This week is going to be a killer. I only have kiddos 3 days this week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday), but I have their parents on Wednesday from 4-8 and Thursday 12-8. I really hate parent-teacher conferences. Oh yeah, and I have to get my grade cards finished to send out on Wednesday. Don't ask me why we send out grade cards the same day that there are conferences. Who knows? Well, I have 10 grade cards done out of 19 and my brain is fried. It will take me a total of about 2.5 hours to get all the grade cards done, so I guess I am down an hour and a half or so. Still, I am putting off doing the rest until a little later tonight and doing some tomorrow. I guess what I need is a good song to get me pumped up! Here is one of my favorite songs that always gets me going when I need a little push. It may not be all that awe-inspiring to you, but I love singing it at the top of my lungs (as my roommate and boyfriend can attest to). Anyways here are the lyrics to "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey:
Just a small town girl, livin in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin anywhere
Just a city boy, born and raised in south Detroit
He took the midnight train goin anywhere
A singer in a smokey room
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on
Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlight people, living just to find emotion
Hiding, somewhere in the night
Working hard to get my fill,
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin anything to roll the dice,
Just one more time
Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on and on and on
Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlight people, living just to find emotion
Hiding, somewhere in the night
Don't stop believin
Hold on to the feelin
Streetlight people
Don't stop believin
Hold on...
Streetlight people
Don't stop believin
Hold on to the feelin
Streetlight people
If you are ever feeling down, just turn this song up loud and sing at the top of your lungs... It always helps me :)
Monday, October 20, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Ahhh... Where did the weekend go??
Ben's brother and sister-in-law were in town this weekend, so I haven't been near my computer as much as I am used to. I have lots of things to get caught up with... the first one being Frugal Friday:
The frugal thing I did this weekend was order water every time we went out to eat. We met Ben's family out at the plaza to eat at a rather nice restaurant. We shared a meal and appetizer and I ordered water. Also, last night when we went out for Chinese I ordered water and also when we had some Chipotle today I ordered water. Overall I think I saved almost $6.00. That doesn't seem like much, but if I did this each weekend instead of ordering soft drinks that would be about $24 a month and $288 a year. I think it's worth it :)
Scrapbooking Saturday... Ok, so I didn't actually make this this weekend, but it is my most recent page. I don't feel like it is completely done, but I am not sure what else to add. If you have any ideas, please let me know :)
This is one of the most "plain" layouts I have ever made, but I love it. Since I don't have kiddos I scrapbook my doggie often. :)
Other random stuff... I am starting my 101 goals in 1,001 days. I am beginning it tomorrow. I have made up my list and I would like to share it with you. I know it is a lot of stuff to read through, so I understand if you don't want to. I will try to update you with what I am working on each week. I am not sure what I am going to start on this week, but I will let you know as soon as I figure that out :)
There you have it :) It's a lot to do, but they are all goals that I want to acheive and think that I can. I guess we will find out how much I can get done in 1,001 days :)
The frugal thing I did this weekend was order water every time we went out to eat. We met Ben's family out at the plaza to eat at a rather nice restaurant. We shared a meal and appetizer and I ordered water. Also, last night when we went out for Chinese I ordered water and also when we had some Chipotle today I ordered water. Overall I think I saved almost $6.00. That doesn't seem like much, but if I did this each weekend instead of ordering soft drinks that would be about $24 a month and $288 a year. I think it's worth it :)
Scrapbooking Saturday... Ok, so I didn't actually make this this weekend, but it is my most recent page. I don't feel like it is completely done, but I am not sure what else to add. If you have any ideas, please let me know :)
This is one of the most "plain" layouts I have ever made, but I love it. Since I don't have kiddos I scrapbook my doggie often. :)Other random stuff... I am starting my 101 goals in 1,001 days. I am beginning it tomorrow. I have made up my list and I would like to share it with you. I know it is a lot of stuff to read through, so I understand if you don't want to. I will try to update you with what I am working on each week. I am not sure what I am going to start on this week, but I will let you know as soon as I figure that out :)
| 1 | Visit New Englad |
| 2 | Visit East Coast |
| 3 | Visit Chicago |
| 4 | Visit a beach |
| 5 | Visit the History Museum on Mass St. |
| 6 | Visit a flea market |
| 7 | Visit all the antique stores in Lawrence |
| 8 | Visit KC Zoo |
| 9 | Visit the Plaza during the winter to see the lights |
| 10 | Run a 5K |
| 11 | Do yoga daily for 2 months straight |
| 12 | Floss daily for 2 months straight |
| 13 | Be able to do 200 crunches |
| 14 | Be able to do 50 push-ups |
| 15 | Learn tennis |
| 16 | Take cooking class |
| 17 | Decorate a cake for someone |
| 18 | Decorate cupcakes for someone |
| 19 | Help purchase an engagement ring |
| 20 | Get a nice camera (not a point and shoot) |
| 21 | Get a trunk for all my linens in my bedroom |
| 22 | Get all SU! Inks |
| 23 | Get a kitchen table |
| 24 | Get one set of Copic markers |
| 25 | Get Emer. Fund up to $10,000 |
| 26 | Start 403B |
| 27 | Start IRA |
| 28 | Keep CC Balance under $500 for 6 months (does not have to be consecutive) |
| 29 | Put $3000 in a CD |
| 30 | Use only gift savings for Christmas |
| 31 | Start a Car savings account |
| 32 | Start Grad School savings account |
| 33 | Start down payment savings account |
| 34 | Start camera savings account |
| 35 | Learn and implement clicker training for Bandit |
| 36 | Learn Karate |
| 37 | Find a job closer to home |
| 38 | Take a road trip with Ben |
| 39 | Throw a dinner party |
| 40 | 2 weeks straight without TV |
| 41 | Organize multiple copy books at school |
| 42 | Organize math decks at school |
| 43 | Organize WWW folders and school |
| 44 | Pare down on supplies at school |
| 45 | Read every Jodi Picoult book |
| 46 | Eat in for 2 weeks (does not have to be consecutive) |
| 47 | Go 2 months without eating lunch at school |
| 48 | Quit drinking carbonated drinks |
| 49 | Read 1/2 the books I own |
| 50 | Cut sugar consuption in 1/2 |
| 51 | Eat breakfast at home for 3 months straight |
| 52 | Publish in a scrapbooking magazine |
| 53 | 500 Blog posts |
| 54 | Create Christmas gifts for teachers |
| 55 | Make Birthday cards for co-workers |
| 56 | Make and send birthday cards for family members |
| 57 | Create cards to mail to friends |
| 58 | Italy scrapbook |
| 59 | Get married |
| 60 | Have a date night 3x a month |
| 61 | Take more pictures with Ben |
| 62 | Find a church to attend |
| 63 | Attend Bible study weekly |
| 64 | Get Masters Degree |
| 65 | Get CPR certification |
| 66 | Get Teaching License |
| 67 | Get Christmas wishlist to family by Dec. 1 |
| 68 | Organize magazine articles |
| 69 | Go through old magazines |
| 70 | Buy new tennis shoes |
| 71 | Scrapbook a week in the life |
| 72 | Girls weekend with mom and Jenny- not in KS or Memphis |
| 73 | Make bed when I get up each morning for 1 month straight |
| 74 | Clean up before I go to bed for 1 month straight |
| 75 | Create cleaning schedule and stick to it for 3 weeks |
| 76 | Take Ben to see a Bears or Cubs game |
| 77 | Eat lunch with Mary every other month |
| 78 | Paint office desk |
| 79 | Make Ben's curtains |
| 80 | Open Engagement ring savings account |
| 81 | Take Bandit on a bike ride/run 4x a week for 2 months |
| 82 | Call siblings once a week to see how they are doing |
| 83 | Babysit for Jenny once a month for at least 6 months |
| 84 | Clean out trunk of car |
| 85 | Get a massage once every 6 months |
| 86 | Get a pedicure once every 6 months |
| 87 | Treat Jenny to a girl's day |
| 88 | Take Jeremy out to dinner |
| 89 | Get Christmas gifts bought by December 15 |
| 90 | Get Christmas cards made by December 10 |
| 91 | Go out with Holly for a girl's night once a month for 6 months |
| 92 | No buying anything from Hallmark for 3 months straight |
| 93 | Finish Book of Me |
| 94 | Teach Bandit to roll over |
| 95 | Find new OBGYN |
| 96 | Find a dentist and get my teeth cleaned |
| 97 | Buy 2 pieces of art to hang on the walls of my bedroom |
| 98 | Wash my face before I go to bed every night for 3 weeks straight |
| 99 | Take mom and dad out for an anniversary dinner |
| 100 | Make a duvet cover for my bed |
| 101 | Clean under my sink in the bathroom and get rid of a lot of things |
There you have it :) It's a lot to do, but they are all goals that I want to acheive and think that I can. I guess we will find out how much I can get done in 1,001 days :)
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