New Week Resolutions

So, last week I had a minor major breakdown. Between Logan being in the field and work being close to a huge deadline, I was due for one. But, I resolved to make this week a better one.

So, here are things I'm trying:

1. No screen time 1 hour before bed. No cell phone, TV, or computer. Not for 1 hour before sleep. 
2. Journaling every night.
3. Waking up 15 minutes earlier than usual to give myself more time to get ready.
4. Before bed, making a list of the 10 things that MUST get done the next day.
5. Drinking a big glass of water first thing after I wake up to kick start my body.

Here is my feedback so far:

1. So far, I love the no screen time rule. I pack my bag for work the next day, journal, read a little, lay out my outfit for the next day -- and feel so rested by the time bedtime rolls around. Biggest challenge? I don't have a clock in my room, so I have to keep a watch on my nightstand so I know when it's time to turn the lights off.
2. I think journaling is helping me with my stress. It's giving me the chance to get out my thoughts and get lots of little things off my brain. Wedding stuff, missing Logan, work - it all feels better when it's out of my head.
3. So far, so good! Of course, I'm wanting to hit snooze, but it's nice not to feel so rushed in the morning. I have a little more breathing time. This will get easier as the mornings will come earlier, I'm sure of it.
4. This is helping me to stay focused the NEXT day! Plus, it's nice to look back at my day and see 10 things I definitely got done. (Luckily, I usually get lots more done, too...)
5. I love this. First of all, this helps me get the water I need in a day, and I think this helps me wake up a little bit.

Y'all have anything you're working on for this week?

Blogs to Follow!

Ok, everyone, I need blogs to follow!

I'd love blogs that enjoy cooking, fashion, style, etc. As much as I love babies, I'm following way too many blogs where the blogger has kids and I'm having trouble relating and enjoying what they have to share - I'm just not quite there yet. I'm also not interested in bloggers still in college - been there, done that, and honestly, I'm quite jealous of their situation, not having to be a real grown up yet.

Any advice?

Sunny Saturday

Weighed in this morning for the first time since before Disney and I gained again.

I'm a little bummed because I've been eating well - very careful with meal planning - and have been working out when I can (which is hard with my schedule...) So this week, I'm going to be super careful about what I'm eating - tracking everything! - and I need to find a way to decrease my stress.

This morning for breakfast, I whipped up some sausage balls, and with Weight Watchers Cream Cheese, they're only 2 points each! I cleaned up the kitchen some, knocked out a load of laundry, and am waiting to head to a friend's for the Duke game this afternoon. Here's to hoping for a better week!

At least Logan is back from the field - with a cold and feet covered in blisters - but talking to him always calms me down.

Hope everyone enjoys their weekend!

206 more days! Wedding Wednesday

First, I'll update everyone on wedding ideas, but first I want to show off some of my purchases from last night!

First, I bought this awesome pillow from Urban Merchant:

I love the way it fits on my bed - although I'm still working out how to arrange all my pillows...

                                              

I also received this precious card in the mail from a dear friend in Charleston - and another Bride-to-be! (I'll be a bridesmaid in her wedding in June):

So of course I had to pick up a card to send back! And I found the perfect one at Gladiola Girls:

And I found a Valentines card for Logan:

So much fun -- it was great hanging out with the roommates and we had the most delicious dinner afterwards!

So, onto the wedding! We officially have an appointment with the florist on the books and appointments in March to try on and order bridesmaid dresses! We'll go to three places in Richmond and since all of my maids will be there, I'm hoping we will come to a consensus that day. 

There is a SLIGHT possibility that the wedding will be bumped up to April, however. It's the only time I know Logan will be between sessions (finished with BOLC but not quite starting Ranger School yet) and it would give him all the time in the world to do Ranger School and Airborne. With the wedding in August right now, I'm so nervous he'll feel the pressure to either get through Ranger School faster or opt out altogether, and then we run the risk of his being deployed... it's all such a headache.

If we do bump it up, the only hitch will be bridesmaid dresses. And then things could get interesting :) But we'll know more by the end of this week what our timeline is. Is it so bad that I just want to marry this cutie already?

Grad school starts back up tonight - 15 credit hours until freedom! :) Have a great night!

XX - C