Woof. Monday was a doozy. Not only did work fly by because of the butt loads of things I had to do, but my no excuses list is really keeping me accountable. I feel like I know each day what I want to get out of that, that is setting intentions at its finest. Now on to regular programming…
Edit: Ps check out my guest post over on Melissa’s blog… please?
I would trade… the snail pace mail for all my packages to arrive! I am not sure if it is DC or this building, but I never receive any packages even near the date I should. I look forward to those gems, it is like a break from the routine of the day. I will always be a kid in a candy shop with packages and mail.
I would trade… this humidity spike yet again (frizzy hair to the max) for some goddess hair type that is not affected by weather. I am telling you, no matter what I do, frizz attacks my head when I exit the building. Hello frizz head. 
I would trade… my stomach bloating and pain for some mellow thoughts. When my anxiety spikes, so does my stomach issues. It has been really bad the last few days and I know TMI, but intense bloating that makes wearing any kind of waist attire painful. I know I have had some high trigger moments the last two days so this comes as no surprise. Any helpful tips out there for how to reduce bloating?
I would trade… my terrible impatience for Thursday for a time leap to Thursday. Ha, time travel would be nice. I tend to always get so impatient when I know something is coming up or something is going to happen. It really kills me because all I can think about is seeing my dad. Good part is though the week is somehow seeming to fly by. It could also be the fact that I keep adding to my dad list… sorry dad! 
I would trade… the heat rash covering my back for some sort of cure. I came back form my bike trip in high school with this mysterious rash covering my body. At that time, it was very pronounced and super itchy. I could barely wear clothes! The doctor said it was heat rash and at the time medication helped. Each summer though it kept coming back. The doctor finally said it really wasn’t curable and I just have to be careful in the heat when I sweat in clothes. Gross, sorry kids, but true. This past month it has been itchy as ever and last night I could not stop itching!
I would trade… my lack of clothes creativity to finding that work inspiration again. I am re-wearing a lot of the same work outfits over and over lately. I know I could add some spice, mix and match, but I have just not been so inspired. Blah. I need Cait to come dress me!
I would trade… my ghost skin tone for some summer bronze tan. I tan really easily but I just haven’t had ANY outside tanning time. I grew up on a beach so this is just so strange. I hate being a grown up and having to work. Who said the real world was easy? I want some bronze action stat. 
I would trade… my work kicking into high gear for a gradual settling into the fast paced mode. Yesterday was a freaking whirlwind. I didn’t even realize but the next few weeks are long work wise and a whole lot of stuff going on. On top of that,I still need to actively be recruiting mentors. Eek.
I would trade… missing the Degrassi season premiere last night for actually being able to see it in the moment. I know there will be reruns, hello Degrassi basically plays non stop, but still. Judge all you want, but I have basically seen every episode of that show. It has had like 100 season premieres but I still love it. The cast has changed and I still love it. I am a sucker for this show. Now I just need to find when I can watch a rerun of this premiere! 
I would trade… the phrase ‘only this one time’ for the reminder that one time is still one time. I think this is a phrase I use a lot for excuses and I felt myself gravitating towards that last night. I worked really hard to stay on track but it was hard and about 95% successful. Still, no excuse for that last 5%.
I would trade… boring food for some food I am craving. Just lacking satisfaction lately with my eats. Kind of a bummer. I can’t wait for my own place so I can make some great creations and start posting more recipes. Right now I barely cook besides the roasting or steaming of vegetables. So sad. So sad. 
Now go take Tuesday on!
Questions: What would you trade up this Tuesday? Any guilty pleasure shows out there?
I would trade this 3-day workshop I’m attending for my regular days of summer of waking up with no alarm clock, having no schedule, working out when I wish, and laying by the pool!
Oh man that does not sound fun, I would trade a pool day too. Good luck.
For the bloating issue, what helps me (because I go through the SAME THING, ugh it’s suckish) is drinking a lot of water, not chowing down on too much salt, and stretching it out! Hope it helps.
I would trade this crunchy sunbutter I just bought (because it was a dollar cheaper) for the creamy stuff because I don’t like it. Wah. 
And a guilty pleasure show for me is either True Blood or Desperate Housewives. 
I am going to start chugging water today. got to get my fluids. What a great suggestion. Maybe try blending the sun butter to make it creamy?
I’m sorry about your bloating girl… I too suffer the same problem a lot due to my IBS and it can seriously be the most disgusting feeling ever. Have you tried maybe a hot heating pad over it, or drink some cranberry juice?
I hope your week hurries up so ya can spend some QT w/ ya daddyyy!!
**I would trade this Friday to be a month from now. Ramadan starts here, and i’m soooo not looking forward to it
hmm I have never tried cranberry juice, I may give that a go. I wish my week would hurry up to. Oh gosh this Friday will be start a tough month for you!
Sorry about your bloating and stomach issues,Alex! I can so relate to your struggles though,especially when I’m stressed,I get major bloating and stomach problems as well. I recommend doing some yoga and drinking peppermint tea as well as warming bottles… Because I haven’t been able to find a miracle cure yet,sadly.
Oh,and I would trade living in darn stupid Germany for living somewhere else. Where the weather is NICE,and not rainy in July.
Ugh, I saw your tweet about the weather. That stinks! I hope the stomach issues calm down soon!
gosh I know those stomach aches u are talking about, I used to get them all the time! and unfortunately it wasn’t until I was happy with the things in my life that they started to go away, but they really are no fun! yayy for it almost being thursday!! and I would trade being at work for being at home with my puppy!!
Work from home… that is a dang good one!
Drinking hot/warm water (a lot of it) usually helps when my stomach’s bloated.
Today, I would trade the overcast, foggy weather for some sunshine…and my empty fridge for one full of yummy fruits and veggies.
And lastly, I would trade having to get dressed for work today with being able to go in in yoga pants
Happy Tuesday!
oh man i would trade my empty fridge for all of the above as well! I am craving some delicious fruits and veggies, of which I have none. blah. Thanks for helpful tip!
Haha I always have to have a hairband on my wrist too! My guilty pleasures in terms of TV are ABC family shows – I admit it, I love Pretty Little Liars and a bunch of other shows on there
gosh those shows are addicting, I mean seriously it kills me that it has to be under ‘abc family’. throw me a bone~
That hair tie quote is me. All me. I’m with ya on the frizz. Men do not understand the trials we have. Right now I want to trade that overwhelming feeling of having a thousand things that need done all at the same time for an entire day to do absolutely nothing. Relax. Read a book. Take a leisurely stroll. Have no schedule to work off. Bliss.
Trade my full day of work writing proposals to skip to Thursday when I get to drive back to Michigan and see my family
As a dermatologists daughter it’s really GOOD that you’ve been staying out of the sun! The sun is dangerous for all skin tones…and take if from a near 30-year old (ahhh, seriously?) you will thank yourself for preventing wrinkles. I didn’t start to even worry about them until 27 because I thought–like everyone–I wouldn’t need to. I self-tan almost every day and it’s great. I use Neutrogena Micro Mist Sunless Spray, which you can get at the drugstore for like $8.
Oh man that is a great deal for a sunless tan. I may have to try it. So awesome you get to see your family this weekend!
Hope your bloating goes soon -it;s such an uncomfortable feeling! I would trade the intense meeting I have coming up at work on Thursday for a chilled morning in the office
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Intense meetings are the worst, thanks for the kind words.
You may know how I struggle with bloating on a daily basis, and I still haven’t figured out the trigger foods, but one thing that always works in special yoga, not like a yoga/pilates workout. Try googling/youtubing yoga for bloating!
that is a great idea, now that I think of it i know a move i can do tonight at home! thanks!
This humid weather for something more manageable. it’s too hot to even take my dog out to pee!
Oh my gosh I know, this heat is seriously crazy. Hope your knees feel better from your run!
parm roasted zucchini has been on my ‘to make’ list for a while!
It just looks so freaking good!
Ohhh I hear you on the humidity! Yuck yuck yuckkk!
I would trade today for Saturday: I’ll hopefully be DONE with most of my big school projects …(hopefully)….
That is so exciting, I hope saturday comes fast for you.
ughhh I get bloated a lot too when I’m stressed and anxious! Usually going for a walk helps, sometimes drinking diet coke (though I know you’re trying to give that up), orr…if it’s really bad I take Gas Ex pills haha I know that’s kind of a cop-out but they do work really well. And omg I didn’t know Degrassi was still on?!? I have never had cable TV in my life so I always heard about these shows from my friends and felt so left out haha. Currently I’m obsessed with Pretty Little Liars!
I used to put on PLL in the background for some noise but didn’t really follow it.I had no idea Degrassi was still on until I stumbled upon it Saturday night, crazy. I may have to cave and do a diet coke to make me feel better.
I would always get bloated– have you tried yoga and probiotics? Changed my life! xoxo
I live on my probiotics and magnesium for that reason but today just nothing is working.
I am suffering in the food department today too. Nothing is really even appealing. So weird since normally I’m a machine. *sigh*
I have felt the same way lately, it sucks!
Hi! I remember when you first started your blog- love it! I’m enjoying reading back through your posts – for some reason I thought I followed a long time ago, but apparently not! Looking forward to reading more:)
I still read your blog everyday so I am so glad you found your way back. You were one of my inspirations to start! I wish I had your strength training motivation though!
I am sorry your stomach is bothering you, and the bloating issue does not sound fun in the slightest
I can understand how that would be triggering and make you feel “fat” but of course we both know that is certainly not what it is! I do hope you get it figured out asap though, ugh, you do not need that!
Oh and regarding your last point… I am not that excited about food right now either and I am not sure what that is about. Very unlike me, and I am not okay with it
I know! I hate when it happens and it just totally triggers me. I am trying to stay grounded and drink water. The food thing is a bummer for me as well, it never seems to end well either.
Oh stomach problems are the worst!! I hope time speeds up for you!
ps. hair ties are the way to go. It’s so not professional… but so necessary. Will never change!
I seriously have an anxiety attack when I realize i forgot my beloved hair tie. They are needed in this heat. I hope time speeds up too.
aw i would be totally sad not to have my own kitchen and be able to experiment with cooking! soon!
I know, I am anxiously waiting.
Ugh I get heat rash too! Hate it. Hope your week get better ASAP!!
It is the worst!
I have never had heat rash but have had sun poisoning which is itchy and painful too – I hope yours gets better! And oh man. Frizzy hair…. I have yet to figure out a way to fight it!
This weather is seriously making frizziness hard.
Love what you said about this time being one time. Something I definitely need to remember….
Oh I do too…
I would trade unpacking for.. playing my new piano!! Lol. What a week!
I love that you got this new piano,I hope you have plenty of time to play.
I would trade cleaning the house and washing the dishes for a cleaner and take out!
Hope you’re enjoying your week! 
Oh man I could go for some take out, especially if I didn’t have to pay for it
Naturally, there’s things that I don’t absolutely love about my life or myself. But I think it’s important to remember that the things that I wouldn’t trade outweigh the things that I would. Though I can see how having curly/wavy hair in this humidity would be a pain, I can’t tell you how many times I wished my straight hair was gorgeous and wavy like yours!
Aw thanks. I mean I do love the curly hair but frizz makes me mad! You are so positive and I love that about you.
I hear ya on the frizzy hair
I’ll trade you some of our rainy cool weather for some heat though! I’m definitely feeling uncreative with general clothing at the moment. I think it takes a bit of planning for me (rather than effortlessly throwing together an amazingly stylish look!) and I haven’t had time for that.
I also LOVE packages and mail! Except bills
Bills are a no no. Such a no no. Curly hair just has such a bad mix because both heat and rain are bad for it.