| Gratitude | ----- |
| 1 | Today I am thankful for meeting new sweet people! And waxing. |
| 2 | Today I am thankful for a day to myself to get things done. |
| 3 | Today I am thankful for early starts and sweet people! |
| 4 | Today I am thankful for learning opportunities. |
| 5 | Today I am thankful for resting. |
| 6 | Today I am thankful for doing my best. |
| 7 | Today I am thankful for staying positive. |
| 8 | Today I am thankful for going home early! |
| 9 | Today I am thankful for sleeping in! |
| 10 | Today I am thankful for being happy. |
| 11 | Today I am thankful for not being a pushover. |
| 12 | Today I am thankful for being smart. |
| 13 | Today I am thankful for being cheerful. |
| 14 | Today I am thankful for being loved. |
| 15 | Today I am thankful for FRIDAY. |
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| 17 | Today I am thankful for finding ways to relax. |
| 18 | Today I am thankful for not losing my mind yet. |
| 19 | Today I am thankful for SPACE. |
| 20 | Today I am thankful for getting back on track. |
| 21 | Today I am thankful for getting what I need done. |
| 22 | Today I am thankful for FRIDAY and having a productive weekend planned. |
| 23 | Today I am thankful for taking time to do fun stuff. |
| 24 | Today I am thankful for learning. |
| 25 | Today I am thankful for getting ahead. |
| 26 | Today I am thankful for getting work done. |
| 27 | Today I am thankful for relaxation. |
| 28 | Today I am thankful for taking time to myself |
how was your first kiss?
- sloppy and gross, haha.
what do you do when you’re sad?
- lay inn bed and listen to music.
- sloppy and gross, haha.
what do you love about yourself?
- that i do a pretty good job at staying super positive.
- that i do a pretty good job at staying super positive.
when’s the last time you warmed your hands in front of a fire?
- its been too long!
- its been too long!
would you rather watch a sunrise or sunset?
- sunrise.
- sunrise.
what’s the best thing about summer?
- longer days. sunshine.
what makes you feel warm inside?
- sweet and happy people.
- longer days. sunshine.
what makes you feel warm inside?
- sweet and happy people.
what’s your favorite halloween tradition?
- carving pumpkins.
- carving pumpkins.
what’s the last thing you learned?
- lots and lots of immunology stuff.
when’s the last time you felt obsessed?
- honestly, i think im always obsessed with something new.
- lots and lots of immunology stuff.
when’s the last time you felt obsessed?
- honestly, i think im always obsessed with something new.
what’s your favorite article of clothing?
- my fuzzy cardigans.
if you could have any view from your bedroom window what would you choose?
- mountains and/or water.
- my fuzzy cardigans.
if you could have any view from your bedroom window what would you choose?
- mountains and/or water.
what’s your favorite thing to do on a sunny day?
- open all the windows and let all the light in.
- open all the windows and let all the light in.
what do you consider lucky?
- being alive.
- being alive.
what made you smile today?
- happy, friendly people... even at 5am!
- happy, friendly people... even at 5am!
what makes you happy?
- things running smoothly.
what’s your favorite thing to do outside?
- drive, haha.
- things running smoothly.
what’s your favorite thing to do outside?
- drive, haha.
do you like camping?
- sure! only thing i dislike is not being able to shower haha
- sure! only thing i dislike is not being able to shower haha
what would you spend $1,000 on?
- saving money toward my boob job ;)
- saving money toward my boob job ;)
what’s your job, or what do you want to do as your job?
- i want to work with patients more!
- i want to work with patients more!
what do you do when you’re sad?
- lay inn bed and listen to music.
what are some things you do when you can’t sleep?
- listen to music, haha.
- listen to music, haha.
what was the best (non-romantic) night you’ve had?
- probably nights with my family at get togethers!
- probably nights with my family at get togethers!
what kind of covers do you have on your bed?
- fuzzy pink and creme colored ones!
- fuzzy pink and creme colored ones!
who is the last person you told a secret to?
- hm, my bff??
what’s your astrological sign?
- cancer!
- hm, my bff??
what’s your astrological sign?
- cancer!
what’s the best piece of advice you ever received?
- let go and let God.
- let go and let God.
when’s the last time you followed your instincts?
- everyday, my guy.
- everyday, my guy.
what’s your favorite food?
- HOT POT.
- HOT POT.
what’s your secret dream?
- to be a stay at home mom (even though this is not a secret, haha).
- to be a stay at home mom (even though this is not a secret, haha).
Okay, so let me just start off this blog post by saying that I never thought I'd EVER be on a dating app... ever. Not because I thought it was lame or for desperate people but just because 1) my mom has warned me over and over again how dangerous it is to meet people online and 2) because I never thought I could ever have a true connection with someone based on an online profile!
But, I'm so glad I at least experienced what the online dating world is like and also - glad to have met a few boys from it!
So I've only downloaded one dating app.... BUMBLE! I originally downloaded this app because of the BFF mode and I was really getting desperate for a roommate haha. So I started off the app swiping through other girls who were looking for friends and a few looking for a roommate! I was already happy with the BFF mode because of how many other NORMAL girls were using the app looking to make friends! SOOOO... I let myself run away with that confidence haha. After a day or two I decided to see what the date mode was like!
As soon as I switched modes I was actually super nervous! I didn't know what to expect! But after "swiping" through a few people I felt that confidence come back! I matched with a few cute boys!
So if you don't know about Bumble, basically if you match with a boy they can't message you! Your connection will last for 24 hours and you can message them in the time, but if time runs out then the connection disappears. Even though I matched with a few cute boys I didn't ever intend on messaging anyone since I was on the date mode more so out of curiosity than anything else. But then bumble has a feature where a boy can extend the connection for another day if you don't message him within the first 24 hours! So as almost 20 hours later I started getting time extend requests!! This (of course) made me super excited!
Even though I don't use the app much anymore, I'm so happy I gave it a chance! I've gone on a few dates with some of the boys I've matched with and I think they're all super great and nice and normal! So all the original fears I've had feel so far away!
A few quick bullet points...
1. Always, always, always make sure you're being safe!
- I always had the boys snapchat me before going out (to make sure they're real!) and some of them even followed me on instagram which really helped still my nerves! ALSO, before any date I sent a picture of the boy, where we were going, and shared my location with my sisters!!! I always made sure someone knew where I was (bc there really are crazies on the internet okay ladies).
2. Find real connections, don't force it!
- All the boys I've met on the app are people I connect with in so many different ways! I think it's so interesting how you can connect with one person one way, and another person in a completely other way! It's exciting and fun! But NEVER meet up with as many people as possible just to say you did! Look for people you can truly connect with!
3. It taught me that there are soooo many people out there.
- I honestly didn't know how many cute boys lived in my area, haha. Also, how many people are looking for real connections JUST like I am! It gives me real hope that I'll find that special someone one day, or someone I already know could be a bigger part of my life than they are right now! Either way it gives me hope that love is out there!!!
Obviously dating apps aren't for everyone, but I hope my experience has shed light on the experience in general! Thanks for reading!
xo, me.
But, I'm so glad I at least experienced what the online dating world is like and also - glad to have met a few boys from it!
So I've only downloaded one dating app.... BUMBLE! I originally downloaded this app because of the BFF mode and I was really getting desperate for a roommate haha. So I started off the app swiping through other girls who were looking for friends and a few looking for a roommate! I was already happy with the BFF mode because of how many other NORMAL girls were using the app looking to make friends! SOOOO... I let myself run away with that confidence haha. After a day or two I decided to see what the date mode was like!
As soon as I switched modes I was actually super nervous! I didn't know what to expect! But after "swiping" through a few people I felt that confidence come back! I matched with a few cute boys!
So if you don't know about Bumble, basically if you match with a boy they can't message you! Your connection will last for 24 hours and you can message them in the time, but if time runs out then the connection disappears. Even though I matched with a few cute boys I didn't ever intend on messaging anyone since I was on the date mode more so out of curiosity than anything else. But then bumble has a feature where a boy can extend the connection for another day if you don't message him within the first 24 hours! So as almost 20 hours later I started getting time extend requests!! This (of course) made me super excited!
Even though I don't use the app much anymore, I'm so happy I gave it a chance! I've gone on a few dates with some of the boys I've matched with and I think they're all super great and nice and normal! So all the original fears I've had feel so far away!
A few quick bullet points...
1. Always, always, always make sure you're being safe!
- I always had the boys snapchat me before going out (to make sure they're real!) and some of them even followed me on instagram which really helped still my nerves! ALSO, before any date I sent a picture of the boy, where we were going, and shared my location with my sisters!!! I always made sure someone knew where I was (bc there really are crazies on the internet okay ladies).
2. Find real connections, don't force it!
- All the boys I've met on the app are people I connect with in so many different ways! I think it's so interesting how you can connect with one person one way, and another person in a completely other way! It's exciting and fun! But NEVER meet up with as many people as possible just to say you did! Look for people you can truly connect with!
3. It taught me that there are soooo many people out there.
- I honestly didn't know how many cute boys lived in my area, haha. Also, how many people are looking for real connections JUST like I am! It gives me real hope that I'll find that special someone one day, or someone I already know could be a bigger part of my life than they are right now! Either way it gives me hope that love is out there!!!
Obviously dating apps aren't for everyone, but I hope my experience has shed light on the experience in general! Thanks for reading!
xo, me.
1. take a walk early in the morning to watch the sunrise.
2. take a walk later in the evening to watch the sunset.
3. read a book of poems.
4. take a mini road trip to nowhere in particular.
5. watch a planet earth documentary.
6. plant a garden.
7. lay in the grass and watch the clouds.
8. turn on piano music on a rainy day.
9. walk around a local museum for the day.
10. ride your bike around your favorite park.
11. stay in your pajamas all day.
12. get super dressed up and go get brunch with your best friends.
13. donate food/items to a shelter.
14. donate food/items to an animal shelter.
2. take a walk later in the evening to watch the sunset.
3. read a book of poems.
4. take a mini road trip to nowhere in particular.
5. watch a planet earth documentary.
6. plant a garden.
7. lay in the grass and watch the clouds.
8. turn on piano music on a rainy day.
9. walk around a local museum for the day.
10. ride your bike around your favorite park.
11. stay in your pajamas all day.
12. get super dressed up and go get brunch with your best friends.
13. donate food/items to a shelter.
14. donate food/items to an animal shelter.
So a common theme for january seemed to have been overthinking, so this month's goals are centered around stopping that!
1. Spend less time obsessing/worrying over things I can't change.
2. Spend less time worrying about whether other people actually like me or not.
3. No spend 20/28 days! (Hefty goal everyone, I know)
4. Lose 5 lbs.
5. Wake up at 4 am 20/28 days (Also hefty, I know).
6. Run further than my already marked & managed distance!