Posts Tagged ‘motivation’

40 days minus 10 plus I’m not sure how much yet

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010


I’m a horrible Catholic. Maybe not horrible, but after having it shoved down my throat for nine years, I’m kinda ‘meh’ about it. Never got confirmed, haven’t been to confession in like three years, hardly ever go to church, and the list goes on. Of course, in my mother’s eyes, WHO was a nun in Colombia for almost a year (obviously that didn’t work out too well, bahah), I’m probably going to hell. I do make the effort to ask her every Sunday- on my way to work and on her way to church-to let the Big Man know I said “What up!”.

For some reason this year, though, I was well aware when lent began and not just because of Phat Tuesday! I thought about things that I could give up and ten days after it started, I finally came to a conclusion. Some people give up desserts, others cursing or for the boozers of the world, alcohol. My drug? Bread, carbs and pastries. Ahhh, so yummy!

But after I talked to my brother and kind of remember stuff from health class, that our body does need “complex carbs”- which I’ll be eating especially since I’ve made the conscious effort to get back to the gym and by more physically active since I’ve stopped playing lacrosse.

An apple a day...

An apple a day...


So, here’s the first apple I started my late lent with. It only took me three different stops and stores on the UCF campus to find and of course it’s in the same store and Mrs. Fields Cookies and a Greek Wrap place.

Guava. In a pastry. Heaven.

Guava. In a pastry. Heaven.


I really do enjoy the feeling of making myself aware of what I’m eating, though, and trying to eat healthier. Looking forward to how well this goes!

sbp

45 Lessons

Monday, June 15th, 2009

I have no idea who Regina Brett is and this could quite possibly be just another cheezy chain email BUT I’m glad I got it and it made me feel better after having a pretty rough week/weekend. Just thought I’d share!

 

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Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland,

Ohio



 

“To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me.
It is the most-requested column I’ve ever written.


 

My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once
more:



 

1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.



 

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.



 

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.



 

4. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and
parents will. Stay in touch.



 

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.



 

6. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.



 

7. Cry with someone. It’s more healing than crying alone.



 

8. It’s OK to get angry with God. He can take it.



 

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.



 

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.



 

11. Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present.



 

12. It’s OK to let your children see you cry.



 

13. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their
journey is all about.



 

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn’t be in it.



 

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don’t worry; God
never blinks.



 

16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.



 

17. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.



 

18. Whatever doesn’t kill you really does make you stronger.



 

19. It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is
up to you and no one else  



 

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don’t take no
for an answer.



 

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.
Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special.



 

22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.



 

23. Be eccentric now. Don’t wait for old age to wear purple.



 

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.



 

25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.



 

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words ‘In five years, will
this matter?’



 

27. Always choose life.



 

28.. Forgive everyone everything.



 

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.



 

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.



 

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.



 

32. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.



 

33. Believe in miracles.



 

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did
or didn’t do.



 

35. Don’t audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.



 

36. Growing old beats the alternative — dying young.



 

37. Your children get only one childhood.



 

38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.



 

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.



 

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d
grab ours back.



 

41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.



 

42. The best is yet to come.



 

43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.



 

44. Yield.



 

45. Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift.

Finding What Motivates You

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
The more I thought about writing this post, the more I thought about how hypocritical I could come off. Everyone has their days, right? The hangover hell hole feeling when you’re at work after what was a fun night of partying. Or “the case of the mondays” that seem to stretch throughout the whole week. Or how about just have a crappy day and just being totally unmotivated?
 
Yah, I have those days time to time, but especially as a student and an intern – regardless of what company or school – I feel like you have to take advantage of every opportunity and if none are presented to you, then you need to create your own.
 
For example, as a server, it’s so important to help each other out. Whether it’s doing your part to keep your section of the restaurant clean or help out a co-worker who is in the ”weeds” (meaning that they’re drowning in stuff to do for all their tables and they can’t handle it on their own).  This is mostly what made me write this entry. Working at the restaurant in California is totally different than it is back home. From the guest to the people I work with, it all took a few days getting use to. The only thing left is getting use to holding up all the dead weight that’s there. There’s a few servers who can be held accountable for actually doing their job, but it’s like all the others just want to half-ass it, make THEIR money and peace out. They complain when glasses haven’t been restocked or when they can’t find something else they may need BUT YET,THEY DO NOTHING ABOUT IT! And then when you call them out, they make some lame excuse. So it’s up to you to make sure things get done.
 
1. Inability to put forth the effort to complete any task.
No one likes a slacker.

 

Funny thing is, I use to be that person. I use to be the person that didn’t care and was super selfish. I had an excuse for anything and everything. Then I grew up. Kind of. Still a work in progress, but with the help of setting goals and being really passionate about something has really helped. I’m learning to apply that in other aspects of my life too. I guess it’s finding what motivates you. For some, it’s money. Others, making Mom & Dad proud. For me, it’s a mix of not dissapointing people, learning and being proud of myself & my work.

 

So, whatever you do- do it with pride as it’s a representation of who you are. When you mess up, buck up and accept it. Then learn from it and make sure you kick ass at it next time!

 
I’m interested to know what motivates you?
 
-Sarah