Cutting out the excess stress

In visual journalism, 

we have a practice when it comes to editing maps

of cutting out the "map fat."

Well, let's just say that when it comes to life,

I just cut out some "stress fat."

After some great deliberation,

I decided to drop my Spanish class.

And my minor.

I decided that two more classes

wouldn't enhance my skills

that much more.

So why waste my time,

on something stressing me out,

for nothing?

So it's done.

And now I have three more hours in my week.

Another year, and nothing's changed

Remember how I vowed to be more organized this year?

Yeah, well.

That's going to take some time.

I am one of those people who keeps

extremely busy so that I can do

everything I possibly can to 

prepare me for later in life.

More class than I can handle,

so much student media,

and finding another job on top of it all.

Homework and sleep are afterthoughts.

Still, I manage to find the time somewhere.

(Well, for homework at least. 

Sleep?

Who even knows the meaning of the word anymore.)

I feel bad for not seeing my roommates and friends

outside of these organizations.

But I do my best to keep up.

And that's all I can do.

As for the organization part...

any suggestions?

[Or maybe just a cure for procrastination? ;)]

Sorry for the short hiatus

I moved into my apartment this past week.

(and boy was it an adventure)

Tomorrow marks the beginning of my junior year at Ball State.

(hello, syllabus week)

So hopefully I can get back to blogging here soon.

(with my moving disaster story, final summer adventures, DIY updates and apartment photos)

Stay tuned!

Friday Favorites

I move into my apartment on Monday...eek!

And that means I'll be cooking a lot more.

In true Friday Favorites fashion, here's the five recipes I can't wait to try!

1. Honey and Pecan-glazed Salmon

Source: the-girl-who-ate-everything.com via Stephanie on Pinterest

I absolutely love salmon.

It is by far my favorite fish.

And it's especially good with different glazes.

Not so sure I'll be able to get my roommates to try this, though ;)

2. Pepperoni Pizza Bites

Source: lickthebowlgood.blogspot.com via Stephanie on Pinterest

These just look so tasty!

And they be perfect for party snacks.

3. Buffalo Chicken Rolls

Source: canyoustayfordinner.com via Stephanie on Pinterest

If anyone loves buffalo chicken, it's me.

I live for spicy.

I bet these are delicious!

4. Slow Cooker Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Source: jimmydean.com via Stephanie on Pinterest

While breakfast is a rare occasion during the week,

I love a good hearty breakfast on the weekends.

And if it cooks overnight, less work for tired me in the mornings!

5. Lime-infused Honey-crusted Chicken Breast

Source: foodgawker.com via Stephanie on Pinterest

My favorite thing about chicken

is that you can do just about anything with it,

and it'll be good.

This recipes sound pretty darn delicious!

So What Wednesday

So What Wednesday

Link up with Life After I "Dew" if you wanna dish too!

So what if I am always a little nervous at job interviews. I think I made a pretty good impression today.

So what if cleaning out my closet left me with way too many clothes still. I just have some strange attachment to most of my old t-shirts. And hoodies. It's a slight problem.

So what if I spent a good amount of yesterday working on DIY projects. They turned out GREAT and I can't wait to share!

So what if I'm starting to freak out about how little time I have before I move. (I still have so much to do!) But I know everything will come together in the end...usually with very little sleep ;)

All cars go to heaven

Well, the Contour has been on it's last leg for a while now, 

but this time...we think it's really almost there.

So we decided we needed to trade it in before it was too late.

Say hello to my new car:

2003 Toyota Camry

It has some bumps and bruises,
but overall, it's in better shape than my old car.

Bring on the monthly payments!