Happy New Year

Six days late though. Sorry about that.

How many of you have already broken your resolutions for the new year? Be honest...

Did you make it to the gym every day so far?
Did you stop that habit in its tracks?
Are you immediately a happier, healthier, you?

Of course you're not. That's not how change works. And that's okay.

Do you know how many days it takes to form a new habit? Ninety. It takes ninety days for you to make something a habit. Which means you won't see any changes until at least March, and that's only if you stick to your resolution religiously. But I'm not telling you this to discourage you, I'm telling you this because I want you to understand how brave you are for taking on whatever resolution you have, because it's going to be a long, hard road to become whatever it is you are searching for. And that's okay.

Don't beat yourself up if you've already broken your resolution, just pick yourself up and try again. Right now. Don't tell yourself you will start tomorrow or the day after, start now. New Year's is often used as the opportunity to better, next year, but why not just start now? What difference does the day or the year make? None.

I resolved I would do better about posting on my blog. Yet here I am, posting six days late, almost a week after I intended to. And that's okay, because I'm starting today. And I'll keep trying to do better, again and again, because that's all we can do, try.

If you haven't made a resolution or think New Year's resolutions aren't for you, than I want to suggest something for you to consider; just try. You don't have to succeed, you don't have to the best, but should you at least try this year.

Totus tuus,

LeAnn

Brand Stinkin' New

So, I haven't formally introduced them yet, but I have a lot of new this semester, and considering how serious my last few posts have been I thought I would lighten the mood and share a little about myself.

I moved in with Katie and Jessica, my two new roommates, in August, and have not regretted the move at all. We live in a house, with Jessica's dog and my crazy cat.  And let me tell you, there is never a dull moment.  They're both older than me, we are all in SAI (Sigma Alpha Iota), all have a music background, and most importantly, we love Grey's Anatomy.  And really any trashy but not too trashy TV shows.  Thursdays were recently declared roommate nights, and it was such an entertaining time.

My next level of new is my feline friend who now shares a bedroom with me. Severus is just my dream kitty. Yes, Severus as in Severus Snape, from Harry Potter.  He's maniac generally after 8 pm, and playful around 7:30 am when I'm trying to make myself presentable for classes every morning. He's definitely an interesting addition to my every-day life.

My third new is my Pittsburg family. Don't get me wrong, they aren't all new to my life but the group as whole is. We have this broad group of friends that make up what one of my closest friends, Myka, likes to call our family. We took a family photo at our first football game of the season two weeks and I just had to share it.

Aren't we just a fun looking bunch of Gorillas? Because we totally are! 

My final new, and one I am just crazy excited about, is my first Little in SAI. I have the honor of being Miss Makayla King's Big! And I'm extremely excited to get be that person for her. She's part of the previously-mentioned family. She's so sassy and fun be around, and also loves Grey's Anatomy, so we know shes's a keeper. 

There's so much going on, between homework and practicing for lessons and wind ensemble. Twenty-three hours worth of classes, choosing and preparing my pieces for junior barrier, and designing more documents than I can count. Add in marching band, Homecoming nominations, a cat, a Little, and of course, time to relax. And that is just on the weekdays.  

But on top of that, I'm having the best semester I've had so far. The memories being made this semester have all been so positive, I love my classes and cannot get enough of the challenges being put in front of me. Bring it on Fall 2013, because I'm ready to win. 

Live a little, laugh a lot, and of course, love tons.

Totus tuus,

LeAnn