11/09/2024

11/09/2024

fall morning routine

wake up with enough time, read or write in diary in bed instead of scrolling first thing, listen to jazz or soft morning music

make bed & have breakfast, drink water and coffee while reading/studying something of choice or planning/preparing for the coming day

if I have a workout planned this is when I'll do that; could be go for a run, do pilates/weights/yoga and stretch

get ready for the day ahead; maybe shower, skincare, makeup, hair, outfit and grab bag, make sure everything is packed and review the tasks and agenda for the day

get 5 min of deep breathing in to set a calm and peaceful tone for the day

18/09/2024

fall night routine

tidy up, unpack, have a snack if hungry and start preparing for dinner

if I've planned it, get a workout or walk in and maybe shower

look over tasks/assignments etc due for tomorrow, complete everything that needs to be done; schoolwork, laundry, cleaning etc

make dinner while listening to music and eat while enjoying some free time; spend time with a friend, phone someone, watch a movie/TV-show or study if it's necessary

get ready for bed, do skincare, stretch, read, write in journal and get cozy and sleepy

29/08/2024

(me and my bestie watched Bridget Jones' diary and shared a bottle of wine so the following is a result of that)

my therapist's married... I mean I kind of knew it but he confirmed it today and I feel like the world has stopped spinning or something. Of course he is of course and I've been playing this silly monotonous unrequited game inside my head for ages. Christ. Playtime's so over - I mean not even I could get that delulu. I'm not seeing him until after Christmas and I won't be texting first. God I've got to slap myself awake from this nonsense. But he said 'there's something about me' and that 'I've got something'. My attention-starved little hormonal brain is so confused. NO this chapter's done, over, soooooo over

07/09/2024

moving abroad series part 6

groceries and diet

go-to grocery-list :

fruit of the season, vegetables of the season, leafy greens, beans, onion, garlic, ginger, avocado, corn, mushrooms, sweet potato, lemon, grapefruit, dates, olive oil, rapeseed oil, wine, berries

cottage cheese, mozzarella, baby-bels, Greek yoghurt, eggs, milk, protein shake, smoothie, ginger shots, soy sauce, milk

chia seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, oats, brown rice, couscous, protein powder, nuts, spices, coffee, tea, honey, granola, lentil-pasta, rye-tortilla, rye-bread/crackers, peanut butter, almond butter, granola, dark chocolate, protein bars

tuna, salmon, chicken, salami, ham

general directions in terms of diet :

drink enough water, bring a bottle everywhere

take your supplements, vitamins; my go-to ones are vitamin D, C, B12, magnesium, omega-3, iron (obvi for deficiency)

focus on a varied, protein-rich diet; I add some powder and shakes to really make sure I get in enough

no restrictions, eat intuitively

herbal tea at night

go easy on wine and coffee

22/08/2024

moving abroad series part 5

my workout regimen

‘it's very hard to feel bad about a body that you take care of with patience, love and attention’

(I’m a 21 year old girl and my goals in terms of workouts are to keep myself lean, toned, healthy and happy)

lately I’ve felt like I’m getting closer to finding the perfect rotation of workouts for me

as a base, I always try to prioritise getting in at least a 10.000 steps/day - I know realistically it’s not always possible but that’s the goal

then every other day I’ll do a run - I alternate between 5-7k, interval-training and 10-15k depending on how I feel that day

yoga and stretching is something I try and do everyday but it’s especially important on running days

the days in between running-days I do pilates and weights, again adjusting the workout somewhat to what my body is comfortable with that day

I try to keep my diet high in protein, varied but with emphasis on nutritious food - yet non-restricted, as a complement to this

my wish is to go swim/cold plunge during the colder months at least once a week, preferably after having ran

rest and recovery is so important so occasionally I’ll allow myself rest days where I simply focus on getting my steps in and stretching/doing yoga for a bit

28/08/2024

turning 21 today

it's like a rule you're supposed to cry on your birthday right? but it's fine it's change and shit.

I want to be kinder this year I want to gossip less and make others happy and make myself happy too and finally I want to read and write more and think and ponder and educate myself - my birthday wishes