Today, I decided to do centers with my kids. Yikes! That's all I did all day during my off time is finish up those centers. It's been really fun, though. The kids got excited about them and enjoyed doing the activities. Hopefully, they will learn a lot from these centers! We'll know after their test on Fridays.
Report cards came out today. They are finally finished!! Whoo hoo!
Tonight, I'm going to get a haircut and then work out!! :)
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
That's So Silly!
I've been thinking a lot about ways to feel more healthy, well balanced and fulfilled. Since setting and trying to achieve some goals, I've done well and not so well, but even though I haven't been perfect at it, I feel happier. I think it helps to give yourself some grace as long as you are moving in the general direction you want to go.
This week, I have been laughing more.
Here's a SILLY story from school that made my kids really laugh: So, we're reading this book about American history and God's role in shaping our nation. (It's a really good book - The Light and the Glory.) As wonderful as it is, it is NOT a silly or funny story. HOWEVER, when your teacher adds mistakes in, it livens up a lesson. Sometimes I read sections of the book just to speed everything up. This particular day I started reading quickly and I read "The soldiers were FARTING and marching," instead of "fighting and marching."
I'm sure you can imagine the uncontrollable laughter coming from my 8 and 9 year olds. It was fun. :) Everyone needs to laugh at themselves occasionally.
How are you doing on your New Years Resolutions?
Here is the list of mine (so I can keep up!) and the updates.
1. Work out 12 times a month - 3 times a week! (I have only worked out 5 days this month so far, but I've done a lot of house cleaning. That counts... right?)
2. Read through the Bible (Read almost every night so far. I've made up the days I've missed! :) Last year I only stuck with it for four days!)
3. Go on one date a month with Jordan - It has to be out of the realm of what we usually do... something creative. (Um... not yet!)
4. Leave work before 5PM every day. (Err... I started off great, but I've been bad lately. Report cards ARE coming out though...)
5. Be early to EVERYTHING. (uh, no.)
6. Get the mail situation under control. (nope.)
7. Craft at least once a month - stress relief!!! :) (Yessss! I LOVE CRAFTS!!)
8. Invite one person to church each month. (Not yet.)
9. Eat at least 2 servings of fruits and veggies every day. (I'm doing better at it.)
10. Drink at least 4 cups of water everyday. (I know this isn't the full recommended amount, but it's still a step up for me!) (I've been close everyday.)
11. Complete lesson plans at least a week ahead - all Monday lesson plans are done this Monday for next Monday. (stress relief!!) (Uh, no. But I have been doing better...)
12. Have one coffee date every two weeks with a girlfriend. (at least!) (I probably have even though I haven't been seeking out friends just for this. By the way, the Coffee Shack is LOVELY. It is so relaxing. Charity and I knitted over there the other day and it was so much fun. They have comfy couches!)
Hopefully, these things will help me begin to have a more well rounded, healthy, and happy life. What are your goals for 2012?
Ooooh! Mom came to dinner last night! She actually came to MY house. If you don't know how amazing this is, put it in this context: my parents divorced when I was in high school. Mom came to my high school graduation, but I didn't know her very well any more because she wasn't living near us anymore. She moved to Colorado to live with her (new) husband. She came to my wedding although I didn't really get to spend much time with her. She missed my college graduation because her husband was sick. She's said she would get together with me other times while she was in the area (which is not often), but for some reason it didn't happen. So, to make a long story short, I've seen my mom a total of MAYBE 10 times in the last 9 years (or so). She had never seen my house, until last night, even though we've been married 4 years. I've been wanting to spend time with her for a long time, but it was very hard since she was in Colorado. She moved out to Wilson, NC last month. It's kind of a random place, but I like that it's close to me! Any way, we had a wonderful dinner and we introduced mom and Mark to BrrrBerry! :) Yay! I hope we do it again soon!
Guess what? Next week, I turn 25!! 2/2 :) I also get to go to Savannah, GA with many of my favorite people. We're staying Wednesday to Sunday. We've been the last 3 or 4 years in a row and we always have a great time visiting with our friends and spending time with the staff!
Also, we're going to Japan for at least 3 weeks this summer. We may also be going to Hawaii for a week (if we can save up money) and Florida for a week for the North American Christian Convention at Disney. It's going to be a great summer!!!
Here's a SILLY story from school that made my kids really laugh: So, we're reading this book about American history and God's role in shaping our nation. (It's a really good book - The Light and the Glory.) As wonderful as it is, it is NOT a silly or funny story. HOWEVER, when your teacher adds mistakes in, it livens up a lesson. Sometimes I read sections of the book just to speed everything up. This particular day I started reading quickly and I read "The soldiers were FARTING and marching," instead of "fighting and marching."
I'm sure you can imagine the uncontrollable laughter coming from my 8 and 9 year olds. It was fun. :) Everyone needs to laugh at themselves occasionally.
How are you doing on your New Years Resolutions?
Here is the list of mine (so I can keep up!) and the updates.
1. Work out 12 times a month - 3 times a week! (I have only worked out 5 days this month so far, but I've done a lot of house cleaning. That counts... right?)
2. Read through the Bible (Read almost every night so far. I've made up the days I've missed! :) Last year I only stuck with it for four days!)
3. Go on one date a month with Jordan - It has to be out of the realm of what we usually do... something creative. (Um... not yet!)
4. Leave work before 5PM every day. (Err... I started off great, but I've been bad lately. Report cards ARE coming out though...)
5. Be early to EVERYTHING. (uh, no.)
6. Get the mail situation under control. (nope.)
7. Craft at least once a month - stress relief!!! :) (Yessss! I LOVE CRAFTS!!)
8. Invite one person to church each month. (Not yet.)
9. Eat at least 2 servings of fruits and veggies every day. (I'm doing better at it.)
10. Drink at least 4 cups of water everyday. (I know this isn't the full recommended amount, but it's still a step up for me!) (I've been close everyday.)
11. Complete lesson plans at least a week ahead - all Monday lesson plans are done this Monday for next Monday. (stress relief!!) (Uh, no. But I have been doing better...)
12. Have one coffee date every two weeks with a girlfriend. (at least!) (I probably have even though I haven't been seeking out friends just for this. By the way, the Coffee Shack is LOVELY. It is so relaxing. Charity and I knitted over there the other day and it was so much fun. They have comfy couches!)
Hopefully, these things will help me begin to have a more well rounded, healthy, and happy life. What are your goals for 2012?
Ooooh! Mom came to dinner last night! She actually came to MY house. If you don't know how amazing this is, put it in this context: my parents divorced when I was in high school. Mom came to my high school graduation, but I didn't know her very well any more because she wasn't living near us anymore. She moved to Colorado to live with her (new) husband. She came to my wedding although I didn't really get to spend much time with her. She missed my college graduation because her husband was sick. She's said she would get together with me other times while she was in the area (which is not often), but for some reason it didn't happen. So, to make a long story short, I've seen my mom a total of MAYBE 10 times in the last 9 years (or so). She had never seen my house, until last night, even though we've been married 4 years. I've been wanting to spend time with her for a long time, but it was very hard since she was in Colorado. She moved out to Wilson, NC last month. It's kind of a random place, but I like that it's close to me! Any way, we had a wonderful dinner and we introduced mom and Mark to BrrrBerry! :) Yay! I hope we do it again soon!
Guess what? Next week, I turn 25!! 2/2 :) I also get to go to Savannah, GA with many of my favorite people. We're staying Wednesday to Sunday. We've been the last 3 or 4 years in a row and we always have a great time visiting with our friends and spending time with the staff!
Also, we're going to Japan for at least 3 weeks this summer. We may also be going to Hawaii for a week (if we can save up money) and Florida for a week for the North American Christian Convention at Disney. It's going to be a great summer!!!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
12 Goals for 2012
1. Work out 12 times a month - 3 times a week!
2. Read through the Bible
3. Go on one date a month with Jordan - It has to be out of the realm of what we usually do... something creative.
4. Leave work before 5PM every day.
5. Be early to EVERYTHING.
6. Get the mail situation under control.
7. Craft at least once a month - stress relief!!! :)
8. Invite one person to church each month.
9. Eat at least 2 servings of fruits and veggies every day.
10. Drink at least 4 cups of water everyday. (I know this isn't the full recommended amount, but it's still a step up for me!)
11. Complete lesson plans at least a week ahead - all Monday lesson plans are done this Monday for next Monday. (stress relief!!)
12. Have one coffee date every two weeks with a girlfriend. (at least!)
Hopefully, these things will help me begin to have a more well rounded, healthy, and happy life. What are your goals for 2012?
2. Read through the Bible
3. Go on one date a month with Jordan - It has to be out of the realm of what we usually do... something creative.
4. Leave work before 5PM every day.
5. Be early to EVERYTHING.
6. Get the mail situation under control.
7. Craft at least once a month - stress relief!!! :)
8. Invite one person to church each month.
9. Eat at least 2 servings of fruits and veggies every day.
10. Drink at least 4 cups of water everyday. (I know this isn't the full recommended amount, but it's still a step up for me!)
11. Complete lesson plans at least a week ahead - all Monday lesson plans are done this Monday for next Monday. (stress relief!!)
12. Have one coffee date every two weeks with a girlfriend. (at least!)
Hopefully, these things will help me begin to have a more well rounded, healthy, and happy life. What are your goals for 2012?
Sunday, June 5, 2011
New Friends and Fixing My Food Issues
I love summer! Today, I went to church, had lunch with fantastic friends (Jordan Clark, Paul - our neighbor, Lorie Pittman, Michael Pittman, and their wonderful kids, Josh and Julianna). When we got home, Jordan and I took a FOUR HOUR NAP! :) Yes - it was awesome. Got up, spent some time with Paul at Wal-Mart.
Then, I made a healthy dinner and read more in my book - Fit For My King: His Princess Diet Plan and Devotional. This is a very good book that takes you through 30 days of dieting and fasting from artificial things. Hoping to see good results!
- I am going through this book with a new/old friend. :) We've known each other for a few years now, but have never really been close.
Starting June 4th, we are meeting every Saturday to encourage each other and ask each other the "hard questions." We are also reading this 30 day devo together and another book called "Made to Crave: Satisfying your deepest desire with God, not food" by Lysa TerKeurst. When we meet, we'll talk about the books, what we've learned about God and ask each other the "hard questions" that we don't want to be asked - those things that we know we should do, but usually don't.
My questions are: Have you worked out this week? Have you read your Bible and prayed every day?
I hope this will help me to be more accountable for my actions/laziness and finally see the results that I've wanted for years. I pray that I will grow closer to God, my accountability partner, and become more healthy in the days to come. I'm claiming victory today! It WILL happen!
Then, I made a healthy dinner and read more in my book - Fit For My King: His Princess Diet Plan and Devotional. This is a very good book that takes you through 30 days of dieting and fasting from artificial things. Hoping to see good results!
- I am going through this book with a new/old friend. :) We've known each other for a few years now, but have never really been close.
Starting June 4th, we are meeting every Saturday to encourage each other and ask each other the "hard questions." We are also reading this 30 day devo together and another book called "Made to Crave: Satisfying your deepest desire with God, not food" by Lysa TerKeurst. When we meet, we'll talk about the books, what we've learned about God and ask each other the "hard questions" that we don't want to be asked - those things that we know we should do, but usually don't.
My questions are: Have you worked out this week? Have you read your Bible and prayed every day?
I hope this will help me to be more accountable for my actions/laziness and finally see the results that I've wanted for years. I pray that I will grow closer to God, my accountability partner, and become more healthy in the days to come. I'm claiming victory today! It WILL happen!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Tired but productive...
Today I went to the school from 11-3 and I put up my math meeting board, cleared off two pods of desks, sorted many materials, found a home for many things that were just sitting around, and I set up another "shelving unit" - a shoe holder I brought from home :) I got a lot done and I can't wait for my room to be just right. It's coming along very well :)
Laura, the other second grade teacher, and I bought showerboard today at Lowe's for dry erase boards. Out of one $11.87 piece, we got 48 7"x8" boards and 2 large ones for us to use with small groups. Can you believe it? What a good deal! I want to test them out tomorrow. I think they will work just fine :)
I have worked out a LOT this week! I'm so proud of myself :) Here is what I have done so far:
Sun - 3.2 mi. walk
Mon - 3.2 mi. walk
Tues - 16 mins elliptical, About 1.5 hrs doing machines, 30 mins at Zumba (SOOOOO much fun!)
Wed - 3.2 mi. walk
Thurs (today) - REST! (well, I'm going swimming but I doubt it will be intense)
I plan to:
Fri - Babysit ALLLLLL day - first for Josh and Julianna (a lot of running around will be involved) and then for twins, their younger sibling and older sibling - I think that counts for something.
Sat - Weekend Warrior Water Aerobics at Viquest (9:30am) and possible walking
Sun - Weight Machine Circuit and maybe swim
Jordan and I have really been making healthier choices. I hope we can keep it up this time!!
Laura, the other second grade teacher, and I bought showerboard today at Lowe's for dry erase boards. Out of one $11.87 piece, we got 48 7"x8" boards and 2 large ones for us to use with small groups. Can you believe it? What a good deal! I want to test them out tomorrow. I think they will work just fine :)
I have worked out a LOT this week! I'm so proud of myself :) Here is what I have done so far:
Sun - 3.2 mi. walk
Mon - 3.2 mi. walk
Tues - 16 mins elliptical, About 1.5 hrs doing machines, 30 mins at Zumba (SOOOOO much fun!)
Wed - 3.2 mi. walk
Thurs (today) - REST! (well, I'm going swimming but I doubt it will be intense)
I plan to:
Fri - Babysit ALLLLLL day - first for Josh and Julianna (a lot of running around will be involved) and then for twins, their younger sibling and older sibling - I think that counts for something.
Sat - Weekend Warrior Water Aerobics at Viquest (9:30am) and possible walking
Sun - Weight Machine Circuit and maybe swim
Jordan and I have really been making healthier choices. I hope we can keep it up this time!!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Hawaii
Hawaii was wonderful. Best vacation of my life. Most beautiful place I have EVER been. I think I want to live there... one day. I would move there right now... if all of my friends and family would come too :) Here are some pictures from the last couple of weeks.
By the way, these pictures are in a completely random order. You can see more on my facebook or Jordan's :)
By the way, these pictures are in a completely random order. You can see more on my facebook or Jordan's :)
Hello, again, old friend.
I want to blog again. I think it is good for my sanity :)
I'm looking forward to starting my job - 2nd grade teacher at a private school in Winterville. We start training in July. I have already bought SEVERAL books and decorations for my room :)
I love my husband. I love him so much. He is the most generous, loving, patient person I have ever met. He never gets tired of me squeezing him tight or asking for "just one more" kiss :) He treats me like I am very precious to him. He makes me feel safe and loved. I can't thank God enough for blessing me with such a wonderful husband. I know I'm lucky. Thank you, Lord.
I am going to be an aunt... again! :) My sister is pregnant again. I am very excited. I love my sister and my nephew and I can't wait to meet my new niece/nephew. Please pray for a smooth pregnancy. She is due near the end of January.
Please pray for these prayer requests for my family:
That my sister finds a good job that she is happy in
That my mom finds a house to move to (she wants to move to Va or NC from Colorado)
That Jordan and I would continue to follow Weight Watchers and our workout routines so we can get healthy! (a prerequisite to having a baby)
If you don't have goals, you can't meet them. I hope to accomplish most of these goals for summer!
This summer I want to:
Organize my house
Redecorate at least the bedroom and spare room
Find a new shower curtain
Work out at least 3 times a week
Follow Weight Watchers again FULL FORCE!
Prepare my classroom
Cook at least 2 healthy meals a week (from scratch!)
Read books about education and classical education
Finish the Twilight series - I know some people hate the books, but I love love love them
I'm looking forward to starting my job - 2nd grade teacher at a private school in Winterville. We start training in July. I have already bought SEVERAL books and decorations for my room :)
I love my husband. I love him so much. He is the most generous, loving, patient person I have ever met. He never gets tired of me squeezing him tight or asking for "just one more" kiss :) He treats me like I am very precious to him. He makes me feel safe and loved. I can't thank God enough for blessing me with such a wonderful husband. I know I'm lucky. Thank you, Lord.
I am going to be an aunt... again! :) My sister is pregnant again. I am very excited. I love my sister and my nephew and I can't wait to meet my new niece/nephew. Please pray for a smooth pregnancy. She is due near the end of January.
Please pray for these prayer requests for my family:
That my sister finds a good job that she is happy in
That my mom finds a house to move to (she wants to move to Va or NC from Colorado)
That Jordan and I would continue to follow Weight Watchers and our workout routines so we can get healthy! (a prerequisite to having a baby)
If you don't have goals, you can't meet them. I hope to accomplish most of these goals for summer!
This summer I want to:
Organize my house
Redecorate at least the bedroom and spare room
Find a new shower curtain
Work out at least 3 times a week
Follow Weight Watchers again FULL FORCE!
Prepare my classroom
Cook at least 2 healthy meals a week (from scratch!)
Read books about education and classical education
Finish the Twilight series - I know some people hate the books, but I love love love them
Friday, August 14, 2009
Kids are soooo funny!!
My dinner conversation with Samantha (2 years old) :)
*poot*
Me: *smile*
Samantha: *giggle* That was just my hiney. *giggle*
Me: What was that sound? (trying to get her to say something else funny)
Samantha: Pfffff *cute smile* HAHAHAHA
So, yeah, it's immature, but I laughed so hard. Like a belly laugh. I love kids :)
*poot*
Me: *smile*
Samantha: *giggle* That was just my hiney. *giggle*
Me: What was that sound? (trying to get her to say something else funny)
Samantha: Pfffff *cute smile* HAHAHAHA
So, yeah, it's immature, but I laughed so hard. Like a belly laugh. I love kids :)
Friday, July 31, 2009
News about the Kraft offer...
If you spend $25 in Kraft products you will get $5 toward your next purchase and $20 rebate in the mail.
HERES THE CATCH:
You can only do it at SuperValu stores (Farm Fresh is among them)
I found out that there is a Farm Fresh in Wilson so I will probably go... we use lots of Kraft things. It's only 30 minutes away.
You have to spend the money between 8/7 and 8/30.
Good news: You can really milk it if you use coupons.. :)
HERES THE CATCH:
You can only do it at SuperValu stores (Farm Fresh is among them)
I found out that there is a Farm Fresh in Wilson so I will probably go... we use lots of Kraft things. It's only 30 minutes away.
You have to spend the money between 8/7 and 8/30.
Good news: You can really milk it if you use coupons.. :)
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Staples has several things for .25 (School supplies!) Check out their weekly ad: http://staples.shoplocal.com/staples/default.aspx?action=entryflash&sneakpeek=y&adref=email
Five dollars off of $30 purchase at Staples:
Another Good Blog w/ Deals
You can also get $3 for each empty ink cartridge you bring to Staples. You can do up to 10 each month. They will mail you a check for them and you don't have to purchase anything to take advantage of this!
Five dollars off of $30 purchase at Staples:
Another Good Blog w/ Deals
You can also get $3 for each empty ink cartridge you bring to Staples. You can do up to 10 each month. They will mail you a check for them and you don't have to purchase anything to take advantage of this!
Print off coupons:
$1.00 off Dial Soap
Register with All and get $1.00 off of Laundry Detergent
Booklet with $30 worth of coupons
$1.00 Wisk coupon
Sample of Always Infinity Pads
That's all for now... I'm tired of being on the computer!!
Register with All and get $1.00 off of Laundry Detergent
Booklet with $30 worth of coupons
$1.00 Wisk coupon
Sample of Always Infinity Pads
That's all for now... I'm tired of being on the computer!!
Being frugal...
We are forced to find ways to be more frugal. I have been doing coupons for a while now (as many of you know) and now I am trying to squeeze a little tighter and get a little more creative.
I have gone back to this website that I got from Lindsay awhile ago and requested coupons from these companies. I did it before and I got several coupons and samples in the mail. It is super easy if you use an automatic form filler-outter :)
Companies to contact for coupons
Here are some letters that I just copy and paste and change out the product names.
I was wondering if you offer any samples or coupons for the Scrubbing Bubbles cleaning products. I love to use them but I am operating on a small budget.
Thank you,
Becky Clark
I was wondering if you offer any samples or coupons for your yogurt. I love to keep it in stock at my house, but I am operating on a small budget. Anything you can do would be great!
Thank you,
Becky Clark
My husband is a huge fan of your Low Carb Monster drink. I was wondering if you offer any samples or coupons for them. We are operating on a small budget and anything you can do would be great!
Thank you,
Becky Clark
I also joined this RSS feed so that I know about the latest deals at several stores. Stretching a Buck
I also found this site: Penny Pincher Gazette and it has the circulars for about 5 local stores which you can use to make a shopping list (it specifies which stores, prices, and products). It also has coupons that you can print out.
I have gone back to this website that I got from Lindsay awhile ago and requested coupons from these companies. I did it before and I got several coupons and samples in the mail. It is super easy if you use an automatic form filler-outter :)
Companies to contact for coupons
Here are some letters that I just copy and paste and change out the product names.
I was wondering if you offer any samples or coupons for the Scrubbing Bubbles cleaning products. I love to use them but I am operating on a small budget.
Thank you,
Becky Clark
I was wondering if you offer any samples or coupons for your yogurt. I love to keep it in stock at my house, but I am operating on a small budget. Anything you can do would be great!
Thank you,
Becky Clark
My husband is a huge fan of your Low Carb Monster drink. I was wondering if you offer any samples or coupons for them. We are operating on a small budget and anything you can do would be great!
Thank you,
Becky Clark
I also joined this RSS feed so that I know about the latest deals at several stores. Stretching a Buck
I also found this site: Penny Pincher Gazette and it has the circulars for about 5 local stores which you can use to make a shopping list (it specifies which stores, prices, and products). It also has coupons that you can print out.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Great Grocery Deals
So I just have to share these in case you don't research deals... here are some going on this week.
Kroger (through 6/6-TODAY!)
Cantaloupes 10 for $10 - usually you can buy just one or two and still get the $1 price
Watermelon $3.98 each
Corn .29 an ear
Harris Teeter (through Tuesday)
Cottonelle Toilet Paper - 24 rolls or 12 double rolls for 6.99 ($5 off!!) and they also have .75 coupons on the aisle (although, these do not double)
Hefty Zip Bags - they are on sale for 2.99 (I think) and they each have a .20 coupon on the box and there are 1.00 off coupons on the aisle
Kroger (through 6/6-TODAY!)
Cantaloupes 10 for $10 - usually you can buy just one or two and still get the $1 price
Watermelon $3.98 each
Corn .29 an ear
Harris Teeter (through Tuesday)
Cottonelle Toilet Paper - 24 rolls or 12 double rolls for 6.99 ($5 off!!) and they also have .75 coupons on the aisle (although, these do not double)
Hefty Zip Bags - they are on sale for 2.99 (I think) and they each have a .20 coupon on the box and there are 1.00 off coupons on the aisle
Monday, May 25, 2009
Is that lightning?
LOL Exie... Pictures from our Easter lunch :)
LIGHTNING!
Gotcha!
That's my hunk :)
The neighbor's yard :)
LIGHTNING!
Gotcha!
That's my hunk :)
The neighbor's yard :)
That's right, folks. We're in love :)
Here are a few pictures from Kirby's wedding. I was the matron of honor :)
Cleaning House
This is what I have been working on ALL today. Looks nice, huh?
I did almost everything (including moving the closet rod/shelf up higher and adding two shelves in the bottom) by myself. Jordan helped tighten 3 screws that I couldn't get any tighter. lol. I am so proud of myself.
Free things that I just don't need anymore!
An old gift basket - cotton smell - has a scrubbie thing, lotion, and soap
2 razr chargers (is that how you spell it?) - I could NOT get a good picture, but you can kind of see the plug.
Headphones with microphone on it - bought it a couple of years ago and used it once... it looks like brand new
Computer camera with built in microphone - looks like new also
3 cds: "Musical Massage" - I used to fall asleep to these all the time - they are so relaxing - "Renewing Rainfall" "Rainy Day State of Mind" and "Tranquil Streams"
A couple baskets
A couple of plastic drawer things (if you want to give me a couple bucks for these, that would be awesome but there's no obligation)
2 razr chargers (is that how you spell it?) - I could NOT get a good picture, but you can kind of see the plug.
Headphones with microphone on it - bought it a couple of years ago and used it once... it looks like brand new
Computer camera with built in microphone - looks like new also
3 cds: "Musical Massage" - I used to fall asleep to these all the time - they are so relaxing - "Renewing Rainfall" "Rainy Day State of Mind" and "Tranquil Streams"
A couple baskets
A couple of plastic drawer things (if you want to give me a couple bucks for these, that would be awesome but there's no obligation)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Hello Friends!
Just thought that I would update since it HAS been a month :)
I am in summer school at ECU so that I can graduate next May. I am taking three classes each semester and so far, it seems like it is going to be chaos! I am expected to spend 25 hours each week for each course! Dude. I hope I can do it!
I am pet sitting for Ivy. This is the first time that I have ever done this but I'm enjoying it. It is nice to see Ivy also :)
Budget-This month Jordan and I are trying to stick to a strict budget. So far, I think we've flopped. We started using envelopes and then moved away from them and just got receipts to put in the envelopes and now I don't even know what we're doing. I just have a pile of receipts. The good news is that I will have an OK idea of what we have been spending and where after this month because I can look at all of the receipts!
Funeral-We had a Celebration of Life for my Great Uncle Bubba on Tuesday night. It was nice and there was lots of yummy food afterwards. I was really happy to get to spend time with my family that I don't get to see very often. I got to see my nephew and my sister, dad, mom, grandma, cousins, aunts, uncles.... It was really nice.
Beach-Yesterday, I went to the beach with Jean (Aunt), Leilah (Cousin), Adam (Cousin), Jessi (Sister), Wyatt (Nephew), April (Cousin), Donna and her two kids (Jessi's Friends). It was really fun. I miss my cousins :(
Oh! My sunburn is peeling! Yuck! It has been so long since I have gotten a sunburn that I forgot what it was like. I definitely hate this. I will be a religious sun screen user now. (P.S. Is it possible to get tan when using sunscreen? Anyone know?)
I am in summer school at ECU so that I can graduate next May. I am taking three classes each semester and so far, it seems like it is going to be chaos! I am expected to spend 25 hours each week for each course! Dude. I hope I can do it!
I am pet sitting for Ivy. This is the first time that I have ever done this but I'm enjoying it. It is nice to see Ivy also :)
Budget-This month Jordan and I are trying to stick to a strict budget. So far, I think we've flopped. We started using envelopes and then moved away from them and just got receipts to put in the envelopes and now I don't even know what we're doing. I just have a pile of receipts. The good news is that I will have an OK idea of what we have been spending and where after this month because I can look at all of the receipts!
Funeral-We had a Celebration of Life for my Great Uncle Bubba on Tuesday night. It was nice and there was lots of yummy food afterwards. I was really happy to get to spend time with my family that I don't get to see very often. I got to see my nephew and my sister, dad, mom, grandma, cousins, aunts, uncles.... It was really nice.
Beach-Yesterday, I went to the beach with Jean (Aunt), Leilah (Cousin), Adam (Cousin), Jessi (Sister), Wyatt (Nephew), April (Cousin), Donna and her two kids (Jessi's Friends). It was really fun. I miss my cousins :(
Oh! My sunburn is peeling! Yuck! It has been so long since I have gotten a sunburn that I forgot what it was like. I definitely hate this. I will be a religious sun screen user now. (P.S. Is it possible to get tan when using sunscreen? Anyone know?)
Monday, April 13, 2009
25 pounds down! 42 to go!
I got my 25 pound award today with WeightWatchers. It has taken me awhile to get it but I am proud of myself! I think it helped a lot that Exie and I exercised for a few hours yesterday and we ate really healthy all day! Yay!
Also, I made a website for my facepainting. Check it out and let me know if you think I should change anything: http://web.me.com/beckyclark/Site/Home.html
Who is interested in a coupon club? Theresa DeLeon at our church plans to start one up (and keep it up unlike the one I tried to start lol).
Does anyone want to facepaint on Saturday May 2nd? You will get a $25 gift card to a local restaurant and I will train you. It would be from 10-1PM. They will be: cooking BBQ, having a bike show, a bike wash-off (Hooters ~vs~ Tie Breakers), and a motorcycle stunt show (done by the professionals; StarBoyz). I will not be able to make it but I will help yall in any way I can. I need 2 painters. The lady said that "We hold this event to benefit the Ronald McDonald House every year." Let me know if you're interested. It would be best to email me at becky.lane.clark@gmail.com.
Time for homework!!
Also, I made a website for my facepainting. Check it out and let me know if you think I should change anything: http://web.me.com/beckyclark/Site/Home.html
Who is interested in a coupon club? Theresa DeLeon at our church plans to start one up (and keep it up unlike the one I tried to start lol).
Does anyone want to facepaint on Saturday May 2nd? You will get a $25 gift card to a local restaurant and I will train you. It would be from 10-1PM. They will be: cooking BBQ, having a bike show, a bike wash-off (Hooters ~vs~ Tie Breakers), and a motorcycle stunt show (done by the professionals; StarBoyz). I will not be able to make it but I will help yall in any way I can. I need 2 painters. The lady said that "We hold this event to benefit the Ronald McDonald House every year." Let me know if you're interested. It would be best to email me at becky.lane.clark@gmail.com.
Time for homework!!
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