Like Eminem said "Well I'm back, dana na na na na na na na".... Summer was busy! It was spouse time after all. Children were all in MT and Superman and I had 2 whole months to just be a couple. It went fast and I think we did a pretty good job of making the most of our time. Since Terrorist Tuesday is usually a whine fest I'm going to whine about how shitty I have gotten with money. I NEED to stop buying shit I don't need, like Starbucks 3x a week and Dunkin Donuts pumpkin muffins (my ass will thank me as well I'm sure), which leads me into my spending freeze. SMD over at Life According to Steph is doing a Wallet Watch for October. If you jump over there you will get an idea of how things work plus she's a pro and has done a few watches and freezes. Go to her search tab and enter spending freeze. I am going to try the full on freeze. Here are my rules: 1. Freeze lasts from October 1- October 31. 2. No breakfasts or lunches out; including coffee runs. I am allowing myself 1 dinner out a week (we are really bad about this). This will not include October 4-5, we have a mini vaca and there will be meals out due to travel and family gatherings. 3. No unwarranted purchases! If it isn't necessary it doesn't get purchased. This does not count the rest of costumes for Halloween or fall fun (pumpkin patch and corn maze). I will be logging all of my oopsies and hopefully not wanting to kick myself at the end. I will be back November 3rd to tell you of my travels! I highly encourage a spending watch or freeze. It's always nice to get rid of the unnecessary and put a little extra cash back into your pocket. Remember to not over do it. If you and a friend do dinner weekly or you and a coworker do lunch on Tuesday, build that in. This is for all the laziness of stopping somewhere instead of taking the extra 30 seconds at home to make a sandwich for lunch or push the button on the Keurig. Ready....Set....Go! Love, Jess
Because 6 year old's are hilarious this is a little glimpse of E's life.
How old are you? 6 Who is your best friend? Catherine What is your favorite thing to do? Play with legos What is your favorite color? Pink What is your favorite food? Sandwich What do you like to do with your family? Go to the aquariam What is your favorite toy? Legos What do you want to be when you grow up? Doctor What makes you happy? Being with my family What makes you sad? Being alone in my room What is your favorite show to watch? Lord of the Rings and Hobbit What is your favorite book? Put me in the zoo What do you love to learn about? Writing What was the best part of your birthday? Legos Where do you like to go? The beach Who is your teacher? Ms. Epps What is your favorite treat? Chocolate What do you think about before you fall asleep? "Well that is a very interesting question....falling asleep." If you could meet someone famous who would it be? No one I guess What was your favorite birthday present? Legos or iPod
While catching up on blogs instead of working (I know AWFUL employee) I came across a couple that had this Youtube video as their topic. I'm sure I'm the last one to see it and comment on it but I wanted to anyways.
This was probably one of the greatest and most inspirational pieces I have heard in a while.
We as adults rely to much on what other people think of us (this is one of my biggest faults) and most of those other people are magazines with hours of Photoshop and perfectly placed words.
Our children believe they are to be given everything they want/need and don't have to work for it because mommy and daddy will do it. WRONG. We worked to get to where we are and there is no reason they shouldn't. Make your children get jobs and when they get older and have a career they love because they worked hard they will thank you and you will thank you because you don't have your 30 yr old living in your basement watching your cable while you still work.
My favorite part of his speech though was to live life and to build the life you want to live. I know most days I don't and especially being here, we don't love it, I don't love it, but we need to make the best of it. It's hard and I admit it but if we don't find some enjoyment out of it then we will waste 2-3 years being miserable just getting by instead of being happy and making it something to look back on. Life is what you put into it.
So yes I'm behind on the times but hopefully for all of you who have watched this, watch it again for a fun refresher.
It's National Strawberry day. Yummo! Go get yo'self some strawberries and enjoy because they are healthy and delicious and if you're lucky they are BOGO right now at my local grocery.
I hate dry lips. HATE. There is nothing worse than crunchy lips, well for today anyways. Vaseline Lip Therapy by day and Bag Balm by night.
Have ya'll seen these? WTF? I wouldn't even let my daughter wear them and usually stuff like this is better on children. Please stop.
Why are shoes mandatory? Hook me up with living in a tiki hut on the beach with nothing but swim wear and ponytailed hair all day and night. I do need running water though....
While everyone is bitching about all the nonsense regarding everything football ads, coaches speeches and players actions I would like you to take a moment of silence for this very dear soul.
Greater the crotchety old bastard flamingo
Greater was 83 when he passed last Friday. He survived the end of the Great Depression and lived through World War II residing at a zoo in Australia. I'm going with crotchety old bastard because the average lifespan of a flamingo is 20-30 years, he said fuck you statistics and pushed on, even after a reported incident with "youths" a couple years ago. I do not know if they were human 10 year olds being shitheads or if they were 2yr old flamingos being asses either way he kicked them to the curb and lived on.
So today all of you bitching about Superbowl ads and morning commutes, you are the terrorist.
Usually I am the hater of Tuesdays and tomorrow will probably be no different. Today, however, I am joining the rest of the world and hating on Monday. Reasons?
My hair dryer is shorting out. I only buy the $40 Target dryers so it's not a huge splurge and they usually last for a couple years but still, hate.
I straightened my hair. My hair is longer than I have had it in over 3 years and it's driving me crazy plus my roots are awful so I keep it up. This usually wouldn't be such an issue but humidity is 90% and it's 65 degrees which means in about 5 minutes I'm going to look like I just stuck my finger in the light socket.
My beloved phone is committing suicide. It keeps randomly turning off and and last night decided to not turn on after 7 pm. ANARCHY!
Large DD will pull me through and fingers crossed my clients aren't bat shit crazy. Also, I want to know how to become a puppy bowl ref, Animal Planet please pick me!
