Tonight, after class, I went by Target to pick up a CD and a planner (imagine that, me trying to be organized. Good Luck!). Well, I could not find the one. Lately, I have been very picky about things. I find that I am a very picky eater. BUT, I digress...back to the planner.
I finally found a planner last year that worked for me. The days are vertical and go from Monday on the left to Sat/Sun on the right. Weird, I know, things go in order. But the days are vertical, and they work for me. Okay now to the point of the story. I couldn't find one. I just don't understand why they don't sell planners that start with March instead of January.
As I worked my way to the music section, I was distracted by the books. That's right I was distracted.
What is that over there on the other side of my room? Is that a new book? Have I read that before? Oops. Sorry, back to the store.
I was looking through the books when I came across this book called Every Monday Matter. I thumbed through it. It reminded me of this book that sits on one of my professor's, Kammie, desk that I drop in and read when I need something to do for the day. The book on the desk is called, no joke here, This Book Will Change Your Life. It has things to do each day that are just not ordinary.
Every Monday Matter is very similar, but the tasks have meaning behind them. A few include "Turn off the TV" and "Change a light bulb." Each task helps someone else besides you. It's just a way to give back and get others involved.
It was interesting to me that I went in for a planner and a CD, and I came out with a book, a pack of gum and something to do for the next 52 Mondays.
Here is some of the music for which I was looking, before the books.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Today's Path: Even though it's Wednesday, "Every Monday Matters"
Friday, February 15, 2008
Crazy Peanut
I finally caught Peanut in action. Everytime someone new comes over, Peanut goes crazy. Not a bad crazy, but crazy none the least.
Peanut does laps around the living room and then up and down the hallway. I am sorry about the quality. All I had was my parents 2.7mp Kodak camera.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Today's Path: Crash...no more sugar
Yes, I have now crashed from the enormous amount of sugar I have put into my body today. It is amazing what you can do with sugar. If you have enough in your system you can be the life of the party and the most annoying person at the party all in the course of five minutes.
Okay, so enough about sugar...wait my hand is still shaking...now enough about sugar. Today I have celebrated both of the above holidays. I believe that anyone can be your special Valentine. So I have several. However, at the same time, I am still a single person enjoying that fact that I can have as many Valentines as I want.
The one down side to this is that I didn't get a single red rose. One red rose that's all I ask. Is it to much for someone who has a dozen to give me just one??? Yes, I am the sucker for a red rose. If for some reason you get on my bad side...wait now that I am thinking about it, I don't think anyone is on my bad side nor has anyone been on it for awhile...But I digress.
Where was I?? Oh, yes, if you some how get on my bad side, it takes one red rose and that is it to get back on my good side. There is just something about red roses. I don't know what it is. It doesn't necessarily mean love to me...but there is just something about it.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Today's Path: Define Who I am - Part One (of Many)
On My 50 List, I have "Define Who I Am." I have been trying to work on this the past few weeks. I realized it is going to take a lot longer than I thought it ever would.
So like anything else I have broken it down into several parts. However, I only have the first part. I don't know what the future parts are.
I found out that in order to "Define Who I Am," I need to first define the words that I am going to use to describe who I am or affect me, mostly this time it is the second.
These word include, but are no where near limited to, fear, failure, success, love, passion and pride. Six words that are in some big way a part of me. Some influence me. Some help to explain why I do or don't do things.
Here are the definitions I have put to each of these in relationship to me:
Fear- Fear is a nasty four letter word until you learn how to use it. Fear is similar to nervousness. Many think of nervousness as a bad thing, but what they don’t know is how to harness the energy to make a speech or whatever they are doing better. Fear can be harnessed, too, and when it is you can do amazing things with it.
Failure- Seven letters. Success is seven letters. So which one are you so scared of? Both for some reason can be scary. Failure is not an option. The result may not be what you wished, but did you learn something? If so, it was a success. So why is it so hard to start something new? It is hard because you do not have enough control over it to make it what you want. You cannot see the end of it so you don’t want to start.
Love- Love is what makes the world go round. Love for life, family or anything else. Without love, no one would enjoy their job, and business as we know it would cease. We have the businesses we have because someone loved something and took the chance to make it.
Passion- Putting all your effort and energy into something to make it what you want it to be. Being passionate about life and the tasks you encounter during life, will help to ensure the fullest life. (could I use "life" again in the same sentence, I'm sure I could if I tried.)
Pride – Be proud of who you are and what you have done. So you haven’t found the cure for cancer, neither has anyone else. You are who you are because the self-confidence you have. Don’t let those around you get you down. Stand with your head high and kick ASS!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
My Voting Experiance
What a treat! Two post in the same day.
Tonight I went to vote in the primary. Of course it was raining still. This was the first Primary Election I have participated in. SUPER TUESDAY!!!
However, I was almost turned away. I had my ID and my voter’s card in hand when I walked in. I walked up to the table and handed the ladies behind the table my card. The lady sitting next to her asked if I was even 18 years old.
I handed her my driver’s license. I told her that I was going to be 21 in April. She still did not believe me. After a little convincing I was allowed to vote.
I know I look young, but come on. Everyone tells me to wait 10 or 15 years and then I will appreciate looking younger. I do look at least 18, right?
Today's Path: Missouri Weather: Love it or hate, it's ours
The plan today was to post about responsibility and how we shouldn't have to remind people constantly of things...and then I drove home.
On my way home traffic was horrible...It took an hour to make a drive that is suppose to take 20 minutes. But I'm not even going to post about the traffic. Instead, it is about the weather.
So here is the question, What am I holding? No, it's not snow. Nor is it salt.
That is hail. Yes, it hailed here today. It covered everything.
Not to be surprised by Missouri weather, but yesterday it was 73 degrees. Today it is in the 40's. Tomorrow it is going to be in the 30's with a chance of snow.
Oh, the joy of Missouri weather.
This is a street in a near by neighborhood.
Here is the lanes of Hwy 70. The lines were covered in snow.
Missouri weather, love it or hate it, it's ours.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Today's Path: StlBloggers Blog Carnival #7
5 people participated in this months Blog Carnival.
Elitsirk of Adventures in Motherhood wants to get another college degree, learn another language, travel and a few other things.
Michelle of Cat and Muse wants to do some traveling, write a book and get it published along with a few more things.
EduDiva of EduDiva wants to go do some traveling as well as getting her PhD.
Marijean of STL Working Mom would also like to do some traveling as well as having a book published.
Sarahlynn of Yeah, But Houdini Didn't Have These Hips wants to watch her kids grown up healthy and happy, organize her house completly and find a miracle cure for several things.
I finally finished My 50 List this month and am complete siked to start crossing things off.
Oh, by the way if anyone wants to go SkyDiving, some friends and I have plans to go in May if you would like to join us.
