"great change is preceded by chaos" or something like that

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Right now I am feeling a little impatient with all the changes that are humming around me but not quite taking effect yet.

Summer needs to come so my soul can have some sort of relaxation!

I think I need to vent or something...everything feels very chaotic around here.

Work is very trying, everyday trying new things and failing and succeeding.

The plans I have are always changing - which is good and annoying.

AND YET - all I can think about is the little voice in the back of my head that is screaming,

"why are you so worried about you?" it's like i am being a little selfish,

complaining about all of these changes that I am talking about. not yet ready to say exactly.

but I am definitely focusing some of my energy into just me, which is not what i should do.

changing ways of thinking, or focusing, is hard - but i'd like to to that...

and try to remove myself from worry. changes happen, they have to happen,

and they usually bring greatness. So...positive and open, outward thinking.

ready...go.

ciao, xo

scenes from the week.

Thought I'd switch it up a bit and show some 'scenes from the week!' It has been a busy one {as usual} and I seem to have more work than ever...it's kind of odd and a little frustrating. But I have managed to 'get out' and find moments of a pure springy-summery-happiness. This time of year is the best and is totally brimming with the anticipation of summer.

I don't think the colors in this photos get anyyyy better. From the iced teas to the garden...i love the light, bright and vivid punches. :) Another way I've been de-stressing is that I am actually kind of following my new plan to get in shape  and drink more water - I went to two classes this week and plan on going to another one tomorrow. Kickboxing was pretty hard but I am going back tomorrow. eek! But first, today, the beach. Pit stops for bagels, ATM, and maybe a hit at Wawa on the way home. S is on his way to pick me up now and I am pretty pumped (let's just say I've been ready since about an hour ago...)

ciao! xo

drive home

I was driving home one day this week - I don't even remember which one yet (I think Monday) - and the sky was beautiful. I just happened to have my camera with me and at a red light I snapped these. It might have been before a quick but big rain. I love how right before a rainfall, the leaves flutter in the wind and they almost seem silver because their undersides are showing.

This is a great time of year. Temperatures feel summer like, but nights are still cool and not yet humid. The air can be brisk in the morning, and when the sun is out it is crisp but warming. And one of my favorite parts of the end of May is that afternoon storms crash in every once in a while and douse us with rain - but they're over and done quickly. So, so soothing.

ciao! xo

water resolution

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I promised myself I wouldn't type this post until I had a tall glass of water in front of me.

Ok, there, good.

- - -

I am forcing myself to drink more water. Usually I drink less than 24 oz/day, and that is not good.

I know from past experience that it brightens and clears my skin...and I could use a bit of that right now.

I have been feeling stressed and my skin is paying the price for it, I am convinced...

I remember when I was in college, I had a huge camelbak water bottle that I filled up multiple times a day. 

My skin was never clearer. I was in a routine, it kept me feeling full but not bloated, it was a-ok.

It's like a magical elixir. Why have I been not drinking enough!?

SO, new resolution: less coffee, more water. I want to start my day every day with a huge, tall glass.

S told me that cold glass of water first thing in the morning kick-starts the metabolism.

For some reason, that seems to make total sense in my book! 

So I have no idea if my little theories on water work - but they work for me.

cheers!

ciao, xo