Back to school

For those of you who don’t know, in May of this year I graduated with my associates in Liberal Arts: Communications / Journalism. I got my first full time job that same month and have been working all summer. 

Tomorrow I start my journey towards my bachelors in Communications and Public Relations at Southern New Hampshire University fully online. 

From what I’ve heard these classes are progressive as they run in terms not semesters. Two classes is considered full time as you need to dedicated at least 15 hours per week to each class. So, I decided to start with one class which happens to be graphic design. I’ve never taken a graphic design course before, but I think it’ll really help me on the design and presentation of my photography business. I really look forward to learning about how to design something to catch the attention of an audience. Today I bought a bag to fit my laptop so I can do school work on my lunch break at work, a large beautiful planner, and a cute little notebook to jot down notes when listening in on the video lectures. 

I really am aiming for success. If I am only taking one class this semester, you better believe I’m getting an A. I’m not going to let any distractions pull me away from my goals. It’s going to be tough working full time, going to school, going to the gym, and having a life but, the end result will definitely be worth it. 

Today brings a day of cleaning, because a clean and positive space brings motivating vibes, and reflecting because this is my first semester at a new school and my life has changed drastically over the last year. A year ago today I was taking art classes at my local community college working part time. Now, I barely have time to sleep because I am so busy, but I’m also very thankful. 

I hope you all have a wonderful Sunday! 

Monday again

Alright, since I haven’t posted since last week here is an update of the last few days. 

Over the weekend I ate pretty intuitively but I find that I am more in tuned with my body and hunger cues when it’s not the weekend and when I’m not sitting in front of a television. It’s hard because I’m a midnight snacker and eating distracted prevents you from being in tune with your body so, going forward I am not eating in my room unless it’s portion sized and not an endless back of Veggie Straws because damn, I love those things so much! 

As far as my veggie like I was doing great until last night when we ordered Gluten Free pizza I wanted meat on one side for my boyfriend and the other without. Well, either I messed up the order or the pizza place did because there was so much meat everywhere since it was Philly cheesesteak so, needless to say my veggie morals were sort of out the window on that meal but overall I feel much better and have more energy. 

I even feel slimmer since deleting my calorie counting app. Not being consumed by a number and calories has really helped my mind relax and I’m picking healthy choices on my own which is so nice. 

My Misfit app for my Misfit Shine has an option to take pictures of your food to keep track without counting calories so I’m going to give that a try too just to see my consumption of goodies. 

I feel good and ready to really buckle down and get motivated for school which is starting next Monday, yikes! 

I hope you all had a fantastic weekend.