My next project!
Bamboo Tiki Picture Frame
The great part about this, is I have an amazing picture of my grandpa offill from WW11-somewhere in the south pacific right after being patched up after being shot!
This will be the perfect frame for it.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
How to make a Bamboo Tiki Picture Frame
(Stolen from RoadsideResort.com)
My next project!
Bamboo Tiki Picture Frame
The great part about this, is I have an amazing picture of my grandpa offill from WW11-somewhere in the south pacific right after being patched up after being shot!
This will be the perfect frame for it.
My next project!
Bamboo Tiki Picture Frame
The great part about this, is I have an amazing picture of my grandpa offill from WW11-somewhere in the south pacific right after being patched up after being shot!
This will be the perfect frame for it.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Mommy needs a time-out....well soon anyway!
All mommies need a time-out: Time to be women; time to be alone to shop, read and enjoy time with friends; time to reflect and remember that being a mom doesn't 100% define who we are. I have forgotten about this blog since having a baby and starting the baby blog. This is just a simple post to get me back in the habit of thinking about things I still enjoy and have some tiny moment to myself.
First off I am thinking about going back to the gym on a regular basis.
I NEED it. I am exhausted everyday and as odd as it sounds, working out will actually give me more energy, stamina and make me feel better about myself. That being said-it will help me to be a better mom. I need to remember that taking care of myself is actually good for the baby too!
First off I am thinking about going back to the gym on a regular basis.
I NEED it. I am exhausted everyday and as odd as it sounds, working out will actually give me more energy, stamina and make me feel better about myself. That being said-it will help me to be a better mom. I need to remember that taking care of myself is actually good for the baby too!
Friday, April 17, 2009
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
My 2008 list--hmm..where am I on all this?!
I just had to re-post so I can check out my progress.....
The baby thing slowed some of these down....Especially the size of my tummy--that's out the window until 2009!
My 2008 List of TO-DOs and TO-DON'Ts
Money Things:
• No more late fees at the library. I mean, really. That is just sad.
• Cut trips to grocery store down to 1-2 per week instead of the nightly "Nothing at home sounds good maybe a trip to Trader Joe’s will help..."
• Deposit money into savings account each paycheck.
• Stop buying stuff that I don't need, i.e. Ebay
• Stick to “The Budget”
• When faced with the opportunity to spend embarrassing $$ on CL/Ebay/Target OR put towards monster consumer debt, choose to enjoy current selection of perfectly fine/and vintage clothes I never wear.
• Make hubby lunch at least 3x per week
The Size Of My Tummy:
• Walk my dogs EVERYDAY. It's good for ALL of us!
• Go to the gym at least 4 times per week
• Go to Hula classes on Sundays
• Do at least 4 5k Benefit Runs (ok, well WALK) this year
• Stop trying to rationalize french fries/chocolate/sugary lattes
• Eat more vegetables
• Drink more tea and less high calorie coffee
• Drink more water.
•Start learning to surf when water warms up!
• Get the freak off myspace and sub it for SparkPeople--it's so motivating!
Mind, Body, Soul
• Every day, choose happy over sad, free over constrained, and laugh a lot.
Wake up the next day and repeat.
• Take hula lessons.
• Have a girls night IN or out at least once a month
• Go to La Paloma to see more movies off of my couch
• Plant my garden.
• Start volunteering here.
• Learn Spanish or Sign Language (still deciding)
• Be a better wife/sister/friend/granddaughter/niece/person in general
• Visit my Dad and Grandparents for Christmas.
• Stop procrastinating!!! Just stop it already.
• Moisturize.
• Floss more
• learn to surf—or at least attempt a ton this summer (Surf Diva!)
• Host a dinner party in which I actually cook dinner without dropping it or burning it or only making mini h'orderves ala Cher in Mermaids!
Practical:
• Send a little more money to IRS every month
• Send a little more money to Student Loans every month
• Put more money in our 401(k) plan
• Get portfolio together and start website
• Deal with Volvo problems!
• Get dogs into classes!
• Start my day at 8am--at the latest
• Work hard. Make deadlines early and start new projects I keep thinking about
• Look at all the options and weigh them out
• Get ____ taken care of(private)
• Call more –email less
Finally... The Not-To-Do List:
• Time is sparse, life if short. Don't waste it on useless things, people, memories, obligations.
• Don't worry about stuff I can't change anyway.
• Don't expect other people to live by my values.
• Don't compromise my values for anyone.
• Don't choose the known over the unknown just because it's comfortable.
• Don't waste time on stupid stuff or mean stuff. Frequently ask myself "Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?"
• Don't minimize my successes
This list is subject to change and modification of course.
To list is to live.
The baby thing slowed some of these down....Especially the size of my tummy--that's out the window until 2009!
My 2008 List of TO-DOs and TO-DON'Ts
Money Things:
• No more late fees at the library. I mean, really. That is just sad.
• Cut trips to grocery store down to 1-2 per week instead of the nightly "Nothing at home sounds good maybe a trip to Trader Joe’s will help..."
• Deposit money into savings account each paycheck.
• Stop buying stuff that I don't need, i.e. Ebay
• Stick to “The Budget”
• When faced with the opportunity to spend embarrassing $$ on CL/Ebay/Target OR put towards monster consumer debt, choose to enjoy current selection of perfectly fine/and vintage clothes I never wear.
• Make hubby lunch at least 3x per week
The Size Of My Tummy:
• Walk my dogs EVERYDAY. It's good for ALL of us!
• Go to the gym at least 4 times per week
• Go to Hula classes on Sundays
• Do at least 4 5k Benefit Runs (ok, well WALK) this year
• Stop trying to rationalize french fries/chocolate/sugary lattes
• Eat more vegetables
• Drink more tea and less high calorie coffee
• Drink more water.
•Start learning to surf when water warms up!
• Get the freak off myspace and sub it for SparkPeople--it's so motivating!
Mind, Body, Soul
• Every day, choose happy over sad, free over constrained, and laugh a lot.
Wake up the next day and repeat.
• Take hula lessons.
• Have a girls night IN or out at least once a month
• Go to La Paloma to see more movies off of my couch
• Plant my garden.
• Start volunteering here.
• Learn Spanish or Sign Language (still deciding)
• Be a better wife/sister/friend/granddaughter/niece/person in general
• Visit my Dad and Grandparents for Christmas.
• Stop procrastinating!!! Just stop it already.
• Moisturize.
• Floss more
• learn to surf—or at least attempt a ton this summer (Surf Diva!)
• Host a dinner party in which I actually cook dinner without dropping it or burning it or only making mini h'orderves ala Cher in Mermaids!
Practical:
• Send a little more money to IRS every month
• Send a little more money to Student Loans every month
• Put more money in our 401(k) plan
• Get portfolio together and start website
• Deal with Volvo problems!
• Get dogs into classes!
• Start my day at 8am--at the latest
• Work hard. Make deadlines early and start new projects I keep thinking about
• Look at all the options and weigh them out
• Get ____ taken care of(private)
• Call more –email less
Finally... The Not-To-Do List:
• Time is sparse, life if short. Don't waste it on useless things, people, memories, obligations.
• Don't worry about stuff I can't change anyway.
• Don't expect other people to live by my values.
• Don't compromise my values for anyone.
• Don't choose the known over the unknown just because it's comfortable.
• Don't waste time on stupid stuff or mean stuff. Frequently ask myself "Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?"
• Don't minimize my successes
This list is subject to change and modification of course.
To list is to live.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
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