Things in your control right now

I’m trying a new thing with my workouts, including using a paper journal to write down my fitness routine. Staying optimistic but hoping that using a different strategy to track my workouts (ie: not digital) will keep me more honest and consistent with resistance training and challenging myself.

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And I feel that holding power over my workouts, romanizing it and even disrupting my usual exercise regime (within a controlable “blast radius) makes me feel like I have a little moe control in my life given the current socio-economic-politico environment…

But it’s more than my workouts, I feel like I have control when I take the time to put on a cute outfit to have dinner with the fambam. Annnndd because I loved all the depth and texture of the outfit, I took a little more control by taking a whole bunch of pictures of me in said outfit #FashionBlogger :)

May sound a little cheesy but it’s all about that #MainCharacterEnergy – and we all need to acknowledge that energy in our own life now and then…

If you are feel like not yourself, that something is just off or need to change things up a bit because you feel like you are just being tossed around …consider taking control of what you can to feel more like yourself…and to start…here are some ways:

Your thoughts: Replace negative self talk with the action of writing down positive affirmations or statements about about yourself!

What you eat Eat When was the last time you ate healthy whole foods, drank a full glass of water or switched up your coffee with an herbal tea.

How we spend our spare time: Give you mind a break from work/Netflix/unproductive activities (scrolling, gossiping etc) and do something creative, active, journaling (ie: to do lists, gratitude, brain dump)

How you react to things: Before immediately giving someone or a situation your attention give yourself a moment to pause before immediately reacting, it might actually change how you respond.

What content you consume Put down your phone and pick up a book. Unfollow and mute accounts that don’t lift you up. Learn or study instead of mindlessly watching. Create more than you consume.

Who you spend time with Surround yourself that build you up and inspire you. And it’s OK to spend time on your own as much as you need.

How we treat others Don’t waste energy treating people badly. Use that energy to focus on improving your well being or hanging out with people who matter to you.

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This reminds me of blogger me circa 2011

Boots – Amazon | Dress – Joe Fresh | Vest – M Boutique | Purse – Aldo

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Strange Clouds and a new pair of Jeans

Excited to be shooting in Manual as of late – and actually capturing some amazing shots.

The pictures above are straight from my SD card and have not been editied…the Wonders of changing your ISO and appeture!

I’ve been looking for a pair of floral pants since before the summer started but kind of gave up because Zara’s denim looked like hareem pants on me :(

But after capturing these clouds I knew I had to have them.  The fashion gods prevailed when I found these during one of my lunch hour shopping sessions (best time of my corporate day).

What I’m wearing: M for Mendocino Denim | Zara tank and top | Top Shop Loafers | Aldo Sunglasses

Faux Winter

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What I’m Wearing: Denim shirt & Touq: Gifted | Shoes: Unknown | Leggings & Leg Warmers: H&M | Tote: Joe Fresh | Scarf: McQueen

The weather looked amazing from the window but it was very chilly…I’m surprised the Hubz was even able to capture these.  This weekend was one of those weekends where we really enjoyed life.  Eating great food, Hanging out with friends, Partying till 3am, Working out, Spending time with the Familia, Shopping, Dancing, Sleeping in till 11am.  This work week is going to be cray…can’t wait till next weekend.