327th- food

I've just noticed after browsing through my blog that I have yet to post any baking expeditions of mine. To me this comes as a surprise because it's one of my favorite activities. And blogging about it is definitely rewarding as well. But then it really all has to do with one factor, Time. I haven't even baked in the last few months, since christmas (exception of my job), and I really have been missing it. There are so many recipes I have yet to get to and so many I want to try again. So, my goal this week is to get to some food posts on this blog.
Any ideas?

Yum!

Photo credit: Kevin and Amanda

I ran a 3.5 mi today. It was easy apart from the hot weather that made me pretty dehydrated by the end. I have seen a bit of improvement already in my running and it's giving me confidence that I can get to my goals as a runner.
This is day 8 and I definitely believe I can get to 14!
cross your fingers!


I apologize by the lack of creativity lately but it's more important to keep my life on track during these few busy days as school starts. I have a few unfinished projects waiting on me, and so many I have yet to start. I'd love to get any new ideas!
My craft room is coming together slowly yet surely but I'm feeling a lot more organized which lifts a huge weight off my shoulders.
any good notebook decorating ideas?

fact: socrates invented the word idea as to help other understand something existing other than in reality; something that could possibly happen.
Think about it, he's pretty cool.

I hope you are all doing well, keep up the good work!
Thank you for reading.

337th-work out

Why I work out... a new realization.
As I clung on to the boulder at 4:35 today I had a huge realization of why I love (and also hate) working out. I just got off a long work day at the cafe and was already strung out. Still I mounted my bike and rode to the climbing gym. I knew I needed it and part of me wanted it, but I "didn't feel like it". I wasn't even sure if I was going to climb, run, lift weights, or do push-ups, all I knew is I was going to put all my efforts and mind to what I was going to do no matter what. A few days ago I was browsing a runners blog and something I read surprised me. She said that "even though i love running, I only really love it 50% of the time, but it always puts me in a better mood afterward." It surprised me because, well, I feel exactly the same way! Somehow, in the end of every workout, I feel like a completely different person. My mind is clearer, my body feels stronger, and I'm just a whole lot livelier. Weather I'm skiing on the mountain or surfing in the ocean it is my purpose in life to be active.
I've come to realize that I stop thinking about my insecurities or stress about work. I don't have time to sit and dwell about all my problems while I'm working out and in the end I feel truly invincible.
Now, this does bring another minute problem into the picture. The days I don't work out, I slowly slip into boredom and slight depression. I feel like I have no purpose so I end up doing nothing. This make my mood go up and down severely and it actually raises stress which impairs my health.

What I really need is a workout routine that will best fit in with works and school. Part of having this "me time" is being able to enjoy it with a clear mind. I can't stand not being active, and even though I can't go climbing in yosemite  every day (though I wish I could) I need to start taking more care on my body's needs and stay true to myself.

What do you do to stay active? is there any trick you have to getting a routine and sticking to it?

Thank you for listening!