A new year, a new life...

Ok, not really a new life but big changes are happening this year and I'm excited!

2013 has been self-declared a year of change! Of course, there's the typical resolutions...loose weight, eat better, exercise more. You know, the classics. So far, there's been no exercise (oops), I've been eating better, and lost 8 pounds! But the real changes just started. Last Monday I started full time at the hospital! Yes, Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00! No nights, no weekends, and benefits! And, I got licensed...I'm officially a LAPC (Associate Licensed Professional Counselor). I'm super excited to have more stability in my life, higher income, and more time to enjoy life.

The 2nd major change is my vow to positivity. I've really been trying to avoid negativity in my life because I realized how much it affects me. It's amazing what you can convince your mind to do. I've begun to wake up and CHOOSE to be happy. I've been helping others reframe negative comments or start distancing myself from them. I take on negativity way too easily to surround myself with negative people! No negative movies, no negative shows, no negative books, and no news! Now I know that means I miss all the nail-biting political movements going on right now (insert sarcasm) but when 98% of the news morning and night is about crime and murder, I have made the choice to not let that in my life. I know it may seem naive but I'm not ignoring that it happens, I am simply choosing to not let it affect my everyday functioning. I have enough of my own worries and concerns to take on the worries and concerns of the world.

One of the most exciting (and frustrating) changes so far has been that I have braces again! My teeth began to move a couple of years ago and it's always bothered me. So, I got "FastBraces." They will be on for 3-6 months, I will have straight teeth guaranteed for life, and minimal aftercare! Super excited for the end results!

Many more exciting changes are to come and I can't wait to share them with everyone!

Looking forward to a year of movement, evolving life, and advocacy!  

So, as always, enjoy what is to come and laugh every chance you get!