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 

How did it go?

Hello all, 

Well, today was the day to become a better me! I decided last night that enough was enough and it was time to get it together. I set my alarm and woke up determined! I jumped right into my day and got a lot of my projects done. I got a great workout in and feel a lot better because of it. 

I also got my back to school shopping done. I spent more than I wanted to but it should last me the whole year. Unfortunately, I did not get the phone case purchased because they were too expensive. No thanks, I'm a broke college student. I'll order a knockoff from Amazon. All in all, it was a busy day! It was hard in a lot of aspects but it had to be done. I hate spending all that money and take the time to do all these little things but it's all part of life. 

I'm tired and ready for bed. As I lay here, I can't help but think, I need to do this again tomorrow. I need to become a better me everyday. It's tiring but necessary. I am relentless. I will do what it takes to become the best me. 

Goal-- become relentless! 

Ready, Set, Go!!! 

Maisie