Author: relatableroni

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So it’s that time of the year again when everyone vows that THIS will be his/her best year yet. Everyone wants to become the best version of themselves. I hope that putting this in writing will hold me accountable to my own goals. So here’s to putting my best foot forward mentally, physically, socially and professionally in this new year.

Here are my 5 New Year’s Resolutions:

1. Get Organized – Both virtually with my inbox and in my home. I want to organize everything from my closet to my email inbox. I am very disorganized and I’m learning how helpful organization can be. I have about 1000 unread emails in my inbox and many of them are shopping emails that I should’ve unsubscribed to years ago…oops.
   • My plan: I’ve ordered this make-up case, shoe organizer & storage drawers to start the process. I’ve also started unsubscribing to emails from some stores.
2. Get Deepika Padukone’s Abs & Eat Healthier – Who wouldn’t want to look like this:

   

   • My Plan: I’m half-way there because our names rhyme. I bought an elliptical that I plan to work out on at least 3-4 days/week. I’ll start doing some bodyweight exercises. I also will continue trying to keep healthy food stocked at home.
3. Tune My Phone Out – So many of us see our phones light up or ping and immediately grab it to check a message. 
   • My Plan: I hope to tune it out using sheer willpower.
4. Experience More – I’ve moved to a new state and have yet to properly explore it. I basically live in a vacation spot now.
   • My Plan: I’m hoping my blog will become a resource for those vacationing in Vermont. I’ve picked up some travel brochures so I can experience everything first-hand and then write about it. This will be extremely challenging since the husband works tons so much of the exploring might have to be done solo.
5. Study – As a pharmacist, I should keep up with the latest information but often I get so caught up in life. I’d like to do 2 hours of Continuing Education (CE) and read 1 article/case study a week.
   • My Plan: I already have a membership to www.freeCE.com and utilize it to fulfill all my Live CE requirements. It’s so much more convenient than attending a CE symposium. I also just signed up to receive the Pharmacy Times a monthly publication at home so I can keep myself updated on the latest pharmacy developments and issues.

Throughout the year I will provide updates on my “progress.” Happy New Year everyone. Leave a comment with your New Year’s resolutions!

*Bonus Resolution* I should probably get a job.

First of all, I thought “relatable” was actually spelled “relateable” but I’m glad I figured that out before I purchased this domain.

5 reasons I started a blog:

1. I recently moved to Vermont from Massachusetts. I spend much of my day on my own as I’m unemployed and haven’t met many people. I don’t think this will get easier as it’s almost winter and will be for about the next 20 months. I’m quite independent so it doesn’t bother me. I feel blogging will be a good outlet and I need more of a routine.
2. I think I’m funny so I’m able to entertain myself in some ridiculous ways between applying for jobs and I feel what I do may be entertaining or interesting to others. But maybe I just think people are interested and they really aren’t. They might be like “Hey look at this dork!” and that is a-okay with me! I AM a dork!
3. I’ve stumbled upon a lot of instagrammers/bloggers who are mainly just trying to sell stuff. I only hope they are honest and believe in the products they are selling. Some of them receive so many freebies, I don’t know how they could possibly positively review every item. So one day, it’d be nice to receive free stuff. That’d be cool. Who doesn’t like free stuff?! But I’d like to review various products here. I’ve literally bought everything from A-Z in the last 4 months.
4. I LOVE FOOD SO MUCH! I attempt to cook and my starving husband tells me it’s amazing. Sometimes I think he believes it’s good because it’s 8pm and it’s literally his first meal of the day. I appreciate his compliments to the chef nonetheless. I’d like to share some recipes here…both the good and bad.
5. Finally, I’d love to use this blog to share all my adventures and travels in Vermont & abroad!

So stay tuned!