new month resolutions

Sure, it may only be the first of November, but I think it's already resolution time for me. My life has been hectic lately so I think making resolutions will help me remember what's important so I can get back on track. Now, there are plenty of things I'd love to change that I haven't been very good at or have tried to change in the past but failed. But that's the nice thing about resolutions: you're looking ahead to a better you rather than worrying about the past.

So what's on my list?

Be more tidy and clean. The bathroom cleaner and vacuum are my friends, and it only take a few minutes every day to pick up after myself. I was doing really well keeping things neat and tidy, but with school keeping me so busy, I quickly fell out of that habit. I need to stop letting my mess get out of hand. This includes...

Doing the dishes daily. Ugh, how I loathe doing dishes. However, ten minutes of washing each day is better than the nasty pile that consists of a weeks worth of grimy dishes. I hate it, but it needs to be done.

Plan healthy meals. This is going to be a tough one, without a doubt. I want to be healthy, really I do, but the Boyfriend and I continuously find ourselves late in the evening without a plan for dinner. This results in either eating fast food or going to the store for something quick and easy (that's code for hamburger helper, pizza, or chicken and a bag-o-pasta). Planning ahead for healthy meals will also give me a chance to clip coupons to save money.

Exercise. The Boyfriend and I are extremely lucky in the fact that we both have high metabolisms and are both fairly thin. This doesn't give us an excuse to be out of shape, however, which I definitely am. I get winded carrying groceries up one flight of stairs! No good. I need to bust out that yoga video again (which I've only used once) and keep nagging the Boyfriend to buy an exercise bike with me.

Hopefully I try and make these good habits a part of my daily routine. Am I a little doubtful? Maybe, but that doesn't mean I won't try.

What kind of things would be on your resolution list?

(comic from here)

drastic changes ahead?

So I'm thinking I need a hot new look to brighten my mood and lift my spirits. I've been thinking about this look for awhile (after seeing something similar on Gossip Girl, of course) and I'm wondering if I should take the dive and just go for it!

I currently hair hair almost that length (I've been growing it our for quite some time... it had been dangerously short!) and I have blunt cut bangs similar to this, although they are much softer looking. The big difference is the color: I currently have dark blonde with lighter highlights. I had been practically black for awhile so this had been a change for the lighter already.

My current look appeals to me for a few reasons: it's natural looking, and my natural hair color is a dark blonde so I can go a very long time between colorings. And when you're poor like me and no longer get the perks of working at a salon, not having to color often is very nice.

However, I feel the need to be inspired and do something drastic. And I always thought I couldn't do bleach blonde because I'm really pale, but this model looks pretty pale but can pull off this punk look. But one question: is this look too "teen" for a 21 year old? I'm looking for internships and I'm afraid that this will make me look immature. On the other hand, will it make me look edgy and ambitious? Hmmm...

I think this decision will have to wait for another day! Your thoughts are definitely welcome. :)

(photo from the Forever 21 website somewhere...)