Morning! Happy hump day! (It is Wednesday, right?). I am dragging this morning. I honestly feel that I have been doing pretty well with maintaining positivity throughout my job search process, but last night I was lying in bed trying to fall asleep and all of a sudden I was hit with this series of anxiety attacks. Freaking out, crying, worrying about money running out before I can get a job — it wasn’t pretty. Thankfully I’m blessed with an amazing husband who calms me down, (puts up with me? lol) and prays with me.
I think I may be feeling some yoga in my future. 
Breakfast was a cereal/ yogurt mess. (Don’t worry – coconut yogurt for my vegan venture).
My mess (perfect to match myself today haha!) included strawberry coconut yogurt, strawberries, ground golden flax, Quaker oatmeal squares and cinnamon. It was good, but I’m not sure if I’d get the strawberry flavor again – it was really strong and honestly I felt it was a little artificial tasting.
What are some positive mantras or encouraging quotes that you repeat to yourself when you’re feeling off and in need of encouragement?
I know how you feel about the job-searching anxiety! The only advice I can give is that you will find something when you least expect it and in a place you may never have considered.
Good luck…I will keep you in my thoughts!!
Ah, honey. You are in my prayers.
*hugs*
I always try to remind myself God never gives us more than we can handle. He knows how strong you are
The right job will come along soon enough!
I am sorry to hear that your job search isn't going well. The right job will find you, trust me
Hugs and Kisses
I'm keeping you on my mind and sending you good luck!
I have been freaking out and crying about money as well. It's a terrible feeling for sure. I just remind myself that things will work out eventually and I just have to be strong during the rough patches. You will come through this.
I just give it up to God as best I can. I struggle with the money issue myself and worry endlessly. But my husband calms me down and says "I don't know how, but everything will be okay." Praying for you
I know how you feel.. It can be soo frustrating.. I did it for 6 months and it so frustrating.. I can not tell you how many times I cried and said "college was a waste of time and money"
Just sent you an e-mail with some tips
Good luck girl!
As cliche as it is, I always tell myself that everything happens for a reason. Hang in there, your job will find you
aww, L, i'm sorry to hear that you freaked out – just remind yourself that the right job will come along soon. you don't want to settle into something quickly and find out that you dislike it; you'll find something suitable for you at the right time.
congrats on going vegan!!! you will enjoy it soooo much! I still have yet to try sphaghetti and beanballs from Veganomicon but your "drunken" method sounds amazing! plus all those red wine antioxidants to boot – PURE GENIUS!!!
I think you will find that veganism is CHEAPER than eating any other way. dried beans are dirt cheap, grains in bulk are amazing, etc. costco has great deals such as 4lb bags of quinoa for $10, huge things of quaker rolled oats, etc.
check out my blog for ideas – I've made a TON of vegan recipes from awesome cookooks!
i highly recommend the pinapple-cashew-quinoa stirfry from Veganomicon. and snobby joes. I can't wait to see what other recipes you make!!!
you will feel so much better with a month without dairy! i went to the beach for a week and ate too much diary and my body is definately feeling it.
(note: my blog currently is flexitarian due to the fact that I am living with my in laws until we close on our house so that means i'm eating down their pantry in an effort to 1) clear out their pantry and 2) save us money.)
SORRY FOR THE RAMBLES – love your blog, just added it to the google reader so I can track your vegan ventures!
other vegan cookbooks you might like:
vegan cupcakes take over the world
joy of vegan baking
vegan brunch – loves it!!
The Vegan Table – love love it
you can do a google book preview of some of these and snag awesome recipes.
Hi! I don't think I've commented on your blog before, but I think it's really great and I'm totally inspired by your vegan adventure.
Sorry you're having such a difficult time, but know that things will fall into place.
One of my favorite mantra is "Be calm and carry on"
''I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me'' phil. 4:13
I've been dragging this week too! Maybe it's because there is a 3 day weekend in store?
I just read a quote today that lifted my spirits…
"Life without Passion is simply not worth living." So true!
I know its hard to stay postive in times of despair, but try to remember how incredibley blessed you are. God would never place you in a circumstance that you couldn't handle, so long as you have faith, everything will be okay!
Hang in there, Lindsey! Everything happens for a reason, most times we just don't know what the reasons are.
Yay for yoga and coconut yogurt though!