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Tag: pre graduate school

August 21, 2018 Travel

Should I Stay, or Should I Go?

I grew up with parent’s who took me on adventures. I do not mean that we always went somewhere exciting

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Emilee Grochowski

Hello, I am Emilee Grochowski and I am the creator of Wellness and Well-Drinks. I am here to share the trial runs, the ups and downs, the happiness, the sadness, and what I have learned all while drinking a tequila soda with 2 limes (hey, don’t knock it till you try it!)

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I feel like I am losing my identity. I have 3 more days at the studio and I feel like I don’t know how to live without it. I guess that’s what happens when you work somewhere 6 days a week and spend most of your time there. • Don’t get me wrong; I am so excited about the future and what I am going to achieve. I am so excited to be moving back to the place I call home and live in my dream apartment. But I am so heartbroken to not hear my little dancers yell “Ms. Emilee” and show me they have their splits or tied their own tap shoes. • I identify so deeply with my work. Why? Because work is my life. And it’s so incredibly hard to leave this part of me behind. But with this will come new opportunities and new experiences. And dance will always be something I identify with. No matter where life leads me, I will always practice turns while waiting for my water to boil or think up choreography while I sit in traffic. Dance is a part of me, and the studio is, too. But the studio was a temporary identity. Dance is forever. • •• • #mentalhealthawareness #bodypositive #dance #dancer #curvydancer #health #wellnessandwelldrinks #wellness #moving #newopportunities #blessed #happiness

Starting my day with such a random craving. I wanted fried rice for whatever reason, so I whipped some up! I cooked cauliflower rice, peas, carrots, and an egg in a pan with 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil, coconut aminos, ginger, and garlic. Then I topped it with green onion, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Low carb, high veggies, and protein...enough fuel to get ready for my workout. Craving cured, and my tummy is full! • •• • #wellnessandwelldrinks #wellness #healthyfood #healthyrecipes #foodisfuel #veggies #cauliflowerrice #lowcarb #ketofriendly #paleofriendly #healthybreakfast #healthy #weightlossjourney

10 things I wish I knew 10 years ago: • 1. You’re going to learn very quickly that there are people in the world who will do things just to hurt you. You’re kind, and you live life with rose colored glasses, and that is okay! But remember that not everyone is kind or sees the good. Not everyone will be your friend, and even those who are may end up hurting you. 2. You’re not a size 2, 4, or even an 8...but that doesn’t mean you are worth any less. You will grow into your curves and it will give you the power of body positivity. 3. Starving yourself is NEVER worth it. Restricted eating and binging is never okay; but we will continue to work on this, even 10 years later. 4. You do look good with blonde hair. Don’t hide behind the dark hair because you think it makes your face look skinnier, or cut bangs to try to hide your Round face..because blonde hair and a middle part makes you feel your best! 5. Boys suck. They will break your heart into a million pieces...but you’re going to do so much more with your life than fall for a boy who won’t hold your hand in public. 6. Your anxiety is real. And that’s okay. 7. You are SO SMART! Playing dumb because you believe it’s what the world wants from you is so stupid. 8. You’re a dork, and that’s never going to change..but you’ll soon realize that dorks are the best people to be surrounded by so embrace it and drop the mean girls. 9. College will be the worst and best experience of your life. You will face some of the hardest times, but leave with some of the best friends and an amazing education. Don’t give up. 10. Love the hell out of yourself and live life for YOU. You’ll be so grateful when you turn 18, then 21...but then you’ll want life to slow down when you realize you’re turning 24. Remember your worth, and that you are making choices for you! • •• #10yearchallenge #2009vs2019 #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #anxiety #restrictiveeating #bodypositive #lettertomyself

I stopped taking care of myself. I stopped allowing myself to feel happy with my body and my routine became destroyed. Life is kicking my booty lately, and I’m not afraid to admit that I became second to almost everything in my life. I work up to 80 hours a week between two jobs. I work 7 days a week and do endless hours of customer service on top of it. I’m exhausted. I’ve been apartment searching and job searching and trying to move. I’ve been trying to keep up with friends and family. So, I am second. • Typically, I’d let myself go into a downward spiral when it comes to not feeling myself in my body. But this time I’m taking the slow steps to begin to feel like myself in my skin again. It’s the little things like dressing up to go out and feeling like more than a dancer and more than an employee that have helped the most. It reminds me that I’m 23, that I’m young and overall happy with so many things. I’ll be honest, stress has really harmed my body and mind...but I’m stronger than the stress. I am more than my job, and I am worthy of living my life. I am deserving of putting myself first. • • #wellnessandwelldrinks #bodypositivity #selfcare #selfawareness #selflove #stress

Trying new foods and flavors is one of my biggest goals of 2019. A few mornings ago, I made my version of the middle eastern classic dish called Shakshuka! Bell peppers, onions, garlic, and tomato sauce cooked together with paprika, chili powder, and cumin. Add 2 eggs in between and let cook. I topped with cotija cheese and kale pieces for extra freshness. I also enjoyed this spicy and flavorful dish with gluten-free toast. • It feels awesome to be back in the kitchen cooking and working hard to achieve bold flavors. I love using whole, simple ingredients to try new recipes. This was easy, semi-quick, and gave me a great start to a long work day. • • #shakshuka #recipes #healthyfood #healthyrecipes #weightloss #weightlossjourney #2019 #breakfast #brunch #wellnessandwelldrinks

If you were to ask my closest friends and family what my worst qualities were, 10% would probably say my road rage, and the other 90% would probably say my submissive, people pleasing outlook on life. I have this quality about me where I put my entire heart and soul into everything and everyone in my life. I try so incredibly hard to make everyone happy and feel loved and do what I’m asked. It makes me extremely great at working with families, and I’ve provided a safe place for so many of my friends with this warmth. I pour my entire being into doing things for others and making sure everyone else is okay with any decisions I make...and I wind up going through extreme phases of not understanding who I am anymore. I was born and raised to be a nurturing and kind person, and that will always be the reason my show business career would never work out...but why has it become my worst trait? How did helping others and sharing love become so toxic? • I broke down on Saturday night. I cried to my mom trying to get her to understand things and this wasn’t the first time last week that I had to do so. I feel as if I have to justify my actions so others can understand them so they don’t get hurt. But why do I feel the need to apologize time and time again for doing what is best for me even if it could upset someone else? Why do I feel the need to apologize to someone who has yelled at me or truly hurt me? Why do I feel the need to apologize to my family and my workplace that I will be moving because I am young and I can/should live wherever I want? Why do I constantly feel like I have to say sorry for gaining 7lbs or not looking out together when I am struggling so much? • I preach so much to others to do their thing and to put themselves first and it’s taken me so long to realize that even though I am extremely independent, I am also so reliant on others simply because I don’t know how to not create a life that doesn’t involve helping others. But I am trying. I am trying to apologize less for my needs and for the changes happening within. Be patient, please, because this young woman is truly just trying to figure out how to truly live for herself. It has to happen.

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