New Boy Alert…

Actually, I should have titled this post…New Crush Alert!  Yes, I have a new crush.  He’s tall, dark and handsome…just how I like them.  He’s funny and smart; however he sees me at my worst.  At the gym, crack of dawn, with no make-up on, my hair pulled back in a ponytail and raggedy sweats.  Sigh, while I do not want to be one of those women who wears make-up, earrings and little clothing to the gym…I do need to step my game up!

On an uber positive note, I have lost almost 20lbs since I started working with my trainer!  I have not really noticed a difference in my appearance yet; however my co-workers have and their comments are motivating me to continue on.  Here’s to the next 20lbs!!

Time Does Heal All Wounds….

Time and distance are wonderful things. They actually make you start to realize the people you can and cannot live with or without. I realized this week, that while I needed to distance myself from a few people (for a bit of time)…you cannot cut yourself from the world and your friends permanently. This past week, has been great!! And I could not have gotten through it without my friends (and family)!!  Especially, the friend I blogged about a couple of weeks ago.  At the end of the day, I LOVE her like a sister…and God knows, my sister and I do not always see eye to eye on things.

While people definitely get on my nerves from time to time; using this space as an outlet is much better and more responsible than confronting individuals every time I get upset or offended by something. Hell, I know I am not the easiest person to deal with; however I am a good person.  I guess that is something that I have to remember about everyone else.  That deep down inside, they are all good people…even when they annoy the HELL out of me or piss me off!

Ummm…seriously…

So…I believe I am truly, madly, deeply over my graduate program, advisor and qualifying (quals) exams chair.  I just had one of the worst meetings of my life.  I do not know what to do.  I know a change is in order; however I really do not know what to do.  Do I change advisors and quals committee and start anew?  Or do I suck it up and keep on going?  I am beyond confused, sad and dismayed at this moment.  Luckily, one of my BFFs is coming over tomorrow night so I’ll get to debrief with her and get a fresh perspective.  Sigh…

Beautiful Quote…

Just wanted to share this inspiring quote…

“You will never accrue the wealth, experience the success, do the things you really want to do as long as you worry about it. Get rid of your bad thoughts, inferior attitudes and limited behaviors and good will be attracted to you. It’s not easy. It’s not magic. But it works, miraculously.” – Iyanla Vanzant

Rough Week…

So…this past week was sort of a doozie…with tremendous highs and disastrous lows.  For the time being…I’m OVER a couple of people in my life right now.  I hate that I cannot entirely be myself and I am tired of apologizing or feeling as if I have done something wrong (when I have done nothing wrong).  I am seriously contemplating making a few major changes.  Sometimes you need to get rid of the old to make more room for the new and more positive.  Sigh…here is hoping for a more positive week!

~ “Make sure the people around you are lifting you up and not pulling you down. Surround yourself with people who share your vision and passion for life. You’ll be like whom you hang around and the quality of your company will determine the quality of your life. Make no mistake about it: eagles don’t walk with turkeys and turkeys don’t soar with eagles!” – Tony A. Gaskins Jr.