Thrifted Halloween Costumes

 With Halloween being tomorrow I thought I would share some things that I have been doing the past few years. I have been thrifting clothes and other accessories to make my own Halloween costume. Not only does this save me some money but also gives me a chance repurpose things that might just get thrown away later.  It is something little that I like to do to save my wallet and the planet. Along with that I can also reuse some pieces for other things weather its everyday wear, or other costumes. If there is something that I don't end up using or liking I can donate it and hope that it goes to a good home and not a landfill. Hope everyone has a happy and safe Halloween!

Breakfast ideas for not liking breakfast

I am someone who does not like to eat breakfast because I don't like most breakfast foods. Because of this I am trying to find other things to eat in the morning that are quick and easy. One thing that I like to eat for breakfast is chicken nuggets. They are quick to make give me energy to keep going until lunch. Another thing I like to eat in the morning if I need something a little quicker is cheese sticks with lunch meet or beef sticks. They Also give me energy that can last me a good time. Both of these options provide some protein to start my morning and give me energy to get to lunch time. Since I have stopped think of breakfast of having to be breakfast foods, I have been eating more often in the morning. 

Little changes you can make to meals

 I have been trying to eat a better diet and eat more balanced foods. I want to feel better, and have more energy, and I feel that by have cleaner and balanced foods. Something small that I have been doing is eating less fried foods and opting for grilled or other options. This is something simple that helps eliminate some of the fatty grease that can cause health problems and make you feel sluggish. Another easy fix that I have been working on is limiting sugar. Although sugar can give you energy it also causes crashes that take away for energy. So, by watching the amount of sugar that I am eating eliminates that high and crash. When I want something sweet, I choose fruit or juice that is natural and not artificial. After these few small changes, I feel like my energy is slowly going up and I feel cleaner inside and out.  

More about Florida Sea Base

     I worked at Florida Sea Base over the summer. I was there for 9 weeks; I missed staff training because I started late and did on job training. I know people have a lot of questions about my time there, so I thought I would make this first post about my time there and things that surprised me that I think would be helpful to know going into it. They tell you that the days are long and that you have lots to do, this is somewhat true, yes the days are long but depending on who you work with and how you manage your scouts and time you will not feel like you are working as much as you are and you will get built in breaks as you go. Like I said before I did miss staff training because I started late, but I didn't worry too much because I was shadowing someone for a week before they sent me off on my own. I did find it a little bit overwhelming at the begin because I was trying to learn the process of everything while also being expected to do it. However, I feel like they did a great job making sure I had support when or if I needed it. I also think that looking back it helped me to build confidence because I was able to prove to myself that I can do it and that I know more than I let myself believe. Another thing that they don't give much info on is the living situation. It is not ideal, but it is a place to live for free. You are going to be sharing a room with 4-6 people. You will also have to share storage space, a bathroom and vanity space. Again, it was a little bit overwhelming going into it not knowing but after being there and settling in you will adjust. And lastly this is somewhat unrelated, but they make it sound like you are going to be on base all the time. You can be on base all the time if you want to but there are many times that you can get off base and explore. If you are willing to make friends and talk to people you will find yourself off base quite often. Overall, it is a great experience, and it is an amazing place to experience and work in. It can be overwhelming and scary at first but don't let yourself overthink it and make things up in your head, because the more you think about it the more stressed, you're going to be. Think of it in the light and the experiences you are going to have and the memories you are going to make. It is so worth every minute there!