Life Decisions Scare Me

Well as some of you know I've been exploring a career in Nutrition. I have reached out to a few ladies that are from this area and actually got to go to coffee with a Registered Dietitian on Monday. It was really cool to be able to talk to her. I also had one person contact me through my formspring box that is an RD offering for me to talk to her. I haven't gotten a hold of her yet, but if you are reading this, just know I will be contacting soon!

On Tuesday I randomly started up a conversation with a lady I had heard through a friend was a certified nutritionist. You know that weird feeling when you introduce yourself to someone that doesn't know who you are but you know all about them? This was that. LOL! But that's ok, because our conversation turned out AMAZING.

Not only did we have a good 45 minute discussion on a nutrition career....we then continued our discussion through e-mails the next day.

I can't tell you guys how JUBILANT I am that I've met her! She is so passionate about her career and is so willing to help me with my professional decisions. It's honestly a big relief that I've finally talked to someone that really wants to invest back in me. Already she has thrown some huge decisions my way and given me some amazing options. For instance....ummm...the fact that there is University close to me that is Nationally renowned for the degree I want to get! YEAH! How did I miss that one?! Not quite sure!

I prayed a couple weeks ago that if this is what God would have me do, that He will help things fall into place. It's funny how I can pray that prayer wholeheartedly and still not believe that He will work things out. Doubt is a killer, huh?

If in fact I do decide to go to this University, it WILL be a sacrifice. First of all, it is a mighty commute. We are talking a 45 minute ferry and 20 minute drive. I'm hoping I would only have to go two or three days a week.

It will also cost money. The commute $ itself is going to be killer. Not to mention the univeristy itself. You don't really call yourself nationally renowned and not charge an arm and a leg.

Thirdly, time. And that is probably the hardest thing. What will I do for work? Will I have to get a different job to fit around my school schedule? Will Kellen feel neglected? Will my husky pup show her anger of less excercise through even MORE rebellion?! How long will this take? I want to have kids someday!!!
...all of this scares me to death.

But the biggest question is: is it worth it?

Is it worth it to be doing something I really love to do?
Is it worth it to finally feel like I've put my gifts to good use?
Is it worth it to feel like I am really doing something with my life, really impacting people and making a difference?

I've already asked my #1 (God) and #2 (hubby) to help me with this decision. So far all systems go....

But I'm still scared.

Sushi bloat

Well friends...I came, and I ate!! Kellen and I went over to friends house for dinner tonight. They made sushi and tempura chicken. It took a little while longer than I was expecting.. And well... You know the equation:

hungry girl (for possible PMS reasons) + waIting to long to eat + delicous food = very little self control

and thus my current sushi bloat. Awe well, it could be worse, right?

I am a little saddened that I missed BL tonight. Anyone know if they will show it again this week on NBC?

On another note...

I mist admit I am rockin the cardio. I usually run every other day to every 3rd day. But I am worried that I need to get some strength training in. Only problem is...$$!

I don't have a gym membership, and I can't really afford any equipment right now. Anyone have ideas on how to get some strength training in my routine??

The Drip Theory

You know when you hear someone say something and just does a "click" in your mind and you think to yourself "I GET THAT!!" Well, that's what happened just the other day with my friend Dave Ramsey. (ok, he's not really my friend, but we can pretend...) In case you don't know who Dave Ramsey is, here's a brief bio: Dave is a financial adviser with his own radio show. I listen to it pretty much any chance I get, and I tend to kind of overuse his advice on people (it's becoming quite an annoying habit...at least according to Kellen). Anyway, the other day Dave went off on a rant about how getting rich quickly is just not plausible. He said the best way to ensure wealth is to watch it "drip" slowly after years and years. Just think- if you are 20 years old and you put $100 in an IRA every month until you are 60, you will retire with over 1 million dollars. That's the drip theory- and it's pretty simple.

I got to thinking that this theory is SO right with weight loss too. All those "fad" diets tell you you can lose weight so quickly (seriously, who wants to eat cereal for two meals a day for two weeks??). But in the end, you just end up stopping right there...or...going back to where you started.

So I started my weight loss "drips" on November 9th. This means its going to be a long, slow, and steady race. But I will make it to that finish line someday. But here's the thing....the race has a finish line....but it never ends! Being healthy is a LIFE change, not just a one year one. So here we go!

All I Want for Christmas is to Lose Ten Pounds!

Haha! Sounds like a silly title, but, in all honesty....that would make me a very,very happy girl! Man, losing weight=MONEY. Which, sadly to say, Kellen and I have been struggling to find lately. But I have used that excuse WAY to many times to not start losing weight. But seriously, I can see why the diet industry is the biggest money making industry in America. Today I went to the store and felt a bit sick to my stomach when the cashier said the total. But then again, let's see here...I could buy a butt ton of macaroni and top ramen and get fat.....or....I could spend money taking care of my body by buying produce and fresh ingredients and feel better for the rest of my life.

Another $$ problem I'm struggling with is whether or not to join a gym. I looked into memberships yesterday and MAN are those things expensive!! Were talking close to 50.00 bucks a month. But I can think back to when I was a sophomore in H.S. and I used that pass ALL the time. And the classes look so fun (well maybe fun is not the right word...hehe).

It doesn't look like that's going to happen for a while though. Ah, well. I tried to convince Kellen to buy me a membership for Christmas...but he wasn't going for it. He's rather buy me jewelery...HA! :) what a good husband....