“A fat stomach never breeds fine thoughts.”- St. Jerome

After numerous people asking me whether I was expecting over the past few weeks, I have come to a realization that I must do one of two things: get in shape, or buy new clothes. Thought the later will come inevitably, I figure now is as good of time to get in shape as any. I know I am not fat, but I have no tone, especially through my core. The following things will be my goals for the month:

• Drink more, preferably water. I know I never drink enough; I get terrible dehydration headaches, and my skin is frequently dry. I just don't think to drink anything most days. Lately, I have noticed that unless I grab a watter bottle before I leave the house, I won't have anything until I get home from summer school at one. Therefore, I just need to push more liquids, be it water, juice, or caffiene-free soda (caffiene is a diuretic).
• Add flax seed meal to my food. Flax seed is amazing stuff; it is high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, has a very mild taste, and can be added to just about everything. I had already started adding it to the girls' food, so why don't I add it to my diet as well? I only need a tablespoon or two a day.
  
• Move more! I know it is freakishly hot out, so I haven't been walking. I think if I dance to every Hannah Montana/ Jonas Brothers/ Demi Levato song I hear through out the day, I will lose my baby belly in no time!

So that is my plan for this month. I know it is nothing drastic. However, until school starts, I can not begin some elaborate workout routine. Who knows, maybe by August, I will have just given up, and bought a new wardrobe that does not contain loose, flowing sundresses!

Awesome [FREE] Album!

I know I may be a little biased, for I know the artist, and I am a sucker for a guy with an acoustic guitar. However, this album is FANTASTIC!!!! (Yes, it warrants the use of multiple exclamation points.)


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It's, Oh, So Quiet...

I am glad that I live in a country where most individuals are not morning people. I [usually] love waking up to quiet that envelopes my whole city, resting upon my house like a cozy quilt before a lit fireplace. I get my few moments of serenity before chaos sets in. For these few hours of peace are worth my inability to rest.

When I Die, Put Me in Silk Pajamas

I have a lot to write about, but very little time to do so. The words are dancing in my head itching to pour out of my fingertips. I have been finding zen in acoustic guitars and loudly singing along. I feel the urge to hear the hum of a needle and to pull out paints. A holiday will bid me well.