Friday favorites

Hello all!

Happy happy Friday!!! Honestly, thank you Jesus for making Fridays. I haven't posted in a while and with good reason, I am busy being a college student! Balancing studying, working out, trying to enjoy the people around me, and sleeping can be more than I have time for! 

Today was rough though. I had a huge test and I don't feel good about it. I actually had to sit down and cry about it after taking it. I take my studies very seriously so when I put all my efforts into studying and being prepared; it feels like you get sucker punched when you are taking the test and can not figure problems out or remember a definition. I start to doubt what I am doing and what I am capable of. Honestly, I don't have it all figured out now, but I will get the test back once it's graded and I will have to do better on the next one. It may feel like the world is going to end after a bad grade, but the sun will rise again tomorrow!

So, rather than sitting here crying over the rough day anymore, I decided to make a list of things I am thankful and my favorite things lately. Writing out a list of our favorites and what we are thankful for allows us to pick ourselves up. So, some Friday favorites! 

1. I am thankful the world spins madly on. I am so glad that the sun rises and sets and I get a new day tomorrow! 

Beautiful world...

This picture is the from the Pioneer Woman's instagram. I really enjoy her photography and her recipes! Her food reminds me of home!

2. I am thankful for Fridays! They give me time to get done what I WANT to do. I am going to work out but not have to rush. I am going to sit back and watch a movie! I am going to tired and sleep!

3. My favorite song right now... "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift! Before you judge me, I have been a Taylor Swift since day one and I really like her stance to just be yourself and allow yourself to feel what you are feeling. "Shake It Off" does just that and it's something I can really relate to. I suggest just reading the lyrics through and tell that you not relate to that in small way. So, now you can judge me, but I will just shake it off. ;)  

4. I am thankful for my mom. I say that a lot but it's because I really mean it. She was the first person I called after my test. I bawled and she reminded me of all the good I have ahead of me. She also reminded me to be flexible. Sometimes success is reached in more than one way and I am slowly learning that and becoming thankful for that! 

5. My favorite blog to read: Skinny Minnie Moves. Honestly, her blog is my daily encouragement a lot of days. She is a PA who is also a boss ass bitch in the gym! She is a such an encouragement in all she does and reminds me a lot of myself. Her type A personality and the things she says and I often think, oh my goodness, I would do the same thing. She's my role model for sure and one of those people I hope to meet some day. Skinny Minnie, if you ever read this, I am not a creeper, I swear, you just inspire me to reach my goals! Check out her blog: http://www.skinnyminniemoves.com/

6. My favorite thing I am training right now are shoulders! Unfortunately, lifting days have been slim due to my exam schedule but the few days I have had have been carrying me through! I hit a great shoulder day this week and my delt's are showing it! I have to keep reminding myself to hit the other days just as hard as shoulder day!

 

Look at those shoulders! 

Okay, well that about sums it up! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! 

Goal-- make a list of some of your favorite things and reflect on them. It really helps! 

Ready, Set, Go!!!

Maisie 

One Week Down!

Hello all! 

Well, as the title says, one week down and fifteen for the semester to go. Do you know what I am talking about? I finished the first week of my junior year at college. 

 

This is me and my roommate on the first day! 

As of right now, I am exhausted; it was one of the craziest weeks. My classes were so hard and I even ended switching a few classes so that was chaotic as well. I am still waiting on textbooks to arrive and they really took a hit on my bank account. I am also still trying to get back into the swing of sitting down and studying for hours on end. I've struggled with getting workouts and lifting in, mainly because I am so tired and feel like I have no energy when I go to lift. 

Okay, so I have just unloaded all the bad. Is there any good to this post? Yes there is in fact. I am strong and I am relentless. So far I have been completely overwhelmed and honestly in over my head, but that's okay because it's teaching me to become relentless. I will be honest, when I am at school I have a tendency to doubt myself and my abilities. It is at these times that I have to talk myself up. I am not kidding. I tell myself I can do this. I am a hard worker and will make it. It has never come easy and I know that will be the case again this year but that's okay because it makes me that much stronger. 

More good news! ITS FRIDAY!!! I decided to take a jumpstagram to celebrate. I had my friend take it and it's kind of blurred but you can see how happy I am it's the weekend! 

I will probably be catching up on homework and sleep this weekend. I also have a waterskiing class this weekend so I'll have to tell you all how that goes! But for now... 

Goal: become relentless! Don't let anything stop you from your dreams. 

Ready, Set, Go!!! 

Maisie 

As I looked back on my photo album I realized I didn't take that many pictures! I hate when I forget to do that. So, here are a few photos I did manage to have time for this week.  

 

Me and my bestie on the first day! We're both studying to be PA's!!! 

We went to mcdonalds our first night together. Hey, I'm all about eating right but we are college kids still. 

Channeling my T-Swift style

We had to take some time to enjoy the sunshine! 

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!!  :)