I have failed to publish here in a while. I confess I have gone on facebook more than I have blogged as previously planned and I didn't continue to update about my pinterest experiments (though I have tried a ton) but I have reflected more about myself and gotten a little closer to my goal of happiness. So, I am a little behind on social media (and regular media for that matter) but I'm a little ahead in striving to be the happiest person I can be.
As for Pinterest, I have tried a few including Quinoa salad, Chickpea patties, and Quinoa and Kale patties (Kale from our own little balcony garden too!)
Besides Pinterest, I have also tried out a few other recipes including a meatless "beef" casserole that I WISH I bookmarked because it was delicious! I'm sure I could find it again though. Tonight I tried out a vegan pad thai and that always turned out well... in addition to a chocolate chip zucchini loaf, YUM! Finally getting that large Smoky Lake Zucchini used up! I got it about a month ago and still have some left! Lastly, I am trying to find more workout related Pins to follow and workout pre and post meals. So far I'm just using my favorite vanilla protein powder mixed with whatever variety of frozen fruit we happened to have, and almond milk.
So working out is another aspect of my life I have learned about myself and become more motivated to do. Now that I'm working only 12 blocks from home I have been biking every day (really it's the quickest way to get there anyway) and I signed up for a membership to the hospital gym! Nothing like paying to motivate one to get back in shape. I have noticed a little sag and a little chunk where I didn't have before. A little jiggle to places that used to be firm and a little frailty to places that used to be nice and plump with muscle.
OK. Those of you that know me, I can hear you saying "But you're skinny!". True. Doesn't matter. I feel like both of these animated figures above. The point is, I have learned that it doesn't take long for me to get back on the horse. I was so motivated when I was training for an intense mud race (which I didn't actually do.. but the point was the training right?). I worked out almost every day. I did the 30 day push-up challenge and started the month barely able to do 3 push-ups in the row, ending the month able to do 18 in a row (without a break) and 30 REAL push-ups with only small 15-30 second breaks in between. Now I'm barely at 10 again but I know it won't be too long by the time I'm back. The other thing I've learned about myself is that I DO focus on my body more than I realized. I like to think I'm laid back and don't care what people think but I have faced reality that I am like other people in the world and do care. Now that I realize that though I can get to a point where I don't compare myself to others and am, hence, happier.
Yes, Emma, a selfie does mean you care what people think and you hate that!
Another thing I have realized in the past few weeks of pondering life is that I spend a large amount of time consumed with electronics. Yeah yeah I mentioned this before. I made a goal to be on the computer MAX 30 minutes. I have broken that goal. The thing that has gotten me to think about is "what else is there to do?" Also, "why am I so attracted to these magical boxes of light?". The answer to the first question is "PLENTY! I could read, I could go for a bike ride, I could exercise (if I didn't already go to gym today or feel like torturing myself further), I could call the people I care about, I could make some of those delicious recipes or DIY's on pinterest, I could clean my apartment head to toe.." Ok. There's lots to do but we don't always want to do it right? If I read I may not have anything to do when I go to bed (who am I kidding, I love to read, there will never be enough books!), If I go for a bike ride it may rain, or I may not get back until later and then be too tired to cook, if I cook I would make a mess.. but then I could clean that mess! But.. if I clean the mess than I'll have to leave it unfinished when I go to bed or have to cook dinner.... The conclusion: I am a born procrastinator that loves to make excuses! Now that I know that, I need to begin my path to acceptance and then eventually to quitting my procrastination habits. Like the steps of AA right?
Well, I'm rambling, but I thought I'd update those of you interested in finding out my interesting experiments or discoveries of late. Now.. where was I? Ooh best places to hike in the world? Another hobby to pick up? (I'm of course talking about the reading about hiking on pinterest) ;).. hope you're getting out and doing things! Maybe I'll see you there!
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