Archive for ‘Productivity’

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September 14, 2012

Menus + Spreadsheets + Games! Oh my!

by Stephanie

Well, hello there.

Still no word on my background check, but I’m keeping busy.  And thankfully, I have a new project {more on that in second}.

I finished up my trivia game…

Um, of course I started with a question on fiber.

This is the reaction I’m looking for from the employees.

I also compiled all my recipes and completed the two cycle menus.

And all together now!

Oh spreadsheets, how I love you.

I’ve still got work to do on the Employee Incentive Program, and as I mentioned previously, I have a new project to work on as well!  I am to create an event for National Eat Healthy Day {November 7th} for the hospital cafe!  I get to design a heart healthy menu to serve that day, a healthy eating exhibition, some take away recipes, plus whatever else I come up with!  My ideas will be presented to the CEO and others at French.  Ahhh! So cool!!

So with that, I better get crack-a-lackin’.

On the docket:

  • 6 mile run
  • Intern shtuff
  • Avila Farmer’s Market and Concert in the Park

Happy Friday!

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August 11, 2012

Schedule Adjustment and Shopping!

by Stephanie

Two weeks from today I will be arriving in California!

I can hardly believe the time is almost here. It seems like just yesterday I was packing up my apartment in Rochester, and making the journey home. This summer flew by.

As with any new life chapter, comes a new routine; I am going to try to mess around with that while I’m home to help ease with “adjustment anxiety” when I get to California. I know I will no longer be able to have nice leisurely mornings where I read my coffee, catch up on my google reader, blog, and go workout. Once my internship begins, I will be hell on wheels from the moment my feet touch the floor in the morning.


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This is completely okay with me, but it does mean that I will have to adjust my schedule. I must admit, I am a little nervous about switching up all my “me” time to the evenings. Mustering up the motivation to hit the gym in the evenings will be a challenge, as will sitting down to blog at night, instead of zoning out in front of Hulu.

So for these remaining two weeks in Washington, I am going to attempt to switch it up.  Look for OtRtRD updates later in the day.  This actually may work in my favor, as the events of the day will be more fresh!

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Alright, now that I’ve got that off my chest, time to talk about what has been filling up my time since I last updated.

Thursday

I put approximately 21 miles on the ole’ legs.  1/2 running & 1/2 cycling.

This was followed by a bit of internship/moving prep, which included a trip to Costco…

Ohhhhh heck yes! I am a proud Costco Cardholder! Can’t wait to buy veggies in bulk down in SLO!  hah!

Then this happened…

Current Count: 37 Shares and 83 Likes!

You like me! You really like me!

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Friday

Moms and I traveled over the mountains and through the woods to grandmother’s house.  We helped clean her house, and then went s.h.o.p.p.i.n.g!  Just a few internship-friendly items.

My favorites?  The animal print pencil skirt from the Loft {completely on trend for Fall} and the newest edition to my Michael Kors shoe obsession a la Nordies.

I also picked up a pair of black pants from The Limited [finding black pants is always a huge win in my book], a couple of short sleeve tops from Banana, and another pair of shoes from Macy’s.

For a quickie half day shopping trip, I’d say we did pretty well!

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Saturday

Now, I am off for my run, and then up to the water slides for the day!

Have a great weekend!

Posted in Blogging, California, Daily, Internship, Productivity, Running, Shopping, Style | 6 Comments »

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August 8, 2012

Whirlwind of a Day

by Stephanie

AHH!

Whew, lemme just breathe for a second here.

I have been go, go go since I woke up this morning – Working on some very exciting things!

First exciting thing:

On the Road to RD got a face lift!  How do you like the updated look? New header, new fonts, new profile picture {a la Nick Nameless}.  I felt it was time for a little spruce up.

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Second exciting thing:

I think I’ve found an apartment in California!

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This has been my mission over the past four days: making calls, setting up appointments, juggling schedules, sending e-mails.

Today I turned in my rental application, and as long as everything goes smoothly, I will be living in a gorgeous 3 bedroom with my two lovely roommates right on the golf course and the beach! AH!

A huge shoutout to my intern girls who helped scope the place out for us!

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Third exciting thing:

I have all my ducks in a line for my Cal Poly paperwork, and will be sending that out tomorrow!

One less thing I have to worry about!  September 4th will be here before I know it!

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Fourth exciting thing:

The folks at Chebe contacted me to see if they could feature my Fresh Moz and Basil Pizza Muffins on their Facebook.

I of course said #jeah! Check it out yo!

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Fifth exciting thing:

I am going to Yoga in the Gardens tonight!

How fun is that? I’ve always wanted to take an outdoor yoga class! And this is the perfect way to calm my racing mind.  I may also try out Min’s Cucumber Face Mask.  Helloooo stress relief. :)

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Ahh.

Just by writing that all out I feel some relief.

Peace Out.

Posted in Blogging, California, Daily, Exercise, Internship, Productivity | 4 Comments »

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June 6, 2012

Get Some Structure, Man.

by Stephanie

Good morning!

I’m getting a slightly later start than usual, which I think is a product of my lack of routine.  I have nothing to get up for, nothing to motivate me, no sense of urgency in my day.  Which, let’s be honest here, is something I crave when I’m super busy – to effortlessly go through my day without feeling rushed.

Now that I am not running around like an insane person, I feel like I am less productive.

I struggle with this on all of my school breaks.

Ah, yes.

Now, I am getting in three little workouts – a run, a walk with moms or the dog, + BodyRock {yeah, still wanna get that booty} – & I’m working on meal plans for folks, & apartment hunting, & doing research on personal training certifications [more on that in just a bit], & job searching – so I’m not being a complete slug.  I just fart around in between all of these activities – stretching things out longer than they need to be.  I’m not getting the same satisfaction from checking things off my list.  I think I just need some structure.

Let’s give this a try:

+ 6:00 am :: Alarm goes off – OUT of bed by 6:15 {I have a bad snooze habit}
+ 6:15 – 7:30 am :: Coffee, snacky/breakfast, blog, e-mail
+ 7:45 am :: Out the door for my morning run
+ 8:30 – 9:00 am :: BodyRock & s.t.r.e.t.c.h
+ 9:00 – 10:00 am :: Get pretty [10 am is a big goal - to be ready to go out in to public and get shizz done - instead of the 12, 1 or 2:00 pm that it has been lately...]
+ 10:00 – 10:30 am :: Snack {giving myself just a little extra time here, JIC I have a longer-ish run planned}
+ 10:30 – 12:00 am :: Rosetta Stone Español lessons
+ 12:00 – 1:00 pm :: LUNCH
+ 1:00 – 2:00 pm :: Personal training studying
+ 2:00 – 3:00 pm :: Walk
+ 3:00 – on :: Work {if I can get a job}, relax, hang out, read, do summer things.

Obviously, the schedule is running about an hour behind today, but at least I have some guidelines.

I feel better already.

Okay time to get some food in this belly and get going on my day.  Check for a post on personal training around 1:00 – 2:00 [better make that 2:00 - 3:00!].

Do you have a structured routine to help you be more productive? 

Or are you able to just go with the flow and get shizz done?

Hi-ho, Hi-ho, It’s Off to Work I Go!

Posted in Daily, Exercise, Productivity, Time-Savers, Wellness | 2 Comments »

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