After All Is Said and Done...

After 4 years of trials, tribulations, sleep deprivation, smiles, tears, sweat, changes, growth, fights, laughs, memories, fun, and...well...studying (LOTS of studying), I can finally say: I did it! I made it through undergrad and I earned my Bachelor's Degree!  

Baccalaureate

Tonight was the Baccalaureate celebration for the graduating seniors and their families. The night began with speeches and musical offerings performed by seniors and ended in a hors d'oeuvres smorgasbord out by the lake. It was a very nice event and I looooved the dress I wore! (Yes, it's a zebra dress!) As for some pictures: We've got a very charming one of my pops, younger brother, me, and my older sister.

 A much better photo of my dad, brother & I:

 The ladies (my mom, sister, & I):

 They included this one part where everyone lit candles and the seniors had to stand up and recite their commitment to going on with their life yet not forgetting that we are "Bluejays always." It was really special. I snapped a picture:

 And me and my best friend from college:

WOD - 1.5 miles

Squeezed a mile and a half in today for my workout :( I had like no time because I'm suuuuper busy today!

WOD + food

Today was another great workout:
Cycle - 20 minutes - 6.52 miles
Bodyrock - May 30 Day Challege - Day 2 - Hot Yoga (posted video earlier today!)
+ random abs (10 reverse crunches + 8 oblique V-ups + 12 pendulum)(X3)

Also, I have gone one month without straightening my hair! My hair is so much healthier!

BodyRock May 30 Day Challenge - Day 2: Can I just say how much I love the new BodyRock host? I loved Zuzana and I think Lisa-Marie is doing a good job, but Teesha (I have no idea how to spell her name) is amazing! I'm so thrilled to see BodyRock branching out and including some yoga. Whoooop! Bodyrock Yoga! I'm so excited to be bodyrockin me some yoga! Haha :P

I'll be doing this laterrrrr :)

LUNCH

I didn't end up eating the refried beans -- I only had maybe a spoonful.

Spinach salad with tomatoes, chickpeas, and crumbled cheese.

Half a flatbread sandwich with provolone, turkey, lettuce, and tomato. Yummm! This is my favorite sandwich ever!

WOD + Things Coming Up

I was SO EXCITED for today's workout! Reason #1: I had a very stressful day (it's just about finals time here so everything is coming to an end--final papers, final presentations, even my senior psych research study) and working out always helps me release my frustrations. Reason #2: I wanted to wear my new-ish black Nikes. Reason #3: BodyRock started their May 30 Day Challenge! I know, I know, I said I would do the February challenge but that totally didn't work out. I'm sticking with this one!! In fact, I'm going to promise myself to only miss....3 BodyRock 30 Day Challenge workouts!

Anyway, my workout for today:
   - run: 2 mi (23ish minutes)
   - random abs (13 Butterfly + 12 Side Jackknife + 18 Twist. [X3]
   - Bodyrock May 30 Day Challenge - Day 1

This Fit Test was so much! 10/50 interval. 3 rounds of 4 exercises. Go!

Round 1: 15, 16, 22, 30

Round 2: 22, 13, 20, 28

Round 3: 20, 14, 21, 23

As for food: I'd give myself an B+ today.

   - breakfast: half a bagel with a tiny bit of cream cheese, eggwhite, tomato, broccoli, & mushroom omelet
   - lunch: pizza :( I knowww
   - salmon, steamed broccoli with soy sauce, and steamed sesame green beans

May.is easily.my.favorite.month.ever. This May, to be exact, is going to be an all new level of amazing. Reasons:

1. My birthday is May 11th! 22 baby!!
2. I graduate May 19th.
3. I have no finals pretty much so stress of finals week = minimal.
4. I have an entire week to spend with my friends during Senior Week. This week will be filled with exciting outings such as visiting Philadelphia (my one friend has never been there), Inner Harbor in Baltimore, cookouts, movies, adventure sports outings, bowling, pig roasts, dinners, etc. Sounds like an amazing time and there are no classes to interrupt! Whooop for being a senior!
5. I move back home May 20th for the last time before moving into my new apartment in July/August.
6. I start my NEW JOB May 21st! Whoooop...I usually have to settle for late night hours at a diner but NOT ANYMORE! Now I have a full-time legit 10-6 day job that I'm going to loooove!

As always, a new month comes with new goals! My goals for May are:

• Workout at least 4 times a week. At least.
• Eat cleaner and more consciously. If I could cut down my snacking, I think I'd be in a great shape!
• Complete the BodyRock May 30 Day Challenge....even if it kills me.
• Start including more pictures of my actual meals! I've been told that if you write down what you eat or take pictures of what you eat, you're less likely to overeat/eat poorly.
• Complete a C25K program. Legit.