Most of my posts are based off of something I have recently encountered. This usually revolves around food, or a memorable run. Seeing as I have eaten the same thing for literally 6 days straight, and the only memorable run was a 4 miler I went on two days ago, this post will be a bit different.
Since I don’t really know what to write about, I will just write about good things that have happened to me recently. For starters, my best friend/manfriend bought me the new Mumford and Sons CD. This entire CD speaks to my inner girly parts and makes me swoon like doves at a wedding. Seriously..go buy this cd if you’re into this kind of music.
Like I said earlier, I ate just about the same thing for 6 days. This means I survived off of maybe $5 for the entire week. This leads me to believe I could survive in the wilderness. If you are struggling to find that correlation then keep thinking.
I quit my job. Yup. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a bit scared at first about being unemployed, but I see it as an opportunity to grow and explore. I can focus more on school, on my relationships, on my family, and on myself. I didn’t plan to retire at Trader Joe’s, so it’s time to get back on focus with what I really want in life. Basically my comfort blanket needs to be yanked away. My back will thank me soon.
I’ve started drinking tea again. The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting colder. This means blankets, snogging, tea, and movies. Speaking of movies, I watched the Lorax last week and never have I ever wanted to grow a tree so badly in my life. Anyway..tea time is me time.
I started school. Now, this isn’t wonderful necessarily..but the outcome should be. SHOULD BE. Along with trying to find the good things in everyday life, my attitude needs a serious check. I am done with negative thoughts and fears. If I tell myself I will fail..then I will. If I tell myself I will get a 3.9 in microbiology..I will get a 3.9. Stay tuned for the outcome on that.
I miss running when I am not running. Sort of a mouthful sentence, but what I am trying to say is that I find myself missing running these days. I still get out and run a few times a week, but I used to not want to run. Now I find myself missing it. Yay me.
Over the course of the past year I have managed to loose over 20 pounds. I wasn’t even trying. In the past 3 months I have managed to loose a good 10 pounds and tone up tremendously. Thank you running and eating vegan. This just goes to show that eating healthy, and being active is an amazing tool when it comes to loosing weight. Even for someone like me that wasn’t trying to diet or loose anything, I did. I am now at my healthiest weight and happiest body type.
My goals and aspirations are coming back..slowly. Over the past 5 years I have been working towards a career and been shot down twice when I applied to the program. This has been a huge blow to my ego, to my self worth, and to my perseverance. Well, after taking a year off of school it’s time to get back at it. All I need is this micro grade and I am able to apply to a different state for a new opportunity at the same career path. I need all the positivity I can muster! Eventually the crazy girl that never gave up will get a spot right?
Q: What’s something wonderful that has happened to you recently?
you are an inspiration girl! seriously i am blown away by your dedication and strength.
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go…”
“You’re off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
So… get on your way!”
― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
I love you.
This is the most amazing comment ever. HANDS DOWN.
Britt, you’re an awesome gal inside and out and I’m so happy to “know” you through blogland! Wherever this crazy road called life leads you, I know you’re going to OWN IT!!! I love you so much and I’m so happy for you with all the newness and awesomeness in your life!! <3<3
Awwwwwwwwwww, I love that Manfriend commented on this with the quote from “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!”!! Partially because I love that book and partially because that was just completely precious that he posted that on this post where you are talking about Dr Seuss AND quitting your job. Girl, I agree with him – you are off to great places!
So many things from this post:
So much fun!
* Hooray for vegan eating/healthy living…. it’s amazing what it can do for your health – I’m at my best weight/physique EVER too since adopting a vegan diet and practising yoga daily – PLUS I can eat like crazy
*Tea is awesome…. I love it so much, I had to stop reading your post and go make my own cup of tea, and return with said tea to finish reading.
*Snogging is such a funny word.
*Trader Joes sounds like a pretty fun place, but I am proud that you are re shifting your focus to your career/school
*Something wonderful for ME – finishing my post natal yoga teacher training…. plus working towards my 200 hour teacher qualification
Awwwr! Manfriend’s comment totally made me gush. He sounds like a keeper
So much goodness in this post, and as always, I’m totally addicted to your positivity and enthusiasm. I had to Google “snogging” because I had no idea what it meant and it sounded kind of dirty… glad to know that it’s more or less PG-13 lol. And there’s nothing wrong with eating the same meals all week. If I had my way, I’d do the same. Why mess with a good thing, right?
Your weight loss is absolutely incredible! While I can’t go vegan, I run so fingers crossed
And Aaaah love Mumford and son!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
WOW DID I NEED THIS POST!!!!!!! Today turned into a SHIT-TACULAR day… minus one AWESOME AWESOME part… But now I am just focusing on the awesome and saying, “OH WELL” to the fact that I got pulled over today (the first time, EVER)… and then got in trouble for my plate, license, etc… It’s a messy story, but one that does not need to be discussed because, I AM BLESSED IN SO MANY OTHER WAYS! The awesome part of my dad consisted of interviewing more celebrities at the sexy Four Seasons Hotel… I mean, I am totally living my dream right now and couldn’t be happier in that regard.
There is another crappy part of my life though, but I choose to not discuss that with anyone. All I can say is I love Mimi very much.
Thank you so much Brit for this post – This is why I read your blog… Well I also read it because I love to write ridiculous comments too! LOL! YOU ARE GOING TO KICK MICRO-BIOLOGY’S ASS!!!!!!
You seriously complete me. You are blessed..and I am so sorry your were pulled over. If only you had some Stevia with you to blow in his face and escape!
GAH! I LOVE Mumford and Sons!!!
… that is all.
Congratulations on liberating yourself from the trader joe’s distraction….I completely understand what you’re saying with this—I recently put myself in a bit of a similar situation by moving and starting over. A lot of people are pushing me to run out and get clients, and I could do that out of a fear that I should just make some cash. But I know in the long run, I will be better off if I shrug the fears off and follow my heart and passions. “Take a leap, and the net will appear!”
That’s my motto
You really do have so many great things going on, and wow on the 20lbs! Any time you hesitate on your dream….make a list of all the positive wonderful things you have done and that you have in your life! It helps, I swear!
I love everything about this post! I want you to read Ayn Rand’s ‘Atlas Shrugged’. You are so ready! Love you!!!
Love you more sexy mama, I can’t wait for your blogg!! GAHH I seriously neeeed you.
LOVE mumford and sons
PS big thanks for the laces, just got them!!!
I love everything about this post. Especially that Manfriend commented – can’t help but smile when you see things like that! Obviously you know that I am in love with the new Mumford album as well… its just so great! I think its great that you are focusing on school and your true career goals and passions – its so hard to do sometimes because there can be a lot of negative thoughts buzzing around in our heads, BUT you can DO IT!!! And you are going to be so so successful!!! I feel like if you are passionate about something you will succeed and be so happy and content. I cannot wait to see/read about what the future holds – and don’t worry you are going to show microbiology who’s BOSS!!!!!!! SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!!!
Heck yes, I actually thought about you while writing about Mumzzyyy because you’re one of the only other bloggers I know that looovess them too!! Thank you for the lovely comment..you are theee best I wuvvv you!!
I LOVE posts like these that are just oozing of positivitiy! Firstly congrats on quitting your job. As scary as it is, I am certain you will grow so much from it. As cliché as it sounds, if it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you! I actually gave in my notice at work recently too- as much as I enjoy what I do, it’s not in the field which I’m passionate about (nutrition)…I needed to leave so that I could focus all my energies in the right direction..fingers x’d!
I know how you feel about the whole career thing, happened to me too but luckily, with some motivation, I just kept at it and I’m on my way to the good stuff!! Just gotta keep going, be driven and BE SELFISH, I mean it! Do what you have to for your own happiness. Your career is the rest of your life so it needs to be what you want, not what you settle for.
You are amazing! And you look amazing, too!
You will have a great career, I know you can do it.
Ahh! Been hearing so many good things about the new Mumford and Sons Cd — must have it!!
You are so positive about reaching your goals, I’m sure you will reach them. Not to mention you have a total keeper by your side. Manfriend’s comment is the best. 
Now just follow what he said! You look great, are an inspiration to a lot of people, and have the blogging communtity’s support! Best of luck in everything! 
aww britt i loved this post. you have such a positive outlook on life! I too need to change my attitude towards school, im so afraid that ill fail everything, but if i continue to think that way then the self-fulfilling prophecy (psych term) will take over and i WILL fail because i expected it
and yay for your weight loss! it feels good to be happy with your body, i wish i can get there soon someday. maybe if i cut down on my cookie consumption.., that might help ahaha
Wow you can do it!!! Quitting a job is scary but liberating! Nothing quite like that feeling of freedom. How do you enjoy being vegan? I eat about 80% vegan I think I should go the whole way!
I LOVE being vegan! It started as a month experiment and it stuck! I feel amazing, I feel clean, I experiment in the kitchen more, and I’m not eating my furry friends
. I do eat honey still though. You should definitely experiment and try being 100% vegan for a week or more and see how you like it!
Wow,
I am so impressed at your determination. Fantastic and way to go girl!
I love Mumford and Sons and had no clue they had a new cd out. I can’t wait to get it!!!
I think you look great! I think it’s great that you lost weight and it wasn’t even your focus. That is how it should be..health should come first. Great job!
Ive heard GREAT things about that CD. They are going to make it big, I just know it.
I thought the lorax was way cute. And Im still drinking coffee in the AM, but tea is my go to throughout the rest of the day!
Tea AND the lorax? Sounds like a good combo to me. Although we need some dark chocolate in there too
Congrats on all your hard work girl. You deserve it! Maybe some day I could go vegan…but I love cheese. Like alot. And theres no way I could get my hubby to eat that way. SO I need enough $$ to make meals for the both of our different lifestyles!
I have heard that that album is awesome! And congrats on the weight loss! You look fantastic (not that you didn’t before!) and I can tell you’re so happy with your lifestyle
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Is that ring on your finger new?!?
Yes and no haha. I got it about three months ago. It’s on my right hand so no left hand rings over here!
Ahhh thought it was left, sneaky mirror.
mmm tea! and I would like if I just lost pounds for no reason other than healthy eating and exercise
Aww I absolutely adore Manfriend’s comment! That is one of the loveliest things I have seen in a long time
I think you’re really brave to quit your job and head back to school to do that last bit, I am sure you’re going to do amazingly! I’m astonished at your weight loss, that’s pretty damn impressive! I wish I could lose 10 pounds in the next couple of months without really trying haha
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Okay how on earth did I miss this post Brittany?! No idea but I am so glad that I did make my way over to read this… put a smile on my face for sure, and the comment from manfriend pretty much is perfection
I think you are both brave and an inspiration lovely, good luck with the next phases of your life and keep kicking ass 
Your manfriend is seriously so sweet!! Couldn’t have said it better myself!! Good luck to you on your micro class!! Wish you the best!! Let me know if I can help in any way, I’ll be sending lots of positive thoughts your way!
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