Little Bill

Things have been incredibly quiet lately, mostly since the move to my new apartment. My rent has doubled and, despite my being able to afford it, there’s definitely a new strain coming up with a new budget around which to live. Aside from that I’m definitely settled into the new apartment, but getting used to how quiet it can be living at home. Don’t get me wrong, living with my last roommate proved to be a little taste of hell but was still another face to see (or glare at.)

Aside from that some friendships have, as of late, waned. I’m finding myself secluding myself socially and focusing on myself. I’m no longer allowing other people to define my happiness or allowing them any control over my emotional well-being — whether they had any active knowledge in doing so or not. This has resulted in me being far less tolerant of bullshit.

Lastly I’m working on my own diet. I’m not on a diet per se, but I’m modifying my eating habits. I’ve cut Diet Coke out of my diet in favor of seltzer water. That one took some adjusting, as I used to think of seltzer as stale bubbly water. Now I not only enjoy it, but find it more refreshing than any soft drink — with the exception of guzzling Gatorade after a particularly grueling eleven-mile hike in ninety degree weather not having packed enough water. Not only that but I’ve cut out as many sugars as I can from my diet, have been eating healthier and cutting down portions.

That and I’ve been going to the gym semi-regularly. Well, regularly but not regularly enough. I’m working on that though.

Self-improvement is hard, but I’m sure I’ll be better for it in the end.