11 posts tagged “list for '08”
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This blog has taken a super back seat in my life lately. I sort of feel guilty about it but really does it matter all that much? Its just a medium for ME to blog/complain/post about MY life, my happenings etc. However since studies show its good to "journal" and this an advanced form (or is it really that advanced in 2009?) I attempt to carry it on!
I made a list here on said blog titled "Clean slate for '08" which was just that a list of things I wanted to accomplish in 2008. Over the year I refered to the list and even updated. When I locate it again I will compare those on the list to those I feel I accomplished. This years list, will probably have some of the same items (work in progress, right) but hope to add some new items too.
SO to reacquaint myself with blogging here is my list of resolutions for 2009.
MY '09
- RUN a road race (didnt exactly make that one happen in 08)
- GO to the gym/exercise more consistently, not just in spurts
- LOSE weight
- GET a new Job!!!
- FIND my husband (Have you seen him???)
- Don't WORRY, be HAPPY- Have more fun, be more spontaneous
- Say NO more and dam it STOP being so nice and giving so much of myself with no return!
- DO MORE for Myself
- Read the remaining 6 Jodi Picout (including her '09 book)
- Learn how to Crochet
to be continued....
....but nothing of any importance. ha!
It was pretty good. Odd. But good. This authors newest book came out June 2008 and she was consider the Jodi Picoult of the "south". funny.
I always hate when I finish a book. I feel like I accomplished something but then its over and I find myself a bit sad. Like I grew to know the characters and now what. I'm a dork. its okay.
Still no "OFFER" from the interview on July 22nd. did my following up, had a phone call telling me the team was getting organized and would get back to me within a 1-2 weeks. A brief, I mean brief, discussion of salary requirements... and that was it! nada! siiigh. Im not completely sure why I am still interested in this opportunity. Maybe because it would be a change, a reason to spread my comfort zone again, work with what seem to be fun peers.... ??? As opposed to my current boredum. Where I sit at my desk and look busy for 95% of my day! work with people so set in thier ways its crazy and am over ruled daily. hmm, yep, thats why I want outtie!!!! and NOW!
I joined Boot Camp....
I hate group gifts....
Why do people assume you are going to contribute? And why do I feel like a shmuck when I am forced to say no, im not speding 50 bucks so this person can have pearl earings. Im not a jerk, really. I know I shouldn't feel badly about my decision but I'm too nice...!!!! I'd like to consider myself a kind, caring, generous person but does that really have to be shown with a 50 contribution? Sorry. The earings are nice gesture and hope she loves them but I am extremely budgeted and dont feel I have to explain that... For those with a large amount of disposable income- great! For the po- like me- sorry! Additionaly, I like this person, but its not as though its my bestests friend, who's birthday is also this week....
I dont like people who are FAKE!!
I am on vacation the week of the 18th! I have rented a beach house with 5 of my girlfriends. I am excited to be on vacation.... and not have to come to work for 5 straight days! I'd be lying if I said I wasnt also a bit apprehensive about it too. A week has the potential to be a bit dramatic! UGH! No, no, no drama.... Please... and lots, lots, lots of SUN! :))
Back in January I made a list of things I were to do in 2008! Since its July, and we are a bit more than halfway through, I thought I should revisit, revise, add, etc....
Here is my list:
- I will run at least one
(1) road race.Update: Must. Start. Running.
- I will lose at least 40
pounds. (thats less than a pound a week) I really hope to lose 80
but...Update: need to stop yo-yo down 3,6,10- up 2, 5, 8.... UGH!
- I will increase my physical
health by doing an exercise activity at least three (3) times a week.Update: Must make better effort!
- I will fall in love.Update: Still looking!?!
- I will increase my mental health by doing things for ME such as: reading, crafting, relaxing. Update: yes!
I will travel somewhere on a plane this year.Update: I went to VA Beach for Memorial day Weekend...- I will have a happy healthy
relationship.Update: Still looking!?!
- I will say NO more. Update: I have said NO more often.... Must continue.
- I will make a better income
this year.Update: In progress- shooting for September!
- I will read at least 10 books
this year (and will seek a book club) Update: I have read 8 to date...
- I will commit to Weight
Watcher for one year (added 1.7.08) Update: I have a membership, Now I MUST go Weekly!
All I can say, where is my "Joe"??? This book was really cute. Took forever to get "good" (last 100 pages!) but kept me reading and wanting more. Predictible, and the happily ever after but still a great "light" reading... (ps- #8)
I have a twitch in my left eye that is driving me a bit nuts.... and since all the office is back from lunch, I think I'll take my lunch break now. Im off to get a new inspection sticker for my car-- 10 days late!
Well this is where I was:
Virginia Beach..... and it was Beautiful !!!
Here are two others pics from my beach chair (the second beach day).
I went down to VA Beach for a 4 day getaway over the memorial day weekend. This little trip was wonderful for so many reasons......
I got to cross another item off my list for '08, which was go somewhere by plane! :)
I got to get AWAY from life... clear my head, and forget about stuff for 4 days and that was awesome...
got to relax on the beach with some great company (a favorite past time)
And had a lot of laughs, great food, drinks, with great friends!
Ive been back now for 13 days and really want to go back!!!!
Yesterday was May 6th and my goal was to start a running program of some sort on May 1st. I was 5 days late but yesterday I ran again for the first time in a looong time! It was not easy. I could have gone longer but I didnt want to over do it, take the next day to recover and then find myself not going back.... You all know how that downward spiral works, dont you? You start working out consistently and then BAM, take a day off to "rest" then before you know it the one day of turnds into two, into three, etc..... SO- I ran a half a mile yesterday (I know pathetic!) but felt good doing it and then walked for 2 miles and biked for 20 minutes. Today I plan to go back and do it again.... :)
It is pathetic, saddening and disgusting to me that I was once an athlete and in tip top shape and now I am so far form that... back then it was my "job" and working out for 3 plus hours a day was easy.... UGH, why cant it still be that easy... funny how life gets in the way sometimes!!!
Anyway, as part of my Clean Slate for '08 goal was to run a road race and get back in shape... Once I'm THERE again, I dont ever want to be HERE again!
"That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run. So I ran to the end of the road. And when I got there, I thought maybe I'd run to the end of town. And when I got there, I thought maybe I'd just run across Greenbowl County. And I figured, since I run this far, maybe I'd just run across the great state of Alabama. And that's what I did. I ran clear across Alabama. For no particular reason I just kept on going. I ran clear to the ocean. And when I got there, I figured, since I'd gone this far, I might as well turn around, just keep on going. When I got to another ocean, I figured, since I'd gone this far, I might as well just turn back, keep right on going. When I got tired, I slept. When I got hungry, I ate. When I had to go... you know... I went."
It's Monday, and I should be working but I am not! I am "sick" today.... cough, cough, cough! :) I actually did feel badly this morning but not enough to warrrant a sick day. More like a mental health day... I know, after a 3 day weekend, wtf?? But I did.... Most of my weekend was not mine, and something I'm trying to improve on is making more time for ME and saying NO to people more often. Last week, I joined my friend Jennifer for some yoga. I had taken yoga classes at the gym before, so I knew a bit, but this yoga was Bickram "style" and its about 110 degrees in the room. Anyway, I was awkward, hot, and thought I was going to pass out a few times... but I felt great for doing it and felt even better the next day. As in introductory offer you pay 20.00 for 10 consecutive days. According to the instructor, its a great way to jump start your practice, and a good deal no less. so I participated on Thursday and Friday, Saturday I was too hungover, and Sunday there was only one class and I figured it'd be packed with the serious type.... Knowing I had baby duty, another commitment of mine (one I dont want to forgo), there would be no time for yoga today unless I took the 9am class. So I did and now I'm home, and I feel great! I am going to pine away at the mountain of laundry in my room, start a new book, probably head to the library, get a quick tan at the tanning salon, and grab some supplies for the party this weekend... before I pick up the peanut at daycare.
Hope everyone has a "me" day sometime soon.
PS- I finished Change of Heart. It was just okay. Its okay Jodi is still FANTASTIC!!!!
I lost track but I think thats #4 down 6 to go?!?! Im going to read this on... Its only 200 pages-- it should be quick....
I had an awful time sleeping last night, so I stayed up and finished 19 minutes... I have to be honest it was not my favorite. And it sort of left a sour taste in my mouth. I didnt like her writing style in this book, which in previous books I really enjoyed. I did not like how she transitioned from past, to present to future... That coupled with not enough drama for me left me hanging....
ah well... wont be giving up oh her anytime soon. I am heading to Boston on Tuesday to meet her and get her next book... I am excited.... I am a dork!
I am 3 down 7 to go for my "clean slate in 08" goal of 10 books this year.
My next book is:
Its actually a book on CD- So technically, I dont think I can count it towards my goal.
Tonight I finished another book on my list of 'clean slate for 08' things to do. I have 8 books left to read this year... If I keep this pace I will blow my goal outta the water....
Perfect Match- Great book. Almost had me crying.... Did I mention how much I enjoy Jodi Picoult's books? Each book Ive read of hers has a great twist and is usually a highly controversial/debatable subject. Usually ones I find myself getting a torn up about.... Her newest book comes out next month... I cant wait!
I enjoy reading but almost hate when I finish a book... I like to feel that I have accomplished it but there is often a part of me that is sad that its over and like I 'know' these people (characters)... Silly, I know.. but give me til tommorrow and Ill be over Nathanial, Nina, Patrick & Caleb...
hmmmm.... off to bed... tomorrow I turn 32!
I lost 5 pounds this week..... :-)... ;-)....
I read a whole book in less than a month... (this is really amazing, I am not a quick reader... do you get better, faster the more you read? hmmm....... It was a pretty good book-- 1 down 9 to go towards my goal of 10 books in 2008.
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