Checking in with my Day 3 report for the 30 Days of Giving Challenge:
I gave some leftover candy bars I had from a fundraiser that I didn't get sold to my co-workers, it has been a rough week!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Mind Over Matter
I have heard this saying a LOT lately but this morning on the way to work it hit me for my situation. I look at the BIG picture and get overwhelmed and give up, I let my negative mind take control. If I can’t do it all and fix it I want to do nothing…and to say the least that isn’t getting me anywhere but upset. When I am upset I just want to ignore what is going on around me, which again only makes it worse.
Last night I know I had a busy evening ahead of me but I went into it with an open mind. I made a realistic plan and decided I would do my best. I went and voted - go me! I know this shouldn’t be a big deal, but normally I decide it will take to long or I won’t find a parking spot so I don’t go. I went home and flipped the laundry to check something off my to do list in the 30 minutes I had before my meeting. Then I went to the local Red Cross Club Red meeting, learned more about the group and made cards for Veteran’s. Then back home to see what all else I could get done. I looked at my list multiple times and just kept going, one thing at a time! I got 5 of the 6 items on my To Do List done last night, I was unable to put the suitcases in the car because my husband has HEAVY things in the trunk he needs to take out. I wish I could say I didn’t have to talk myself into doing those 5 things but I had to, but I DID IT! I made a list and stuck to it. Might not seem like a big deal to some people but it was to me! When I went to bed I was happy because while there was much more to do to I did get something DONE, and even a little more! If I can just keep going with this thought process I will slowly but surely get to a better plan mentally! On the way to work I was already trying to think of what was going to be on my list tonight, crazy!
I am going to start going back to water aerobics tonight and I am looking forward to that, except for the how out of shape I am going to be after 4 months of not going. I don’t know WHY but I have been making excuses not to go for the last 3 months, and I really do like going! So today is the day, I paid for the class yesterday, I have a bathing suit, and I have no plans tonight - which means I have NO excuse not to go! I know it will be worth it in the end but it is almost like the first time I went, will I know anyone, will I like the people if I don’t already know them?
To Do 11/3 Evening -
1. Get rings out and back on
2. 15 minutes in the kitchen
3. Flip Laundry - Maybe ONE day it will be done
4. Get e-mail to under 90
5. Journal ¼ of Avon Walk For Breast Cancer Book
6. Put summer clothes in a tub
Last night I know I had a busy evening ahead of me but I went into it with an open mind. I made a realistic plan and decided I would do my best. I went and voted - go me! I know this shouldn’t be a big deal, but normally I decide it will take to long or I won’t find a parking spot so I don’t go. I went home and flipped the laundry to check something off my to do list in the 30 minutes I had before my meeting. Then I went to the local Red Cross Club Red meeting, learned more about the group and made cards for Veteran’s. Then back home to see what all else I could get done. I looked at my list multiple times and just kept going, one thing at a time! I got 5 of the 6 items on my To Do List done last night, I was unable to put the suitcases in the car because my husband has HEAVY things in the trunk he needs to take out. I wish I could say I didn’t have to talk myself into doing those 5 things but I had to, but I DID IT! I made a list and stuck to it. Might not seem like a big deal to some people but it was to me! When I went to bed I was happy because while there was much more to do to I did get something DONE, and even a little more! If I can just keep going with this thought process I will slowly but surely get to a better plan mentally! On the way to work I was already trying to think of what was going to be on my list tonight, crazy!
I am going to start going back to water aerobics tonight and I am looking forward to that, except for the how out of shape I am going to be after 4 months of not going. I don’t know WHY but I have been making excuses not to go for the last 3 months, and I really do like going! So today is the day, I paid for the class yesterday, I have a bathing suit, and I have no plans tonight - which means I have NO excuse not to go! I know it will be worth it in the end but it is almost like the first time I went, will I know anyone, will I like the people if I don’t already know them?
To Do 11/3 Evening -
1. Get rings out and back on
2. 15 minutes in the kitchen
3. Flip Laundry - Maybe ONE day it will be done
4. Get e-mail to under 90
5. Journal ¼ of Avon Walk For Breast Cancer Book
6. Put summer clothes in a tub
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Day 2
Checking in with my Day 2 report for the 30 Days of Giving Challenge:
Tonight I helped the local Club Red (a YP group for the Red Cross) make cards to sent to military members, families, and veterans. I made 5 cards and as a group we made about 25cards.
I also went through my clothes to find 5 winter items to donate. I am good about donating things that are out of season, but this time I wanted to find items that can be used now.
Tonight I helped the local Club Red (a YP group for the Red Cross) make cards to sent to military members, families, and veterans. I made 5 cards and as a group we made about 25cards.
I also went through my clothes to find 5 winter items to donate. I am good about donating things that are out of season, but this time I wanted to find items that can be used now.
Baby Steps
I have to remind myself of this in many areas of my life, things didn’t get this way overnight and I can’t fix them overnight.
My house didn’t get messy overnight, that has been from years of me being gone for days and weeks at a time. From all of the things that I have to go along with all of my activities. From things that I thought I just had to have and had great ideas for. Now years later I am looking at them taking up space. I am slowly going through things, trying to decide what I really need to keep, and what I can part with. I can only go through a little at a time, but if I do a few each night I WILL be able to get it more organized and find what I need.
I didn’t become overweight overnight and it won’t come off that quick. I started trying to do better yesterday and I would like to say it wasn’t a good time, but really when is there a GOOD time to make a life change like that? There will always be some kind of treats that I will want, there will always be stress that I think food will help me get through, there will always be social events that involve food. So again, baby steps, moderation, do what I can each day. Plan ahead so I know options that are at least semi-healthy.
Getting caught up on my To Do List, this one seems never ending! I look at it and it overwhelms me and makes me not even want to look at it. I have tried to break it up to what is actually reasonable for a set time. Why I think I can get 12 things done in an evening AND cook dinner and get to bed early I don’t know. So tonight it’s going to be more realistic I think I am going to pick 6 things that are things that I can get done and ONLY do those things until they are done. I have a habit of finding other things that I decide I need to do and those get done but nothing the things on my list.
To Do List for 11/2 Evening -
1.Mail Card
2.Box up things to be shred and take to basement
3.Empty Suitcase
4.Put both suitcases in trunk of Car
5.Go through clothes and find at least 5 things to donate
6.Flip laundry
My house didn’t get messy overnight, that has been from years of me being gone for days and weeks at a time. From all of the things that I have to go along with all of my activities. From things that I thought I just had to have and had great ideas for. Now years later I am looking at them taking up space. I am slowly going through things, trying to decide what I really need to keep, and what I can part with. I can only go through a little at a time, but if I do a few each night I WILL be able to get it more organized and find what I need.
I didn’t become overweight overnight and it won’t come off that quick. I started trying to do better yesterday and I would like to say it wasn’t a good time, but really when is there a GOOD time to make a life change like that? There will always be some kind of treats that I will want, there will always be stress that I think food will help me get through, there will always be social events that involve food. So again, baby steps, moderation, do what I can each day. Plan ahead so I know options that are at least semi-healthy.
Getting caught up on my To Do List, this one seems never ending! I look at it and it overwhelms me and makes me not even want to look at it. I have tried to break it up to what is actually reasonable for a set time. Why I think I can get 12 things done in an evening AND cook dinner and get to bed early I don’t know. So tonight it’s going to be more realistic I think I am going to pick 6 things that are things that I can get done and ONLY do those things until they are done. I have a habit of finding other things that I decide I need to do and those get done but nothing the things on my list.
To Do List for 11/2 Evening -
1.Mail Card
2.Box up things to be shred and take to basement
3.Empty Suitcase
4.Put both suitcases in trunk of Car
5.Go through clothes and find at least 5 things to donate
6.Flip laundry
Monday, November 1, 2010
Day 1
I saw this Challenge posted on a blog one day last week and thought it looked interesting, but didn’t really look more into it….until today. It’s the 30 Day Giving Challenge.
I am still looking for ideas, but I am not overly concerned about what “counts”. I want to think of others when I am doing my daily task it could be a card, collecting clothes to donate, giving of time, and anything else I can think of.
Today for my first day I am going to mail a card to a woman I know who is going to be having surgery later this week. Nothing major, but it is the little things that can mean a lot.
I hope to make a list of ideas so I am not trying to come up with something at the last minute and stressing about it. I would like to make this fun and enjoyable. Many times all of my “volunteering” is so stressful I don’t take the time to enjoy it.
Even if you don’t want to or think you can’t do this 30 Day Giving Challenge, take a few moments this month to Give Thanks an to help those who in some way are less fortunate than you.
I am still looking for ideas, but I am not overly concerned about what “counts”. I want to think of others when I am doing my daily task it could be a card, collecting clothes to donate, giving of time, and anything else I can think of.
Today for my first day I am going to mail a card to a woman I know who is going to be having surgery later this week. Nothing major, but it is the little things that can mean a lot.
I hope to make a list of ideas so I am not trying to come up with something at the last minute and stressing about it. I would like to make this fun and enjoyable. Many times all of my “volunteering” is so stressful I don’t take the time to enjoy it.
Even if you don’t want to or think you can’t do this 30 Day Giving Challenge, take a few moments this month to Give Thanks an to help those who in some way are less fortunate than you.
November the "New" New Years
Wow - It’s November! October was a crazy month for me and it FLEW by, which makes me sad because October is my favorite month - and November means cold and snow on the way - ICK!
October started off with a “family” vacation to Myrtle Beach. My parents and I drove down, my brother, SIL, and neice came over for different parts of the week as work would allow for them. It was the first time in 10 years-ish that my mom, dad, brother, and I had been on vacation together. It was a good time overall but would have been better if Dave would have had been able to take off work and go with.
Then I had cabin camping with the Girl Scouts, starting the campaign trail for the Jaycees (I am running for Community Development VP for 2011), a fun evening with friends, and then more meetings on Sunday.
And then I prepared for the BIG event of the month. Stacy, Jackie, and I went to Charlotte, NC for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. This event was a year in the making - between training (which I didn’t do so well at) and raising the $1,800 that we EACH had to raise to be able to walk. The walk is UP TO 26.2 miles the 1st day and UP TO 13.1 miles the 2nd day. It was a WONDERFUL event and experience, and I would like to try do Chicago next year is I can find some people to go with me. I did 15.2 miles the 1st day and 13.1 on the 2nd day and was VERY happy with that!! The heat got to me, I don’t like heat or the sun and really didn’t train for that, but we live and learn!!
The week after the walk has been not so good. My feet got HUGE, between swelling and retaining water I was a mess, couldn’t fit in any of my shoes except my Crocs, and that was JUST barely! I had a head cold when I got back, and I normally don’t get sick! So I have been tired for a week, going to bed by 9:30 everynight, VERY unlike me! And to top it all off I got Pink Eye at the end of the week.
The last weekend of October didn’t really go as planned - Saturday started of in the Dr. office because of the Pink Eye, which then lead to the Pharmacy. Once I got home I didn’t really do much of anything that required energy - took a few naps - had a VERY lazy day! Then Sunday was the last stop on the campaign trail. WHEW - what a month!
Now I am looking at the schedule for the next two months and finishing out 2010. As always they are pretty busy with everything going on for the Holidays. I am trying to get in the mind set of this time of year is supposed to be FUN and I need to enjoy the things I am doing and living more for the moment. Many people I have talked to and blogs that I have read lately seem to be in the same mind set and are trying to gain more control back in their lives….it seems November 1st might be the new January 1st when it comes to “New Year Resolutions”.
October started off with a “family” vacation to Myrtle Beach. My parents and I drove down, my brother, SIL, and neice came over for different parts of the week as work would allow for them. It was the first time in 10 years-ish that my mom, dad, brother, and I had been on vacation together. It was a good time overall but would have been better if Dave would have had been able to take off work and go with.
Then I had cabin camping with the Girl Scouts, starting the campaign trail for the Jaycees (I am running for Community Development VP for 2011), a fun evening with friends, and then more meetings on Sunday.
And then I prepared for the BIG event of the month. Stacy, Jackie, and I went to Charlotte, NC for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. This event was a year in the making - between training (which I didn’t do so well at) and raising the $1,800 that we EACH had to raise to be able to walk. The walk is UP TO 26.2 miles the 1st day and UP TO 13.1 miles the 2nd day. It was a WONDERFUL event and experience, and I would like to try do Chicago next year is I can find some people to go with me. I did 15.2 miles the 1st day and 13.1 on the 2nd day and was VERY happy with that!! The heat got to me, I don’t like heat or the sun and really didn’t train for that, but we live and learn!!
The week after the walk has been not so good. My feet got HUGE, between swelling and retaining water I was a mess, couldn’t fit in any of my shoes except my Crocs, and that was JUST barely! I had a head cold when I got back, and I normally don’t get sick! So I have been tired for a week, going to bed by 9:30 everynight, VERY unlike me! And to top it all off I got Pink Eye at the end of the week.
The last weekend of October didn’t really go as planned - Saturday started of in the Dr. office because of the Pink Eye, which then lead to the Pharmacy. Once I got home I didn’t really do much of anything that required energy - took a few naps - had a VERY lazy day! Then Sunday was the last stop on the campaign trail. WHEW - what a month!
Now I am looking at the schedule for the next two months and finishing out 2010. As always they are pretty busy with everything going on for the Holidays. I am trying to get in the mind set of this time of year is supposed to be FUN and I need to enjoy the things I am doing and living more for the moment. Many people I have talked to and blogs that I have read lately seem to be in the same mind set and are trying to gain more control back in their lives….it seems November 1st might be the new January 1st when it comes to “New Year Resolutions”.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Progressive Dinner
So a few months ago, at the last Procrastinator’s Christmas Party, we decided to plan a few events for upcoming months. Last month was supposed to be Snow Tubing, which turned into appetizer and Wii night. This month was a Progressive Dinner Party! I had been looking forward to this for the last few weeks, good friends, good food, what more could you ask for??
The evening started with me going to Stacy and Jimmy’s, we decided why drive a bunch of cars around, then we went and picked up Jackie to head to John and Kristy’s. They had the appetizer portion of the meal, and had a variety of different appetizers for us to try. We had not eat to many though to pace ourselves!
Next stop was Stacy and Jimmy’s for soup. Now I am not a big soup fan, but I figured I would give it a whirl, and lucky me I ended up being the evening entertainment! Stacy had prepared two different soups – sweet and sour and chicken tortilla. I started with the sweet and sour soup. The broth was yummy, but the stuff in it tasted funny. It was TOFU!!!!! Yeah, NOT nice Stacy! It was a consistency thing, I didn’t care for it, so I ate around it. Next I tried the chicken tortilla soup, which was OK, but then I would out it had refried beans in it. YUCKO! I did survive, but not happily!
By this time it was like 8 at night and we headed to Jackie’s for the main meal. We all felt a little full by this point so she held off for a few before finishing up the final touches on dinner. She made chicken in the Crockpot and served it over noodles with garlic bread. It was VERY yummy, but was a Tastefully Simple mix that they no longer make L Hate when that happens!!!
And last, but not least, was my dessert. I had found the recipe on Facebook, but come to find out it was in the coupon section a few weeks ago and Jackie had saved the recipe because she thought it looked good! I was a little concerned about it because I didn’t realize how long it was going to take to make with all the cooling steps! But it turned out good and everyone seemed to like it, Jimmy even said I could make it again!!!
We played Wii for a few minutes before we decided to call it a night, everyone was tired and FULL from all the yummy food!! We decided that next time we would need to start earlier!!!
The evening started with me going to Stacy and Jimmy’s, we decided why drive a bunch of cars around, then we went and picked up Jackie to head to John and Kristy’s. They had the appetizer portion of the meal, and had a variety of different appetizers for us to try. We had not eat to many though to pace ourselves!
Next stop was Stacy and Jimmy’s for soup. Now I am not a big soup fan, but I figured I would give it a whirl, and lucky me I ended up being the evening entertainment! Stacy had prepared two different soups – sweet and sour and chicken tortilla. I started with the sweet and sour soup. The broth was yummy, but the stuff in it tasted funny. It was TOFU!!!!! Yeah, NOT nice Stacy! It was a consistency thing, I didn’t care for it, so I ate around it. Next I tried the chicken tortilla soup, which was OK, but then I would out it had refried beans in it. YUCKO! I did survive, but not happily!
By this time it was like 8 at night and we headed to Jackie’s for the main meal. We all felt a little full by this point so she held off for a few before finishing up the final touches on dinner. She made chicken in the Crockpot and served it over noodles with garlic bread. It was VERY yummy, but was a Tastefully Simple mix that they no longer make L Hate when that happens!!!
And last, but not least, was my dessert. I had found the recipe on Facebook, but come to find out it was in the coupon section a few weeks ago and Jackie had saved the recipe because she thought it looked good! I was a little concerned about it because I didn’t realize how long it was going to take to make with all the cooling steps! But it turned out good and everyone seemed to like it, Jimmy even said I could make it again!!!
We played Wii for a few minutes before we decided to call it a night, everyone was tired and FULL from all the yummy food!! We decided that next time we would need to start earlier!!!
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