Infusion of Happiness

Over this festive period I have let myself loose from my diet a bit. This means some chocolate and some desserts 🙂 It has been on the consumption of these foods that the taste and smell of such things has set off an infusion of happiness into my body after not having such things for nearly 2 months.

The serotonin levels peak and as they fall, my instincts of more, more, more set in and go looking to get more happiness. But this happiness only lasts a minute and then its gone. I need to break this again and soon. I have been skipping the gym for the last two weeks also so I will have to get myself together and push myself to get to the gym 🙂

The Question still remains, What does it take to have continual happiness???

51 Things

51 Things Found In My Room is a response to this video. Hope you enjoy it. Maybe the start of seeing me on youtube in person rather than in those photos o_o.

Nearly There

There is a lot I can blog about in these last few days of 2008, the year that was. But that will have to wait.

Every Christmas Eve I dawn the doors of the local church with the family as is the tradition. This year we had met up with cousins, Aunts and Uncles in the GAA Club before the Mass which meant I once again wreaked of alcohol before getting into the church. Even in this state I listen to what the priest utters throughout the service which now he know off by heart and no meaning taken in by what he is doing. Also I listen out for  the contradictions he makes throughout his service possibly not realizing what he is saying.

Its not that I have anything against the Catholic Church, its just that its repetitive and people just go through the motions and out the door. This is my own opinion and there are those in the church who do find great meaning and understanding but for the majority there is nothing.

I really didn’t get into the Christmas mode this year with being sick for a good while and sleeping most of the time which was great.

I Should Be Doing More…

We’re All In This Together!!!

Exposed

One draw back I am realising now from the loss of my now 16 lbs over the last 9 weeks is being more exposed to illness. This week has been the worst. A few weeks ago I felt sick with a lot of sneezing but this week has been non-stop head cold. It has ranged from sneezing, headache, fever, sore throat, headache, coughing and whatever else. So the last 5 days have not been pleasent. I was attempting to completly type up my project this week but that has gone out the window as I have just rested, watched TV and keep taking those miracle drugs to keep me going. 

At the moment I have just sore throat, a cough and being really tired. One thing that is really bothering me thought is the fact that Xmas is 4 days away and its the shortest day of the year today and I am not excited about Xmas whatsoever. It must be the fact that this illness has stopped me in my tracks as I have never really  been as sick as this before 😦

Birthday Reel…

Back in action again!!! Here is a photo video from my 22nd Birthday Bash with friends!!!! It took place in my lovely home (thanks mum). Wish to thank Denise also for taking most of the photos too 😀

I Lost Something!!!!

I lost something!!! Though I didn’t lose it at a certain time or place it happened over the last 7 weeks. I know this could be a pointless post but I think people who find it hard can be encouraged and can lose the same thing as I did.

The thing  I lost was 14lbs  of weight from my body!!!!! I know this may be meaningless but being able to fit nicely into clothes, go down 2 notches in a belt is great. Though this meant strick and contunily eating and excercise at least twice a week, it can be done. I have reached my goal of 12st 6lbs I will try to keep it of espically with xmas around the corner.

I still ate my 3 meals everyday but without deserts, chocolate, sweets, crisps and all those heavy foods. It feels hard at times but well worth it. For those who think and don’t know me, that losing so much weight I must be going anorexic, my ideal weight is meant to be 11st 11lbs and I am still classed as overweight by my BMI. 

So if you are finding it hard on any diet and need encouragement here it is: You Can Do It!!!

Phew!!! Nearly There…

Had a busy 2 weeks so far. With the UCC SVdP Society doing the Giving Tree again this year in UCC meant times I had to look after it, pick up any presents brought back to the tree at 6pm meant many late evenings on campus. Collecting all the presents left on the Friday was scary with my car weighed down and barely being able to see out rear and side windows was scary. The presents were dropped to SVdP Cork on the Friday evening and had another car load on the Tuesday then also from the previous days. I am also hearing that more presents are being dropped in by people from the College who were unable to get them back by Friday. With over 200 names given out  I am not surprised. 

Following that week I had my poster presentation for my Biochemistry Project. I was nervous and bricking it but with great surprise I came 2nd place out of the CPCIV where one prize goes to one of 8 Chemistry projects and one prize goes to one out of pharmacology and biochemistry where there is four in each. There were other project presentations given for wet and dry Chemistry Projects.  The night that followed was in the Imperial Hotel for 4th years, post grads and lectures in Chemistry Dept. which was a great night (then again I did co-organise the night). 

With all this going on and I am meant to be doing less stuff this year because its my final year, I think I am busy as previous years. Tomorrow is my final day and get my xmas holidays which will involve 3 weeks of writing up my project for the 19th Jan. deadline but seems to be plenty of time….but time will tell. I am sorry there has been no picture video things but see below to see my battered camera after the intervarsity weekend last month and you will see why no new pics but may make up a video of old pictures I have.

 

With xmas only 2 weeks away Today, I need to get cracking on buying xmas presents. But santa will be bringing me the item below for xmas which I will enjoy as I have to struggle listing to the radio in the car and the awful sounds of cars as I walk  to and from college 😀

I will surely get a post up in the next two weeks and if I don’t, comment me.

Short Update

Began my practical last week and though nothing has worked out as it should be yet, it is a lot easier than I first taught. That is to say the lab work is but writing up the report may be a different kettle of fish.

I am finding the whole 4th Year showing a false sense of quiet at the moment compared to my 3rd year with less work, lectures and pressure which is great but only time will tell when it comes crunch time before xmas when many reports, presentation etc are due.

Another Day

Reached 500 views today which ain’t so bad for little old me. I know many would be cringing at only 500 views of a blog with so many other reaching thousand views possibly each day!!! Ah well!

Really tired tonight after my first long day at college with 4 hours of lectures and driving to Fermoy for our Youth Meeting which was a good time. Really amazed how short the trip was due to the fact that we took the Toll Road which was nice and was making sure we would not arrive at nearly 8:30pm and have to drive back late like we normally do. Also sent off forms today for the SVdP College weekend away in November which should be good craic. So will post on that when it rolls around.