catching up

remember the post i made recently about being happier in your home? turns out that it works! well, the parts of it i have tried so far anyway. i made my bed today, did some light cleaning, cooked a fabulous dinner, and i am now relaxing on my couch with my Angry Orchard hard cider and some yummy pretzel crisps while my hubby sleeps on the couch, because he is lazy. just kidding, babe! sheesh.

i have been trying to remember the "bring the room back to ready" tip from my earlier post. i have noticed a significant difference in my happiness and stress level. it is quite surprising. i have been doing the dinner dishes right away, cleaning the counter, and throwing away trash/putting away plates, etc immediately instead of leaving it in whatever room i am in. since i am off work it has been pretty easy. the real task will be doing it when i get back in the regular routine. the thought of juggling school, work, working out, keeping my new diet, and keeping the house clean on a daily basis is daunting.

welcome to adulthood, jess.

so far i love my new diet. i never have been much of a meat eater anyway so losing it from my diet isnt hard. what i love is that i have found new recipes that are very healthy and do not lack flavor. i have also been more creative with what i make for david. it is so nice to have a good variety in the daily meals.

here's to a new year. lets make this the year we actually follow through with whatever we want to accomplish. for me....i will accomplish better health: physically, mentally, emotionally.