What I Did on MLK Day

Since one of my clients is a bank, I figured I’d take the day off, too. And no, I didn’t “march” even though my boss asked me if that was the reason I was taking the day off. Instead, I used it to be semi-productive around the house.

So what did I do?

1. Hung candle holders we got for our wedding over 2 years ago..!

I guess “life” got in the way. And every time I had intentions of hanging up the candles, I didn’t do it. Ok, so I’ve been lazy. But I finally just did it. Whoopee!

New ones (left)

Another View

Wedding photos & candle holders.

Candles on the fireplace

Candles in the foyer

2. Put out the Homedics “brethe™ Air Revitalizer”.

This was a Christmas gift to us from my father-in-law. I like the pretty color, but the “citrus” scent almost smells like a gas station bathroom. :P We have a lime and a vanilla scent left to try. I hope they smell better.

3. Broke out the “Mr. Beer” and began my first microbrew.

We received it as a Christmas gift from my husband’s sister’s family. The beer that came in the kit was a “Pale Ale”. We have to let it sit for at least 1 - 2 weeks. Then we bottle and it has to sit another 1 - 2 weeks. So hopefully in a month, we’ll have some tasty microbrew! :)

I also did laundry and dishes, but... that’s not photo-worthy! But it does go along with my 2010 “get organized” goal.

So, that’s about it. I had a doctor’s appointment this morning, but that is a whole different post! Needless to say, it was hard to come back to work this afternoon. And tomorrow it’s back to the norm. Boo!

2010 Resolutions

I had a pretty low key New Years. My hubsie was cranky from all the Cedar in the air, so we stayed in, despite the fact we were invited to go to a New Years Eve party. We watched the ball drop and Skyped my mom and dad and faux *toasted* our glasses online. Kinda cheesy, but, its how we roll. I fell asleep quickly after that.

I'm not even sure if I had much of a "Resolution" list last year. But this year I'd like to post one and keep revisiting it to chart my progress.

WIthout further ado:

1. The obligatory, "I want to lose some weight." Who doesn't? But, I think I want to put it into the "consistent workout" goal and "lose 10 pound" milestone perspectives. Anyone can say, "I want to lose 35 pounds" but it seems too cumbersome. Saying, "10 pounds" sounds easier and more obtainable, and God knows I'm lazy. And I just need to make sure I workout for 21 days straight. It takes 21 days to form a habit!!

2. I want to blog more. I have 2 blogs (personal and HR related) and usually by the time I get home, I'm wiped out. Plus, my BPO job doesn't exactly *inspire* me to write about HR. But I just have to think of topics and find the discipline to write on them.

3. Find a new job. I've been working in BPO (business process outsourcing) for over 3 years and I'm beginning to hate it. I haven't learned anything new in months. I obtained my MBA w/HR Management concentration in July of '09. I spent more money on my MBA than I earn in a year, so no ROI there. I only hope the economy cooperates.

4. Run a 5K. I'm getting better at running solid miles without stopping. I'd like to run a 5K and run it under 40 mins.

5. Become better at saving money. Currently, I'll build up a stash and then blow it on something, like paying a bill. I want to consistently save. My ultimate goal (whether or not I accomplish it in a year or not) is to pay off all our debt and then live off my husband's paycheck and save my entire paycheck.

6. Get more organized. I feel like when my house is clean, other parts of my life are a mess (errands like groceries haven't been shopped for or laundry is all over the place) and when we're fully stocked and clothes are clean, the rest of the house is a complete disaster.

7. Take another *real* vacation. All our "vacations" lately have consisted of long weekends to Lubbock. While its nice to get away and visit family, it's not a true "vacation." We want to take another cruise. I hope to book one soon to either Alaska or the Eastern Caribbean.

8. Read more. I have all these books by my bed and its like, I read for 5 minutes and pass out. I need to make time to read them all!

Well, that's about it. I should chart my progress monthly. And perhaps keeping up with the list will force me to keep up with goal #2.

I hope 2010 is the best yet. I need a really great year!