May Day

Unfortunately, I started May off on a terrible note. I have been grumpy and irritable all day. My thoughts have been a constant stream of self-pity and negativity. But, thanks to all of you bloggers that I stalk, I have started to snap out of it. Life is hard for everyone, we all have to do or deal with undesirable things/people/situations etc. etc. etc.
It's time to get back to the basics, to be grateful for the things that I do have instead of wishing for things that I don't. I need to appreciate the people in my life, the people who love me enough to put up with my drama, my vices, and my shortcomings.
It's time to enjoy life in the now. Looking ahead is great, but I'm never going to get this time of my life back. School is an amazing opportunity and privilege; I am so lucky to be in a position where I can put my heart and soul into my education.
It's time to be kind to myself. Worth is not determined by perfect hair, a certain weight, makeup application skills, or the number of my Instagram followers/comments/likes. Focusing too much on the superficial is not a productive use of my time.

So maybe this post is just for me...but if I've learned one thing in my first week and a half of "Social Worker School" it is the importance of taking care of yourself, because-if you take care of yourself-you will be in perfect shape to help take care of others. This means...

-Bubble Baths

-Grey's Anatomy

-Date Night(s)

-Music Therapy

-Naps

-Belgian Waffles for Dinner

-etc. etc. etc.