Dear Crappy Wednesday- Kudos to your extreme efforts to ruin my day. You have been a worthy opponent indeed. Alas, you cannot bring me down! It is too warm, and closer to Friday than Monday, and as far as I know there are no imminent meteors heading toward earth. Oh, and I am cooking out tonight and I have Laffy Taffy at my disposable. And I am going to listen to happy little tunes and b-bop throughout my day. Carry on...
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Something good this way comes...
Good things are happening! What a great weekend. First- I sold my house! It's been for sale for 16 months, sitting vacant most of that time. My ex husband and I had both moved out and moved on. It's a beautiful home, and I'm sure neither of us anticipated it would take THIS long to sell.
We have three weeks until the official closing and I just pray everything goes as planned. I already feel like a such a weight has been lifted! You know what I'm honestly most excited about as far as having a little more money in my pocket- spring shopping! Since I lost so much weight right around the time I moved out, I am pretty bare bones on clothes that actually fit! I'm excited to take a weekend and buy some clothes- work clothes and casual clothes, and of course some new heels! I feel like I should take a trip to a neighboring city, like Kansas City to get the job done! Don't get me wrong, I'll always be frugal at heart, I can hardly spend more than $20 on any one item, but still, just having some new things to wear will be such a blessing!
I also need some new wheels! My van is getting high in miles and has a lot of little things wrong with it. So, picking out a new ride will be on the top of my summer list. Otherwise, I don't have much else to spend money on. I don't have a house of my own to improve or decorate or anything. I don't need more stuff, and neither do my kids. My main goals are to build my savings and take more vacations! I already have two weekend trips planned for the year, but I'd like to find somewhere really fun and cool to take my kids this year. Any ideas?
The weather was also warm and beautiful this weekend- our first glimpses of spring! I did a lot of spring cleaning and organizing, so that felt good to get some big things taken care of. I also had a lovely dinner out and got some very thoughtful gift coupons. Can't wait to redeem some of those!
I also signed up for a Des Moines tennis league. I'm so excited to get back into playing this year! If the courts wouldn't have had melting snow all over them I would have found a way to play this weekend! I'm guessing it won't be long!
I leave you with a relaxing Monday tune, Something Good this Way Comes.
We have three weeks until the official closing and I just pray everything goes as planned. I already feel like a such a weight has been lifted! You know what I'm honestly most excited about as far as having a little more money in my pocket- spring shopping! Since I lost so much weight right around the time I moved out, I am pretty bare bones on clothes that actually fit! I'm excited to take a weekend and buy some clothes- work clothes and casual clothes, and of course some new heels! I feel like I should take a trip to a neighboring city, like Kansas City to get the job done! Don't get me wrong, I'll always be frugal at heart, I can hardly spend more than $20 on any one item, but still, just having some new things to wear will be such a blessing!
I also need some new wheels! My van is getting high in miles and has a lot of little things wrong with it. So, picking out a new ride will be on the top of my summer list. Otherwise, I don't have much else to spend money on. I don't have a house of my own to improve or decorate or anything. I don't need more stuff, and neither do my kids. My main goals are to build my savings and take more vacations! I already have two weekend trips planned for the year, but I'd like to find somewhere really fun and cool to take my kids this year. Any ideas?
The weather was also warm and beautiful this weekend- our first glimpses of spring! I did a lot of spring cleaning and organizing, so that felt good to get some big things taken care of. I also had a lovely dinner out and got some very thoughtful gift coupons. Can't wait to redeem some of those!
I also signed up for a Des Moines tennis league. I'm so excited to get back into playing this year! If the courts wouldn't have had melting snow all over them I would have found a way to play this weekend! I'm guessing it won't be long!
I leave you with a relaxing Monday tune, Something Good this Way Comes.
Monday, February 7, 2011
I am SO ready...
Nestled in my closet is my arsenal of high heels. They are lying in wait- for those first warm days where I can say SCREW YOU to my socks and winter boots (high heeled winter boots though they are). I am just a high-heeld wearing girl. My feet are freshly pedicured. Premature you say? Maybe. But I have confidence that in the next... 4-6 weeks I will find a day warm enough to bare those toes! My arches may ache a little, and my lower back might even give me that moan of discomfort- but my soul will feel content! ;)
Friday, February 4, 2011
30 thruths
Saw this little exercise on a few blogs, thoughts, meh, why not. It's kind of egotistical to think any readers care about that silly little answers I have- so feel free to skip over this blog entirely! :) There's a godo tune in the post below!
1)Something you hate about yourself: Just one??? OK, my nose
2)Something you love about yourself: Ummm... that's tough... being tall I guess?
3)Something you have to forgive yourself for: wow, question #3 and I'm already thinking this was a bad idea, I should have read them all first... :) OK, for not being very successful. Seems like by 30 I should have accomplished more.
4)Something you have to forgive someone for: I try to not hold on to resentments and anger so I don't have to live with regrets, so my forgiveness usually flows pretty easily. There is one person very close to me that has been very hurtful. No sense in getting in to details, but I wish I could let it go and I guess I'm just not quite ready.
5)Something you hope to do in your life: I hope to do a LOT of things! Live happy and healthy, see my children grow and be successful, take a cruise, have grandchildren, go to Italy, feel loved, see the ocean, make a positive difference- I could go on and on!
6)Something you hope you never have to do: easy, bury a child.
7)Someone who has made your life worth living for: my mom. She might be the single person in my 32 years on this planet who has loved me unconditionally and I try to learn from her and be a great mother as well.
8)Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit: I think we can all fill in our own blanks here... ;)
9)Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted: my friend Holly from college
10)Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know: If I need to let someone go, I let them go. There's no one!
11)Something people seem to compliment you the most on: hmmmm, don't get a lot of those anymore!? Seems like 16 year old girls compliment my hair on occasions, lol.
12)Something you never get compliments on: my rocking abs...
13)A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough ass days: hands down, Abba. They never fail to deliver!
14)A hero that has let you down: we don't need to dwell on let downs. I'm going to change it to a hero. And I already said my mom, so my brother. He's everything I wish I could be: successful, charastimatic, funny, smart, athletic, great husband, father, friend and he's always positive. He sees the best in everyone.
15)Something or someone you couldn’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it: At this stage of my life, caffeine.
16)Someone or something you definitely could live without: I COULD live without soda. I didn't drink it for 11 years and now I don't drink it too often. I'm certain I could give it up if I had to.
17)A book you’ve read that changed your views on something: I loved the Red Tent. I was a religion major in college and that book gave me a bigger interest, even a love, of the old testament.
18) Your views on gay marriage: I think people should be able to commit and love another person.
19)What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics?: Well, let's see, I'm a Christian, I think religion is interesting and does a lot of good. And politics, I'm very moderate in my views, have voted on both sides of the fence in the past 12 years. And I'm quite cynical on the public message we receive regarding politics.
20)Your views on drugs and alcohol: I guess if it's legal, use in moderation if you want to, if it's not, don't use it at all.
21)Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?: I would hope not to leave things bad with a best friend. I'd of course go to her side, pray and support her family.
22)Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life: Gotten married so young
23)Something you wish you had done in your life: gotten a PhD.
24)Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs. (Just post the titles and artists and letter): Friday I'm in Love, Karma Chameleon, Centerfold, Take on Me, Come on Eileen, Jessie's Girl, 867-5309, I Touch Myself.
There you have it, some classic 80's songs, they are great for lifting anyone's mood!
25)The reason you believe you’re still alive today: God's Grace.
26)Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?: About 10 years ago. I was newly married, and I could tell it wasn't going to be all glitter and cuddles and chocolate hearts. I was alone a lot and dealing with seeing the darker side of someone. I had just started my job and frankly, I hated it and was miserable. My best friend had just moved across the country. I felt really unhappy and alone and like I was facing a very uphill battle. The outlook felt so bleak. I don't think I ever would have truly "given up" because I would never have wanted to hurt my friends and family. But emotionally, I was very defeated. It's the only time in my life I remember feeling like giving up.
27)What’s the best thing going for you right now?: My two precious, funny, smart, beautiful kids. If they are the only contribution I make to this world, then at least it was a great one.
28)What if you were pregnant, what would you do?: Wow... cry? Pray! Like #27 says, my kids are my everything. That being said, facing the prospect of adding another baby to the mix right now in life would be OVERWHELMING- to say the least!
29)Something you hope to change about yourself. And why: I wish I was better at reaching out to people. I wish I was more like my heros.
30)A letter to yourself, tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself: Let's save that one for another day! ;)
I know it takes a few minutes, but I'd love to hear your answers!
1)Something you hate about yourself: Just one??? OK, my nose
2)Something you love about yourself: Ummm... that's tough... being tall I guess?
3)Something you have to forgive yourself for: wow, question #3 and I'm already thinking this was a bad idea, I should have read them all first... :) OK, for not being very successful. Seems like by 30 I should have accomplished more.
4)Something you have to forgive someone for: I try to not hold on to resentments and anger so I don't have to live with regrets, so my forgiveness usually flows pretty easily. There is one person very close to me that has been very hurtful. No sense in getting in to details, but I wish I could let it go and I guess I'm just not quite ready.
5)Something you hope to do in your life: I hope to do a LOT of things! Live happy and healthy, see my children grow and be successful, take a cruise, have grandchildren, go to Italy, feel loved, see the ocean, make a positive difference- I could go on and on!
6)Something you hope you never have to do: easy, bury a child.
7)Someone who has made your life worth living for: my mom. She might be the single person in my 32 years on this planet who has loved me unconditionally and I try to learn from her and be a great mother as well.
8)Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit: I think we can all fill in our own blanks here... ;)
9)Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted: my friend Holly from college
10)Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know: If I need to let someone go, I let them go. There's no one!
11)Something people seem to compliment you the most on: hmmmm, don't get a lot of those anymore!? Seems like 16 year old girls compliment my hair on occasions, lol.
12)Something you never get compliments on: my rocking abs...
13)A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough ass days: hands down, Abba. They never fail to deliver!
14)A hero that has let you down: we don't need to dwell on let downs. I'm going to change it to a hero. And I already said my mom, so my brother. He's everything I wish I could be: successful, charastimatic, funny, smart, athletic, great husband, father, friend and he's always positive. He sees the best in everyone.
15)Something or someone you couldn’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it: At this stage of my life, caffeine.
16)Someone or something you definitely could live without: I COULD live without soda. I didn't drink it for 11 years and now I don't drink it too often. I'm certain I could give it up if I had to.
17)A book you’ve read that changed your views on something: I loved the Red Tent. I was a religion major in college and that book gave me a bigger interest, even a love, of the old testament.
18) Your views on gay marriage: I think people should be able to commit and love another person.
19)What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics?: Well, let's see, I'm a Christian, I think religion is interesting and does a lot of good. And politics, I'm very moderate in my views, have voted on both sides of the fence in the past 12 years. And I'm quite cynical on the public message we receive regarding politics.
20)Your views on drugs and alcohol: I guess if it's legal, use in moderation if you want to, if it's not, don't use it at all.
21)Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?: I would hope not to leave things bad with a best friend. I'd of course go to her side, pray and support her family.
22)Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life: Gotten married so young
23)Something you wish you had done in your life: gotten a PhD.
24)Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs. (Just post the titles and artists and letter): Friday I'm in Love, Karma Chameleon, Centerfold, Take on Me, Come on Eileen, Jessie's Girl, 867-5309, I Touch Myself.
There you have it, some classic 80's songs, they are great for lifting anyone's mood!
25)The reason you believe you’re still alive today: God's Grace.
26)Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?: About 10 years ago. I was newly married, and I could tell it wasn't going to be all glitter and cuddles and chocolate hearts. I was alone a lot and dealing with seeing the darker side of someone. I had just started my job and frankly, I hated it and was miserable. My best friend had just moved across the country. I felt really unhappy and alone and like I was facing a very uphill battle. The outlook felt so bleak. I don't think I ever would have truly "given up" because I would never have wanted to hurt my friends and family. But emotionally, I was very defeated. It's the only time in my life I remember feeling like giving up.
27)What’s the best thing going for you right now?: My two precious, funny, smart, beautiful kids. If they are the only contribution I make to this world, then at least it was a great one.
28)What if you were pregnant, what would you do?: Wow... cry? Pray! Like #27 says, my kids are my everything. That being said, facing the prospect of adding another baby to the mix right now in life would be OVERWHELMING- to say the least!
29)Something you hope to change about yourself. And why: I wish I was better at reaching out to people. I wish I was more like my heros.
30)A letter to yourself, tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself: Let's save that one for another day! ;)
I know it takes a few minutes, but I'd love to hear your answers!
Now usually I don't do this but...
Here's an old school weekend song.
"It's the freakin' weekend."
Nuff said.
And BOY- am I ready for the weekend! Seeing family, watching Superbowl and if I'm lucky, will have a snuggly little baby to hold soon! And we all know how fun it is to snuggle a beautiful little baby... especially when it's not your own and you actually got 8 hours of sleep!
"It's the freakin' weekend."
Nuff said.
And BOY- am I ready for the weekend! Seeing family, watching Superbowl and if I'm lucky, will have a snuggly little baby to hold soon! And we all know how fun it is to snuggle a beautiful little baby... especially when it's not your own and you actually got 8 hours of sleep!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
My soul mates...
I love these two girls. We got together last weekend and I swear, I couldn't have better friends. I love the candid conversations we have. I love that we can give honest opinions and ideas- and yet I love that we seem to know when to back off and just be supportive. I love how we laugh! I love that we know what each other's reactions are going to be. I love that we each bring very different personality traits to the friendship- and we seem to all complement one another. Sometimes it seems like we can't come to a consensus on the most basic decisions- and yet when it comes to important things it seems like we always come together.
They know me better than anyone- and they seem to love me for who I am. And as I journey on this crazy thing we call life, I can say that it seems like people like that are far and few and they are gems.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Oh how I love thee...
Over a year ago I lost 40 pounds. I figured my days of having babies were over, I was getting divorced, and I all in all I was just ready to feel happy and healthy. And I've kept every pound off.
I would say I'm pretty diligent about watching what I eat. Most times I try to make good choices. And maybe 1-2 times a week I indulge. It seems to work for me. I have a 4 pound window I stay within. At the top of the window means more diligence that week. And the bottom of the window means I'm feeling extra carefree and I'm going to try to talk someone into going out to eat and you just better hope you're not in my cross hairs!
All that aside- I still have weaknesses. And one of them is looming on the horizon...
the dreaded Girl Scout Cookie...
I know, I know- it seems harmless enough. A sweet little girl with pigtails it just trying to raise money. And so I oblige. And I set the box on the counter. And I walk away. But THEN... my mouth starts to water... And I stare at the box. And I can't concentrate. And I think to myself, "OK, you can have one, why else would you buy a box if you're not going to eat one?" But here's the real problem. It's never just one. Oh no. It's so chocolately, and flaky and coconutty. And I quick grab another one. And pretty soon I'm not even chewing, I'm just popping a whole cookie in my mouth! And then... I've eaten a row. A whole row. And then I tell myself, "that's not so bad is it?" A serving size probably is a row, right? So, I've really only eaten ONE serving size. And THAT wouldn't even be so bad... but then I figure who only eats ONE serving size and stops there?
And the rest is history. Dang you Samoas. And pig-tailed fundraising cuties.
What's your favorite? I can also do some serious damage to Thin Mints!
I would say I'm pretty diligent about watching what I eat. Most times I try to make good choices. And maybe 1-2 times a week I indulge. It seems to work for me. I have a 4 pound window I stay within. At the top of the window means more diligence that week. And the bottom of the window means I'm feeling extra carefree and I'm going to try to talk someone into going out to eat and you just better hope you're not in my cross hairs!
All that aside- I still have weaknesses. And one of them is looming on the horizon...
the dreaded Girl Scout Cookie...
I know, I know- it seems harmless enough. A sweet little girl with pigtails it just trying to raise money. And so I oblige. And I set the box on the counter. And I walk away. But THEN... my mouth starts to water... And I stare at the box. And I can't concentrate. And I think to myself, "OK, you can have one, why else would you buy a box if you're not going to eat one?" But here's the real problem. It's never just one. Oh no. It's so chocolately, and flaky and coconutty. And I quick grab another one. And pretty soon I'm not even chewing, I'm just popping a whole cookie in my mouth! And then... I've eaten a row. A whole row. And then I tell myself, "that's not so bad is it?" A serving size probably is a row, right? So, I've really only eaten ONE serving size. And THAT wouldn't even be so bad... but then I figure who only eats ONE serving size and stops there?
And the rest is history. Dang you Samoas. And pig-tailed fundraising cuties.
What's your favorite? I can also do some serious damage to Thin Mints!
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