||Day Eighty-Six||
The day started off a little rough. I woke up around 7 (which would be fine if I hadn't gone to bed at 2) to the sound of my dog being sick, she's okay now though so that's all that really matters. Then, as I was trying to do my Blogilates workouts, I kept getting extremely discouraged and upset. I'm not even sure why, it was just like these waves of emotion and self-criticism kept flooding over me to the point where I couldn't even finish them. Hopefully it was just an off day, and I can continue tomorrow with the workouts I missed today and the ones for tomorrow, but I'm trying not to be too ambitious.
After showering and feeling a little better (despite the twinge of guilt from quitting), I went to the kitchen for lunch. For a moment I thought about making something to drink, like coffee, so as to utilize my new Keurig (which I forgot to/lazily decided not to blog about when I first got it). I've never been a coffee drinker, I don't particularly like how it tastes even with all the cream and sugar in the world. But I've come to the realization that I need caffeine to function. Obviously it makes me feel more awake, but it also makes me feel more productive, focused, and generally happy. I don't want to get started drinking soda regularly, but I also can't just take an Excedrin every day either. So, coffee/tea seemed to be a fairly easy solution. I just need to figure out some kind that I like.
The day started off a little rough. I woke up around 7 (which would be fine if I hadn't gone to bed at 2) to the sound of my dog being sick, she's okay now though so that's all that really matters. Then, as I was trying to do my Blogilates workouts, I kept getting extremely discouraged and upset. I'm not even sure why, it was just like these waves of emotion and self-criticism kept flooding over me to the point where I couldn't even finish them. Hopefully it was just an off day, and I can continue tomorrow with the workouts I missed today and the ones for tomorrow, but I'm trying not to be too ambitious.
After showering and feeling a little better (despite the twinge of guilt from quitting), I went to the kitchen for lunch. For a moment I thought about making something to drink, like coffee, so as to utilize my new Keurig (which I forgot to/lazily decided not to blog about when I first got it). I've never been a coffee drinker, I don't particularly like how it tastes even with all the cream and sugar in the world. But I've come to the realization that I need caffeine to function. Obviously it makes me feel more awake, but it also makes me feel more productive, focused, and generally happy. I don't want to get started drinking soda regularly, but I also can't just take an Excedrin every day either. So, coffee/tea seemed to be a fairly easy solution. I just need to figure out some kind that I like.
Since I knew I'd have to work today, I decided to skip the coffee for now and try something new -- a chia seed and fruit smoothie.
The result, delicious. And extremely filling. I made one servings worth (the proportions listed on the notecard) which ended up being a huge glassful. I drank a few sips and felt fairly satisfied, though this was in addition to eating an actual lunch of a sandwich and vegetables. But regardless, the combination of flavors was nice, and I feel as though the cinnamon really curbed my appetite for the rest of the evening while I was at work.
That evening, I went to my second day of training at work. I was extremely nervous again, because this time I knew I wouldn't just be watching videos and taking quizzes; I was about to be thrown into the job. The first thirty minutes or so were devoted to reviewing what I had gone over the previous day, but slowly I was starting to learn by doing. And it turns out, I loved it. I love the job. It felt systematic, in a good way, and natural, after a while. The only shame is that I'm not really guaranteed to get scheduled to work this new position as much as my old one. But, you never know.
When I got home, all I wanted to do was relax. And what better way to relax than with candles?
Since I am a certified candle-fiend, I couldn't help myself from ordering some of Bath & Body Works fall candles. I had only placed the order two or three days ago, but they arrived at my doorstep today (no express shipping necessary).
As you can see, I got four candles:
{Banana Nutmeg Bread Pudding}
I got this in a small mason jar because I've seen such mixed reviews about it. Some people said it was amazing, while others said they could barely smell it. I love actual banana bread, so I figured I couldn't go wrong with this candle, but just in case I decided to downsize.
I got this in a small mason jar because I've seen such mixed reviews about it. Some people said it was amazing, while others said they could barely smell it. I love actual banana bread, so I figured I couldn't go wrong with this candle, but just in case I decided to downsize.
{Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin}
I bought this candle last year in the mini size and absolutely loved it. It's sweet, as the title claims, but not sickening sweet like a lot of candles can be. Really, I'd say this candle is more on the spicy side, but with just the right amount of sweetness.
I bought this candle last year in the mini size and absolutely loved it. It's sweet, as the title claims, but not sickening sweet like a lot of candles can be. Really, I'd say this candle is more on the spicy side, but with just the right amount of sweetness.
{Autumn}
This is one of my all time favorite candles. I purchased this one last year in the mini sizes and was absolutely obsessed. By the time I went back to B&BW to get a larger size, they were already phased out. But, as luck would have it, one day as I was browsing a section of candles that were on sale, I found a 3-wick of "Autumn". I knew I had to buy it, and I've hoarded it ever since. It sounds so silly, but I just wanted to save it. Though, now that I know it's a fairly regular candle, I probably won't be so stingy with lighting it.
This is one of my all time favorite candles. I purchased this one last year in the mini sizes and was absolutely obsessed. By the time I went back to B&BW to get a larger size, they were already phased out. But, as luck would have it, one day as I was browsing a section of candles that were on sale, I found a 3-wick of "Autumn". I knew I had to buy it, and I've hoarded it ever since. It sounds so silly, but I just wanted to save it. Though, now that I know it's a fairly regular candle, I probably won't be so stingy with lighting it.
{Blackberry Bramble Tea}
This was another candle that got a lot of mixed reviews. A lot of people said it had hardly any throw, and almost every one said that it didn't smell like blackberry or tea. In fact, the majority of people claimed that it was a repackage of last year's scent "Blueberry Pumpkin Patch". This was good news for me because I LOVED "BPP". Again, I had bought it in a mini size (which is funny, because I almost never buy minis anymore -- I just don't think they're worth it) and thought it smelled amazing, but I never bought anymore (this was clearly before the addiction had fully set in). When all my candles came in the mail today, I was most anxious to smell this one. Sure enough, it was just as I was hoping.
This was another candle that got a lot of mixed reviews. A lot of people said it had hardly any throw, and almost every one said that it didn't smell like blackberry or tea. In fact, the majority of people claimed that it was a repackage of last year's scent "Blueberry Pumpkin Patch". This was good news for me because I LOVED "BPP". Again, I had bought it in a mini size (which is funny, because I almost never buy minis anymore -- I just don't think they're worth it) and thought it smelled amazing, but I never bought anymore (this was clearly before the addiction had fully set in). When all my candles came in the mail today, I was most anxious to smell this one. Sure enough, it was just as I was hoping.
My night is now winding down, with some much needed Netflix, "Phish Food", and, of course, lighting one of my new candles. It's a calm night in. My whole apartment smells like blueberry muffins.
Tomorrow will be the only day I have off of work this week, so I feel as though I should do something fun. Maybe I will decorate my apartment; yes, that is what I consider fun. Or maybe I'll even go to campus. I should probably at least get out of the apartment, and I should probably (definitely) stop binge-watching "House" on Netflix. Either way, I am going to enjoy a day of no obligations and no where to be.
♥K
