to restart asap as I have a Japanese lesson in 2ish weeks
so, thatโs the breakdown. It doesnโt seem like a lot, but believe me, itโs been insane. October has been a crazy month. Iโm hoping to get back to it soon and overall start living my life to the fullest again. Will be making an updated post of goals to accomplish by the end of the year so stay tuned for that!
til next time lovelies ๐ฉท
Daily Check-in: September 29, 2024 โ๏ธ
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 โ๏ธ
worked a ~7hour shift (on a station I have never run before for a full shift, and dare I say I did wonderfully) ๐
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 ๐
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 ๐ง
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 ๐ฉท
To Do Today 9/28/24
I was supposed to work a long double shift today at my normal job and then a kinda side job task that involves talking to a ton of people and being out late at night. I've decided I'm going to tell my bosses I can't do it, because the anxiety I've felt about doing it has made me thrown up already ๐
so here's the stuff I am going to do today:
pre lab 24 chemistry
pre lab 25 chemistry
chemistry lecture quiz
catch up on chem lecture notes
catch up on psyc lecture notes
catch up on accounting lecture notes
complete other intro to business assignments
study japanese
study for TEAS exam
It sounds like a lot, but honestly, it should not take me all night to do all these things so I'll be fine, as long as I get then done!
see you in the update later, lovelies ๐ฉท
Daily Check-in: September 12, 2024 ๐ด
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.
๐ฆ 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
๐ 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 ๐ค๐ค๐ค
had a super healthy meal for dinner (grilled chicken, lots of broccoli, and a small amount of potato)
๐ฉท 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 ๐ฉท
Daily Check-in: September 9th, 2024 ๐
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.
๐ 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
๐จ 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
๐ 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 ๐ฉท
Daily Check-in: Sept 6th, 2024 โ๏ธ
My breakfast from yesterday, the amount of time I spent studying Japanese today, and the book I finished reading today! Still need to complete homework, journal, and so my self care night routine, but today's been pretty good <3
โ๏ธ What I Accomplished:
moved the remainder of my stuff out of the house I left
put away clean laundry
cleaned and organized around my room and bathroom
picked up my ulta package from the apartment front desk
applied for a front desk position at a nearby medical wellness center ๐ค
studied Japanese for 27 minutes
read for ~55min, completed the book I was reading, 7/10, it was a good read but way too much happened at the end, felt rushed
๐ Random Stuff From Today
tried vanilla fairlife protein shake in my iced coffee, 7/10 for flavor, ended up hurting my stomach
forgot to take creatine today haha
didn't work out, but I did take a nap so I think I made the right decision
making mac and cheese for dinner
wasn't as excited about my ulta package as I thought I'd be
joined the Step Up app (lemme know if anyone wants to be friends on it to "compete" and get our steps in!)
looked for a small vanity to replace where my 2nd dresser is + looked at walking treadmill pads on Amazon
my boyfriend works late tonight so idk if we're gonna video call โน๏ธ
got to spend a little bit of time with my dad today
๐ Stuff For Tomorrow (Saturday, Sept 7th)
work an ~8 hour shift
morning youtube pilates workout for sure, but maybe do some carduo after work? we shall see
finish up any remaining homework
study japanese 15+ minutes ๐
morning + night journal
do my skincareeeee
perhaps do laundry again because I forgot to wash some items
today has been a really good day, I'm very happy with how it's gone! tomorrow is gonna be a good day too, I can't wait.
til next time, lovelies ๐ฉท
September 6, 2024 ๐
Here's my to-do list, affirmation, and gratitude list for today! Will update at the end of the day with what I accomplished ๐
back, bicep, and cardio workout (definitely optional today, if I'm tired and worn out maybe it's good to take a day)
pick up lab manual and earbuds from uni bookstore
pick up Ulta package from apartment front desk
collect remaining items from old house
study japanese 30+ minutes
complete remaining accounting homework problems
complete chem pre lab assignment
clean bathroom
put away clean laundry
meal prep for the week (?)
I am strong, beautiful, and entirely capable of achieving all my goals
my wonderfully patient, kind, and loving boyfriend
my dad + everything he does for me
having a job that I can make money + being able to pay my bills
good sleep in a comfortable bed
the ability to be in college and pursue my academic endeavors + enrich my education
today is going to be a good day. also, I am loving the photos I took and posted! they are my original photos, so please do not use them <3 slowly changing to a better, more authentic aesthetic <3 I apologize for my inconsistent updates, life has been crazy right now. working 40 hours a week on top of classes has been a lot, I'm not gonna lie. But I know what I'm capable of, and I'm excited to establish some routines and achieve my goals!
til next time lovelies ๐ฉท
Classes Fall 2024 ๐
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!
๐ Classes for Fall 2024 ๐
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 ๐ฉท
Daily Check-in: April 24, 2024 ๐
Wednesday started out so rough, I had a really bad stress breakdown from the pressure I was putting on myself for the exam I have today (Thursday), but luckily my dad was able to calm me down over the phone and my boyfriend motivated me and encouraged me. I don't feel as stressed out anymore, I know that I know the material and I'll do great! (it's a chemistry exam)
๐ฉท What I Accomplished:
studied chemistry for a good bit
completed 3 chemistry homework assignments
scheduled a make-up quiz for my psyc class
did the Total Body Pilates video from Blogilates
did the 11 minute Wake Up Yoga from Yoga with Adriene
did my morning skincare and journaling
actually, just did my entire morning routine and felt great about it
shipped off shorts I sold on depop
went to chemistry lecture to review for the exam
went to my virtual appointment with a registered dietitian and set some goals for the next 2 weeks
decided to join a step challenge with my health insurance company to win points (they have some cool things in their points shop, plus extra steps during the day is good for my health!)
washed my laundry
made a brain dump list for the remainder of the week
๐ Good Things That Happened:
I really like the dietitian I met with and have another appointment with her in 2 weeks
I really enjoyed using my new 40oz Simple Modern insulated tumbler cup
didn't let my stress breakdown make me go home, very proud of myself for sticking to my plans
went to sleep early
sold another item on depop!
I felt very reassured that I know the content that is going to be on my upcoming exam
the guy who makes sushi at my campus food court made sushi for me and held it until I went to get it so no one would buy it, i could've cried it was so nice of him
I drank coffee on campus and it didn't hurt my stomach for once!
๐ What Could've Gone Better:
need to put less pressure on myself
had some issues with food after my dietitian appointment (sometimes thinking too much about food can be triggering for me, tbh, but my goals are nutrient based which is helpful!!)
started crying before I went to bed because I was feeling oddly emotional (I think I'm starting my period soon)
had to turn down a work shift because I had too much school stuff and that appointment (I need the money so bad tho)
did not drink near enough water
need to be more patient and gentle with myself
also need to really figure out what's going on with my priorities, I keep struggling to do the things I say I'm going to do which is difficult for me to deal with sometimes
need to remember progress over perfection, 50% is always better then doing 0% of something
๐ Stuff For Thursday
clean my room
listen to a podcast episode
maybe do some more laundry
make a grocery list
clean my bathroom
therapy today over video call
reschedule a morning appointment
chemistry exam tonight
try to ship off the shirt I sold on depop
do some more planning and organizing for my life
that's all for now! Thursdays gonna be good. My exam is gonna go great! I have confidence in myself, and my knowledge and I know I've got this!
til next time lovelies ๐ฉท
๐ Song of The Day: Baddie by IVE
Gotta remind myself of this sometimes <3
Daily Check-in: April 5, 2024 ๐
Friday was a decently good day! I managed to get some stuff done despite extremely fatigue (thank you womanhood), a 6.5 hour class, and crying my eyes out on zoom with my boyfriend (again, thank you womanhood). I hate having a functional female body, but I love being a woman? ughh, the confliction
๐ฉท What I Accomplished:
completed Chapter 9 of Spanish on Busuu
Created an excel spreadsheet to track scholarship applications that I am going to begin working on soon
watched a short YouTube interview in Spanish for some passive/active-ish learning
took a peak at the pdf Spanish textbook I'm going to begin using
read the first chapter of Essentialism (not sure if I'm going to keep reading that for now)
caught up on hand written psyc notes from the last two lectures
created a list of things for my excel spreadsheet for hosting rent options near my campus (I am moving out of my current place soon)
made my brain dump list for the week
planned out my upcoming week loosely
contacted a financial peer mentor from my university for help learning about budgeting and saving better
๐ฉท Good Things That Happened:
my position in my restaurant class barely changed, so I'm happy
met most of my prioritized goals
decorated one of my tracking journals with cute stickers
got confirmation that my friend is taking me to work on Saturday
had a really good day overall
got to zoom call my boyfriend twice
talked to my dad on the phone twice
my grade in one of my classes went up from a 79 to an 83
๐ฉท What Could've Been Better:
my friend and I accidently swapped chem lab notebooks on Thursday so I wasn't able to do my report with the extension
got told I was talking to loud during my restaurant class :(
found that I'm working with a girl I'm not too fond of (due to her controlling and "authoritative" tendencies) for my restaurant class
cried on zoom with my boyfriend because this time of year is hard for me
lots of back pain and low stomach cramping
drank a soda after having a coffee and had waayyy too much energy
didn't drink enough water or eat enough protein/vitamin-richs foods
๐ฉท Stuff To Do Tomorrow:
work shift 8am to 3pm
complete small Spanish study tasks
read a chapter of a book
update my brain dump list
create excel spreadsheet for renting options near the campus
look into savings template for my goals
find out how many hours I've worked to guesstimate my pay for this upcoming paycheck
complete assignment for chemistry
Saturday is going to be a good day! I am going to make sure I have a good day on Saturday because even if bad things happen, it doesn't mean my day itself was inherently bad. Gotta stay optimistic
til next time lovelies ๐ฉท
Daily Check-in: April 4, 2024 ๐
What a good day! I swear I hadn't had a day so good in so long, but this day was absolutely amazing!
๐ฉท What I Accomplished Today:
reviewed chapters 8 and 9 of Spanish on Busuu
Studied my Spanish flashcards 1x all the way through
listened to three podcast episodes in spanish
read a chapter of Deep Work, the last chapter of Atomic Habits, and a section from 101 Essays to Change The Way You Think
discovered and listened to "A Better You" podcast by Fernanada Raamirez
Went to my make up chemistry lab
took a make up psyc quiz
met with my psych doctor
had a therapy session
had a meeting with the director of the Dietetic program for my university
filled out an application to become an SI instructor (just not to turn it in to the head SI guy now)
Caught up on my chemistry notes
opened a savings account for my university
searched for nearby places to rent/live (I'm moving out soon, sometime this year)
๐ฉท What Went Good Today:
Got encouraged to add a 2nd major in Finance
Created a list/schedule of classes for next semester that I'm really excited about
learned about other on-campus job opportunities in case SI doesn't work out
felt confident about my psyc quiz after I took it
the director of the Dietetic program was the absolute sweetest and most helpful, and I am so glad I met with her because she answered all of my questions and gave me some great encouragement
finished my chem lab very quickly
didn't need extra money to open a savings account so a savings account got opened
๐ฉท What Could Have Gone Better:
I felt like I bugged my dad a lot, but I was just so excited to tell him how good everything was going
Need to re evaluate how much I can realistically save per paycheck at the moment for my housing situation AND the college savings account
got a bit emotional with my boyfriend over some past stuff
did not eat the best or the healthiest
psych doc ordered an EKG because she is concerned that I may have an arrhythmia (had an EKG done in the past for the same reason, but was told it was because of my exercise habits at the time ~4 years ago) and having an arrhythmia will limit the mental health medication I am able to take
Overall, not a bad day whatsoever! I was in a really good mood all day because of how awesome everything was and I'm super grateful that I was able to have such a good day!
til next time lovelies ๐ฉท
Daily Check-in: April 3rd, 2024 ๐
Today was a weird day. My anxiety was off the walls, and I think it's because that time of the month decided to occur, which is throwing me way off. Birth control has made that not happen for 2 years so, I was definitely caught off guard. (omg I hope that's not tmi, it's just something I gotta deal with again as a woman)
๐ฉท What I Accomplished Today:
Reviewed Spanish Busuu Chapters 6 and 7
Reviewed all flashcards once fully through
listened to one podcast episode in spanish
completed question set about renal nutrition from my dietitian mentor
met with an advisor regarding adding a 2nd major in finance
met with my advisor and got some good advice before adding the 2nd major
emailed the director of the Dietetic program at my college to schedule a meeting
wrote chemistry notes (need to finish and catch up with this week - I've missed both lectures)
completed a chemistry homework assignment
planned tasks for tomorrow
met with dietitian mentor
scrubbed my toilet clean
๐ฉท Good Things That Happened:
got an extension on my chem lab report
got confirmation of taking a make up quiz for my psyc class
took an hour nap
got excused from lecture and lab today (going to make it up tomorrow)
met most of my goal tasks
my meetings with the advisors went really well
got to talk to my dad per usual, and he was supportive of the 2nd major stuff
my boyfriend was supportive of my 2nd major stuff
met a super cute blue heeler puppy that was so cute and friendly, tho she did cut my thumb slightly but it's okay cause she's just a puppy
got 7k steps in today
๐ฉท What Could've Been Better:
could've managed my anxiety a bit better
could've been more productive instead of doing my "productive procrastination"
need to stop trying to do academic things while sitting in bed
need to stop trying to stay awake when I randomly wake up at 4am
need to drink more water, for sure
need to work on better nutrition
Today was a weird day. But that's okay. Weird days do happen. I know now what made it weird, and I'll adapt.
Til next time lovelies ๐ฉท
Daily Check-in: April 2nd, 2024 ๐
Hello lovelies!
I am back with my daily check-ins, so i thought I'd start with April 2nd (even tho I know today is currently April 3rd)! I look forward to regularly posting again!
Tuesday was a rough day for me near the end of the day. I pretty much had an emotional stress-induced breakdown in front of my manager and director, but they were very kind and understanding, and I called my dad, who also was awesome, and helped calm me down. It's sage to say that a packed schedule and lack of sleep definitely don't mix well together!
๐ฉท What I Accomplished Today:
made some actionable steps for improving my health (sleep, nutrition, and fitness areas)
completed Chapter 9 of Spanish Busuu + made flashcards for it
attended my psyc class
completed the assignment for my Friday restaurant class
completed the take home questions for a quiz for psyc
Sent my academic advisor a filled out roadmap
๐ฉท Good Things That Happened:
one of my accountability buddies sent me a pdf of a Spanish textbook that I was able to download to my goodnotes, which is exciting!
I tried a restaurant on campus that I had never had before, and it was absolutely so delicious
my coworker is going to cover my shift on Friday evening, so I'll have time to relax/catch up on things
Got good advice from my supervisor about life stuff
๐ What Could've Been Better:
I need to reevaluate who I call my "friends" at work after a couple of interactions I've had with people I had considered my friends
Learned that over crowding my plate when already not sleeping well is not a good life combination and will send me to burnout a lot faster
On that same note, I do feel like I still need to learn to manage my time effectively. It's a hard skill to master but I did it before
my professor for psyc was 15 minutes late to class and then proceeded to continue lecturing 5+ minutes after. I felt bad leaving but I had a study room to go to
So that was my April 2nd! Today, I also have a busy schedule. I have an early morning in person meeting with an advisor for Finance majors (I may be adding a finance 2nd major....stay tuned), and then less then 2 hours later i have a meeting with my advisor for my current major. I know she's not going to be happy about me adding a 2nd major but ehh, if it'll benefit my future, then I want to do it.
til next time lovelies ๐ฉท
Hello lovelies!
Quick question for everyone. I have been debating doing my daily check ins like I used to. I feel as tho it will keep me more accountable (alongside my lovely accountability buddies), and help me realize that I've done a lot of things in a day and have things to feel proud of. What do you guys think? Should I start that back up?
My Morning Routine ๐
I have adopted a new morning routine because I didn't have one for honestly the last....4 months? Eeeeessshh, absolutely not good for me. I've had to tweak the routine this week, but I think I've got it down! I wake up between 5am and 6am, typically closer to 6am, but it depends on the days because Fridays, Saturdays, and some Sundays I have to leave my house by 7/7:30am. I typically have 2 hours for this routine which is perfect for me!
Wake up between 5am and 6am
Drink water, use the bathroom
Make my bed
Do a quick Yoga with Adriene morning yoga workout, then put yoga mat away
Write in my guided journal
Complete a morning journal prompt of choice in my other journal
Make an Iced Coffee (medium roast Coffee k cup , one sweet n low packet, splash of French vanilla creamer)
Read 1 Chapter OR 15/20 minutes (typically self help book but honestly any book is fine for me!)
Plan out some things for the day (planner, Google Calendar, brain dump list, review todo lists for day)
Shower/Wash face (depends on if I showered night before)
Do my morning skincare! (vitamin c serum, moisturizer, sunscreen, lip balm)
Get dressed for the day (either work clothes or normal outfit depending on what i have to do)
Pack my bag(s) for the day (again, depends on the class, and if I have work then I may take a 2nd bag)
Head out (if necessary, which it typically is, except for most Sundays!)
And that's my morning routine! I love it so much, it's been so nice waking up at a set time every day and has been forcing me to be more mindful of when I go to sleep and how much caffiene I am consuming. It's so nice to have a morning routine, and I am currently working on implementing a night routinebecause I thrive with routines!
til next time lovelies ๐ฉท
Accountability Buddy Search!
I am currently on the search for an accountability buddy! Someone I can use to keep me on track with my academic goals, life admin goals, language study goals, and whatever specific things I'd want to accomplish! I also would love to help someone else stay accountable with their academic/language/life admin goals!
editing to add: I AM LOOKING FOR AN ACCOUNTAVILITY BUDDY AGAIN! Communication via discord and I will be updating my goals!
Here are some of my goals:
regularly studying spanish/Japanese
sticking to my routines consistently
maintaining a healthy, productive balance in life
regularly meeting my personal goals (reading, joirnaling, working out, etc)
Here are some things about me:
I am a 22 year old female
I am a senior n university, but 3rd year of studying my major
My major is Human Nutrition/Dietetics, and I am also minoring in Psychology and Exercise Science
I want to begin regularly studying Japanese and Spanish, and maybe Korean too
I want to begin reading, journaling, and sticking to consistent skincare and workour routines as well as keep academically inclined.
My Preferences in Accountability Buddy:
Female, 19-24 years of age (no minors or males, please.)
preferably in college/university, but it also doesn't matter if you independently study languages
also has some academic/productive oriented goals, or just goals that you'd like to be kept accountable on
has a not super personal way of contact for the accountability check ins (GroupMe, Discord, and eventually maybe a way to video call once we get more comfortable with each other, but of course, safety first! and tumblr inbox works too, but I feel discord or groupme might be a little easier long term)
hopefully willing to stay accountability buddies for a decent amount of time (for the next 4 weeks at minimum)
willing to lay out or goals, accountability check in schedule, and open to communication with respect to each of our time zones/schedules/commitments, etc
conversationaly fluent/fluent in English or English first language at the least. It's the only language I currently speak so it would be easier to work with someone that speaks the same language
If anyone is interested in having/being an accountability buddy, please send me an ask or message me! Please be respectful of my preferences tho, I really do want to be safe with something like this because with the internet, you never know. I look forward to possibly meeting/working with/becoming acquaintances with you guys!!
ps. please don't be put off by the aesthetics of my blog, I can assure you all, I am a typical, 21 year old college student who works an on campus job, struggles with sleep and caffiene, and is constantly staying on top of my grades and classes while also worrying if I'm doing enough to keep my GPA at a good spot. this blogs aesthetics are purely for fun and artistic expression. If I wasn't such an aesthetic-loving person, I'd post my own study type photos but I'd feel so less-than if I posted like, a non cohesive plethora of photos I take. I'm not good at taking photos
To Do - 3โข24โข2024 ๐
Today is Sunday, and my day off of work and of course, no classes today either. It is already 1pm as I've spent the morning procrastinating/planning some upcoming things. I haven't done anything that I've wanted to yet, so I figured I'd make a small to do list post to give me more motivation and some accountability.
๐ฉท Today I Need To:
complete kinetic prt 4 chemistry homework
pre class prep chemistry lecture
order groceries/other essentials
plan/prepare for the week
get an extension on an assignment due tomorrow night (I work most of tomorrow)
keep job searching for a new/second job (summer, etc)
๐ฉท Today I Want To -
wash my sheets, pillowcases, and towels
put away all my clean laundry
make dinner for the week
make a payment towards my insurance premium
clear odd and organize my desk
take out my trash
clean my bathroom minimally
I feel like I might be pressed for time, given it's past 1pm now and me and my boyfriend are having a *movie date* over video call later today (our first date of the new year, finally).
I'm also planning on beginning a new morning routine tomorrow, which I may also make a post about because it'll help keep me accountable with my efforts, give me a place to see the routine steps, and could hopefully help motivate others!
til next time, lovelies ๐ฉท
Day 1/90: 90-Day Challenge ๐
Here we go again!!
Happy 1st of Febrary, lovelies ๐ฉท
I was initially planning on coming back starting Monday but omg was I so tired after working all weekend and trying to keep up with school work. And now tomorrow is Friday, again? At least I'm not working double shifts this weekend, thankfully.
๐โโ๏ธ Physical Health
walked ~10k steps
ordered some groceries
attempted to go to the gym (was having a bad day so it did not work out like that)
๐ง Mental Health
not much, but had a well needed, sorta relationship check in with my boyfriend due to some worrisome and upsetting dreams I had the previous night
โฅ๏ธ Emotional Health
distracted myself from being sad and grumpy
๐ Intellectual Health
completed and submitted my 1st psyc assignment
planned homework for the next week in my planner
wrote down a sheet of things to remember for chemistry
๐ Adulting
recieved my new insurance card in the mail and the virtual copy as well
set up an appointment with my therapist for this month
set up an appointment with my psych doctor for this month
set up an appointment with my PCP for this month
submitted an order for my birth control + other medication thru my pharmacy app
paid rent + made a credit card payment
๐ฅฐ Self Care
washed a load of laundry
scheduled some cleaning chores for the weekend afternoons
set up a morning routine (in my notes app) for me to begin following
bought some more electrolyte waters for the week
today was honestly not the best day for me mental health wise, if I'm being completely honest. I nearly cried a little but, was definitely overly mean to myself, and felt like garbage for a good part of today. but that didn't stop me from making myself a good dinner, relaxing a bit, being productive, and ending the day in a good mood.
I have no clue what tomorrow's post is going to look like since I have an 8am to 230pm class (we're going to be cooking for ourselves in preparation for the mini restaurant well be running next week). Right after class I'll have to change my shirt and head up a small hill on campus to my job, where I'll work from about 3pm to 930ish pm. so we will see what happens in tomorrow's update!
til next time lovelies ๐ฉท
Update on...Life?
Hello, my lovelies! I can't believe I haven't posted since...early December 2023? and now it's almost February! The time has flown so fast, kinda crazy. I do apologize for the lengthy absence, but as you'll find out, life has been hectic for me recently.
My boyfriend was in town from Dec 23rd til Han 1st, and then him and his mom left. The 2 weeks after he left were absolutely so difficult for me. As I've been unmedicated since early December due to insurance issues, my depression ramped up as heavily as it could and I pretty much stayed in bed those 2 weeks until my job started having us come back as the semester was going to start soon.
Once I started going back to work, I felt so much better. And now that my classes have resumed, I have more moments where I truly feel like myself despite still being unmedicated. But because my job is still pretty short staffed, I'm working a lot right now to both help out my job and make some extra money. Since my semester has only been started thus last week and a half, I am able to work this much but geez, I am so tired all the time right now.
I did finally get my insurance back! I have to pay over 150$ USD a month to maintain it, but I'm just excited to get back on track with my mental and physical health!
Things are slowly looking up for me at the moment and I'm honestly excited for what 2024 is going to being for me.
That being said, I am fully planning on coming back and posting regularly again! I missed this community more then I realized I would, and since the semester has started and I'm getting back into routines, what better way to keep myself accountable then to utilize my blog!
I am keeping the same theme, I love the pink feminine aesthetic still, but sometimes I may switch up the color theme, I'm not sure yet! And I will be resuming my challenge! I believe I got to about 30 days before I stopped, but due to the long hiatus, I will be basically starting back from day 1! I think I will resume the challenege either on Monday, January 29th OR Thursday, February 1st. I am not too sure yet.
also, please feel free to send me any questions you have about... anything, honestly! I will, alongside my challenge posts, be posting my goals for this semester, my study routines, stuff revolving around any hobbies I pick up, or my new *improved* routines.
til next time lovelies ๐ฉท
I haven't posted challenge updates in a few days and it's because I've been preparing for the hotel with my boyfriend who will be here tomorrow. I am putting a pause on this challenge til January 2nd. I will resume updates then.
see you lovelies in the new year ๐ฉท