It's the Little Things...

As I get older I come to realize it's truly the little things that matter the most. Today I had said something that at the time I thought was funny. But instead I had inadvertantly hurt someone's feelings. I meant what I said one way, they took a different way (which looking back I can definitely understand.) I realized I was wrong and apologized...probably on the list of the most sincere apologies. When I say jokes my intentions are never to hurt someone's feelings, so when I do I feel horrible. Because if I put myself in their shoes, I would be equally hurt. Thus, I handle things as if this happened to me, how would I want the other person to respond. Not to take anything away from my reaction because it was genuine. So I apologized. It was just right to.

As of late I have truly begun to appreciate small gestures, kindness, please, thank you, you're welcome...etc. They are simple words that don't take a lot to say, yet they are words extremely full and fulfilling, but only if you truly mean them! Today I truly meant what I said. Sometimes you just don't realize what little it takes to truly make someone's day a little better.

Just some words of mine for your thoughts. :)

With that...have a great day!

MTSS and Gilbere Forte

Two topics that do not go hand in hand, but tonight...I'm making them.

Let me start with my complaint. For the past week, I've been doing Insanity workout and what do I notice yesterday while doing Cardio/Plyo?? I have Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (aka: Shin Splints)...It's very annoying!!! Thought I'd share. It's definitely not the best feeling in the world and it's mostly an annoying type feeling...luckily today was Rest day...but i'm sure once I start doing more jumping/running in place...I shall feel them again.

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Gilbere Forte. Anyone hear of him? I heard of his name through a friend, previewed his album on itunes and quickly clicked "Purchase." I love it...it seems...original...and I like that. Here's my favorite song...to which I think is the SEXIEST sounding song ever!

Let the Insanity Begin!

Well school started last Wednesday and with that comes no life! I go to school in the mornings have an hour to eat, then it's off to do my "intern" hours at the Training Room till about night time depending on the day. Now in my last post I wrote about my resolutions and so far...I'd say I've done fairly well. Not exceptional, but alright. I'm in a new environment and I'm trying to just get out of this shyness shell and do what I know how to and with confidence. If I have a question I try to speak up. No one will know I exist if I don't speak up and stand in the corner. So far so good.

My other resolution was to take care of myself and well, I've been trying to do just that. I'm not in an activity class at school this semester so there's no exercising when I'm school. Like I wrote earlier I ordered Insanity Workout. It is just that...Insane...ok maybe not. It's more like Cardio on crack. A whole lot of jumping and running in place...so I've noticed. Do I see results? No not yet, but it's only day three of the workout. But I have definitely felt it. Especially in my calves. So epsom salt baths = amazingness for now.

I know this post is kind of boring, but it's a start :) So until next time.

I Gave In!!!

I opened my wallet...pulled out the credit card...and bought:





So I know these things are never guaranteed. But I find it hard to get in my vehicle and go to the gym/rec center or go out on the track. With my school/interning schedule next semester...it'll be easier to just do this at home...or so I think. We shall see!

Off Caffeine....for now

Hello my name is Shayne and I'm addicted to caffeine. So...I think I may need the 12 steps instead of going cold turkey. My withdrawals suck! Yes, I have the ever so annoying caffeine headache. The kind of headache that could easily and so readily be curable with just a pepsi, coke, or coffee. You know, my caffeine culprits. However, with this new resolution (see previous blog post) I am attempting to take better care of my body. So...I've reduced caffeine consumption to weekends and Friday night (for a tradition of Frap Fridays)...thus I have been drinking the Delicious beverage of WATER!

But I like to think of my drinking water to be like this:





So here's to a healthier and better hydrated 2011.

The myth is 8 glasses of water a day...equivalent to 4 bottles...I'm only on number 1 right now. 3 more to go!!

New Year Resolution(s)

Well we all know I forget my resolutions from the year before, so I decided to actually put it in writing…well typing. As I sit here I think I can only think of a couple good ones I’d like to honestly stick with.

1) Being Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
It’s an honest saying when you’re in the Athletic Training Program and something I noticed I struggle with. I’m a shy kid at heart and that’s been since I was little, but as I progress through life and now having been embarking on this journey towards my career…I noticed I’m not very good with making myself Uncomfortable. Sooo, 2011, in terms of the Athletic Training Program…lets become Comfortable being Uncomfortable. Meaning, get out of that comfort zone, don’t be afraid to step up, say something stupid, and do something wrong. Because if I continue to go along as I go, I won’t grow as an Athletic Training Student nearly as much as others. So Shayne…step it up!!

2) Love me for Me!
I’ve found that I’ve been that girl who never takes the time to actually try and love herself for me. This year…ok now last year I’ve gotten to know a girl who has soo much self-confidence, self-esteem in herself that it’s becoming contagious. She lives life for simply being able to live. She’s goal oriented, smart, and someone I’ve come to idolize. So I’m going to try and make that adjustment. I’m going to love me for me first, and who knows…maybe with that…I’ll stumble upon someone special to love as well. Aww..sappy little romantic I am. But lets remember that finding someone special is NOT the main goal here. Loving me for me also means taking care of my body as well…let that be known!

I sometimes find that resolutions are selfish, but I guess that’s what you’re supposed to do…be selfish to resolve what you could not the year before. So yes…I’m making 2011 a little selfish, hopefully it’ll be a great year where I discover someone hidden behind these walls I’ve created to be comfortable. It’s time to do some Shayne modifications. I plan on loving life, loving me, and being uncomfortable….comfortably haha.

Might I add…it’d be nice to travel more, expand my horizons ;) haha…all that fun stuff too! But again…not the main goals here.