Saturday, July 16, 2011

A little solidarity is needed for me!

I am so much an includer, I love to be involved, included and around people all the time.  However, sometimes i really need a me day.  A day were I can do laundry, pick out and be alone.  I usually don't have these days but today I really felt the need for something like this, so when the option to be oncall came up I JUMPed on the request.  I knew I was in tragic need of a me day and I felt this would be a great way to clean my house, get my laundry finished and spend time with the pooch!!!  I am really happy with my decision! I feel so relaxed and ready to bring on the other week.  I also think this make me appreciate my friends even more!

Therefore, I will be scheduling a day of solidarity for myself either weekly or biweekly!  It isnt because I don't want to be around people but more because I really think it will make me a happier person!

pay those bills!

I have the worst habit of forgetting to pay my bills the day I get paid.  I was doing really well during the school year about this, but lately I have noticed that I wait for the last minute to actually pay and sometimes I even make the payment right when its do or even a little late.  It is a horrible habit for me to be starting!

Therefore todays resolution is to pay my bills the day I get paid...this will help me know exactly how much money I have left for the bi-month!  One step closer to not being a shop a holic!!!

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Oh Six Hundred

Okay! It is time to start my day at 0600am.  I need to get my life together and I am noticing it take a little longer then I am allowing.  I'd like to start working out in the AM as I am becoming more tired at night and lazy!  I also think that by working out in the day time I will be able to keep with my diet! 


Therefore I will be waking up at 0600 everyday (even on the weekends) and will start my day off with a nice workout and some breakfast!  I think this will really make my life better!

change the sheets

Today I just got home from New orleans and I had a blast!! I came home though to find my sheets and bedding tour up all over the floor of my apartment and I realized, I really need to change my sheets!  I am not one to change my sheets weekly, but I try to do so biweekly!  However, I was thinking today I really need to clean my sheets and make things better!

Therefore, today I changed my sheets and washed and all of that fun things, I am also thinking I will be doing this weekly as it will keep my sheet clean and taken care of! 

listen to my heart, and my gut

Today I got up after some great hours of praising the porcelan god!  I got dressed and ready for my last conference day, but then I did something unlike me..I got back in bed.  I knew in my heart that I should go to the session, but my body said NO stay and sleep.  I felt so guilty for not going to the session and later when asked what session i went to and telling that i didnt i felt worse!

Therefore, I have decided to list to my heart and my conscience, as I am  sure it really means the best!

never turn down free things

It is a blast to go to these conferences as there are some amazing vendors that come out to advertise and promote their business.  I usual try to avoid the vendors as I think it is super weird to chat with them knowing I have NO power to purchase anything!  However, i learned from my partner in crime that it is perfectly acceptable to build relationships with these vendors just in case one day I do have the power and can remember my networking. 

Therefore, today I will be building networks and taking home some great give aways.  Not because I grabbed and dashed, but because I honestly wanted to build a relationship!

the Catholic Guilt

Today I really suffered from the Catholic Guilt.  I know that it is Sunday but I am in a completely strange city and have decided to not search for a church to go to.  I know that the good catholic in me would have gone the depth and found a place to worship, but instead I decided to just sleep in and attend the conference.  I felt so guilty about not going to church especially since I am in the orignial sin city! However, feeling guilty has gotten me no where!

Therefore, today I will no longer allow the catholic guilt get me and make me feel less, as I know that I am a good person and I really do mean to follow the best I can with my religion.  Oh Catholic Guilt...how you will get me!!!!!!

The 30 Rock episode "The Fighting Irish", Catholic guilt is described by Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin).
Jack Donaghy: That's not how it works, Tracy. Even though there is the whole confession thing, that's no free pass, because there is a crushing guilt that comes with being a Catholic. Whether things are good or bad or you're simply... eating tacos in the park, there is always the crushing guilt.

Tracy Jordan: I don't think I want that. I'm out.

[Jack turns to leave]

Jack Donaghy: [to himself] Somehow, I feel oddly guilty about that.

[Jack crosses himself] [11]




take the risk- enjoy a delight

Today i have taken the intiative to eat lots of Cerole food.  It has been delicious but has seriously made me so FULL!!!!  I have been eatting so MUCH but it has been really delightful.  I really have enjoyed the time here in New Orleans. I have really enjoyed eatting all of this great food and i have had to try lots of new foods like crawfish and creole.  However, i really am not sure if I can eat any more food from this great place!

Therefore, today I have decided to try new foods from the different areas I visit.  I think it will really be a great experience. I have even googled the Diners, Drive in and Dives website to see if I can find some local eats that are delicious!

YAY!

spend some money

Well I have made it to New Orleans and It has been a BLAST!!!!  I have had a great time the short time we've been here but I have noticed that I am be very cheap with my funds.  I know that I do not have tons of money but I do believe that I need to not be afriad to spend some money.  That is why I felt it was okay to spend 20 dollars on a Ghost Hunt around new orleans!  I had a hard time committing to this but I am glad that I did!

So today's resolution is to spend some money on well deserved things and enjoy myself while in New Orleans! 

Pack before hand

So I have to go to New Orleans tomorrow.  I have been thinking about what I am going to pack, but as usual I have not even started packing.  I really need to work hard at preparing myself better for trips.  I always find that I am one to pack last minute and then i either over pack, under pack or forget something.  I really need to work on this better!

Now I do not have any trips planned until October, but I have decided that Today's resolution is to prepare myself better in the sense of packing.  I need to do my laundry and pack days before trips so I am better prepared for my trip and I worry less.  I'd also like to start packing less and not even worrying about being over weight, I awalys worry about that!!!

OH Man!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Keep the kitchen clean!!!

So I have noticed that sometimes I am crazy and I leave the kitchen dirty.  I really need to keep the kitchen clean, especially since I now live in an area that has some buggies and such living in it!  I have been working hard at keeping my apartment really clean and one big thing i need to do is keep the kitchen clean!!!

Therefore, today's resolution is to keep the kitchen clean!!!

make enough for lunch

So I have been trying really hard to limit my eatting out and spending.  I find that I do this the most spending during my lunch breaks.  Yesterday I had the most amazing brain baby idea while grocery shopping.  What if I make my dinners and make enough for left overs the next day.  I love leftovers and eat them all the time.  I know that some people find them kind of creepy but not me, I seriously love it.  So I decided I really would save lots of money if i make my dinner and then eat it for lunch! 

Therefore, today's resolution is to make enough at dinner and save enough that I have lunch for the next day!!! We will see how this works!!!

Monday, July 4, 2011

Drink those shakes!!!

So I have been trying to keep on my budget and one of the things I really need to do is eat the food in my fridge/cupboards.  One of those things includes the herbalife shakes I really love!!

I have decided that as my resolution for today's is to have two shakes  day too keep up with my diet and to start help with the things in my cupboard.  I may even buy more shakes since theses are so good, especially if they help with my weight!

TMI-Shave those hairy legs!!!

So today as I was preparing for my great beach trip I realized I am SOOOO hairy down there....as in my legs.  I always say I am going to shave when i get the shower but then I some how forget to actually shave.  I really am not the hairest beast but I am one that after a couple weeks gets a bit prickly.  I was talking with a friend and she mentioned how she just started shaving daily and really enjoys being so smooth and clean. It made me thinking about the fact that sometimes I never shave for like a month!

Therefore, I have decided that from now on I will be shaving as a resolution!  I will be shaving my legs and armpits every day and start to get into that routine!!! Her's to smooth leg and underarms and maybe other places!!!!

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Clean out the car!!

Today I am preparing for my trip to the beach for the fourth and I realized that I needed to clean out my car.  It was so gross.  There is living things growing in the car and I am pretty sure I have enough sand from florida that I believe is the entire beach of clearwater!!! I really need to keep my car clean at a regular basis.  The hardest part is that I am just sometimes am to busy to get things out of the car.  I also have had a hard time locating a good place to have it washed and with a vacuum so I can de-sand it!!!

Therefore, today's resolution is to clean my car at least once a week.  By clean I mean de-junk, wash and vacuum.  I hope this helps keep it clean!!

Be Patient

Today I went and paited pottery with some of my girl friends.  We had a blast!! I decided to make a present for the best boss ever and wanted it to come out nice so he would actually use it! I had this idea up in my head and decided to use tape and specific colors.  I went really slow and took my time and believe it our not the piece turned out AMAZING!!!!

This taught me a lesson that I need to be patient with the things I make and if i just take my time, relax, and slowly move I will really be able to get it right.  I think this is really important and can relate to my work life too.  Sometimes I notice I am to impatient to let things happen, that I just mess them up because I wasn't really watching what was happening!