Searching for motivation

Why does it always seem like I tell myself "I'll start tomorrow"?! Probably because I do! I'll start waking up for the gym before work tomorrow, I'll go to the grocery store tomorrow, I'll get stuff posted for the classes tomorrow, I'll figure out my life tomorrow...why do I always put things off? Why can't I just start today?

It is time to get motivated! What should I be motivated for? Well, I'm in Lauren's wedding in August, I want to go to Hawaii to see Ashley before she moves so I need to be able to (a) get in a bathing suit and (b) feel halfway decent in it, I will probably be moving somewhere new so I would like to look my best to start my "new life", I'm 26 years old and single with no prospects, I can't fit into my jeans, and I was 15 pounds lighter this time two years ago. There's a start.

Sooo, what's the plan? If I put it in writing maybe it will be easier so here goes:

• Gym 5 days a week - at least 30 minutes of cardio and abs each time
• No more than 1 soda every other day
• Eat healthy....more veggies, more cardio
• Tan at least twice a week
• Get all class assignments posted for students by March 15th

I've got lots of other things that I need to do and think about, but at least some firm goals can start this motivation process!

Things to think about...

"We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the life that is waiting for us" - Joseph Campbell

"If you want your life to be a magnificent story, then begin by realizing that you are the author and every day you have the opportunity to write a new page" - Mark Houlahan

"Nothing is predestined, the obstacles of your past can become the gateways that lead to new beginnings"

"Never let life's hardships disturb you. No one can avoid problems, not even saints or sages."

"The rose is fairest when it is budding new, and hope is the brightest when it dawns from fears."

Getting Started

Well, it is official...I'm a blogger! I've toyed with the idea for over a year now and for some reason tonight as I sit here reading through quotes to send to one of my besties to keep her chin up, I found the urge to want to start something where I could keep myself motivated and here we are! I hope for this site to be a place to share my thoughts and my feelings, to record quotes, goals, and memories. I want a place to just be. And while I may not know what the road ahead has in store, the destination is still unknown, I know that I am here in this moment and these are the things I want to remember!