Don't be Sad

"Our tragedy is that we are incapable of dealing with the present: neglecting our beautiful castles, we wail over dilapidated buildings. If every man and every jinn were to try jointly to bring back the past, they would most certainly fail. Everything on earth marches forward, preparing for a new season and so should you."

~ this quote refers to a very significant chapter in the Islamic book, Don't be Sad by Dr. 'A'id al-Qarni. It refers to the past, and it's toxic effects, if one lets it get that far. I know this firsthand, for the past haunts me everyday, every instant. Even simple things that happened the week before, or the day of, but didn't go the way I'd like them to, eat me up inside and out. However, I'm attempting everyday to change this awful habit; reiterating phrases like, "it's water under the bridge," "It's the past," help once in a while. Reading this particular section in Don't be Sad certainly helped, because it goes into detail the differences between someone who allows the past to haunt and hinder them, and those who do not allow it to. It's helped me, maybe it may help some other reminiscent junkies like me.

The past should only serve for historical purposes, and happy reminiscent moments. Let's try to keep it that way.

Carpe Diem is popular for a reason,

Nadia

Quatro

Well, my 3rd day is FIN. It's been FIN for about 25 minutes now, and day 4 has begun. Surprisingly, it was not AS torturous as I had earlier posted it to be; it was more up and down, where I was feeling fairly good, and then I realized how shitty not eating is! Lol, I don't think I've ever explicitly expressed how "CRAPPY" (pun intended there. I know, I'm so not ladylike), I feel these early days. Probably because the other two times I did this cleanse, I was busy during the semester, so I didn't really have time to sit down and moan and groan and bitch about the ridiculous things I do.

I probably spent a total of 4 hours (divided throughout the day) on Pinterest. It's obviously the BEST SOCIAL NETWORK EVER MADE IN HUMANITY, but if you look at my "Because I'm a Size 0" board, you will clearly see that I lost my mind on Day 3 of the MC (not MC Hammer). Well, whatever it was, I cannot wait to make, bake, grill, cook, fry, taste, and devour all the NEW RECIPES I FOUND TODAY! OMG!

My most anticipated recipe: MONKEY BREAD!! OO OO AHH AHH ... Yes, I have lost it. You will too, my friends, you will too.

Until another moment,

http://pinterest.com/nadzkadz/

Tres

Today is day three. Three is my favorite number, but I know today is going SUCK SO MUCH. I already don't wanna finish my salt water flush, it feels terrible and I feel terrible. I don't wanna do anything and I don't want to function today. But, I've lost all discipline in my life so maybe I need to keep. Going.


Ugggggghhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dos

Well, today I finished my second day of the master cleanse. Technically, it's after 12 so this would mean I'm starting my 3rd day. Regardless, it was torture. I pretty much ate 45 bananas through my brain and my head has been hurting for awhile now. It's freezing outside, about 18 degrees F, so I haven't even stepped out of the house all day/night. It's been fairly torturous and I don't like anyone,really. Especially those who eat loudly in my house.....oh my god. Well, I've got 8 adorable days left, and on a side note, this is the first time I'm blogging from my ipad. ;-) mad cute and shit.

Also, I've been freezing to death all day, and I think drinking this lemonade is contributing to it. It's funny how whenever I have thought about the master cleanse in the past, it's always pretty positive. I know it was hard and required commitment, but its like my brain only latches on to how good I left in the end --not reminding me how painful it is too! Ahh well, this too shall pass.

Till manyana,

Nadia

Uno

Today was the first day of my Master Cleanse. This year, I'm doing it with my cousin, so I have some "support," or maybe I am someone else's "support." I almost broke my cleanse probably 45 times today, but I didn't... I guess that's good. 

9 days left ._.

In My room

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE7ZrSjiRtw

Heard this song in the movie, "We Need To Talk About Kevin," that I watched tonight. I freaking love it. The song (which is so very painfully short), and the movie. It's a pretty intense, crazy movie, especially if you know/care/like/love/hate anyone named Kevin, or better yet—if that's your name.

Watch it.

And then sit in your room and contemplate on why some of the best songs are so short. Why?

—N

Hiatus—

I've taken a long hiatus, that I'm not proud of. I assume they are usually good news, or taken for self-reflection. However, mine was unnecessary and I must apologize to the other Nadia inside of me, who should probably stop being so passive, and get ahold of her vida.