Where am I going with this?

So over the last few months I've really wondered what I have gotten myself into. As I've thought about what I've set myself up for I'll admit I've thought I've bitten off more then I can chew. But then I have to sit back and think - okay - we're how far into this and hey - what's the worst that can happen? I end up paying myself and donating money to charity? How terrible is that?

So now that I have slapped myself into shape, it is now time to get back to business. Here is all (albeit little) that I have done.

#7. So I signed up for a photoshop class on Jessicasprague.com - but I haven't had time to do it yet. Thank goodness it is a do-it-on-your-own timing one. Maybe when the kids are back in school?

#15 -perhaps I should view the list? We've been catching up on lots of movies. I wonder if any are on the list?

#19 - still going strong!

#22 - there is always so much to be thankful for each day - but is it okay to not be original? Often I am just so thankful for the day - and for getting to bed!

#28 - I think I may be able to do this through Focus on the Family's "Truth Project" in the fall. Our small group is planning on doing this together.

#39 - Yikes I forgot about this? It appears I may need to do more then one in a month to catch up!

#51 - I gave 2 parking passes to people over the last month - both at the library.

#52 - So I got started - not that much but I've started! I'll have to find my pieces of paper to see how much.

#74 - I think I am managing to do this! Can you believe I have to question it? Technically bedtime always counts but I need to be proactive in documenting it or at least noting it.

#75 - Drew bought a wind-up radio to put in our emergency kit! (He was inspired by D and D's cottage!)


So that is half of the list and now to back track some more and maybe add a few photos?

Is it June already?

My latest updates...

#19 - still going strong with the flossing - haven't missed a day yet!

#20 - out of the race I think - Last week was not a good one for sleep.

#22 - so much to be thankful for - i'm trying for variety but many nights I am just so happy for my bed!!!

#35 - given some new ideas about some foods to re-evaluate - sushi anyone? Turkish delight from Turkey?

#39 - Try a new recipe every month - I almost forgot about this one but rmembered that I did in fact make oatmeal banana chip loaf last week. Yey me! The kids weren't overly impressed however - not sure if I will make them again.

#51 - On Monday I gave my parking ticket with 2 hours left to a person coming into the parking lot.

#74 - Thankfully managing to have 1:1 time - Marlee a (few) tea parties and Matt - reading

#75 - purchased 2 big water containers for storage for the emergency kit

#95 - Saw "Anne of Green Gables" May 23rd with Matt and the group from church

Okay - this was a really busy week and looking over this list just now I really hope that I am not being overzealous. Yes I am only month 2 into it - but I am seeing how I need to make goals and be intentional about following them. Breaking it into chunks and working on those. It's the "regular" ones that I am feeling a little more apprehensive about.

On a side note, I am still working on my intentions for 2009 - I think I am about 1/3 of the way through them. Maybe I should post them... and have some progress to note!

Slowly but surely.

Not a whole lot of progress this week but continuing along with a number already started.

17, 18 - Have talked with a few people about running a marathon next year and even possible a 1/2 marathon in September. I figure the more people I talk to about it the more likely it is to happen.

19 - I have flossed every night this week too! Still have to print off the chart though!

20 - I got 7.5 hours of sleep on Friday and Saturday of this past week. It helps when the kids aren't around (Sat)

22 - included music, Cierra getting to visit with family, memories of ATF and KB from MWSmith

46 - Making plans to take mom out for Mother's Day

72 - Concious about stopping what I was doing to help Marlee when asked - would be nice to do it the whole day though

74 - Wii Fit with Matt; Hair time with Marlee

That's all for now folks!

Sunday, May 10th - Day 8 and progress!

Wow - a week into it already! I have to say though - it's been on my mind a lot and things are already in progress. FUN FUN FUN!!!

So here goes...

#58 - Last Saturday we bought 2 rain barrels from the city - $45!!! Great price. I actually modified my list because that was too easy. I hope to now have proper barrels at all 5 downspouts.

#35 - I have tried some new foods. On Friday we went to an Israeli restaurant in Toronto - to meet up with everyone (well 29) that went on the trip in November. Great food and fellowship - and it was connected to a grocery store. My mom bought some turkish delight and I can recall not being overly fond of it but I thought hey - let's give it a try. Yeah - I STILL don't like it. Awful stuff! She gave me rose flavoured - and belive me it tastes like you think a rose would taste. And the powdery sugar??? What is with that? I thought it was going to be icing sugar. Nope. I won't be adding that to my candy selection.

#35 - Tonight I also tried a black olive. Still don't like them either but I did swallow it. Don't like the smell either - it can really kill a good greek salad. Such a shame.

I'm going to have to think of 10 good things to try though. I don't really want to try things that I won't continue to eat - like I don't like coffee but why should I try to? Same with iced tea. I think I might need to look into the exotic fruits and vegetables like kale and artichokes and stuff like that. Radishes. Some things from You Are What You Eat that just sound gross. But I digress...

#20 - Sleeping - the two times that I have had the opportunity to sleep in - and therefore get teh ful 7.5 hours of sleep I want to get, I woke up at 7am and couln't go back to sleep. I did lounge in bed so I think it counted but obvioulsy I think it means I will need to actually go to bed earlier. I did make good use of it on Saturday though and went for a run. Yey me!

#74 - As for 1:1 time - among other things, Marlee and I sat and watched Scooby Doo together on the tv (her choice) and Matt and I played baseball this week in the front yard.

So all in all I think I'm off to a good start. Back soon!