So everyone makes them...
This year I'm focusing on things I've wanted to do for several years, but just haven't.

1. Lose 35 pounds. Yeah, yeah, this is everyone's. 35 pounds would take me under 200
(at home) or close to 200 (at the doctor's). I'd be real excited to lose between 50-60, but I'll take 35. I've basically maintained this weight now for 3 years so it's time.

2. Learn/practice meditation. I really think this would help me handle stress tremendously. I just need to dedicate to this the same way I need to exercise.

3. Be greener. I should really recycle consider I have a couple of free drop off points nearby, and I'd like to remember my reusable bags more often.

4. Live on a budget. I'm finally making more money than I need for bills, and yet I still use the credit cards for things. I want to take a major chunk out of the credit card debt this year. Especially since my student loans come due in December.

5. Be more organized. I am so OCD in some ways, and in others I'm completely right brained. You ever drive yourself crazy? I do all the time.

6. Learn to use chopsticks. I just need to practice this.

There we go. Here's to a new year. May 2010 be much better than 2009.

LALALA, checking my livejournal, taking a break from my homework. I actually only have one more thing to do which I think will take about half an hour.

I'm housesitting for Dave again (using his laptop - shhhhhhhhhh).I seem to get more done here by way of homework. I dunno. I did get mauled by Mama cat though. It was my fault, she turned over, and I didn't realize it, and she hates being petted on the stomach. I really think she was tying to play, but never learned how to play bite/scratch.

I have to go home around 5pm and await Melvin's arrival. My friend Dave B has him right now. Maybe I'll bring him over here sometime.

Tonight will be laundry and making dinner. I have mushroom ravioli, and I will make sauce. Tomatoes, onion, garlic, peppers. yummy! I might put together a simple salad as well. I have been looking forward to this for a week. I bought some goat cheese, but I may save that to use later. I'm just excited about yummy food.

Lots of craziness going on in my head lately. I'm so busy I don't have time to work on things. i am for instance working on how I feel about Dave surprising Phil for his birthday. I on one hand think it incredibly cute and endearing and wonderful, but it also makes me sad. Sad that there won't ever be anyone in my life that cares that much about me. Sad that there won't ever be anyone who thinks as much of me as I do of them. Eh, I better be careful, I'm starting to sound like a woman.

Well, off to the world of Venn diagrams.

Where does time go?
I mean really.

working on day 2 of 6. Today I work at Stanton's then home to finish my final project for health resources. I also need a haircut.

It's stormy right now.

I was remembering that in 1st grade we "buried" - put in the basement of the school - a time capsule to be opened when Halley's comet next comes close to Earth; in 2061. Will I reach 83 years old? Will any of us in that class? Will the time capsule have survived? How much of a lifetime ago was first grade.

I have no motivation today. It's probably because I stayed up last night (well set the alaram) for midnight so I could register for summer classes. Of course registration didn't begin until this morning. Crud.

I really need to head to the computer lab and print out some articles. I also want to get the thought paper done today. I should also do some band score study.

Oh yeah, I need to do my FAFSA and financial aid stuff, but I am procrastinating and feeling overwhelmed by the amount of debt I am accruing.

I may also watch Heroes on the computer.

Blah. Perhaps I'll go shower and head out, then I can read and have lunch at northstar...

Band starts tonight. I'm not ready. I don't feel ready for anything lately.
I'm really tired this morning. I stayed up to watch OSU lose it last night. eh.
When I heard the weather on NPR I actually drug myself out of bed and made it to work by 8:30 this morning.
I am wearing my new Ralph Lauren Sweater today. It's comfy.

I'm feeling blah.

I sometimes get lazy updating and posting.

It's been a busy week. Life is ok if not hectic- and this is my last week of freedom before classes start. There is a lot going on in my brain about school, but I don't feel like writing it out. I hope I make it though.
shakri29 brought me some yummy produce. I might try to freeze some of the tomatoes.
I really want to try making zucchini bread, but I'm lazy.
I had a nice talk with vicvmichael today. Yay! (I would like to read your play sometime)
I'm going tomorrow to SBX to get my textbooks for the semester. Should be fun.
I also plan to go to Northstar and enjoy the lovely weather. I'm thinking I'll go early, but I'm not setting the alarm so that might change. Maybe I'll go looking at Printers as well. I wanted to wait until I got my Financial Aid, and I still might, but I could price them a little more. Maybe I'll go to MicroCenter...If I do that I should then stop at "the KMarts" to see what they have by way of shirts. I should get some dress shirts.
Recap wise The gig went well on Thursday. I did however wake up at 2am Friday morning with some "gasrto-intestinal" issues. I don't remember when I felt pain that bad. After I got up and made it to the bathroom, I felt ok, but my abdominal muscles kept contracting. I actually didn't feel quite right until today.
Friday- Euchre went well. I was respectable, and only had one gaffe.
The band cookout on Saturday also went well. I enjoyed myself. I also had a brownie that was amazing!
I stayed up last night and watched Michael Phelps make history. I really hope he is for real. He seems sweet and unaffected by the fame- I hope that isn't faked.
Well, let's go try gluten-free zucchini bread. I need to dig out a recipe. I am thinking of adding an eggwhite to help bind since I'm not using Xathan Gum like I'm supposed to.

Ah, Wednesday. I am actually taking my day off on my day off. wow.

So far I've exercised, made breakfast, picked up, and done a little work online. I am waiting until about 12:30 to shower...

I am super excited to spend time with shakri29 today!!! She is bringing me produce, and we are going to go apartment hunting and see Wall-E. YAY!!

I want to take some pictures of my garden for my parents.

Leigh and I are plugging away at the band stuff. I'm really hoping I can take a couple of weeks off.

In 44 days I start school. I am really anxious about it.

In the Michelle must resist temptation category, all dogs at the animal shelter are half off this week...
Still debating the kittens.

Today was pretty good.
(Happy Birthday, dls4piano

Decisions, decisions.

Should i go to graduate school?
Should I try to visit my family this summer?
What should I do about the bike I bought?
What should i do about the bugs outside?
What should i do about bugs inside?
What should i do about band?

So many questions.

other news- I brough home several books from the library:
Brief History of the Dead
Geek Love
Forever Peace
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
In the Company of a Courtesan

Yay books.

I still want a puppy.

I went to betty's for dinner tonight. it was very good. i will definietly go there again. we then went to jeni's for icecream. soooooooo good.
i had starbucks this moring and some vodka this evening. a good balance.
i ran home and showered this evening, but forgot to nair the hair on my chin, booohiss. i'll have to do it in the morning.
i'm thinking i'm going to bed soon so i can actually get up at 6am. i want some time to work on some stuff before work starts.
i'm still worried about the upcoming year anniversary of richard's firing. i odnt' know what i'd do if i lost my job.
i'm stil considering a trip. right now i'm concentrating on the week after my concert. i'm really leaning towards chicago. anyone got ideas about where to stay? i'll probably use priceline or hotwire, but i know hotwire at least will let you pick a section of town. i want a nice hotel with several things to do/good places to eat within easy walking distance. i'd also use public transport if i have to, but i'd prefer to not get too too far from where i'm staying.
i'm also still considering skybus. i found it would be reasonable for me to fly to milwaukee, WI; Kansas City, MO; Chattanooga, TN. I should try and decide soon.
I need to decide if i want to push my parents to come to my concert. it kind of depends on when dave s's musical is. i'd love to get my whole family here.
the gig went well last night. it wasa relatively easy 100 bucks. i spent some on dinner tonight, but that's ok.
i actually get my regular day off this week- of course next week will be a 6 day-er, but i'll make it. sometime in March I need to visit the familia and get my car looked at.
alright let's head to bed.

SO, I am sitting here at 1:30pm still in my jammies.
I was productive this morning. I ironed, and I snet several emails I have been procrastinating about.
I still need to do some band stuff, but I am getting mighty hungry. I think I might head to my favorite spot- Northstar for lunch. I need to shower and such first. Then I will head out to Target (and maybe some other shopping) get groceries, and come home.

In other news, my friend Dave is the greatest.
I had a mini breakdown last night with him on our way back from Chipotle last night. He was totally understnad and everything. yay. I'm glad to have a friend like him.

I'm still not doing super, but I think I'll make it.