I am sitting with my daughters who are both happy and playing together which is a miracle in and of itself. I have a few minutes and I want to blog, but I find that I have a lot of little things to say today, but not one specific goal. I like to blog about something specific, to take a stand, or make a statement. Today, however, I will not meet that goal. I am happy just to have a blog done.
Let me start off by saying, I am really glad Phebe is home today, but I did not see a reason for a snow day at all. The roads are fine, and the bus could have easily gotten through the subdivision. I do not understand at all what happened with all the snow. This was the actual snomageddon. Last time just prepared us for this. Back to Phebe, I am really enjoying having her home. She has been an incredible big sister the past few days, and has been playing with Samantha, and even helping to watch Parker when he is over. I love to hear her laugh, and have her around the house. I really miss her during the school year.
Having the kids get along so well frees up a lot of time for me to get stuff done. I want to edit my novel, and start to cultivate ideas for the next one I want to write. I want to blog, and read interesting blogs, and read a book. When it comes down to it though, I am doing the laundry, and re-cleaning the floor that I just cleaned because someone else dragged mud in, cooking meals, and cleaning stuff up.
I have given myself a goal to edit 1 Chapter this week, and finish reading 1 book. The editing that I have to do this week is all content based. Then I have to go back and edit overused words, and whatnot. I am reading 3 books right now. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Dante's Inferno, and Mrs. Dalloway. I think that my goal this week is to finish Dante's Inferno, I am close to the end of this one, and then I can cross it off of my list. :)
Speaking of lists.... I am off to make one!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Snow
I don't particularly have anything going on right now. Things always seem quiet in January and February even when I am busy. Something about the snow and the cold that just makes everything seem slightly different. Last week, I had an extremely bad virus which rendered me completely useless. Basically, I spent several days not able to move, and then the rest of the week I was miserable, but still going about my days.
I am currently just finishing up with my day. The kids are in bed, the snow is rapidly falling outside and I am just about to watch The Biggest Loser with Bill all cuddled up on the couch. I just thought that it would be the perfect opportunity to update the world on my New year's resolution list that I posted a month ago. I have not forgotten about my lofty goals, and I have actually started on all of them already.
Here is the list again and you will find my updates in blue.
1. Learn how to rewire an outlet and a light switch. I read about this online and learned what to do. I am sure that I will actually KNOW what to do once I can do it myself. Hands on always helps you retain the information better, but at least I researched it.
2. Learn to speak Italian, and Gaelic. I know 4 words in Italian and 3 in Gaelic. This doesn't count.
3. Keep yoga in my workout regime at least once a week. So far so good!
4. Finish Nanowrimo again.
5. Finish editing my first two novels.
6. Have a baby.
7. Paint my kitchen, hallway, and bathrooms.
8. Finish the downstairs bathroom.
9. Sell some of the stuff in my house that I really don't need, or donate it to someone who does need it.
10. Read the entire bible through again. Thus far, I am caught up in my One Year Bible!
11. Live my life with intention every moment of every day. This is a good one, I am glad it is on here. :) I must have been thinking that day.
12. Write 10 poems that are infinitely better than the ones I wrote in high school.
13. Pray everyday for at least 20 minutes. Done.
14. Enjoy the small moments with my kids while they are still kids.
15. Eat healthy, and workout. It is my me time and I deserve it.
16. Read at least 12 books off of my lofty, and snobby book list known as the SRP list. I have read 4 books since the last week of January, but only 1.5 of those have been of my SRP list so far.
17. Streamline my life. This is done, but I have to make sure it is still streamlined as the year goes on.
18. Try a few new recipes each month to add to my list of favorites. This month I tried this new Italian chicken crock pot recipe that was both delicious and very healthy. I loved it.
19. Learn how to use my sewing machine. FINALLY.
20. Take a road trip somewhere.
EDIT:
21. Finish at least 1 scrapbook.
22. Give up diet coke. Done, I have not had caffeine or diet coke in 2 weeks, I don't want it, I am not craving it. I am OVER it!
23. Find the perfect desk organizer.
I am currently just finishing up with my day. The kids are in bed, the snow is rapidly falling outside and I am just about to watch The Biggest Loser with Bill all cuddled up on the couch. I just thought that it would be the perfect opportunity to update the world on my New year's resolution list that I posted a month ago. I have not forgotten about my lofty goals, and I have actually started on all of them already.
Here is the list again and you will find my updates in blue.
1. Learn how to rewire an outlet and a light switch. I read about this online and learned what to do. I am sure that I will actually KNOW what to do once I can do it myself. Hands on always helps you retain the information better, but at least I researched it.
2. Learn to speak Italian, and Gaelic. I know 4 words in Italian and 3 in Gaelic. This doesn't count.
3. Keep yoga in my workout regime at least once a week. So far so good!
4. Finish Nanowrimo again.
5. Finish editing my first two novels.
6. Have a baby.
7. Paint my kitchen, hallway, and bathrooms.
8. Finish the downstairs bathroom.
9. Sell some of the stuff in my house that I really don't need, or donate it to someone who does need it.
10. Read the entire bible through again. Thus far, I am caught up in my One Year Bible!
11. Live my life with intention every moment of every day. This is a good one, I am glad it is on here. :) I must have been thinking that day.
12. Write 10 poems that are infinitely better than the ones I wrote in high school.
13. Pray everyday for at least 20 minutes. Done.
14. Enjoy the small moments with my kids while they are still kids.
15. Eat healthy, and workout. It is my me time and I deserve it.
16. Read at least 12 books off of my lofty, and snobby book list known as the SRP list. I have read 4 books since the last week of January, but only 1.5 of those have been of my SRP list so far.
17. Streamline my life. This is done, but I have to make sure it is still streamlined as the year goes on.
18. Try a few new recipes each month to add to my list of favorites. This month I tried this new Italian chicken crock pot recipe that was both delicious and very healthy. I loved it.
19. Learn how to use my sewing machine. FINALLY.
20. Take a road trip somewhere.
EDIT:
21. Finish at least 1 scrapbook.
22. Give up diet coke. Done, I have not had caffeine or diet coke in 2 weeks, I don't want it, I am not craving it. I am OVER it!
23. Find the perfect desk organizer.
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