Sunday Currently - May 24 v.29

Happy May 2-4 weekend! Hope everyone had a great long weekend. Has it really been THAT LONG since I had a post? Slacking!! Between my job and workouts, seems like I can never get the minute to sit down and write a post, my bad. Here is this long weekend edition of TSC.

C U R R E N T LY 

READING: Nice Is Just A Place In France - The Betches ... still don't know how I feel about this book. 

WRITING: This edition of TSC

MUSIC: Song(s) of the moment - Hey Mama by David Guetta ft Nikki Minaj, Wrecking Ball by Eric Church (still!)

LISTENING:  To the birds outside

GUILTY PLEASURE:  This week was a vanilla dip donut from Dunkin Donuts. I did last a whole two hours before eating it and that day, I really didn't care if it was on my meal plan or not. 

THINKING: Way too many things. 

NAIL COLOR: Nothing, as I have been so busy I just haven't had the time to sit down and do them

SMELLING: Nothing, getting over a cold .. in May?!

DRINK: Nothing right now, but my last drink was my Cellucor BCAA Watermelon flavor - on point!

FOOD: All I have had to eat today would be my oats and greek yogurt. I started a new meal plan and for being a picky eater, this plan is very easy to follow. The only thing I am having difficulty with, is trying to eat every 2-3 hours

HOPING: For an email to come in tomorrow with good news.

TV SHOW: Still working on Season 9 of Bones .. cannot get enough. 

WEARING: Pajama pants and a hoodie

LOVING: The fact that I can sleep in tomorrow. Who doesn't love an unexpected day off?

WISH LIST: Some REAL nice weather that lasts longer than a day

NEEDING: To MAKE UP MY MIND!

BLESSING: Everyone and everything in my life

FEELING: Sore! Go hard or go home

CLICKING: Keyboard

EXCITEMENT:  For me to make up my mind haha

Uh oh!

Just when you think that everything is going well and you like the "path" that you're on .. BOOM! .. Life comes in and says "ha, not so fast!" 

I have been having some mixed emotions/feelings on whether or not I want to stay here or go back to a ship. I'm loving the current job that I am in, however, part of me feels like I wasn't completely "done" with ship life yet. I miss meeting people from all over the world, seeing places of the world, doing things I probably would never do on my own, having friends there for you knocking at your cabin saying "get ready bitch, crew bar" when all you want to do is sleep. I really didn't think I would miss it this much. 

What do you guys think? Any thoughts? 

S.

Xoxo

Five on Friday

Finally, some time to stop and write a post! I am linking up with A Liz Adventures for this week's edition of FOF.

ONE

Some of you may or may not know that I am currently single and I had a very bad break up. Shortly thereafter, I decided to work for Carnival for almost two years and now, I'm home and ready to deal with what life throws at me. In the last two and a half months, I have been on two dates. One of them, horrible idea (and the world is A LOT smaller than we actually think it is!) and the second one, seemed to be a good idea at the time, and then a few weeks down the road, disappointment all over again. When my brother asked me why I wanted a boyfriend, I actually had to stop and think about that answer because the answer I gave "well it's nice to have a boyfriend" wasn't the right one, AT ALL. I think we get so caught up in trying to make something fit our life, when maybe it's not the right timing for it. You don't need a boyfriend to be happy and fill a void that may or may not be missing in your life. Maybe it's because when people know you're 26 and single, they think something is wrong with you. MAYBE, there is nothing wrong with me and I am tired of disappointment and I am actually OKAY with being on my own and focusing on my life for once. 

TWO

I have found my go-to bev at Starbucks. I have been doing really well the last month and a half with eating better and going to the gym, but sometimes, we just need a little cheat. Well, I was browsing healthier options at SB (because LBH, SB once a week is a MUST!) and I came across this beaut! I don't know how it's only 20 calories, and neither does my health nut of a brother. It is better known as the Blendicano, not on their regular menu, some Barista's know and some don't so if you decide to order it .. here are the words you need to use (I did not create this, fyi)

Quad Espresso, scoop of venti ice, 2-4 pumps of sugar free caramel or vanilla and blended. You'll thank me later! 

THREE

I finally finished Dark Places! Amazing book and if you love a good thriller with a little twist at the end, this is definitely your book. Well, to fill my hour break at work, I needed to get some new books. Which where the SB came in since it's in the Chapters anyways. I picked up Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn and Nice Is Just A Place In France. I started reading Nice Is Just A Place In France and I cannot stop laughing and I am only on page ten. 

FOUR

Can I just thank Bodybuilding.com for their AMAZING shipping times, as in, I only had to wait a day for my order! #onpoint

FIVE

I woke up this morning craving a cupcake! Anyone, someone, just please bring me one??

Sunday Currently - April 26 v.28

It's the last Sunday in April, can you believe it? Usually I find months to go by fast, however, I have found that April has gone by a little more slower than usual. It's probably because this was my first full month back at a home and having a land job. It's just getting used to everything that has probably made it drag on. 

Hope everyone had a great week and weekend. My week/end was great, minus the few days of snow, rain and hail .. but other than that, it was great. So now, on to this weeks post ... 

C U R R E N T LY 

READING: Dark Places by Gillian Flynn - This book is getting SO good! I bring it with me now to read on my lunch breaks and have the time I'm almost late going back.

WRITING: This edition of TSC

MUSIC: Song(s) of the moment - Take Your Time by Sam Hunt, Like A Wrecking Ball by Eric Church and See You Again by Wiz Khalifa

LISTENING:  To the laundry machine

GUILTY PLEASURE:  This week was definitely pizza and wings for cheat day!

THINKING: When I know I have to take a day or two off from the gym, it's starting to make me cringe 

NAIL COLOR: Nothing, as I have been so busy I just haven't had the time to sit down and do them

SMELLING: My baking that I did this morning

DRINK: Decaf orange pekoe tea

FOOD: I made the banana "clusters" as I like to call them again this morning. They didn't last longer than three days last week, good thing they're easy to make. My lunch today is consisting of a nice fruit salad of strawberries, grapes, blueberries and raspberries

HOPING: For another great week and upcoming weekend

TV SHOW: Started Season 9 of Bones last night. Every episode someone makes me cry, it's horrible! PLL and OITNB is starting soon!!!

WEARING: Pajama pants and a high school tee

LOVING: That someone has been making me smile this last little while =)

WISH LIST: I know this doesn't count but I would really like it, as would a lot of people, if there were more days in the weekend to get things done. In my opinion, two days is not enough

NEEDING: To finish the laundry and go through my clothes, AGAIN

BLESSING: Everyone and everything in my life

FEELING: Rested (for once) and happy!

CLICKING: Keyboard

EXCITEMENT:  To get back into the gym once these two busy days are over with ANDDDD that my dad bought a juicer on the weekend!! YAY!! :)

I thought I would leave you guys with some motivational words this Sunday ...

Sunday Currently - April 19 v.27

Another Sunday is here and "the sun is shining, I'm positive"; that's right! I was fortunate enough to have another Saturday and Sunday off but that's only going to last for about two more weeks and then my days off will be Wednesday and Thursday. Here's to another good week, hopefully :)

C U R R E N T LY 

READING: Dark Places by Gillian Flynn - I started brining it with me to work so I can read it on my lunch break. Makes the hour go by faster

WRITING: This edition of TSC

MUSIC: Song(s) of the moment - Honey, I'm good by Adam Grammer and Come With Me - The Kongos

LISTENING:  Deep Blue Sea 

GUILTY PLEASURE:  This week, double chocolately chip frapp from Starbucks

THINKING: I have taken two days off from the gym this week and my days don't feel complete without. Never thought I would be saying that.

NAIL COLOR: Not sure what color I'm going to wear this week but I am thinking something nice and bright!

SMELLING: My ginger peach tea

DRINK: Ginger peach tea

FOOD: I made these amazing banana muffins this morning which I think I will be making every Sunday from now on. The recipe is so easy and all they contain are: oats, almond milk, unsweetened apple sauce, bananas, vanilla and cinnamon. They are perfect for an on-the-go snack, pre or post workout and for dessert.

HOPING: That I am able to see Fast and Furious 7 or True Story this week and for a good week at work and in the gym

TV SHOW: Still working my way through Season 8 of Bones.

WEARING: Comfortable pajama pants and my Jacksonville, FL hoodie

LOVING: That I made it through week two of clean eating and being in the gym. It may not seem like much for me, this is a good thing. I usually don't last longer than a week but this time I am feeling much better about this and I am keeping my positive attitude. I know I won't see any results for a while, but any progress is better than nothing

WISH LIST: For a full day of sleep

NEEDING: To finish the laundry and continue prepping meals for the week

BLESSING: Everyone and everything in my life

FEELING: A little bit on the tired side today. Yesterday it seemed like everything hit me all at once and I felt absolutely exhausted both physically and mentally.

CLICKING: Keyboard

EXCITEMENT:  To get back into the gym tomorrow - again, weird, I know!

Enjoy your week everyone! :)

Five on Friday

It's time for another edition of FOF while linking up with A Liz Adventures

ONE

Tomorrow is THE DAY! 2015 NBA Playoffs begin and our first game is against the Wizards. I have a feeling this will be a great round and we will advance far this year! WE THE NORTH!

TWO

The other day while browsing my Twitter feed, I came across a post that said Tim Hortons will now be serving Nutella products until June. EXCUSE ME, WHAT?! I am not a huge Nutella fan, however, combine it with an unhealthy donut, I may just try it. Well ... today I did and let me tell you, it was the BEST idea Tim Horton's has ever had, since the Iced Capp (honestly). I really hope they decide to keep these as a permanent menu item. They're just too good to stop making. 

THREE

I am loving this weather lately, even though I am inside most of the day. However, when I'm outside walking the dogs, they can take their sweet old time, I don't mind at all. Even though it's difficult for me to get up in the mornings, finishing work at 3:30pm and having the rest of the night ahead, plus the nice weather, is a great feeling. 

FOUR

My FitTea 28 Day Detox tea arrived today, finally! I have tried a different teatox before, it worked, however, I have been seeing this all over the place and reading a lot of positive reviews, so I thought I would try it. It doesn't hurt to try something. I think this time with my work out routine and my better eating habits, I may have better results with this one than I did with the other one. I'll let you guys know how it works :)

FIVE

                                                

Staying Put ...

... for now.

If you guys have been reading some of my posts lately, you may have seen me mention something about having to make up my mind whether or not I was going to stay home or head out for another contract. Last week, I decided that for right now, it was in my best interest to stay home and not head out. I was supposed to fly out to New Orleans yesterday but after being offered a full time job in MY FIELD and having that "it feels right" feeling, I knew I had to stay.

We are allowed to take up to six months off, so I haven't made a permanent decision on whether or not I'll be hanging up my flippers and laying down the anchor at home. I'm just going to see how things go at home and then re-evaluate in a month. It's a little bit difficult to find a full time job in my field around my home town. All the jobs are in places where I am not within driving distance or am I ready to make the move yet. I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason and I think that is why this is happening .. sort of like, a sign, so to speak.

Last week was my first full week and it went great. The hours are 6:30 am - 3:30 pm so even though my alarm goes off at 4:30 am and I am NOT a morning person, I get to spend my days with dogs and cats AND I get evenings off. I'm also starting to fall into a routine which I am LOVING. Get up, breakfast, ready for work, go to work, go to the gym right after work, home, eat, shower and bed ... REPEAT. Working on a ship, you had a little routine, but things would never seem to work to your advantage and something would always come up. Not like that can't happen on land, but it's so much nicer knowing what you're doing so you can plan around it. This routine is also nice since I have started back into the gym and clean eating, it just makes it that much easier.

I feel a bit better now knowing that I have somewhat of an idea of what I am doing, I just need to make a final decision within the next month so we'll see how things go because if there is one thing I learned from ship life, just go with the flow ...