Because Why Not Choose Mid-July to Realign with Some Goals?

Number One- Stop spending so much money.  I was doing fairly well for a long time, then one fateful day I went clothes shopping and spent too much.  Since then I've bought a computer (which, thankfully, my mom and step-dad helped me with), software for said computer, a desk, an end table for my printer, a lamp, and some random stuff from Target, Michael's, and who knows where else that I probably didn't need. On the bright side, I have a nice little office area set up.

And then Discover sent me a letter today reminding me of my credit line.  Encouraging me to spend more.  Thanks guys.

Numero Dos- Get back in line with what my body needs to be healthy and run the way it should.  I'm home today.  I got about 3-4 hours sleep last night.  I could either go to work and be zombie girl and less productive than normal, or I could go back to bed and use the sick time that's just sitting there.  I went back to bed.

I haven't slept well all week.  I hope I'm not turning into an insomniac-I'm choosing to believe it's at least partially caused by antibiotics.  At least that's where I'm banking on the upset stomach coming from.  My goal is to get to the gym for cardio and strength training at least 2 days a week and going to yoga 1 day.  Thank goodness for groupon.  I've also bought myself a massage voucher (half off!).  I was planning on getting myself a massage for my b-day in September, so it kind of worked out since the voucher is good until January.  Win (except that I had to spend money on both the yoga and the massage, but it's better than paying full price).

I also need to resolve to eat more fruits and veggies and less baked goods from job #2.  I love fruit and veggies, so it's more of getting back in the habit than anything else.  I hate using the word "diet" thought.  Whenever I've committed to a "diet", it's never worked out well.  Except with Weight Watchers.  The points seriously made it easy.

Trois- My travel goal for this year was to go somewhere not involving family.  It was temporarily shifted to include my now ex, so I want to make a plan for myself.  I'm thinking maybe Boston for a long weekend.  Or if I extend the goal to next year, I'd like to go to San Francisco.  Actually, I've been itching to visit the west coast for forever.  I know this costs money, but I started a separate travel fund back in December.  Money automatically gets moves each week, and I have something to look forward to.

The ultimate goal is to be less stressed, healthier, and happier.  Fingers crossed I get there.

So I Haven't Posted for a Month and a Half

Sorry about that!  My absense was mostly unintentional.  Lots to catch up on, but I'll keep this relatively short.

Yesterday was June 1. And I fully intended to post, but I got sidetracked by an hour-long phone call with Kellifish. (Long story short, I’m now her maid of honor). There seemed to be a trend around the interwebs yesterday of setting goals. I guess it’s only fitting that this was my horoscope:

You can share your thoughts about going back to school or fantasize out loud about

your latest vacation destination, but you must get serious if you actually want to make

something happen. It's easier to talk about your plans now than to execute them

with the loquacious Gemini Solar Eclipse activating your 9th House of Big Ideas.

But don't waste your time telling tales of maybes and possibilities.

Instead, pick one goal, write it down and then commit to do whatever

it takes to make your dreams come true.

As soon as I read this I thought Molly from Stratejoy could have written it. (PS if you’ve never visited the site-GO. I read the blog every day.)

My goal? I want an apartment-a place of my own. I love my aunt, and am so grateful that she’s let me live in the house that’s been in my family for like 90 years (which I love), but I’m aching for a place that’s all mine. Somewhere that I can leave my shoes in the living room, decorate (I’ve been obsessed with interior design blogs lately), and not feel obligated to give 24 hours notice if I won’t be home for dinner. I’d prefer to live 100% on my own, but I think I’ll have to have a roommate (fingers crossed I don’t get someone crazy).

There are a few things I need to get out of the way first. Like getting a new laptop (with the help of my mom, thank goodness.)

Another goal is to update once a week. Since I haven’t been updating at all lately, I feel like this is the most manageable. I’m not even going to set a specific day, because I’d like to not set myself up to fail.

I'm Still Here

Which you know if you follow me on twitter.  Lots going on in my neck of the woods.  Some of which I can't/am not ready to share yet.  Here's what I can tell you:

~I got my wisdom teeth out.  I only had the top 2 because I'm some freak who never got all of my teeth.  It wasn't as bad as some people made it out to be.  I was scared.  Because I'm a baby.

~My friend's wedding plans are going well.  We're making the centerpieces ourselves.  They're going to look really nice.  Because we're allstars.  I might have found a new career path.  I can totally have a centerpiece business right?

~I got a new car!  It's a cute Honda Civic with a sunroof.  She's dark gray and her name is Lucille.  We're BFFs. (I can cross that off my 2011 goal list!)

~I'm able to cut back on working Sundays at job #2. What?  You mean I can make weekend plans and attend family dinners?  Oh hey Jersey Shore, I will see you much more this year!

~When I say "Jersey Shore" I don't mean the one on MTV.  I'm talking about South Jersey.  The town I go to is nothing like Seaside.  (Unfortunately).

~I'm going on vacation in one month!  Hopefully I'll be all tan when I get back and not all red from sunburn.

~I need to buy new bathing suits and summer clothes because a lot of my stuff doesn't fit right any more.  I've been getting my butt kicked at the gym, but it's so worth it!

Sorry for being away for so long.  Not even going to lie, I've been lazy.  But I'll try to post more normally.

January in Review (Sorta)

Oh wow look at that…I haven’t posted for like 3 weeks. I’m awesome. (Or lazy.)


January was pretty boring. There was a LOT of snow. And a lot of unnecessary driving in said snow since my office refused to be closed. Thanks, guys.

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The new car hunt is on! One of my aunts is like a wolverine when it comes to negotiations, so I’ve recruited her into helping me. She’s great at research and all that fun stuff. I’m aiming for a Honda Civic, and I’ll get it before the end of March so I don’t have to pay for inspection and what not.

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My yoga class got cancelled. Major sads. It might start up again later this year, but there are no guarantees. I was going to try a class at a studio last night but I couldn’t even touch my toes, my legs hurt so badly. I got a trainer at my gym and he doesn’t like to take it easy on me. After sitting for a few hours at my desk, I’d get up and it felt like someone was stabbing the back of my knees. People keep telling me that it’ll be worth it, but I don’t know how much I believe them. We’ll see.

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I bought my plane ticket to go to Florida to see my mom over Mother's Day.  I want to make her brunch, but she's gone vegan which makes it decidedly more difficult.  I'll have to do some research.

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There was an opening in our warehouse. My boss has decided to hire his creepy little look-alike. I may need to find a new job; I don’t think I can take both of them. Why he didn’t hire the attractive guy in the suit I will never understand.

I’ll try to stop being lazy and post more. I’m trying something new this week (something to cross off of my life list), so I’m excited to see how that goes. I’ll share next week!

Goals for 2011

I know, I'm a little late.  I’m a procrastinator…


After some consideration I present to you (dun dun dundun!) my goals for 2011!

1. Get a new car. This is happening. I have a down payment and a good credit score. My inspection and registration and all that jazz is due in March, so I’m getting it before the end of that month. HAPPENING. SO EXCITED!

2. Pay off my lowest balance student loan. If I wasn’t saving for the car, this would be done already, but whatevs.

3. Take a trip not relating to a family visit to somewhere I’ve never been. This will probably be a solo trip (practice for big trips I want to take in the future). I’m thinking San Francisco, Boston, or somewhere. (I’m going to try to get to DC this year too, but I’d be visiting my cousins, so that doesn’t count!)

4. Continue with the health goals from last year. I want to go back to yoga class (hopefully sooner rather than later), get toned, and lose 5-10 more pounds. I’m in a healthy range now, but I’d like a little bit more of a buffer.

5. QUIT JOB #2. This is a HUGE goal. I’m hoping for 6 months, so I’ll have the summer free. As much as I like the extra cash, it’s exhausting. I want to be able to spend time with friends and go away on weekends without having to remember to request off.

6. Learn some web programming. I have a book for dummies, and my step dad is sending me some other stuff. Maybe eventually this could be another source of income, but it really will help out with my current job-job #1, that is.

7. Cross something off my life list. I don’t know what yet. Maybe this will the year for sky diving?

8. Read the books in my book pile. There are so many. Some I started, but never finished. Some I bought and forgot about.

These goals are in addition to the ones that aren’t completed from last year. I haven’t forgotten about those. Yet.  Good luck to everyone who's set goals for this year!