#Day 23- January 23, 2016: Snow day Adventures

Something I could have shared in my last blog, but didn't... because... I was in a mood, is that we pretty much got an obscene amount of snow in Nashville on January 22nd. I would say about 5-7 inches. It's been quite beautiful.

My roommate, dog, and I were pretty much snowed in most of that day. I knew I couldn't spend another day in the house, so I had planned on walking my dog and maybe walking to Starbucks too!! On my way out to walk my dog, my roommate asked if I were up for a snow day adventure! Thank God we were on the same page! We went to Starbucks, Walgreens, and Kroger! lol.. It doesn't seem like much, but it's definitely something compared to just sitting in the house looking at ourselves. Weird...

Starbucks was just what I needed...

Grabbed some Aleve and lip balm from Walgreens...

And picked up the fixings for some bomb chili that I thought my roommate was going to make for me becaaaaauuuuuusseee i'on cook like that!

To my surprise, we made it back home and she made me cook my chili! Apparently she wants me to be able to cook one meal for some guy who I'm supposed to date and at some point marry... Little does she know, that whoever I marry has to be able to cook for himself BECAUSE I'M NOT ABOUT THAT LIFE! haha! It wasn't so bad though. In fact it was quite easy. I could make it again... *shrugs* lol We'll see. Naw, but for real, I'm glad she showed me. I could have at least ONE MEAL under my belt to trick him into liking me. lol kidding.

Sidenote: I don't think I told you guys this... I deleted the Tinder app. Waaaayyyyy too much to keep up with. I'm not built for that life. I knew I wasn't the moment I signed up. I was bored and in my feelings... lol Honey, I'm good now. Match may get deleted too with the way I've been feeling lately. I went on a date with another random that wasn't all that good... Not a bad dude, just not for me. See... I could have posted all of this in the last post. I'm KAT! Anyway... back to my day.... 

I tried taking a nap... that didn't work...

I started washing clothes, as I stated on the last blog, and started playing with my blog. There were some errors yall didn't tell me about, so I had to fix those and finally create a layout for the page. Not really what I have in mind but I'll figure it out.

I also set up my Model Mayhem account so I can start seeking modeling gigs there! I'm hoping something cool will come out of that.

Well... there's day 23 for you! Looking forward to tomorrow. Hoping the snow is pretty much gone so I can hit up Starbucks again and make up my kickboxing class.

This snow has caused my kickboxing class, boxing class, and first fashion show rehearsal to all get cancelled! I'm ready to start getting out and living and this snow is making me get my life together at the crib... lol I ain't mad. I needed these two days.

Until next time,

Stix

#dayfive- January 5, 2016: Self Discipline is key

Tuesday was much better!! I guess it takes a little slip up to put it all in perspective! After all, I didn't give up TV to be half doing life.... especially in the areas where I'm trying to do better. I took that mindset as I tackled day five! 

•No snooze button

•I made my bed (small, daily chore) 

•Tucker and I walked for longer, in the freezing cold...

•I made it to Starbucks (wide grin)

•I made it to work on time

•I didn't watch television

•I was off social media at 7pm

•I was in bed by 11am (Church went a little longer than usual) 

I know these seem like minor accomplishments, but most of them definitely helped set the tone for my day! I walked into work a bit more energetic, which is a lot for me because I'm not a morning person. I even talked to my neighbor at work who I find to be UBER annoying. I read an article before bed on self disciple and it talked about how people who practice self-discipline/ self control are happier than those who don't. I believe that to be true after today. I'm really feeling this!! I'll be reading that article over and over to keep me motivated to continue this new practice of self discipline in my life. Self discipline is learned behavior... I am determined to learn and grow in this area daily. 

I won't sit up here and lie like I was on cloud nine all day though. My job is a bit overwhelming at times and most often than not people get on my nerves... Thank God for a church that will take you straight to the throne room of Jesus and help you reel it back in though! It was one of those days... I needed to be in the presence of God and weep until I felt free from whatever was holding me down. Tuesday night is my church night so I was able to do just that! 

 I am so grateful for my home church! The service was epic!!! We literally partied all night! It was a night lead by the Holy Spirit through worship! I was freed from a lot of anxiety, fear, and worry.  I was reminded to give every care to God and let go of the burden that causes my frustrations, doubts, and even those feelings that I can't put a name to... #ibeinmyfeelings

 Day Five, all around, was awesome though. God brought everything back to focus... It all makes sense... I realized that He put it on my heart to take this challenge and He showed me a glimpse of where He's taking me this year!! 

Looks like it's going in a totally different direction than what I had planned! Keep tagging along... I'll keep you in the loop! 

Until next time, Stix

#dayfour- January 4, 2016: Expectation Vs Reality

The Expectation: The first Monday of the year!! I had it all planned out. I wasn't going to hit the snooze button. I was going to wake up in ample time to take Tucker (my dog) for a nice walk. I was going to have my first cup of Starbucks for the year and be at work at 6am. The dream was set! I was ready to set the tone for my year y'all....

You can probably tell where I'm going with this as you read along, right?! Lol 

Reality: Weeeeeellllll.... The truth is... my expectation did not meet my reality at all! lol This Monday was like every other Monday last year. I hit that snooze button too many times. My dog and I walked for maybe 6 mins, but I blame the weather for that! Neither one of us were here for the cold weather that hit us at the door. I  didn't leave my house until 6:15am. Since I missed my 6:00am goal, I opted for a 6:30am work goal instead... So guess who missed out on Starbucks too.... Ugh!  

Not the best start to my year if I skipped my Starbucks! I need y'all to understand something... Starbucks is Bae!! I can almost say that because I didn't have Starbucks on the first work day of the year, I'm probably not gonna have the best luck all year... Liiiiikkkkkkkke it's that serious! lol ok maybe not? 

I didn't watch television though! I've talked to quite a few people who can't wait to see how this journey unfolds! I am too!! My best friend, who decided to take the 91-day no meat challenge, decided to go the entire year without meat after hearing about my challenge!! That's pretty dope! I'm looking forward to holding her accountable and vice versa.

Want to know what she suggested I do though because she's petty?! Lol She suggested that I try going without meat for a week!!! You would have thought she told me to kill my dog or something!! Lol I QUICKLY declined that offer!! lol I am doing ENOUGH as is... I NEEDS my meat! 

Lol... So there you have it... Day four. Meh. Tomorrow will be better! 

No television in four days though!! I'm so shocked I've made it this long! 

Once Upon a Time and Real Housewives of Atlanta did cross my mind though! *crying thug tears at the thought of missing out all year*

Until tomorrow... 

Xo, Stix