Saturday Seven

This week has been an okay week. You can see more of what I've been up to in yesterday's post. I swear nothing has changed from then to now. I guess now is the time to share the seven best things from this week.

1. This is the best playlist ever. It's perfect for a lazy afternoon of listening to music. It has some Lorde, Lana del Rey, and my all time favorite The Naked and Famous song on it. Give it a listen. I guarantee it won't disappoint.

2. I found this TED Talk really interesting. It's about why some people find exercise harder than others. While I do think more research could be done, Emily Balcetis did have a lot of solid points.

3. Consistently being the bigger person is always a hard decision, so here is a great list of quotes that will motivate you to keep taking the higher road.

4. Charlie Kelly from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a national treasure. Every day I wish that he was a real person. Even though he isn't, BuzzFeed has given us a great list about how we can live life a little more like our nation's hero.

5. I feel like Tina Belcher is outwardly the woman that is inside all of us. Once again, BuzzFeed is here with the save because they have the best list of Tina Belcher life lessons to live by.

6. We all know that I'm struggling with the run, but here is a great list about how to make running less terrible.

7. The Sisters trailer is finally here, and I couldn't be more excited. I need Christmas to be here tomorrow. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have a hit on their hands. I need to see it now.

Life Lately

It seems like everything and nothing have been going on in my life right now. Somehow I've been insanely busy, but I don't really have anything to show for it. This is why I thought that today would be the perfect time to try to break down what has been going on in my life lately.

• I had a job interview on Wednesday! I don't really know how it went because of the interview not being able to go according to plan, but I'll hear back about it pretty soon. I'm always on the job hunt, so I hope that I'll be able to land something soon.
• I bought an expensive planner a few weeks ago, and I am so in love with it so far. I'll have a review for it soon once I use it a little more.
• I'm still having an interesting relationship with baseball. I want to hate the Rays because of how they can't keep a player, or how they have a terrible stadium that isn't even in Tampa, or how they can't manage to hold on a league lead for the life of them.
• It has almost been a year since I graduated from college, and that is something that I have been trying to work through. It's difficult because I don't think I've really done anything, and it's really frustrating.
• Finally, the glampire is coming soon (or in a few months when I have everything together enough to have a successful launch). I'm reading more than ever. I'm writing a lot even though this blog isn't seeing it. I'm even more obsessed with The Bachelorette (Ben H. 4 Bach!) and Big Brother than ever.

That's what I've been up to, guys! Sorry for this picture free post, but I just wanted to get this one out there. What has everybody else been up to recently? I'd love to hear about it.

How to Prepare for the Perfect Netflix Binge

I am a pro at the Netflix binge. I watched the entire series of Breaking Bad in a week. Somehow I can watch an entire season of a show in a day. I've watched more full TV series than my parents, and it's a little weird. I'm not really proud of how quickly I consume things, but I do think that I am somehow an expert on this topic now. Today, I'll be helping you prepare for the perfect Netflix binge this weekend. 

1. Go hardcore on the snacks.

You need everything under the sun between salty, sweet, and guacamole. Be prepared, because snacks can make or break this binge. You don't want to have to get up a ton of times to actually prepare meals. That will waste time and you'll be more likely to get distracted and quit the binge. Stay strong. Prepare the snacks tonight and ensure success tomorrow.

2. Create the ultimate comfort zone.

Make sure you have your sweatpants ready. This is the perfect time for that old, college t-shirt too. If these clothes have stains, that's cool too. It's all about being comfortable. You need to be able to sit in weird positions for hours on end, and jeans will just not cut it unless your talking about cutting off your circulation. Speaking of sitting, though, find the most comfortable place in your home to sit. Surround yourself with pillows and blankets, and create a little nest big enough just for you. Comfort is key to surviving hours of TV.

3. Make the right choice.

You can have the best snacks and the be the most comfortable, but all of this means nothing unless you have the perfect show. Be sure to choose something that is entertaining but is not emotionally draining. Dramas, unless they're really well written, usually aren't good for the binge. You'll have to pay attention a lot and get bored. I usually choose something lighter, like Parks and Rec or even Orange is the New Black, so I can passively watch at times. I'm not going to miss a ton, and I'll always be in a good mood.

Netflix binges are one of the finest things in life if you do them right, and that's why I'm here-- to help you do them right. What are your tips for the perfect Netflix binge? Am I missing anything that is absolutely vital to making it through the binge? Let me know! See you soon!

Why Best Friends are the Best

It's no secret that I haven't been having the best year. Things workwise haven't been going too well for me, I'm super far from my friends, and I'm stuck at home all the time.  Somehow, though, I'm not completely down and out. This is because I have some of the best friends in the world. They all understand that things kind of suck right now, but they never dwell on how much it does suck. That's not the only reason why they're the best, and that's why I'm here today. We need to talk about why best friends are actually the best.

1. They help you figure out your crap.

Don't know how to write a killer cover letter? They'll help you out with it. Need some good gossip about people you used to know? They've got you and their intense cat and apartment stories covered. Do you really just need somebody to talk you through the general crap and add jokes along the way? Don't worry. Best friends will help you out with everything and then a little more.Last week I was struggling with half-marathon training and Emily reminded me that with every passing day, I would wish that I started today. They never sugarcoat anything, because they know that's not for the best. Friends will help bring you into a better headspace and that's the best.

2. You can work toward goals with one another.

As mentioned before, I'm trying to run a half marathon, and guess what, so is Emily. It's fun to try to work through this together, even though we barely talk about it. At the end of the day, I still know that she's chugging along with me. Emily and I also tried writing a musical (that we should most definitely pick back up again) and a script (that she probably forgot about). Alvaro is the most encouraging person ever as I'm trying to work on the glampire and his eventual personal break room inside of the glampire. Then there's Chrissy. We're just working toward making it through. Working towards things in friendships is always the best. At the end of the day, you've not only accomplished something, but you've done it with somebody who knows just how important that thing you did was.

3. You celebrate the highs and work through the lows.

Piggybacking a little on the last point, best friends are the absolute best people to celebrate the best moments with. They have nothing but your best interests in mind and always happy when you make a breakthrough. The best part about having best friends is that they're there for you for those lows, too. They take the time to listen to your rambling mess of thoughts when you can't create a coherent thought. That's where best friends matter the most. They ensure that your low won't be a low for long. They know when to listen and when to give advice. They also know that you may not listen to their advice and won't hold it against you. Best friends are there for the extremes and everything in between.

As you can see, I'm all in on the friend game. I may have a small circle, but they are easily the best circle that a person could have. I've got them through everything, and I know that they have me. It's been hard since I moved from Orlando, but Plain White T's said it best when they said, "A thousand miles seems pretty far, but they've got planes, and trains, and cars, and FaceTime." 

What do you think is the best thing about best friends? I'd love to hear it! I'll talk to y'all soon.

Race to the Castle: I'm a Quitter?

Over the past week, I have come to the startling realization that I'm a quitter. Do you know how crushing that is? I know if you read this blog you're probably thinking, "Duh, Seana. Welcome to the party. We've known this for months." I mean, I've known this too, but it's weird to actaully start thinking of yourself as a quitter instead of just a procrastinator. This changed something in me, though. I had a great workout week. I stuck with my training for the most part, and my head is back in this game. I think it's crazy how a little bit of perspective can change an entire mindset.

Runing still isn't fun or by any means easy, especially since I'm basically starting over. I've started this weird beginners workout on YouTube that is definitely killing me.Seriously, I don't think the people who made the video know what the word "beginner" means. Other than that, I'm just working on staying hydrated and eating somewhat well.

That's all I've got for this week! I have a run to go out and crush.