Day 27 → What’s the best thing going for you right now?
What isn't going well for me right now? A husband who is coming around to finally transitioning from his time in the Marines, the best family in the whole wide world who are always there to answer my phone call [even if it is a stupid question i've asked a million times], getting in touch with old friends who i've really been meaning to connect with since we moved back home, a great paying job, a brand new car and two healthy, loving, cuddly pups! I have a roof over my head for winter, a million things to look forward to and basically the world at my fingertips. Right now life is what I make of it and I can't wait to do everything within my power!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Day 24, 25 & 26
Day 24 → Make a play list to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs. (Just post the titles and artists and letter)
Skipping this b/c I just don't have time to do this.
Day 25 → The reason you believe you’re still alive today.
I believe I am alive today b/c I have worked my butt off. I've made mistakes, I've overcome challenges and I've loved. I've loved and lost, and then gained so much more. I am where I am because I got myself here and I'm happy. I have an amazing family, great friends, a husband who would do just about anything for me, a job, a nice car and a roof over my head.
Day 26 → Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?
Giving up on life or just the one I'm living? I have a few times. This transition has not been easy. I don't think the entire time I was in NC I wanted to "give up" but man I've had some bad days this year where I want to just walk away and start over from scratch. But I know that won't help anything. I'm content where I am. Life is a work in progress and it's not always rainbows and butterflies. Do I wish I had more free time? Of course I do. But I also am glad I have the money to do the things I want to do, when I want to do them. So life is not without some sacrifices.
Skipping this b/c I just don't have time to do this.
Day 25 → The reason you believe you’re still alive today.
I believe I am alive today b/c I have worked my butt off. I've made mistakes, I've overcome challenges and I've loved. I've loved and lost, and then gained so much more. I am where I am because I got myself here and I'm happy. I have an amazing family, great friends, a husband who would do just about anything for me, a job, a nice car and a roof over my head.
Day 26 → Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?
Giving up on life or just the one I'm living? I have a few times. This transition has not been easy. I don't think the entire time I was in NC I wanted to "give up" but man I've had some bad days this year where I want to just walk away and start over from scratch. But I know that won't help anything. I'm content where I am. Life is a work in progress and it's not always rainbows and butterflies. Do I wish I had more free time? Of course I do. But I also am glad I have the money to do the things I want to do, when I want to do them. So life is not without some sacrifices.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Day 23
Day 23 → Something you wish you had done in your life.
I wish I would have traveled more when I was younger. Maybe stayed in college and studied abroad like my sister. Worked my butt off to travel the U.S. and road trip with some friends. I feel like I haven't traveled or been around the world. Brian traveled everywhere when he was young and I can't wait to do that with our family.
I wish I would have traveled more when I was younger. Maybe stayed in college and studied abroad like my sister. Worked my butt off to travel the U.S. and road trip with some friends. I feel like I haven't traveled or been around the world. Brian traveled everywhere when he was young and I can't wait to do that with our family.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Day 22
Day 22 → Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life.
Something I wish I wouldn't have done? If there was a single thing I would change that I wouldn't be where I am right now. But if I had to say anything I guess it would be leaving my house the day after I had a nightmare of hitting someone and then actually doing it. Obviously I find no correlation there but I do. I had the dogs with me, it was almost rush hour and it cost me $500 bucks and 2 weeks without my car. But it was a lesson learned and you can be sure that I won't let that happen again. At least me hitting someone, I can't control anyone else.
Something I wish I wouldn't have done? If there was a single thing I would change that I wouldn't be where I am right now. But if I had to say anything I guess it would be leaving my house the day after I had a nightmare of hitting someone and then actually doing it. Obviously I find no correlation there but I do. I had the dogs with me, it was almost rush hour and it cost me $500 bucks and 2 weeks without my car. But it was a lesson learned and you can be sure that I won't let that happen again. At least me hitting someone, I can't control anyone else.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
My first experiment with dessert cooking!
I've made desserts before but nothing too over-the-top. I don't want to do this for a living but I starting following a blog and she's gotten me into really wanting to start making desserts for my family that are smaller portions and healthier but that still taste amazing! Tonight I decided to try out my first thing.
Angel food cupcakes with whipped frosting and sprinkles!
Enjoy the pictured steps!
Day 20 & 21
Day 20 → Your views on drugs and alcohol.
Honestly I think they both suck. I have never done a drug in my life that wasn't prescribed to me. I think they both can lead to addictions and are not necessary. I think doing any kind of drug that your dr does not prescribe to you, is you asking for a problem and I think those who drink do it to escape from reality. I don't drink. I've never been drunk and don't ever plan on getting drunk. I understand a glass of wine or a drink with dinner or friends. But getting completely wasted and not being able to remember who you are, where you are or remember what you do is the lamest excuse ever. And the people who do it over, and over and over again honestly baffle me. I find no fun in it whatsoever.
Day 21 → (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
I'd run to her side. It doesn't matter if when we fought we kicked eachothers teeth in. A best friend is a best friend and I know she'd do the same for me. I am able to count on two hands the number of people who I could count my best friends and if they needed me I'd be there in a heartbeat. end of story.
Honestly I think they both suck. I have never done a drug in my life that wasn't prescribed to me. I think they both can lead to addictions and are not necessary. I think doing any kind of drug that your dr does not prescribe to you, is you asking for a problem and I think those who drink do it to escape from reality. I don't drink. I've never been drunk and don't ever plan on getting drunk. I understand a glass of wine or a drink with dinner or friends. But getting completely wasted and not being able to remember who you are, where you are or remember what you do is the lamest excuse ever. And the people who do it over, and over and over again honestly baffle me. I find no fun in it whatsoever.
Day 21 → (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
I'd run to her side. It doesn't matter if when we fought we kicked eachothers teeth in. A best friend is a best friend and I know she'd do the same for me. I am able to count on two hands the number of people who I could count my best friends and if they needed me I'd be there in a heartbeat. end of story.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
101 things to do in 1001 days!
The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).
Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as new year's resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as new year's resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
Project Start Date: October 1st, 2010
Estimated Date of Finish: July 1st, 2013
Estimated Date of Finish: July 1st, 2013
1. Have a child[ren]
2. Finish a half-marathon
6. Make Brian's shadow boxes of his time in the MC
7. Sew myself a dress
8. Get 10,000 in my savings acct
9. Lose 50+ lbs
10. Cook every recipe out of a cookbook
11. Finish my existing scrapbooks
12. Attempt snowboarding again
13. Visit NYC and go to the top of the Empire State Building
14. Get a brazilian wax
15. Volunteer for the homeless
16. Go on a cruise
17. Graduate from college
18. Create a build-a-bear
19. Go Geo-Caching
20. Go to a Yoga class
21. Stay at a B&B
22. Call in sick to work for no reason
23. Bake a 3-layer cake and decorate
24. Become CPR certified
25. Throw someone a surprise party
26. Donate to a charity
27. Swim with dolphins
28. See a psychic
29. Have a complete spa treatment
30. Learn to do screen printing
31. Climb a mountain
32. Release a message in a bottle
33. Learn to knit
34. Learn to crochet
35. Create a will
37. Donate blood
38. Send a secret to Postsecret
39. Go horseback riding
40. Buy a lottery ticket
41. Go to a cake decorating class
42. Get a passport
43. Carve my name on a tree
44. Buy a house
45. Make ice cream from scratch
46. Buy something from Etsy
47. Plant a tree
48. Join a bookclub
49. Join a new church
50. Go rock climbing
54. Make a wish at 11:11 on November 11th, 2011
57. Pay off college loans
58. Go to the Fulton Brewery
59. Visit Wisconsin Dells
61. Take a self-defense class
62. Look at the stars through a telescope
63. Name a star after Brian
65. Write a note and tie it to a balloon
66. Ride in a limo
67. Buy an expensive dress
68. Ride a mechanical bull
69. Learn to change my own oil
71. Leave a random note in a library book
72. Do a Polar Plunge
73. See my favorite NC girls again someday
74. Write a mini-book about how we fell in love
75. Buy new fluffy pillows
76. Create myself a "Fulton" wallart
77. Have my grandmother teach me how to sew
78. Go water-skiing
79. Volunteer at the Boys and Girls club
82. Buy new dishware set
83. Make my own headbands
84. Have my wedding rings re-set
85.
86. Assist in laying down flooring
87. Go to the Renaissance festival
88. Don't buy anything for a whole week
89. Dance in the rain
90. Influence someone else to do this project [10/9/2010, Meagan!]
91. Complete a coloring book
92. Build an igloo
93. Open a IRA
94. Buy a car [10/2/2010]
95. Take pictures in a photobooth
96. Learn to play a song on a guitar
97. Go camping in BWCA
98. Create a family tree
99. Go to a Twins Game at Target Field
100. Go back to Oceanside, CA where our love story began
101. Learn how to say I love you in 5 different languages
88. Don't buy anything for a whole week
89. Dance in the rain
91. Complete a coloring book
92. Build an igloo
93. Open a IRA
95. Take pictures in a photobooth
96. Learn to play a song on a guitar
97. Go camping in BWCA
98. Create a family tree
99. Go to a Twins Game at Target Field
100. Go back to Oceanside, CA where our love story began
101. Learn how to say I love you in 5 different languages
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