My first blog!

A few months ago someone mentioned to me that I should start a blog. My initial reaction? Psh, why would anyone want to read about me?! Well, honestly I have no idea but if you are - thank you for taking the time to read it! Of course, I had no idea where to start... I wasn't sure what to talk about or anything but I have decided that I would like to share the things I enjoy, my rambling thoughts, activities, recipes, OOTD (outfit of the day lol), fitness related material (plus my own challenges), and a spot to share the hundreds of pictures I take! I hope you are able to find some type of enjoyment from the weekly (God willing) blog posts! Plus, wouldn't it be fun to look back on this in 25+ years and laugh about all the silly things I did?! ;)

I first wanted to start off with my "2013 Year in Review." 2013 brought many challenges and adventures to my life. I started and finished my first year of nursing school (say what?!) Side note: not really sure how I did that! I celebrated my 21st birthday in April. I gave my first injection (SubQ of Lovenox... Still remember like it was yesterday) as terrified as I was, I did it and survived! I was invited on my third trip to Florida with my loving second family and celebrated two years with cBp! I got to watch an actual delivery of a baby in OB. Honestly, that has to be one of my favorites... To all those people who think its gross... Well, it is but it is also such a wonderful experience for the mothers!! I conquered my fear of going into a psychiatric unit (I was SO nervous but I did it and actually loved every clinical experience. Some of those clients I will remember forever - hopefully!) Finally, I got to celebrate the holidays with a loving family and friends. Shout out to my mother who makes it work every year.

2013 was great but I know 2014 is going to wonderful. I know this will be challenging school wise but I have faith that God will pull me through it one step of the way.
As much as I love New Year Resolutions... I know that almost every time they fail (except for giving up soda the year of 2011 - still going strong two years later. Holla!) I want to accomplish more and give more of myself to others. Some of my ambitions for 2014 are:

• Less Netflix, more studying
• Less social networking, more reading 
• Less junk food, more working out
• Less procrastination, more motivation
• Less complaining, more being grateful for what I have
• Less yoga pants, more slacks (hopefully... dressing up for 8 ams are the worst)
• Less spending money, more saving and giving back

For now, that's all I can think of.. Anything else and I am becoming too much of an over-achiever. 

I am really looking forward to 2014. I hope it is a great year for every one and that you can achieve everything you set out to do. 

Love always,

Meg Alexander 

P.S. I hope I did this blogging thing right! 

"But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded" 

2 Chronicles 15:7