Friday, May 3, 2013

Fitness Friday

So, the only way I know to keep me on track with my fitness goals is to write it down and be accountable. Basically, I suck at keeping a schedule. I'm like that in everything...school, working out, riding, sorority obligations, etc. etc. etc. So here's my goal: I want to look good by my family vacation this July. I'm tired of being the fat one of the family. It's like, embarassing. and gross. I want to be skinny again! And wear a bathing suit! Maybe even get checked out! (oops, sorry boyfriend)

Disclaimer: I'm not actually FAT. But I'm definitely not the 100 pounds I was in high school when I ran 6 days a week and rode a lot more often than I do now. I'd like to be 110 max. 105 would be awesome. See, the thing is, I'm only 5 feet tall. Like, literally 5 feet and 0 inches. Sometimes I can claim an extra half inch or so, but basically I'm just plain short. And you can see weight on that, even 2 pounds!

I started Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred a few days ago, and, after a few cheat days (thanks for nothing, finals), I think I'm getting on real track. Level 1 is already sort of too easy, so I'm thinking of paying the $0.99 for Level 2. Not sure yet though. I mean, it's a dollar (obvious college student here). Also, I need to buy hand weights. I've been using soda bottles filled with water. Ghetto, right?

The only thing is, I'm used to running for miles and miles. The 20 minutes, while I sure feel it in my muscles, doesn't make me tired AT ALL! I feel ready for another workout almost immediately. So what to add? Cardio? More weights? A second daily ride? Whatever I do, I hope I'll be ready for my friend's wedding this month. Pressure, y'all. I haven't seen these people since high school.

Ugh, this is what being a grown up feels like?

Monday, April 29, 2013

The Great (optional) Finals Debate

One of the things I've always struggled with is this concept of "optional finals." One one hand, it's awesome! I firmly believe that in some cases, less is more. However, there comes a time in every college student's life where he or she is on the verge, so close to that next grade up they can almost taste it. Yet..not quite there.

Y'all, I'm there now. With like, every class this semester. I managed a few solid GPA boosters, but this semester kicked. my. butt. So now I find myself in finals limbo with three optional finals. To take or not to take? Pros: raising my grade that last 1% to get that next letter grade (seriously, rounding people. I learned it in second grade), the satisfaction of giving my all and knowing I persevered and triumphed (cue Rocky theme), saving my dwindling GPA, feeling a little smart. Cons: I have to take more finals. And that one negative is enough to make you seriously question how much you value all your hard work throughout the years.

Call it senioritis (I do). Call it laziness. Call it what you will. I do not. Not. NOT. want to take these finals. But...I am. This year, I'm taking the optionals, y'all. And let's just say, the stress is having its way with me. FOUR finals in FOUR days. I know I can handle it, considering I've had about 4 tests a week every testing round this semester, but the word "optional" thrown in there makes it soooooo much harder to be motivated. In past years, I would not have thought twice about saying "see ya" to extra points and happily skipping into summer. But something is calling me back to the library.

Thank goodness they're somewhat spread out, unlike some I know who have four IN A ROW. So maybe it's not so bad. But maybe it is...

Happy Finals Week!

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Hey Y'all!

Welcome to my blog, y'all!

I've been thinking about making this for quite a while, and finally bit the bullet. As I sit here writing my first post, I'm struggling with what to say. How do I introduce myself? My life?

I'm a college senior (fall graduation! whoo hoo!) who is struggling to figure out what I want to do with my life. I'm an Equine Business major at Clemson (could you tell? ;) Go Tigers!). I love football, BBQ, my horses, my darling Southern boyfriend, my family and friends, and God. I've been so blessed in my life!

One thing y'all will notice about me...or any Clemson fan, really...is that we LOVE our school. Not like...oh...yay...go Clemson. More like, I bleed straight orange. Literally, if you cut me, orange will come out. Not even kidding...

Anyways, that should about wrap it up for now! I hope you will stick around (or join me) for this crazy ride called "college." I have a lot to say, so this should be fun :)

Bless y'all!