You may call them resolutions but I rather call them projects. I had a roommate that was the best at these. She even had them divided out in categories. I loved it!
1. 365 in photos - The concept is submitting a photo for each day of the year. I am doing a weekly collage. This should be loads of fun and keep me from getting buried in non-creative things.
2. Be a better blogger. It has been too easy to post something fast on facebook and twitter. I have been writing but it has been more shorts on a travel blog. I need to revamp this blog and make it interesting again. I wasn't good at keeping up two blogs last year.
3. Branch out on my reading. I am a avid ready but have been stuck in a reading rut lately.
4. Keep up on my hip/back PT. This time last year I was in soooo much pain. I don't want to get that way again. Plus working out is always on everyone's list
5. Really plan out my summer vacation.... London/Denmark/Scandinavia here I come!!
6. Start looking at a monthly projects. Even it is just organizing my closet.
7. Make time to see the niece/ nephews more. They are going up soooo fast
That is it for now! I am sure I will revise it soon.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Post Holiday & Jan Roundup
End of January..... and I am just now putting together the holiday pics and emailing them out. I don't think I have even properly thought of some resolutions aka (projects) for the next year. I finally put up the last of my Christmas items. No more sitting by the Xmas lights reading or enjoying the smells of the season. But then again I was ready to have a tidy apt.
The holilday season was a bit of a blur. I have been working a 2nd job night and weekends. If you have ever worked retail then you know the pain I am talking about. Some weeks I was racking up 30 hrs on top of my regular job 40 hrs. As I worked I kept thinking, wow is this how people shop during 'hard times' I hate to see it when the economy is good. Also it made me want to avoid shopping like the plague.
On the plus side I made enough from Nov-Dec to pay for spring semester of grad school. :) Plus a little extra for my travel plans this summer.
I spent New Years weekend with the family in Illinois. I always have such a fantastic time with the kids. Swam at the hotel pool, nature walked, and had loads of junk food into the wee hours of the night.
Pics can be found here - Christmas Photos
So this winter has been really dry. Only a few days with snow. I have a feeling we will regret this later on in the the summer. I miss the snow.... especially all of the great things that go with it.
I have started my classes this semester and they should be OK. I prob will be ranting about it later as they progress. One of them is a rally 'touchy-feely' counseling class. I am sure I will get used to it later on (hoping). It is alot of counseling role-play but with my classmates revealing their real issues. Sigh..... I prob will be ranting about it later as they progress.
Haven't quit the 2nd job yet..... still debating it.
So that is Dec/Jan. Loads of work, fun with the kids, and buckling down for a great year!
The holilday season was a bit of a blur. I have been working a 2nd job night and weekends. If you have ever worked retail then you know the pain I am talking about. Some weeks I was racking up 30 hrs on top of my regular job 40 hrs. As I worked I kept thinking, wow is this how people shop during 'hard times' I hate to see it when the economy is good. Also it made me want to avoid shopping like the plague.
On the plus side I made enough from Nov-Dec to pay for spring semester of grad school. :) Plus a little extra for my travel plans this summer.
I spent New Years weekend with the family in Illinois. I always have such a fantastic time with the kids. Swam at the hotel pool, nature walked, and had loads of junk food into the wee hours of the night.
Pics can be found here - Christmas Photos
So this winter has been really dry. Only a few days with snow. I have a feeling we will regret this later on in the the summer. I miss the snow.... especially all of the great things that go with it.
I have started my classes this semester and they should be OK. I prob will be ranting about it later as they progress. One of them is a rally 'touchy-feely' counseling class. I am sure I will get used to it later on (hoping). It is alot of counseling role-play but with my classmates revealing their real issues. Sigh..... I prob will be ranting about it later as they progress.
Haven't quit the 2nd job yet..... still debating it.
So that is Dec/Jan. Loads of work, fun with the kids, and buckling down for a great year!
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Tis the season
Running to get errands done, gifts of yummy snacks in the office, sleigh bells and santa. If only we had some snow!
Secret Elf Swap
Not even a uk blizzard could stop my elf. A lovely broach, hot choc, and magazine. Cant wait to curl up by the tree with a cuppa and read. The magical elf... Cara...
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Oct secret elf swap
Lovely gifts greeted me. Mags from uk, tea, orange choc bar & cup cake holders. I savored every bite of the choc. It was a perfect way to curl up on the couch. PS......i am still enjoying the tea. :)
Monday, October 11, 2010
Fall images on the trail
Fall is in the air.... more about that later... and yes I will go on and on about the leaves and the cider!
The squirrels are organized and ready to attack
deer right off the trail
Here are a few:
1. Almost got ran over by a deer... literally....this week deer was blocking the trail within the first 10 yards!
2. Turkeys are on the lookout when i first drive it
3. Squirrels are out to get me! Jumping from trees and criss crossing in front of me
4. the bunnies just sit back and watch
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Secret post club
It always seems to arrive on the day that I need it the most. Opening up my mailbox to this surprise truly lightens one's day. Funny enough my secret pal was the person I sent something to last month! This month I received a fab book---well any book is great isn't it?-- chocolates, fun napkins and a nice card. She also quilted a lavender pillow with the lavender from her garden. I love getting these goodies. It also helps me come up with ideas for the next month swap.
Thanks a bunch everyone!
I have also received in previous months: books, scarf, chocolates, notebooks, soaps and cute storage tins. All of these are lovely and I truly try to remember to email a thank you every time. I keep forgetting to post about it so I wanted to take a moment to say THANKS to all the fab bloggers that I have sent and received gifts from.
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