So. I needed a break. Why? I think I just needed to take a look at what I was doing and re-focus. I feel like I am putting way too much effort into things that aren't certain. I think this freaked me out when I first realized this, but now I feel comfortable with it. Here's my account of my last couple weeks.
I realized that I have no certainty with employment. When I started college, I remember thinking that I would find a job. Not right away, but in a couple years. Now, a couple years later, I feel like I am right back at the start. Yes, I have some great experience in television. I have learned A LOT about the industry, how things work, and the differences in technology. However, stability feels unattainable. The carrot feels like it's being dangled from a string on a rolling spool. Or... at least this is what I thought.
After sitting down and having a momentary freak-out, I figured that there is nothing I can change about it. Even if I manage to get the proverbial carrot, I will always be shown another. And I'll want it. And I'll strive, stress, and push to get it. Pushing for a career, however, isn't all it's cut out to be. For example, last week, I remember waking up at 6:00 to go in to work for 8:30, to get off around 3, to drive half an hour, to go to work from 4-12. What a life. Thankfully, I slept in the next morning. How people do this on a regular basis I will never understand. HOW I DO THIS on a regular basis I don't understand.
So. for sanity's sake, I am choosing not to care. I'm choosing to not gear my life around a 'What if.' Whatever happens, happens. All I can say about that. Hope doesn't get results when the actions are out of your control.
That being said, I reset my goals. Instead of looking for more jobs, I'm going to create my own. I know what I want. I know what I am capable of. I am choosing to apply to grants and loans so that I can get my business started. I called the Small Business Finance Centre and made an investment in myself. I am more excited about this than I ever have been.
I can do this. No 'What If' necessary.
:)
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Diet and Life Changes
Business-wise, not too too much has changed since the last time I wrote. I am still working on editing a wedding and promoting to the brides at the Paris Bridal Gala.
But... I have some new diet plans, recipes, and life changes I would like to talk about.
This week, I kicked eating healthy into high gear. The last few weeks I've noticed that I was eating WAY too much junk food. I started drinking protein shakes for breakfast again as well.
While on a search for something to mix up my mornings, I found Green Monsters. Basically, it's a shake with spinach in it. The first time I read this, I thought they were going to taste disgusting. But you don't taste the spinach at all, and it's a great way to get some vitamins in the morning. Here's my recipe:
2 scoops protein
1-1.5 cups of milk
1 cup of spinach
1 tablespoon of flax
1-1.5 cups of blueberries (I'm using these because I have a TON of them. But you can substitute what you like).
Blend together and drink. I have vanilla cream flavoured protein, so it really mixes well together. And it tastes great!! I have drank these for the last 3 days and already I have noticed that my skin is in much better shape.
Next on my diet plan is the cheapest, healthiest meal out there - soup. My parents have been experimenting with their new crock pot for the last while, and they discovered this recipe for Hamburger Soup that is to die for. It's also the cheapest thing to make - I would say it'll cost about $16 to buy all of what you need, and you will have enough veggies left over to make another 3-4 soups if you want to.
1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
28 oz. can of stewed tomatoes
1 c peeled potatoes
1 c carrots
1 c onion
1 c celery
4 c hot water
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf, crumbled.
Mix, cook in crock pot for 6-8 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low. Be prepared to be amazed at how good this is.
I also have a crock pot recipe book hanging around. I went searching and found a great recipe for chicken soup as well:
6 c prepared chicken broth (or water)
1 can of chickpeas
1.5 c onion
0.5 c carrot
0.5 c celery
3 plum tomoatoes, chopped with seeds removed
1/4 c tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp pepper
1 lb chicken thighs, cooked and chopped.
Same instructions as above. Now, this does taste different because it has more onion in it; I find it's more acidic, but still very good. Both of these recipes makes about 6 full bowls of soup. I love taking leftovers into work, so this works perfect for me.
On another note, I also worked out with a personal trainer today. He was really nice and pin-pointed some key moves that I should be incorporating. As much as I rely on my Women's Health book religiously, I'm starting to get bored of the same routine. My body is also getting used to it a bit too much, and I think if I up my weights too much I'll start to look like a man. I love that I'm seeing results now and I feel much better, but I want to really slim down my midsection before the summer. I told him I wanted to have a flat stomach by the end of February, so we'll see :P
As for life changes, I think I've decided I am not going to stick with anything that doesn't make me happy anymore. I see people becoming complacent with what they are doing and I can't understand why people wouldn't want to change things up. That being said, I want to start eating better, working out more, enjoying my jobs more, and scheduling myself some down time. I enjoy what I do, but I don't want to be defined as the girl who can't have fun either. I still hope to take a vacation soon, get some new books (the one I have been reading is SO LONG, but really good) and chill with friends (a trip to Sarnia soon is a definite must).
Anyway, I have babbled on enough. Time to clean up my kitchen and do some editing. Let me know what you think of the recipes if you try them!!
But... I have some new diet plans, recipes, and life changes I would like to talk about.
This week, I kicked eating healthy into high gear. The last few weeks I've noticed that I was eating WAY too much junk food. I started drinking protein shakes for breakfast again as well.
While on a search for something to mix up my mornings, I found Green Monsters. Basically, it's a shake with spinach in it. The first time I read this, I thought they were going to taste disgusting. But you don't taste the spinach at all, and it's a great way to get some vitamins in the morning. Here's my recipe:
2 scoops protein
1-1.5 cups of milk
1 cup of spinach
1 tablespoon of flax
1-1.5 cups of blueberries (I'm using these because I have a TON of them. But you can substitute what you like).
Blend together and drink. I have vanilla cream flavoured protein, so it really mixes well together. And it tastes great!! I have drank these for the last 3 days and already I have noticed that my skin is in much better shape.
Next on my diet plan is the cheapest, healthiest meal out there - soup. My parents have been experimenting with their new crock pot for the last while, and they discovered this recipe for Hamburger Soup that is to die for. It's also the cheapest thing to make - I would say it'll cost about $16 to buy all of what you need, and you will have enough veggies left over to make another 3-4 soups if you want to.
1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
28 oz. can of stewed tomatoes
1 c peeled potatoes
1 c carrots
1 c onion
1 c celery
4 c hot water
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf, crumbled.
Mix, cook in crock pot for 6-8 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low. Be prepared to be amazed at how good this is.
I also have a crock pot recipe book hanging around. I went searching and found a great recipe for chicken soup as well:
6 c prepared chicken broth (or water)
1 can of chickpeas
1.5 c onion
0.5 c carrot
0.5 c celery
3 plum tomoatoes, chopped with seeds removed
1/4 c tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp pepper
1 lb chicken thighs, cooked and chopped.
Same instructions as above. Now, this does taste different because it has more onion in it; I find it's more acidic, but still very good. Both of these recipes makes about 6 full bowls of soup. I love taking leftovers into work, so this works perfect for me.
On another note, I also worked out with a personal trainer today. He was really nice and pin-pointed some key moves that I should be incorporating. As much as I rely on my Women's Health book religiously, I'm starting to get bored of the same routine. My body is also getting used to it a bit too much, and I think if I up my weights too much I'll start to look like a man. I love that I'm seeing results now and I feel much better, but I want to really slim down my midsection before the summer. I told him I wanted to have a flat stomach by the end of February, so we'll see :P
As for life changes, I think I've decided I am not going to stick with anything that doesn't make me happy anymore. I see people becoming complacent with what they are doing and I can't understand why people wouldn't want to change things up. That being said, I want to start eating better, working out more, enjoying my jobs more, and scheduling myself some down time. I enjoy what I do, but I don't want to be defined as the girl who can't have fun either. I still hope to take a vacation soon, get some new books (the one I have been reading is SO LONG, but really good) and chill with friends (a trip to Sarnia soon is a definite must).
Anyway, I have babbled on enough. Time to clean up my kitchen and do some editing. Let me know what you think of the recipes if you try them!!
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