Doing: Lots of Crossfit. This past month has been a whirlwind of Crossfit Invictus. It's been absolutely amazing, dare I say, life changing? Zach and I were introduced to it by a friend and I have fallen in love since the first workout. It focuses on strength, cardio and skill building all in one session. Couple that with our Wendler's 5/3/1 Olympic Powerlifting and you have a short workout that produces amazing results. I haven't lost any weight yet, but that's because I am trading my body fat for muscle...so far it's been even. I've been thinning out (Damn you pizza, beer and champagne!) but I've noticed the big difference in my legs. They're more toned, muscular and they definitely are helping out with my deadlifts and back squats.
Eating: Lots of chia seeds and paleo foods. I know, I sound like a broken record but I really have noticed a difference in the way I feel since switching back to paleo. Of course, it's not a 100% all of the time but it's slowly getting there. It's extremely difficult to eat paleo on an island where your $200+ in produce goes bad in 3 days.
Work: Will soon be coming to an end. I put in my notice last week *Gasp!* "But why, Rachele? Whhhhyyy?" Going to work for 3-4 hours is an all day ordeal. It takes me anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to drive to work not to make my money back in gas. A lot of places around here charge a 10% gratuity included with dinner because most people around here don't tip. Luckily for me, my bosses give everyone an hourly wage however, that's what goes to my gas to get down there. Not to mention, with Zach's schedule being so erratic, I don't get to see him often because we work opposite shifts. I didn't want to quit, but sometimes (as I'm learning slowly but surely) you have to do what's best for you, even if you don't like it.
Reading: After finally finding the library on base, I checked out seven whole books! I have three weeks to read them all and for those of you that know me, you know it will not be impossible. I've been reading a bit lately, here and there but I was in the mood for some really good reading. So maybe I went a little overboard but I have a feeling since I don't work tonight, I will utilize the time to finish reading Waiter Rant. If you've ever worked in the Food & Beverage industry, it's a must read. I appreciate it even more, living here in Guam where you rarely make a 20% tip on anything. (Except from my regulars whom I adore.) I have also noticed the older I get, the more I'm taking an interest in religion...not just one religion but multiple ones. My drive to visit new places and understand new things is taking hold. Including, what makes people tick, what makes them happy, and, you guessed it, religion. Which I think is partly the reason I checked out seven books and bought three for my Nook. I think overboard is a good adjective.
I realize that with my New Years resolution was to write more and I have been in the lacking for that. I think it's because I have come to the conclusion that I'd like to start writing a book...but I'm not sure what to write about. So, as for you, my most wonderful friends and readers, this is where I need advice. What should I write about? I'm lost as far as that goes. So..help me, please? Will a picture of a kitten help?
I'm not even a cat person nor do I really like cats. I don't know why I just did that.
Xoxo
Riley Writes
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