Feeling… a little lost, a little uncertain. Life is good right now and a lot of awesome things are happening, but I don’t want to lose me in the midst of everything. I’m overwhelmed by my thoughts and struggling to find balance. It’s the ebb and flow of life, I suppose. I’ll figure it out but right now, I’m trying to work through my thoughts, journal as much as I can, and be okay with not having it all figured out just yet.
Writing… more non-fiction than ever before. I miss writing fiction and dreaming up plots, but I’m committed to writing 50 guest blogs this year so my main focus has been on getting those posts written, edited, and sent off. It’s thrilling to see them sprinkled around blogs I adore and I love how it’s made me learn to be more dedicated and serious about writing.
Reading… Eat, Pray, Love, which I am loving. I can see why people might not like it, and some parts are very slow, but there is something about this writer that I love. It’s really a great read!
Listening… to Pandora constantly at work. I don’t listen to music too often at work, but there is lots of construction happening in our building and we can easily hear their music and conversations. So it’s necessary to drown it out.
Eating… hard-boiled eggs like it’s my job. I eat about two a day, split down the middle, and sprinkled with salt and pepper. They are my go-to snack of choice right now. They are perfect between meals to stave off any hunger!
Wishing… I was planning another cruise soon. Yes, even with the Carnival Triumph debacle, I am still just as much in love with cruising as before. At best, my next cruise won’t be until the fall and that’s only if I can afford it. I’m hopeful!
Enjoying… my own car! My mom and I have been in a one-car family for so long that it still feels a little strange to have the independence and freedom that comes along with my own wheels. It’s really, really nice.
Drinking… lots and lots of water. The best part of my soda fast was that I developed a taste for water and it has helped my skin clear up IMMENSELY. I see such a difference and I’m not using any cleanser or moisturizer right now. Just cleaner foods and more water!
Learning… to be kinder to myself. Isn’t it amazing how much harder it can be to be kinder to ourselves when we give other people such a break? I’m learning to trust myself and my intuition, give in to what my heart desires even when it means taking a free fall into the unknown, and be okay with who I am at this moment.
Missing… my dad. For some reason, I’ve been missing him more and more lately. He was one of my favorite people to be around when I was a kid and he always knew how to bring me out of a bad mood. I miss what we had.
Thinking… way too much, all the time. My brain never shuts off and it can be so exhausting to be inside my head. I jump from this problem to that problem, bouncing back and forth between issues, creating even more problems as I think of them. I wish I had an off button where my mind could just be silent and still for 5 minutes.
Using… the practice of shutting my eyes and taking three deep breaths when I need a moment of peace before I tackle something. Whether it be a conversation, a work project, or just a moment I need to myself… it helps to calm down my overactive mind and prepare me for what lies ahead.
// inspired by Amy
I liked the first third of Eat Pray Love. I get the appeal, I just … well, I liked the food part. ha!
I ended up taking something away from each part of the book. I really didn’t have one favorite section. They each meant something different for me. But I really do not understand why people feel such dislike towards it!
I can relate to how you are feeling right now, as I feel very similar to how you feel unfortunately. I just feel a bit lost and I am not handling things that happen in day to day life all that well. Like today I found out we might get a snow storm Thur/Fri and Sun. My mom is supposed to come here on Thur night and we are supposed to fly to Charlotte on Friday and if mother nature prevents this trip from happening, I may lose it. No, I’m not kidding. I am not handling the fact that I have no idea where I will be living in about 6 weeks!
Anyways, enough about me. I am glad quitting soda is providing other benefits like clear skin! That is awesome!
I can definitely relate to these feelings. And I think you’re quite justified in them! You have to make a big move to an entirely different state (on top of all your other major responsibilities!) so SOME things need to go your way. I’m glad your mom was able to make the trek to Charlotte with you, though! Whew!
I liked Eat, Pray, Love as well – the middle part was slooow for me but I didn’t have the huge problem with it others did.
I definitely hear you on the being kinder to yourself thing – it’s amazing how we can be so much our own worst critics! At least it’s hump day, right?!
I loved Eat, Pray, Love, but I connected the most to the “Pray” part. I really liked how to described her spiritual moments and I felt like she captured it in words perfectly. Italy was fun, but I didn’t connect to Indonesia at all… It just fell flat to me. I think different parts will resonate differently with people but that’s because her book encompasses so much. I’m glad you’re reading it! Hope you write a review about it…
I really felt like I took something major away from each section. They all held great meaning for me. I think I connected immediately to the “Eat” section and it took me a while to get into the “Pray” section but once I did, I was hooked. It was just a really, really great read. I don’t understand the hate!
I so know how you feel lately. Maybe it’s the winter months that do it to me, I’m not sure. I loved Eat, Pray, Love. I think cruises are some of the best ways to vacation. I wish I could convince my husband to take more of them. I think it’s great that you’re putting yourself out there and guest posting so much. 50 guest posts is amazing!
I always feel a bit listless this time of year. While our weather has been beautiful here, nothing exciting is happening. February is just a very blah month. I need to plan something exciting!
I loved Eat Pray Love so much! And the movie is cute, too. I’m sorry you’re feeling lost and missing your dad. That’s hard.
I love this format for currently posts! Really a nice in-depth look at life right now.
Eat Pray Love was one of my favorite books that I read last year. I’m glad you’re enjoying it! It’s not a novel though, it’s a biography 🙂
As for the whole feeling kinda lost thing, I wonder if this is ever a feeling that goes away? I feel the same way once in a while, just randomly, like I don’t have everything figured out and I wish I did. It’s so weird. Maybe that’s just going to be our whole 20s, or until we’re able to settle down with a family and a stable job. Who knows. Just gotta keep on keepin’ on, for now!
I am now in the India section of Eat, Pray, Love. I was really sad to leave Italy, though!
It always makes me so sad when I hear that other people miss their Dad, may it be because he’s just absent from their lives or passed away or just not very close… I have such a close relationship with my Dad that I definitely feel what you’re missing out on. I am so sorry 🙁
And hard boiled eggs as a snack? I’ve never thought of that. Good idea!
i think being kinder to ourselves is a lifelong commitment. congrats on your new car!
So glad to hear that water has cleared up your face. That’s awesome! I didn’t love Eat, Pray, Love, but I enjoyed it. My favorite part was Italy, mostly because I wanted to hear about all the food. 🙂
Glad to hear you’re enjoying your car! Can’t wait to enjoy mine, too. 😉
My brain is the SAME WAY. It doesn’t shut off. It wakes me up at night, keeps from falling asleep sometimes and interrupts my quite time. Drives me batty. I wish I had wisdom to impart on how to slow it down but that’s obviously not happening right now 🙂
I love that you are loving your new car! What do you think it is that has caused you to miss your dad lately?
50 guest posts this year? Awesome!!!
I enjoyed Eat Pray Love, but sometimes the main character bothered me. I am glad you are enjoying it! Makes you want to go eat gelato and ride around on a Vespa, doesn’t it?