Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra) - official video

I am absolutely obsessed with this song. Try to like it as much as I do, I dare you ;)

Happy Monday!!

today is a better day

I have been feeling progressively worse the past few days from this cold and almost went to the doctor. Today I woke up feeling much more refreshed and productive then I have in a while! This weekend we have tickets for Bill Cosby with Jon's parents. It should be a blast! I always underestimate the power of a comedy show. I've never gotten into much stand up comedy until the last few years but it's really awesome. Granted I have to be in the mood. Some really good ones are Louis C.K., *old* Dane Cook, and Brian Regan. Well, I think that's about it today but hopefully I'll report back soon in full health... please? ;)

A friend of mine just recently lost her new husband to cancer. It was a long fight, and they did everything they could for him. Unfortunately it wasn't enough and he wasn't strong enough to fight anymore. This saddens me on many levels. I wasn't great friends with him but we spent time together and Jon has known him since elementary school. Oh, and he was only 24. The one thing I hope to take from this is that you cannot take your life for granted. Sure there are going to be things you have to do to that you don't like, but just know everyday is a precious gift. We are given so much and so often we forget how lucky we truly are. All I want to say is that enjoy your life, your loved ones, and the gift that has been given to you. Really, truly, LIVE. That is my inspiration today. Take it with you.

It is again Monday

Hello internet world. I apparently love writing on Mondays. Something about a new beginning (... new week? haha) inspires me. I just got back from a fun weekend with my family in the Portland area. It was a blast! My cousin Amy and I babysat our (well, it's her cousin but it's all relative I suppose!) cousins twins and four year old. SO crazy. I am not ready for kids yet, let alone twins AND a four year old lol. But seeing my family was nice and I got great nights sleep out of exhaustion.

  Let's see, today so far I've done a crossfit work out and worked at the kitchen. I'm working later then my usual time because one of our ladies is taking a vacation and she has a plane to catch. I don't mind. It just means more sleep for me! I will probably miss tabata though, which is my favorite work out class. I will post a link to the sight below this post.

 It is a crazy intense/fun workout involving lots of squats and timed intervals. I'm a fan because it helped me lose weight, and I recommend it to everyone! Tonight for dinner I am making paleo fajitas. Basically meat and veggies haha. I don't eat like this always but it can be really tasty if done right. I will attempt to write sooner then one week. Eventually it will be a habit I hope.

Tabata Training Site

It is Monday

I know, I know. I said I would write tomorrow but now it is Monday. Maybe having a goal of writing everyday is unrealistic but I'm still going to try!
I don't have much to talk about today. It snowed last night and I got to go to the coast this weekend with some friends and had a blast. It was weird to see snow on the beach though that's for sure! As for todays inspiration... I am finally feeling better from this silly cold I have had for ages. I have been functioning normally but sleeping a ton and have had constant fatigue. Can't wait to feel like a real human again! Lately I've been obsessed with John Mayers album "Continuum". I would post a video but all the songs from it are super famous and it would be repetitive haha. It's a bit cheesy because it's John Mayer but his songs just speak to me. Here are a few winners:

"Had a talk with my old man
Said help me understand
He said turn 68, you'll renegotiate
Don't stop this train
Don't for a minute change the place you're in
Don't think I couldn't ever understand
I tried my hand
John, honestly we'll never stop this train"

-Stop this Train

"Pain throws your heart to the ground

Love turns the whole thing around
No, it won't all go the way it should
But I know the heart of life is good"

-Heart of Life

"Can't seem to hold you like I want to

So I can feel you in my arms.
Nobody's gonna come and save you,
We pulled too many false alarms."

-Slow Dancing in a Burning Room

Honestly, this whole album is amazing. If you haven't heard it or it's been a while.... GET IT! haha You won't regret it :)

Primero

This is the first blog post on my new blog. I already have a blog that I don't particularly use very much but for some reason the new year inspired me to write a new one. I of course meant to write this on new years day as a part of a resolution to get back into my writing that I used to love doing. Obviously that time has now passed and now I'm just starting a new blog for fun. I am not sure where this blog will lead, but I'm going to attempt to find something inspiring each day to write about, or even just a funny picture or a new song.<br>As for an update on life as of lately... Things are going well. I've slowed down a bit and am working a lot less. I have found a new energy for things that I once was lacking that's for sure. I just got back from seeing my parents recently and had a blast there. Nevada doesn't get credit for its beauty much but it is quite serene. Since the new year I have been concentrating on getting well from a cold that keeps hanging on, working out at least 4 times a week, and trying to incorporate healthy foods into my diet. I have been feeling better already! Well, until tomorrow.