January 1st, 2016: Today went out with my sister and got my groceries, and even took care of putting Christmas stuff away. Helped with making dinner. Re-watched an 1D dvd with my sister and her friend and even watched YT videos.
January 2nd, 2016: Got rid of old articles, did some chores (which is always fun), watched "Eat Pray Love" on TV, and relaxed that evening by doing some yoga and meditation.
January 3rd, 2016: Made some banana blueberry muffins (for breakfast) and spaghetti squash with turkey meatballs (for dinner), watched football (my team won by the way), and finished putting christmas items away.
January 4th, 2016: This day was rather interesting but it got better- filmed a new video for my channel on YT- "Lauren Talks: Anxiety, Tips on Staying Positive, and Relaxation". It's a new series I'm doing for this year. If I like this year, I'll continue it. Since also that same day (and i'm trying to be more personable) with you all- I went to see my therapist that day (been since Nov. 16th, 2015) and she's great and made my day better. Went to do a Target run afterwards, got dinner, and headed home. My sister got me my favorite scrub from bath and body works- Wild Madagscar Vanilla. YAS!
January 5th, 2016: I went back to my volunteer center (as I didn't go yesterday) and that morning was interesting since nausea likes to overtake me and that day I didn't have an appetite. That day continued on a worse note and someone I'm not that really friends with gave me a hug. It was really weird. Still continued to put christmas stuff away.
January 6th, 2016: This was a bit of a better day; My day at the center was good and my parents came back from their long cruise vacation today. And best part ever? My sister got me Joel Osteen's book "Fresh Start"! Yay! Can't wait to read it! :D Even an Amazon order I got came that day as well- a makeup mirror something I've always been wanting.
January 7th, 2016: This was a rather weird day- went to my volunteer place, met a new cilent of who creeped out my friend, and helped out with doggies at SPCA. And realized the two people I talked to were only pretending to be my friends. :( My sister made a wonderful steak stir-fry for dinner and even played "Just Dance 2016"
January 8th, 2016: Stayed home again that day, and my friend talked to me that morning (it was nice- it just was weird when he called me the nickname he gave me when we were dating). Later on, went out to dinner (as it was my sister's last night there). Went to a place called Nando's (YUM!) and then did a quick but much needed Target run (got stationary, a magazine, and something else I don't remember).
January 9th, 2016: My sister left today! :( Got chores done as usual, and talked to my friend. It's nice when you recieve Arby's curly fries as a snack. And even helped my mom out with dinner (TACOS :-D).
January 10th, 2016: Chores yet again folks (nothing new here about that) and went to visit an ill relative of mine and watched the football game. Made some whipped topping for the angel food cake we had that day. It was yummy!
January 11th, 2016: Made some funny sayings to my friend (he joked about the green juice I had for breakfast whereas his nice plaid shirt looked good on him. He ran into the other room as I said that). Went to the mall [at my volunteer center in case you were wondering], and my brown rice spilled all over the middle of the mall! How embarrassing! Ended up buying a lunch at the mall that actually tasted good. Went to see my therapist [prior to leaving, my friend did the "Star Wars" imperial march- I liked it! :D] and it was a nice appointment. Even danced to "Confident" by Demi Lovato. :D
January 12th, 2016: Mainly chilled at my center all day, and went to my first ever yoga class! It was fun! My mom even came along too. And even enjoyed my new favorite show that night with a cup of tea!
January 13th, 2016: Ended up staying home again; got my unboxing for my YT channel filmed on that day (ipsy, aloha, and birchbox- in case you were wondering). Helped my mom with dinner as well.
January 14th, 2016: Another day at home again; got chores done while I was at home as well. Played my "Just Dance 2016" game, too.
January 15th, 2016: I went on an outing at my center which was bowling (I wasn't being stuck in the office all day). The bowling was nice! My other friend talked to me (which was nice). Talked to my friend later on that day, too.
January 16th, 2016: Mainly stayed in today as it was the weekend; made myself turkey burgers for dinner, and even walked on the treadmill for 30 minutes. Made a supergood postworkout smoothie- spinach, Quest nutrition chocolate milkshake protein powder, strawberries, and almond milk. YUM!
January 17th, 2016: My friend was nice enough this morning to video chat with me (appreciated it). And discovered it was snowing outside! :D Got some of my chores started and done. And talked to my friend about things and watched some of Big Fish (before I discovered later that they took it off of Netflix) on Netflix. :(
January 18th, 2016: Today felt like a different me today. Enjoyed my tea this morning, and began reading my new book my sister got for me and read some of my bible. Watched YT videos, and discovered my parents got back from their weekend trip. Then went to finally get ready for the day. Had my therapist appointment as usual, even danced to "Alive" by Sia, and made a quick store run afterwards.
January 19th, 2016: Today was an okay day. Did my Holy Bible app this morning and even had tea, too. Went to the movies and people just kept killing my mood today. I walked out of the theater because I was so fed up with people. At least I had my favorite meal that night which was pasta with meat sauce. YUM!
January 20th, 2016: Another horrible day again! :( Everyone didn't seem to want to be around me and I felt so invisible. It hurt so bad inside. At least I had my adult coloring book with me that day. Even got chores done too.
January 21st, 2016: Today was good :) Much better than the past two days. I was supposed to go to SPCA (at my volunteer place but didn't and I even snuck in 2 minutes of mediation on my Calm app on my iPod). Played a game on my friend's laptop (Galaga, anyone? :) ) Had a delicious dinner that night. Also, finished my "Binge" book by Tyler Oakley (hilarious youtuber by the way!).
January 22nd, 2016: We were expecting a snow storm, but my volunteer center still wanted us to go on in. Did small activities there and got to go home early. Later on, watched a movie on Netflix with a cup of tea intact (Cinnamon Vanilla Healthy Skin by Yogi I had). The movie I watched was called "What Maisie Knew" in case you were wondering.
January 23rd, 2016: Good day :) Got my "Lauren Loves It for January 2016" (my twist on a favorites video) filmed for my YT channel. Chores; watched some movies and relaxed.
January 24th, 2016: That day got some stuff done at home and talked to my friend on video chat; did some "Just Dance 2014"; made my Facebook page for my YouTube channel and fell down the steps getting snow off the steps. Wonderful.
January 25th, 2016: I was off today due to the weather and ran out to do some errands with my mom and my step grandma. I did talk to my therapist over the phone today too (as my appointment).
January 26th, 2016: Was off yet again due to the weather and did some more errands and did go to my yoga class (got some new mats at Walmart prior to my yoga class).
Janauary 27th, 2016: Went to my center today (I was praying for another day at home) and played super smash bros with some of my peeps. I felt super awkward playing with them. It's just me. Also made my friend her cookies for her birthday (she's obsessed with Pokemon so I made her Pokeball cookies).
January 28th, 2016: My friend liked her cookies, and went out to lunch for the January birthdays at my volunteer center. I had a horrible time! 😞 My friends did try the cookies and liked them. I was so happy that day was so over!
January 29th, 2016: Went out for a mother daughter date! It was nice! Starbucks! Walmart! Good day out! I did have the house to myself for the evening and played "Guitar Hero Live" and watched my new favorite show "Undateable". Talked to my sister on the phone and my friend on video chat.
January 30th, 2016: Did eat breakfast outside and even had my tea too! Took care of chores and filmed a new YouTube video for my YouTube channel.
January 31st, 2016: Worked on grocery lists for next month, helped my parents unload the car, and I even applied for jobs online too. Talked to my friend on video chat and enjoyed "Grease Live" on FOX. Even rewatched "Perks of being a wallflower" on my computer (love that movie! If you've never seen it I highly recommend it!)
I hope to continue these monthly nutshells for you! I hope you enjoyed reading as well! See you for February's post!
Lauren :)
