typed.

regroup.

I've realized something over the past week... I'm completely unfocused. I need to regroup.

I am working all. the. time. Literally. I know it's only temporary... I know better things are just around the corner, but waiting for those things.. the anticipation of it all, well it's killing me.

Working and earning money is not everything. It's not what life is all about. I have a pretty stressful career and if I don't start making time for myself I'm going to get burnt out.

So today, on my one day off this week, I will regroup. I will relax, and make time for myself. I can do it. I can get through this, and I can and will do this.

Here is to posting more regularly, taking more pictures, enjoying more of what life is all about. GO.

catching up.

In the past couple of days, I have had the privilege of seeing two of my good friends, work my butt off, and feel a total sense of calm in my life. It's funny how fast this world goes around, and this planet is certainly circling the sun fast. But I have to say.. I'm really enjoying my time here.

When leaving work, after my 16 hour long shift, it was snowing with a complete feeling of calm in the world. I had a warm coffee in my hand, and fresh falling snow dancing across my face. It was heaven. It makes me appreciate everything that I have and everything I've done. Today was a good day.

successful class

i almost turned around.

i almost didn't go. 

driving to the gym i was nervous to get back in there and get back into a regular routine. I actually drove past the gym.. thought to myself, this is so crazy.. this is so stupid.. i need to do this for me, and i know i'll feel soo much better when i'm done. and so, i went.

i'm really feeling it today, and i love that. such a good class and i can't wait to go back.

january bulletin board // 2012

I'm excited to start this new little habit on my own blog.. I got the idea from Kal Barteski, who is one of the most creative people ever. At the beginning of each month, she puts out a "bulletin board" of inspiration and products that she is currently loving/using.

I feel inspired to do the same. So this is the first edition of 'the bulletin board' series.

    1. Happy New 2012 // I feel complete inspired about this year, and so far, so good. I have big plans for this year and hope it turns out to be the best one yet.

    2. iPhone // I've had an iPhone 3GS for the past two and a half years, and it has served me very well.. so naturally I upgraded to the latest iPhone 4S and it is amazing. The camera is my most used feature.. and I have no idea what I would do without it.

    3.Instagram // This. photo. app. is. amazing. It really is super cool and gives photos an extra flair. It's great. I'm on it, follow me @megpaquette

    4. Stendig Wall Calendar // Hello. This puppy is HUGE. When it came in the mail, it was in this huge box, I had no idea what it was until I opened it up, because I wasn't expecting it to be so big, but I love it. It's simply black and white design is perfect for my style.

    5. Pinterest // I'm loving the inspiration that I find daily on this site.. it's amazing.

    6. Gold Bond Lotion // This lotion is a dream in harsh New England dry winter weather. I've been attempting to abolish this dry skin once and for all.

    7. Glee // Ive been listening to this soundtrack almost every day on my way to work. I'm addicted.

    8. Kal Barteski // Wrapping up this January list, is some amazing art by the famous and talented Kal Barteski. Her script art is so beautiful, and I'm fortunate enough to now be the proud owner of a few pieces for myself. So beautiful.

resolutions

I'm trying to get back into the swing of posting daily. I want 2012 to be fully documented.

There is lots of talk around the blog world, about a word that you choose for the year and is your mantra for that year. I haven't chosen a word just yet, but I'm definitely going to put some thought into it this week, and get it down on paper.

As for changes that I hope to accomplish in 2012... better known as New Year's Resolutions! So here we go..

The inevitable.. lose weight. And not just a few pounds.. I need to haul ass this year. I need to get this done. It's holding me back and weighing me down! Not only lose the weight, but create a healthy lifestyle in the process. I have Weightwatchers in my back pocket literally.. it's on my phone, so with me at all time. I'm going to make it work, and keep me accountable. I hope to share recipes I'm loving, exercises and activities that are keeping me moving and my progress that I'm making.

Streamline my life... and things. This is a big one for me... because secretly I'm a hoarder. There I said it. It's official. I collect things and then not use them... It's insane. I do it with craft supplies, clothes, notebooks, anything. You name it.. I probably own it and don't use it. So before it comes homes with me.. I'm going to do a double, triple, quadruple check to make sure I a. Need it.. and b. will use it. This resolution also includes getting rid of a lot of things that I have in my life that I don't need or use. Streamline..

With streamlining... comes organization. I've tried over and over to get this one right.. and by golly I'm going to get it done!

To be kind, all the time... not just when I want to be. This is something that I have started to do a lot towards the end of 2011 and I'm going to roll it right into the New Year...

Less TV, more quality me time. It's NO secret that I thoroughly enjoy TV, but lets be honest... there is more to life then all the TV that I watch. So this year, lets make that happen. I'm going to trim way back the amount of TV that I watch, and keep it to 1-2 hours MAX a day, or every other day.

Buy more things made in the USA. This is something that I think everyone should do to boost our economy, but I'll definitely start with myself, and making more conscious purchases.

I have several other things that I want to accomplish this year, but I think this will get me off to a really good start. I'm pumped. I'm motivated.. and I really want to make this happen. I have a great date with the gym this afternoon, and I'm super excited about getting back into the gym and getting back into a regular routine of making health an important part of my life. Yoga studio... here I come!

 

welcome twenty twelve

season's changing...

back from my road trip. excellent trip. more on that later..

these past couple of days have been a whirl wind. the season is changing, and that means it's time to break out the sticks, and hit the field. but this time, not as a player.... as a coach. I was recently offered the position of head coach for the freshmen team of my old high school. i am BEYOND excited. i have not stopped dreaming about field hockey since i was asked. this will be great. i'm looking forward to a great season.

road trip.

it's official. the road trip is planned. we leave in the morning.

so. much. to. do.

week in the life // wednesday

WEDNESDAY // woke up. took purkinje out. e-mails & daily blog reads. plan the road trip. map it out. park with purkinje. went to the post office & bank. lunch & nap not pictured. b comes home. snuggles & catch up of his day, in the messy unmade bed. purkinje play. legos with b. painting with b. dinner. more than just asparagus.

side note: who knew blogging took so much time. must make more of an effort. that's for sure.

yes she is.

this is my pup. i met her in the winter of 2009. she is originally from kentucy. she's my little southern belle. when i first set eyes on her, she pulled at every last fiber in my heart, and that is how she got her name... Purkinje. Pronounced, pur-KIN-gee.

she has a great personality and is very funny. she is also a very confident, full-contact, assertive, pup but i love her just the same, and have really enjoyed spending this summer with her, while i look for a job.. (ugh!)

she is just such a good dog.

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In other news, I was attempting to follow along with Ali Edwards, Week in the Life Project, but I have not been good at documenting.  I absolutely love this idea, so I will continue to try and work through this, it's okay if it's not perfect. I just want to have documentation of the ordinary, life everyday as it is today. Let's do it.