Happy 2012 everyone!
Here's hoping everyone had as ridiculously wonderful a celebration of the New Year as I did:
- Got to hang out with almost all of my closest friends and family (plus TONS of other really great people) over the holidays
- Spent serious quality time in Summerland (much needed after that ridiculous semester)
- Played with lots of small children/babies
- Celebrated in true Bacchanalian style in NOLA to bring in the new year
- (which means I)
- Drank too much
- Ate too much
- Had a little too much fun
Not bad, eh? And, like I said, It was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!
Well, it's time for a snap back to reality, ya'll. A new vet school semester (my 2nd!) started today, as did my newest challenge (call it a resolution if you want):
The website is but a guideline, honestly, but that motivation remains. I've realized so much in the past few years that what/how I eat, exercise, and eliminate stress is vital to how much I love life/get shit done. And let's just say that, after the holiday I've had, it's going to take a little work to get me ready for life as a vet school student again!
First step:
Get prepared. On the way out of New Orleans yesterday, in a slightly hungover stupor from the past few days, my girl Cassandre and I stopped by Whole Foods. I got a lot of essentials that aren't readily available in Starkvegas (at least not organic). Also, I love that place. If there was one anywhere near me, I'd probably be broke.
Second step:
Get started. I sort of got everything started today, really. Made a Grapefruit + Carrot + Ginger juice. Cooked a Butternut Squash Soup. Headed to CLASS. Had only those two foods throughout the school day. Was STARVING by halfway through Anatomy. But I did it. And I made Roasted Cauliflower with a sauce for dinner. And I drank Peppermint Tea with Raw Honey (plus lots of water). Whew. First day down.
I have to say, I was sluggish without my morning coffee that I've gotten so used to over the holiday. But I'm determined. I know I might have to come back to caffeine in some form before I'm done with this whole thing, but I'll at least get back to green tea.
(It's so hard not doing things that are bad for you.)
While I'm sitting here thinking of all of the awfully delicious foods I won't be able to eat and the tasty beverages I won't be able to drink over the next few weeks, let me reminisce about the last portion of the holidays of 2011 (photo style):
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| Syndney tries on Micah's new underwear |
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| Dad readies the pile for a bonfire |
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| Sweetest moment ever: Age and Payton |
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| Hello Kitty? |
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| (I think I took this to find the sparklers, but I like it) |
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| Ma girls on the beach by the creek |
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| Leggy and Shelby sing some Speckled Frog at the Keg and Barrel |
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| Laurel's Christmas lights! |
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| Shelby had to act out all of the animals |
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| A sneak at the Crosby Arboretum - what a beautiful mushroom! |
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| Running from the authorities (not really) |
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| I'm calling it the most adorable way to go to jail (we didn't) |
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| Allegra's situation in NOLA |
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| A costume for the New Year |
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| Tire swings + parties = excellent fun! |
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| Festive! |
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| Sweetness. |
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| Group shot! (So many generations of MSMS..) |
Alright, so. Now that I'm done with that, I guess it's time I do one of the most important activities of a successful cleanse: SLEEP!
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