Movie night!

Today I had classes, they were fine. Irish was fun with a combination of culture and singing and speaking. I really should practice more outside of class though. You can't learn a language only practicing for two hours a week, I know this and yet I still am lazy...

Leaving school today I ran into "Melissa Sister" and we had a lovely chat. Turns out I'm not the only one whose attitude is reflected with the weather. Today, bright and sunny skies meant that I was quite the cheery girl! I stopped by at one store for cheap off brand snickers for the movie night and then by another store that had avocados half off! Lunch consisting of avocado+tomato=guac was delicious. I used toast lacking chips... guac really does make anything taste delicious! Then I progressed to be quite lazy all day. I'm kind of ashamed actually!

Around 7 Mandy showed up and a bit after that, Irene's friend Betti showed up as well and we enjoyed some chips (or crisps as the Irish would say, but we were Americans and Italians so forgive me please) while watching Beauty and the Beast. I truly love that movie. It's genious: the music, both songs and the score; the way they brought inanimate objects to life; the way it sings to my childhood... Love it! Half way through we busted out the ice cream and enjoyed some lovely talk.

After the movie Mandy and I shared pictures of loved ones and funny videos with each other. I showed her the video from my usmed duet last spring, I was Michael Jackson in "The way you make me feel." Not going to lie, I see that and I think two things: Oh how I miss dancing! and Damn I looked good! Haha/sad, but all is well, it has to be. (Kayla don't be too quick to take those summer dresses of mine).

Speaking of which (the "it has to be"), I truly admire my mom, especially lately. I know a lot of people, and on occasion I fit in this category too, who have no problem pitying themselves. Sometimes, I just want to crawl into bed or just be "bleh" all day when something gets me down, or eat more chocolate which in a way just makes it worse... Yet I only fit in that category sometimes because of the wisdom of my mom. I'm butchering what she told me but it basically goes along the lines of : when shit happens, you can sit around and feel sorry for yourself, but doing so wont change anything. You choose how you feel. I (my Mom) choose to feel good, to be happy, even when it seems like there is no silver in that freakin cloud!

So, thank you Mom. It has helped me get through many situations, although I ought to employ it more. Being proactive is the only way to fix stuff. I sadly know this and thus kick myself in the butt when I decided this morning, and many others, to sleep in another hr instead of getting up to exercise. But... like Mom says, I can sit around and mope, or just shrug it off, and do better the next time. I will not sleep in that extra hr tomorrow, I will get up, work out, and do the hw I didn't do today and then I will go to Kerry on a weekend trip and have a freaking good time!

That was sort of a pep talk to myself... kind of lame to make it a post, but, if you've been reading, you've noticed that this is stream of consciousness and since it's my consciousness we're talking about, there's no point trying to map it out before hand.

They say public declarations help solidify things. So I'm going to make some goals public, because once it's out there, you can't go back on your word, b/c that'd just be embarrassing, right? So, here are my goals, or, as I'm currently calling them, Lenten resolutions:
-No spooning peanut butter; it can only be used on a sandwich (or tonight in ice cream). And along food lines: practice moderation.
-Work out daily: I want to get into shape for summer and returning to tae kwon do, I can't have Master Muhammad disappointed in me now!
-Limiting tv watching: I need to be more productive, only one episode a day and then news while I'm eating if I must.
-Limit facebook: only 2 times a day, I've actually been doing this really well already, go me!
-Reflect/pray/talk with God more: I miss feeling that stronger connection. I'm more spiritual than religious and I know I'm always a bit happier when I'm feeling like my spiritual life is strong and sound. Speaking of which, if you pray, or send out well wishes, mind adding my fam to the list? All is well, it just seems like the shit has hit the fan in a way or two and they could use some well wishes... if anything some good weather/not rain until the plumbing is taken care of.
-Be productive: whether it's doing hw or looking at flight tickets, I need to be more productive and not end the day asking myself "where did all of that time go"
-Do one random act of kindness a week: watch out, it might be directed towards you!
-Kayla's suggestion: not be so hard on myself.

Ok, it's public, I have to do it, there. It's done. Yay! This should bring about the result of less posts where I write about how I did nothing all day except sit on my bum and finish Will and Grace and more posts about exciting adventures or great achievements ;)

Now I have to go be productive and pack for tomorrow!