Daily 2017

2017 Chapter IV Section 11

I am still trying to get used to so many different things happening at the same time. I have been lazily working at home for so long, I had completely forgotten what it feels like to travel in a public transport and wake up early and go to gym! Small things which I used to actually miss. My routine has been quite messed up but everything should be on track soon. 

I will get back to it hopefully by the end of this week. 

I have never felt so fatigued and happy at the same time for so many days in a row!!

On that note, 

Tata! 

2017 Chapter IV Section 5

Homework & Assignments

Wow, it's been a while since I blogged properly. Each and every day has been so tiring. I am still getting used to working out early in the morning and then travelling by bus and then classes the whole day. 

It's been a few years since I had to travel in public transport so my body is not used to it. And, the walks up and down the bus stands after exercising have been excruciating. 

I am enjoying my strength training classes. I will talk about it more in another blog. 

It's been a long day today. But, a happy one. 

To many more like these! :)

Tata!

TODAY'S CHECKLIST:

Exercise: Strength Training, 11k Steps
Food:
Breakfast: Oats, Vanilla Almond Milk (pre-workout), Purple Tortilla, Egg Whites, Frozen Veggies
Lunch: Whole Wheat Bagel, Cream Cheese
Snack: Blackberry, Baby carrots, Purple Tortilla, Ghugni
Dinner: Salad, Fish
Study: UCI ACP intro
Read: A Clash of Kings
Feeling: Feeling tired but happy

 

2017 Chapter III Section 28

Bad day & Pizza

From the time I woke up today, everything seemed to have gone bad. I felt sick, annoyed and had a feeling things would not go well today. 

I was right! Not a single thing went well. Now, I am super tired and ready to call it a day. 

The only good thing was trying out the deep dish pizza from Fresh Brothers! :) 

Tata! 

 

2017 Chapter III Section 27

Cleaning: A poem

My mild OCD,

Will be the end of me. 

With a broom in hand, 

Here, I stand. 

In front of a room, 

Which is already clean, 

But, it is not upto, 

My standard of spic and span. 

I am losing my mind, 

And, a little bit of my behind. 

I went on a wild cleaning spree, 

This cleaning monster will never let me be free. 

Now, I lie on my bed super tired, 

I am getting my brain fired. 

Because it still cannot stop, 

Thinking of cleaning more pans and pot.

Tata!

TODAY'S CHECKLIST:

  • Exercise: Weight Training, Packing
  • Food:
    • Breakfast: Egg Sunnyside up, Bread
    • Lunch: Quinoa, Chicken Curry
    • Snack: Blueberry, Blackberry, Chocolate
    • Dinner: Pasta, veg sauce
  • Study: None
  • Read: None
  • Feeling: Cleaning spree

 

 

 

 

2017 Chapter III Section 26

Day of food and happiness

Today has been a happy Sunday. My special work seemed to have gone well; now I am hoping it sees fruition.

After the work, I finally got to indulge in a Double Double and Animal Style Fries! :) I have waited for a while for it. It is yummy! :D

It was followed by a small cup from Yogurtland and washed down with Iced Boba tea from this cute place nearby. 

Now, as my sister and I watch the umpteenth episode of White Collar and eat a handful of high-quality chocolate, I am ready to call it a day! 

I have too many thoughts running through my head, and I am constantly getting distracted by them. 

I need to re-start my meditations. I need to sit quietly with just me and just let the chaos settle down. I have to remember I have life plans and no matter what I have to keep going forward. 

You can do everything in your power, hope for the best and prepare for the worse. The rest will happen as it is written to be. 

On that philosophical note, I am off to bed! Tata! 

TODAY'S CHECKLIST:

  • Exercise: Weight Training, Packing
  • Food:
    • Breakfast: Pasta, My veg sauce, Keema
    • Lunch: In and Out Cheeseburger, Animal Style Fries, Yogurtland Yogurt, Iced Tea Boba
    • Snack: Diet Canada Dry, Small bag of Chex Mix, Tavana Chocolate
    • Dinner: Rice with eggs, Chicken Curry 
  • Study: None
  • Read: None
  • Feeling: Hoping for the best

2017 Chapter III Section 25

Day of babysitting and rest

Day 2 of aunt (she calls me tatta :D) and niece time! I love cooking for this child, she loves food as much as I do! :) I love the sheer joy I see on her face when she eats. :D

Also, the way her face lights up when she sees me and runs to me saying 'tatta'! The joys of being an aunt! :D 

Running behind her has been a constant source of happiness for me today! But, I feel completely wiped! Phew.

I was so happy when my sister suggested we order a pizza and just watch some television and relax. [Have to say did not enjoy watching Iron Fist. The main actor wasn't up to the mark really! Disappointng.]

Well, I have a big day tomorrow. Something fun is cooking up. Let's hope it goes as I am wishing it to. 

Tata! 

TODAY'S CHECKLIST:

  • Exercise: Today I am a couch potato
  • Food:
    • Breakfast: Bread, Boiled Egg, Peanut Butter, Jam
    • Lunch: Chole, Brown Rice
    • Snack: Chocolates 
    • Dinner: Domino's Thin Crust Pepperoni pizza, Diet Canada Dry
  • Study: None
  • Read: None
  • Feeling: Lazeeeee

2017 Chapter III Section 24

Buuuuubleessss

I feel like a child today. My one and a half-year-old niece (my friend's daughter) is visiting us, and it is so much fun. 

Firstly, I love babysitting her. She is a bundle of joy! :) 

Secondly, she is making my inner child come alive! 

One downside of being a grown up with a back problem, running behind an over-energetic child can be exhausting. 

My back and feet are super heavy, yet my soul feels so light! :)

With a smile on my face, I go to sleep. Tata! 

[P.S. I felt like a superhero when I blew a few bubbles at the park, and all the kids ran around up to me as if I am performing magic!]

TODAY'S CHECKLIST:

  • Exercise: Running behind an energetic child, 8k steps
  • Food:
    • Breakfast: Cheerios, Almond Milk
    • Lunch: Enchilada, Rice, Beans
    • Snack: Veg Burger, Fries
    • Dinner: Sushi
  • Study: None
  • Read: None
  • Feeling: Tired yet Happy! :)

2017 Chapter III Section 23

Desperation breeds Mis-judgment 

Sometimes, it is best to let things be. 

Pushing hard, won't let it budge.

It will only let it push back harder. 

Patience is a virtue, they say. 

They are not wrong. 

Sometimes, you need to calm down, 

Judge a situation. 

The more desperate you get, 

The more mistakes you make. 

Sometimes, the issue is small, 

But, sometimes big things will be at stake!

My thought for the day! Tata! 

TODAY'S CHECKLIST:

  • Exercise: 4k steps
  • Food:
    • Breakfast: Egg whites, Frozen veggies, Hummus, Purple Corn Tortilla
    • Lunch: Veg Pasta, My veg sauce, keema, Mio electrolyte 
    • Snack: Blackberry, Blueberry, Ikea Ice cream (amazing)
    • Dinner: Tortilla, Ghugni, Tofu
  • Study: None
  • Read: None
  • Feeling: Feeling slightly irritated. 

2017 Chapter III Section 22

Today is not a good day

The day started out quite blah and has continued to follow suit! I have been feeling groggy the whole day. 

It is currently 3 in the afternoon, and I feel like someone has punched me hard on multiple places of my body. I took a short nap thinking that would fix everything. But, I was wrong. 

Currently, I don't have a lot of work to finish, so I am taking it a little slow. 

I think the sudden onset of my periods (yes again in just two week's time!!!) is adding to my misery or might be the reason for it too! -_-

Either way, I think I will go for a walk in the evening and see if that helps a little or not. 

I am miserable about that the fact that I am feeling so blank today. I hope this is just a one-day thing! 

Hopefully, tomorrow is a better day! 

Tata! 

TODAY'S CHECKLIST:

  • Exercise: Today I am a couch potato
  • Food:
    • Breakfast: Egg whites, Frozen veggies, Hummus, Purple Corn Tortilla
    • Lunch: Chole, Brown Rice, Mio Electrolyte
    • Snack: Blackberry, Blueberry, PB&J (comfort food time)
    • Dinner: Quinoa, Chicken, Salad
  • Study: Stanford
  • Read: None
  • Feeling: Feeling bleeeaaahhhhh