I decided to change the name of my blog.  The old name “It is what it is” was a phrase that originated in my college days.  Whenever I see it, it reminds me of the angst I felt during my early young adult years.  I am no longer a restless, despondent 20 year old, so I decided it was time for a change.

*Image and tote from Wisteria.com, but it doesn’t look like they sell them anymore.

Keep Calm and Carry On was an old forgotten war slogan that was rediscovered in 2000.  I first came across it on this tote bag around Christmas time, and I immediately took to the phrase (and the bag…Julie got it for me for my birthday and I use it pretty much every day).  Forget war slogan, it is now a life slogan and a reminder that things are okay, and life is good.

In other news, I’m loving this V-diet.  I’ve already lost an inch around my waist.  In 7 days.  Amazing.  And as a positive side affect, I’ve noticed I have become a lot more motivated and productive since the diet began.  I think it comes from a sense of accomplishment…I made a goal for myself and I am sticking to the goal and seeing results.

Apparently, producing results breeds productivity in other areas as well.  Last night I went on a cleaning and organizing spree, and the apartment has never looked better.  I finally put away my last box that remained from the move (it took nine months, but I am finally officially unpacked and moved in).  I would have unpacked it sooner, but I didn’t have a place to put the contents of my “office box”.  We found this beauty at a second hand store, and it is now our office cabinet:

Isn’t it lovely?  We technically won it in an auction, but we were the only bidders.  It is the first piece of furniture that Conrad and I have purchased together, and probably our only non-Ikea piece of furniture.  I love it.

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