Day 8 (missed out on day 7... again)

Happy Valentines!

Otis Redding - Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay

It has been a wonderful day. It started as every day this year, with early morning walk with Jolanta. We treated ourselves to a mocha from Starbucks.

It is a bit weird to be alone on Valentine's but I guess it's better to be alone and happy with myself than be in a relationship that doesn't work. I have done some 'soul searching' and working on myself. 

Bill Withers - Lovely Day

I think I have become a happier person. And more accepting towards myself and people around me. Being on my own in the apartment has challenged me to keep a routine for myself. Pushing myself to not just sit all day on my ass, but actually read a book, cook, study a course, exercise and work on some projects I have been postposing as they have always seemed too big to be done in a day. And they are. But now that I have all this time on my hands, it would be a shame to waste it and I have no excuses. Normally my excuse would be 'not enough time' 

Bob Marley - Three Little Birds

The Podcast of Project Body Love didn't seem to go anywhere, but then again, I didn't really give it a chance, did I? Same as this 30 day project of writing in a blog. I missed out two days already, but I guess, should just keep it going and it will become a habit eventually. Or maybe I just don't have anything to write about? Well, that's not true!

Let's listen to the blog. Right, I have listened to three days of this podcast, and you know what, I don't want to continue. All three days concentrate on negativity and even though I understand that you need to understand and accept where this negativity around your body image comes from, I think I would prefer to look into the future and look at the positive aspects and focus on those. I know I have not been happy with my body, the way it looks for a very long time. Even though when I look at the pictures from years ago, I see a beautiful skinny girl that looks amazing in those jeans or in that dress or that short skirt! I want to be that girl again! And I can be. All it takes is discipline and self love. Little less sugar in my life, little more consistency with exercises. And I cannot wait for warmer weather so I can go for an occasional run again. 

Also, I do miss gym. Since my move from Club Reception to Gym Reception manager back last year September, I have grown to love it and most importantly enjoy it. For myself. And turns out, I am strong and I love strength exercises. Yes, not to worry, yoga is still a bit part of my life. Sun salutations is a must.

Leon Bridges - River

All the songs today, curtesy of Spotify playlist 'Summer in the Garden' and I'm ready to go to sleep. Maybe just a little read before. 

Oh, I've made progress in sorting the pictures. Very happy with myself. That I have finally gotten around to take it upon. Looking forward to making some picture books and the memory album. Just need to find a good size scrap book.