Water

Something that I've developed a taste for over the past few years is plain water.

Now, that might seem strange, but I used to be the girl who always had a Diet Coke in her hand, a Sprite at dinner, and other sugary water-replacers that did absolutely nothing for me.

Then college happened.

Now, you may ask why a change in scenery made me give up my lovely soda addiction. Well, here is your answer.

1. Soda is WAY too expensive (and who wants to throw away THAT much money?)

(Besides this cute baby, that is.)

2. Water with lemons is delicious

3. Being vegan has complicated my soda intake because they're not all vegan-friendly

So, now that I understand the value and "thrill" of water, (and if you're interested in that, just Google it) I drink it constantly.

But, for those of you who are like me, water takes some... getting used to.

So, here are my tips for drinking enough H20:

• Add some fruit that you like to your water (seriously, sounds obvious but you're be more likely to drink it if you actually like it... shocker.)
• Keep away from "triggers" (You can't drink soda if it's not there...)
• Don't quit cold-turkey because you'll have caffeine headaches and you'll hate yourself 
• TREAT YO SELF 
• Notice that you haven't had a soda in (remarkable amount of time for you)? Let yourself enjoy one
• If you do buy soda, buy smaller cans
• This serves two purposes, one to make sure you don't drink absentmindedly and two to make sure you know how much you've had instead of "half of a two liter"

SO NOW, let's salute water.

Being Busy

Being busy doesn't have to mean that you leave your dorm looking like a mess...

Or that you don't brush your hair/teeth...

OR even that you have to skip meals.

At the end of the day, your busiest days are the best days to: 

Now, that doesn't mean that you have to scarf down your food...

Or show up to everything you have that day like this:

It really just means that you have to find 20-30 minutes on your busiest days to eat your favorite food, listen to your best "pump it up" song, or whatever you need to do to get through the day and make it your own. 

College is the time to overwhelm yourself, to explore new things, and to decide at the end of the day what you don't want to do tomorrow. 

Don't be afraid to say "no," but also don't let something you might be interested in pass you by. It's all part of the experience.

So, take a minute now, and relax. You'll be fine. 

Hello, all!

Today I learned something new!

I truly love Naked's Probiotic Machine Tropical Mango. It's just enough energy to help get me through the day without feeling like I should end it at the gym. It keeps me awake, takes the place of a snack, and it's mango-filled which is a win right there. (:

So, you might be thinking.. "What's the point of sharing that?" But, the fact that I'm trying to get to is often times, college kids rely on terrible "study snacks" that (should!) take the place of full blown meals.. and that's no bueno. So, instead, try nuts, fruits, and other crunch-filled delights to keep your brain awake.

I know that for me, That means kettle corn, carrots & hummus, and Clif Bars, but for you, it could mean salted peanuts or celery sticks, or maybe even grapes.

Who knows, but as we reach the time in the semester where you're going to be writing your first papers, remember this blog when you go to reach for that Monster cookie that Target had on sale. (;

Well, that's all for now guys!