February 11th

Sometimes it's hard to slow down and remember that little things can
make a big difference in the way you feel. I am all about effeciency and
though it is useful, it can also be a burden. I don't realize while I'm trying
to find ways to save time or money, to maximize EVERYTHING I DO, I'm
just wearing myself out. Yesterday I felt so much better after I got home
and just layed in my bed for 45 minutes. I think we are so used to having
to constantly be busy or productive that we forget how helpful it is to slow
down. Whenever I have free time my instinct is to fit as much as I can in. All about optimizing. I just need to remember to give myself a break sometimes. It's nice when you notice that small things make you happy.

I had a pretty quick commute home. I think that if I get to Bellevue before
a certain time (like 5 minutes earlier than usual) traffic isn't as bad. That
and I've made the generalization that on Monday's more people work
overtime and therefore traffic will always be a bit lighter at 3-3:30. I got
home at around 4:00 and put pj's on. I layed in bed for about half an hour
when I started to fall asleep... and someone with good intentions asked
me if they should set my alarm clock, which woke me up. I got up and
watched tv for about half an hour. It was nice to feel relaxed and sleepy, I
felt like a little kid home sick from school. Afterwards I took a shower and
ate dinner (broccili with a hard boiled egg and tomatoes, as long as I'm
full I'm happy). I stopped and got coffee before class. The class is difficult
for me because my attention span is not that great. Luckily most things
come somewhat naturally and need little study for me to figure out.
Those that require more attention (math, programming) are areas that I
struggle in. It is truly painful for me. I noticed on my way in that it was
super warm out. It was really nice and put me in a good mood to not be
shivering. I looked at the forecast and it says the weather should be in
the 50's for the next 10 days! I'm so excited.

Tue Feb 12 PM Light Rain 49°/40° 70%

Wed Feb 13 AM Showers 49°/36° 30%

Thu Feb 14 Partly Cloudy 53°/40° 20%

Fri Feb 15 Few Showers 51°/42° 30%

Sat Feb 16 Partly Cloudy 52°/36° 20%

Sun Feb 17 Partly Cloudy 57°/40° 20%

Mon Feb 18 Few Showers 57°/43° 30%

Tue Feb 19 Showers 55°/42° 60%
Wed Feb 20 Scattered Showers 55°/43°

I have next Monday off for President's Day and then my midterm is
Wedenesday which is great because I know the class is almost over (8
classes left!). I don't have high hopes for a stellar grade, I'm just trying to
pass.

Day one was successfully carb free. I try to keep full on things that are
not so yummy so that I don't notice the fact that I really want something
better. When I got home from class Jordan asked me to go rent movies
with them so I did, but then I was almost force fed another dinner. With a
lot of struggle I managed to squirm out of it. I got home and was asleep
by 11. This morning I'm not feeling quite as refreshed. I am sleepy and
sort of grumpy. My stummy hurts. I packed another carb free lunch so
my mood will most likely not improve. I got in at 6 so I'm going to leave at
2:30 (which I will assume is ok unless I'm eventually told otherwise).