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This is a transparent monthly reflection where I take the time to look back, view my progress and make adjustments. * This is an affiliate link, which means I receive a percentage if you make a purchase using this link. Monthly Project: I didn't decide on one specifically, but it became complete and pass Intro to Biology class.. . Which I did!!! ANNNND it took a lot of time. But it was 10000% worth it. :) Health → Exercise 3 days/week, drink 65oz. water/day Exercise: 16/14 (114%) Notes: Near the end of this month we did lots of yard work, walking the dog and moving around that I barely had time to prioritize my yoga! I kind of slipped out of the routine, but I'm hoping to get back into it in April. :) Water: 10/31 (32%) Notes: Yikes. Not a good water month. I'll tell you, though I drink water every day, I just couldn't seem to get myself to achieve the goal. I'm excited to ease back into it next month, because drinking lots of water has ...

[ via ] Tears stain my cheeks like clear, salted paint. I want to wipe them away, but I end up smearing the sadness across my face. My eyes are rimmed red, and my cheeks stained with a cruse mixture of blue, yellow, purple and green hues. I have a certain hatred for crying, because anyone who sees can easily evaluate what I'm feeling. I don't want the sympathy most tend to offer, yet I accept it. Because what is there to do? I can sit here and cry. I can feel sorry for myself. Or I can embrace these new found hurtles with an uplifting determination. I could win . But why ? Why uplift when it's sure to be my downfall? In fact, sitting here and crying sounds fabulous. I'll become a modern Mona Lisa with my emotional face paintings. People won't wonder where my eyebrows went, though. They'll question my overly colorful cheeks and sad eyes. Yes. It's the Mona Lisa life for me. + + + Well... That turned out different than I expected. It's sa...