According to Plan

Unfortunately, that's not how my morning went. Nothing went according to plan. It's one of those mondays where it is rainy & unmotivated morning. I slept past my alarm, watched TV in the morning, and did not really accomplish anything. I'm going to begin doing some measurements for a research project and run later. No matter what I have to begin my running schedule today to build up my endurance to run that 5K in april. It's incredibly exciting and I'm up for the challenge. Today, I'm supposed to run 1.5 miles. Wish me luck! =)

Wishes

Do you ever wish you could like or even love something?

I do.

I wish I loved running, no matter what I do I just can't seem to enjoy running. Like food I'm going to try it over and over again until I at least like it. I know that running has such great benefits and would give me some "me" time in this crazy world of homework and class. That's why in April I will be running my first 5K! I know it's not a lot, but hey it's a start, right? I don't really care what time I end up finishing with, I just want to finished without having to walk. It's a simple goal, but at least it's a goal. The 5K will be on April 9th at my school's track and I'm getting very excited!!

With that I am off to do some homework and come up with a bit of a training schedule. I know a training schedule sounds ridiculous for just 3.1 miles, but when you're a beginner you have to start somewhere.

Have you ever wanted to like something?

Oh Mornings...

I would absolutely love to know where time goes. Somedays I am so productive before I even get a shower & go to class, but lately that hasn't been the case. It's past 10am and I'll I have seem to accomplished is waking up. I just don't understand where all the time does. I suppose sleep does take up a lot. Let's boycott sleep? Maybe we'll evolve eventually where we won't need sleep to survive. That's a good aspiration, right? Since it is a cold snowy day in PA I will leave you with a wonderful sunny flower for hopes of sun & summer. Happy Thursday?

Latest Obsession

So the current thing I am slightly obsessed with, food-wise at least, is Raspberry Vinaigrette. It's sweet, but not heavy which is why I really like it. PLUS raspberries make me think summer & anything that gives me even the slightest comfort towards summer I'll take. =) In addition to my initial post about raspberry vinaigrette I also learned how weird it was to spell vinaigrette. I definitely thought it was spelled Vinegar-Ette. I guess you learn something new everyday, right?

Happy Thursday!

Vanity

It's almost spring, just a few weeks, and it has me thinking a lot about Spring Cleaning & Organization. Today I came across this beautiful vintage vanity on Etsy that would be the perfect thing for helping me get organized. =)

Lots of Time to Think

Well it's 5am here on the East Coast and no, I didn't just wake up-I haven't gone to sleep yet. It's so crazy for me to imagine that someone could be up right now going about and being productive in their day. I on the other hand have been trying to go to bed for quite some time now. I have a lot on my mind and lots of time to think. As much as my body would love to be asleep right now, my mind doesn't think I should be. So, here I am blogging to all of you kind people. Just in case you're wondering, some random things I'm thinking about:

-I need more pictures on this blog
-I wish the computer wasn't so bright
-Kiss The Rain by: Yiruma
-Typing with my eyes shut

those are just a few. =)

I hope the rest of you are able to sleep. So until I blog again, good night & sweet dreams.

Amazing News!!

Today I received some amazing news from my school. I got into my study abroad program!!! ARIEL IS GOING TO LEEDS, ENGLAND!!! I'm so excited!! So look at my new home. =)

It looks so collegiate & old doesn't it?

Snow Day!!

Okay, well actually it's more like an ice day. That's okay thought, I'll take what I can get!! As much as I would love to say that I'll be sleeping in all day and enjoying a nice relaxing snow day it will actually be the complete opposite. Today will be a day filled with homework because I decided to be lazy and not do any homework last night <---BAD IDEA!!! So, first off this icy morning I will be hiking to my professor's house to drink tea and discuss books. Then an incredible amount of homework, possibly watching a movie (this may get pushed back because it's not exactly what you'd call "Essential") and then a study group. It better be a productive day!!

Enjoy your wednesday regardless of if it's sunny, warm, cold, or snowy/icy!!