Ruche: It's Like Crack (I think)

I've never done drugs, so I'm not entirely sure. But you can definetely get high off of this website. Look at these samples and you'll see why:

If you're in the mood for an even bigger high, check out their website: http://shopruche.com

Lots of Love,

sCa

Premed Humor

Everybody needs humor in their lives. Even premeds. Especially premeds. Premeds tend to be really funny. I think it might have something to do with the whole lack of sleep/coffee constantly flowing through veins thing. Here's some of the best:

(In case you don't get it, those are noble gases)

Best. Mug. Ever. 

True Story Bro. I say this. Friends say this. We die.

And, don't forget the videos!

Good premed times! Now, back to studying....

Lots of Love,

sCa

Hair Challenge

So, confession time: I am that girl who always has her hair in a ponytail. I was being introduced to someone once, and they commented "Oh, you're the girl in my philosophy class, right? You sit up front with the ponytail?" I tend to be very lazy about my hair. Wash it, throw it in a ponytail or bun. It's just how it goes. But my friend has challenged me to wear my hair a different way every day for a month. I'm going to do my best. Here are some of the styles I'm looking forward to trying (and keep checking my Pinterest board for more hair ideas). 

I'm excited, honestly. Any one have any styles they recommend? Or is anyone doing a similar challenge?

Lots of Love,

sCa

I Workout Out

I really love to work out, I really do. But life gets in the way (i.e. 19 hours of classes, working 11 hours a week, plus hopefully volunteering 3 hours a week). But one of my New Year's Resolutions is to get healthy, so I really am going to make my workouts less sporadic. I have started this with a plan. Namely, when I complete 20 workouts by a certain date (January 18th), I can put $50 in my iPad fund. If I don't finish the 20 (I started this in December, so I already have 4 done) by the 18th, I have to do another 20 in 20 days before I can put the money in the fund. No work, no pay. And each workout has to be a minimum of 30 minutes, or I can't take down the sticky tab (I'm using this Pinterest trick to stay motivated and keep track of my workouts, in addition to writing them on my desk calendar and in my planner). I also write them in ink, rather than pencil, in my planner and calendar, to show to myself that while everything else can move, I don't get another chance with my body. 

Now, there are other things that I'm using to motivate myself besides my iPad and calendars. Three of my friends and I have a Facebook group where we post our workouts so we can keep each other accountable over break. Once break is over, we're going to start working out together a couple of times a week. I also really love my Pinterest fitness board, where I'll pin inspirational quotes and workout ideas. 

And of course, there's always workout clothes. I mean really, look at these:

(Information can be found on my Polyvore)

And what workout is complete without music? Here's my personal playlist (don't judge):

http://open.spotify.com/user/1235002157/playlist/2dTldwWL3fu4pBuk8i6DJg

Lots of Love,

sCa

New Year's Eve

New Years Eve, a night of parties, TV specials, fireworks, loud music, kisses, sparkles, and resolutions. My NYE plans are to go to church tonight, where we're having a Liturgy and then a cake, then I'm coming home and hanging out with my friend Beth. We're going to watch movies (New Year's Eve is what I'm thinking), wear some of my many tiaras, watch the ball drop, drink sparkling apple cider out of my mom's fancy champagne glasses, and dance around my room to ridiculous music. And of course, make resolutions. 

My New Year's Resolutions:

1) Get Healthy We're talking working out 4 times a week, dessert only once a week, and basically just treating myself better. I'm going to break this up into subgoals tonight (i.e. run a 5K by this date, have my mile time by this, swim this much per week). 

2) Get a 4.0 GPA for spring semester Crucial

3) Volunteer more I'm applying for a position at Texas Children's Hospital, the obstetrics and gynecology wing

4) Purchase an iPad Mini I'm using my workout "tips" (See this amazing Pinterest idea: http://pinterest.com/pin/562738915908586385/ ) and Christmas money to buy myself an iPad for school and work. 

5) Stop Being So Stressed. This is very important, as I tend to get physically ill when I'm stressed. I need to make sure that I'm taking a step back, reassessing the situation, taking breaks, and making sure I make time for myself to recover. 

What are your NYE plans and resolutions? 

Lots of Love,

sCa

2012 Favorites

So, some pretty awesome things happened/came out in 2012. Let's go over just a few of those:

1. We Survived the Mayan Apocalypse Okay, so very few sane people actually thought this was going to happen. But you had better believe I am at least going to try to convince my future children that the movie 2012 happened and I survived. 
2. One Direction From the bottom of the stairs to the top of the world! This is the year that I ruined my life got interested in One Direction. 
3. New Taylor Swift C.D. We nearly died in anticipation waiting for this, because as someone on tumblr so eloquently put it "Taylor Swift albums are like Bibles for white girls." And who doesn't love guessing which song goes with which boyfriend?
4. Avengers The amount of times I tried to see this movie but it was sold out....sigh. Seriously, three weeks after it came out every show was still selling out. In my opinion, best movie this year.
5. The Election Romney/Ryan vs. Obama/Biden. Let's just say I walked around with a scowl on my face the whole next day. 
6. The London Olympics If you didn't have plans to marry and have beautiful children with at least 1 athlete from this year's Olympics, you're lying. Who doesn't love Tom Daley's reaction to getting bronze, or McKayla Maroney's infamous silver medal face? Also, Phelps vs. Lochte
7. I started college! I originally wasn't pleased when I sent in my deposit to Houston Baptist. But ever since orientation in June, I've loved it. I can't imagine myself anywhere else. I've made great friends, learned so much, had some fabulous experiences, and I can't wait to do it again next semester. 
8. Starbucks For me, this was the year I became addicted to coffee. Starbucks probably possesses what seems like half of my life savings, thanks to the brilliance that is white mocha frapps and lattes. Oh, and the peppermint mocha EVERYTHING. Ahhhh now I need to go Starbucks. 

So, what major events am I missing? I know there are more.....

Lots of Love and blessings for the New Year,

sCa