How Pinteresting! Weekly Faves

I'll admit... when I first heard of Pinterest, I thought it sounded stupid and too much of a time-suck. Well, it is a time-suck because it is so addicting! I'm now obsessed and just got my mom signed up on it too! Here's what I've been pinning and loving lately:

Since I'm hopefully getting an apartment soon, I've been obsessed with looking up organization and decorations for small apartments! Here are some great ones I found on Pinterest:

Here are some other pins I've been loving: 

Why haven't I thought of that? Definitely trying this soon!

Love finding DIY cleaning supplies! Can't wait to make some...

Can someone find me a pink typewriter? So awesome!

I love all the recipes you can find on Pinterest. I want to try these so bad!

What have you been pinning/loving lately? Let's share! Follow me on Pinterest to connect!

An End to Blogging?

You may have noticed more silence around this blog. I feel like I have been a little uninterested in blogging here lately. I love reading blogs about people's lives but I don't always feel comfortable sharing much here. For a blog that is supposed to be my own, I often feel stifled by it. I feel I can't really write much about my personal life or fun times because what if professionals who would potentially hire me think it is inappropriate? Or I stop and think well I wouldn't want my family reading that... or my co-workers... or when I do share my real feelings, I offend a friend by accident.

So you imagine my frustrations for something that is supposed to be an outlet.

I guess another part of it is laziness. I don't take pictures as often as I should. Or I don't think my life is that interesting to share. Yet, I am interested in the random musings and outing of random people. So hopefully you all are more interested in my life than I think! ;)

I am happy with my recent postings chronically my exercise habits weekly. I am hoping to share more with you! I do have sponsored posts from time to time and I hope you don't mind (I am a broke twenty something after all!). So here's an update - I hope to bring you more updates on my life and pictures too! Let me know what you want to read from me too!

Exciting news! If you've followed my blog for a while or know me, you know that I lived in an apartment with a friend in 2009. For the past few years, I've lived with my parents. While, I love my house and it is great to save money, I am definitely ready for a change. My friend Jenette and I have been looking at apartments and found a place I think we want to apply to.

Future roomie and I (I'm on the left!)

It is so exciting but nerve-racking at the same time! I am trying to save money like crazy in anticipation of more bills. Speaking of saving money - I do have some money saving goals. If you also know me, you know I am definitely a spender, not a saver! I love shopping and buying things. Not good when you don't make a ton of money!

So for the next few months (and definitely after I have an apartment) I am really tracking my spending. I have been writing down every single thing I spend money on and how much to see how much I really spend in a month. I often get my nails done or get facials and I am putting a stop to that, at least for now. I also plan to really control how much money I spend on food and limit myself to stop eating out so much.

Luckily, the freelance jobs have been pretty steady lately. My goal is to hopefully have 30-40 hours a week. I've also been looking into part-time jobs to make extra money but I'm not quite sure on that yet.

Cheers to changes and more updates from me! Please share my blog if you love it! :)

Weekly Workouts 2/25-3/3

Old pic but me bundled up for an outside run looking goofy!

Monday 2/25: I did Zumba toning for 30 minutes with 2 lb weights.

Tuesday 2/26: I alternated between running and walking on the treadmill for 20 minutes then did 5 minutes on the Elliptical. I did some arm exercises with 3 lb. weights while walking. I also did some ab workouts.

Wednesday 2/27: Day off.

Thursday 2/28: I did Zumba toning again for 30 minutes with 2 lb weights.

Friday 3/1: Went on the Recumbent bike for a mile then walked on the treadmill for a mile while using some 3 lb. weights.

Saturday 3/2: Ran/walked on the treadmill for a little over 20 minutes. Used the 3 lb weights for arm exercises while walking. Also used my mom's Ab Slide which was equal to 30 sit ups I believe. Also danced my heart out at night for a few hours! :)

Sunday 3/3: Day off.

How did you do this week? Share your workouts with me!

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Weekly Workouts 2/18-2/24

Monday 2/18: Day off.

Tuesday 2/19: I did a lot of cleaning and laundry today so that counts right? ;) I did go up and down stairs a lot doing so. I should have used my Fitbit to track steps.

Wednesday 2/20: I went on the Elliptical for 12 minutes (100 calories) and did some ab and arm exercises. See my Fitocracy for my full workouts as close as I can track them!

Thursday 2/21: I played Just Dance 4 Just Sweat for 45 minutes.

Friday 2/22: Just Dance Just Sweat for 25 minutes then did some crunches, planks and yoga poses to stretch. Also danced a lot at night for my friend's 21st birthday!

Saturday 2/23: I did some arm exercises with my kettle bell.

Sunday 2/24: Day off.

How did you do this week? Share your workouts with me!

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If We Were the Weather...

If we were weather changes, he'd be a calming rain and I'd be a swirling storm. 

Always moving, always wanting more, full of nerves and excitement and giggles. 

At times I stand still, the calm before the storm. Yet he always swirls with me.

Weekly Workouts 2/11-2/17

Monday 2/11: Didn't have time to work out. Day off.

Tuesday 2/12: Played Just Dance for 40 minutes.

Wednesday 2/13: Used the Elliptical for 10 minutes, did some arm exercises with my kettle bell and did some crunches.

Thursday 2/14: Ran/walked on the treadmill for 20 minutes, did some arm exercises with a 3 lb weight while walking and did some sit ups.

Friday 2/15: Did Zumba for 40 minutes!

Saturday 2/16: Day off.

Sunday 2/17: Day off.

How did you do this week? Share your workouts with me!

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Take Time to Receive Love This Valentine's Day!

“We accept the love we think we deserve.” – Perks of Being a Wallflower

I will admit to all of you, I’ve never been that great with accepting love. I’m good with showing love: buying special gifts for loved ones, giving compliments, telling people I love them regularly, etc. But accepting that someone truly means it when they say they love me? Not so much.

It is a strange quality isn’t it? We crave love and when we receive it, we don’t believe it is true. We don’t believe that someone could accept all of those things about ourselves that make us cringe. He still loves me with glasses on and no makeup? When I am an anxious mess? When I freak out about the future?

I believe this is a lifelong process: accepting yourself and the love others share with you. Whether we want to admit it or not, we all have self esteem issues from time to time. We’re human. We shouldn’t punish ourselves so much for the mistakes we make. The truth is, the right people will accept all those things you’re insecure about and forgive you for your mistakes. The wrong people, the ones who aren’t right for you, will run away at the first sign of trouble. That isn’t about you: it is about the fact you aren’t meant to be.

So this Valentine’s Day, focus on all of your relationships and start learning to accept the love around you. Accept yourself for all of your strengths and weaknesses. Accept that you are capable of love and that many people love and care for you. Be gracious for those who love you unconditionally and do not take it for granted. The next time someone says they love you or compliments you, don’t question it or argue. Say thank you. Say I love you too. And leave it at that. 

Happy Valentine’s Day! Much love to all of your fantastic readers! 

See my original article on ASKinyourface.com. 

Weekly Workouts 2/4-2/10

Monday 2/4: Played Just Dance 4 Just Sweat session for about 50 minutes.

Tuesday 2/5: Ran on the treadmill for a mile and walked a little after while doing arm exercises with a 3 lb weight. Also did some exercises with my 7 lb kettlebell and a plank. Thinking about doing the no sweets challenge again because I've been eating way too many again!

Wednesday 2/6: Day off.

Thursday 2/7: Zumba for 40 minutes! Nice sweat! :)

Friday 2/8: Went sledding for a little bit and played Just Dance for over an hour.

Saturday 2/9: I don't think I worked out all weekend. I forgot to log it if I did and now I can't remember! Boo!

Sunday 2/10: Day off.

How did you do this week? Share your workouts with me!

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Weekly Workouts 1/28-2/3

Monday 1/28: Played Just Dance 4 Just Sweat session for about 50 minutes.

Tuesday 1/29: Day off.

Wednesday 1/30: Another day off. I wasn't feeling that well. I know I have been really slacking lately! I need to get some motivation!

Thursday 1/31: Played Just Dance for about 25 minutes then walked/ran on the treadmill for 10 and did some kettlebell exercises.

Friday 2/1: Ran/walked on the treadmill for 30 minutes then did some ab and arm exercises.

Saturday 2/2: Went out and danced! That counts right? ;)

Sunday 2/3: Day off again for a busy day. Hoping to start a better routine in the coming week.

How did you do this week? Share your workouts with me!

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Who Are You?

Who are you?

You’re the secrets you keep

The secrets kept from you

The memories you cherish

And the ones that keep your ghosts up at night

The tears shed

The nights of laughter

The confusion and the clarity

The days and the nights

Spent alone

Or in a crowded room

The kisses and regrets

Convictions and losses

The loves and lost loves

The people you meet

And the people kept from you

Multi-faceted lives

So who are you?