I haven't even looked at this list in a month because I've been sick. Boo. Sick sucks. Now I'm a month behind on my list, and quite honestly, I don't really care.
A few weeks ago, I had a panic attack while driving to work. With my kid in the car....nice. We survived (positive self talk, gum, high A/C, and driving in the right lane), but the feeling never went away, so I left work early that day and went to the doctor...diagnosed with anxiety. #Duh#wantmycopayback
But life went on and I muddled through. Until the 21st. I took a personal day because I had to use it and took DOM to the zoo...40 minutes away from homw, and like hours away from anyone I know. I got to the zoo and started to feel sick. I thought it was anxiety....but after the anxious feeling went away, the lightheaded, woozy, I'm gonna faint and throw up, fever, chills, aches, pains, and now I'm stranded 40 miles away from home feeling came on. After my husband rescued me, I went to the hospital (it was that bad). Diagnosed with anxiety and dehydration. #Helloyoudon'tdeserveacopay
But then, life didn't go on because I couldn't get out of bed...for almost two weeks. Five doctor trips, 2 hospital visits, I'm still diagnosed with anxiety and a Vitamin D deficiency.....but otherwise healthy. No Epstein Barre, no Lyme, no Mono, no crazy death sentence...most likely a REALLY BAD viral infection brought on by....?? maybe stress, maybe not enough sleep, maybe nobody will ever know.
I'm on the rebound. I'm treating the anxiety, along with the Vitamin deficiency, and I hope to be myself again soon. For now, the list has taken a back burner, because honestly, I need to work on getting my life back. Ever go two weeks without driving? I didn't even do that after my son was born...the doctor never mentioned it. I feel sort of like a newborn behind the wheel, but luckily, tall enough to reach the pedals.
Sunday, July 03, 2011
Sunday, June 05, 2011
3 down, 98 to go!
I decided to stop by and update some of my 101/1001 list. Some are underway, but I don't know exact #'s...like tweets, pages, lbs, etc. However...three things are off the list! Woo Hoo!
8. Go without Starbucks for 30 days.
I stayed away for 35 and stopped in today for a coffee confection...and I realized it wasn't that good. I guess I kicked that habit's ass! My Starbucks obsession was getting bad before 5/1 and I tackled this first because Starbucks is honestly a waste of money and calories. It had to be done. You know it's bad when your kid is asking to go....
...I'll go back, but not as often as I did. A cakepop here and there won't kill anyone.
49. Try 3 new foods.
I thought this would be harder, however, my school participates in a federal grant to bring fresh fruit and vegetables into schools. Up to this point, the only thing they gave us that I hadn't ever tasted was Starfruit...but within a week of stating, Tamarind, Swiss Chard, Red Chard, and Apriums showed up at my door. Yum...for the most part.
75. Take an Exercise Class.
DOM takes Karate...the studio was offering free trial class as a Mother's Day gift. So, I took a class called CAGE fitness. I almost died....well, at least that's how I felt the next day. But once I could walk normally again, I realized it's a great workout. So, I start tomorrow attending class 2 times a week...and maybe I'll move to three if I can handle it.
That's all so far...but as the end of school and beginning of summer arrives, I have lots of plans!
8. Go without Starbucks for 30 days.
I stayed away for 35 and stopped in today for a coffee confection...and I realized it wasn't that good. I guess I kicked that habit's ass! My Starbucks obsession was getting bad before 5/1 and I tackled this first because Starbucks is honestly a waste of money and calories. It had to be done. You know it's bad when your kid is asking to go....
...I'll go back, but not as often as I did. A cakepop here and there won't kill anyone.
49. Try 3 new foods.
I thought this would be harder, however, my school participates in a federal grant to bring fresh fruit and vegetables into schools. Up to this point, the only thing they gave us that I hadn't ever tasted was Starfruit...but within a week of stating, Tamarind, Swiss Chard, Red Chard, and Apriums showed up at my door. Yum...for the most part.
75. Take an Exercise Class.
DOM takes Karate...the studio was offering free trial class as a Mother's Day gift. So, I took a class called CAGE fitness. I almost died....well, at least that's how I felt the next day. But once I could walk normally again, I realized it's a great workout. So, I start tomorrow attending class 2 times a week...and maybe I'll move to three if I can handle it.
That's all so far...but as the end of school and beginning of summer arrives, I have lots of plans!
Sunday, May 08, 2011
14. Help a new charity each month for 6 months.
I always want to help those less fortunate, but sometimes personal life gets in the way. This is why I added #14 to my list. So then it becomes, who am I helping and how?
Enter my sister and DonorsChoose.org. My sister was given a $100 gift card to Donor's Choose. She gave it to me and said to either use it for something for my classroom, or to donate it. At first, I was using it for myself...but then I realized that there were so many more schools and children who could use it.
Last night I searched and found a classroom in New Orleans who needed books so the teacher could teach her kindergarteners to read. They lost their school in Katrina, had to share classrooms two times this year because of teacher and building issues, and their current teacher doesn't have books to teach them to read. She only need $96 to complete her request, so last night, I completed it.
I surely would have loved new books on tape or caddies for books, but my wants are nothing like their needs. After my donation, I felt good. I made a difference in the lives of kids I'll never meet, for a teacher who is a stranger, to a school I'll never step foot in. I'm not changing the world, but I changed their world. I can't wait to do it again next month!
Got a few extra bucks? Check out www.donorschoose.org
Enter my sister and DonorsChoose.org. My sister was given a $100 gift card to Donor's Choose. She gave it to me and said to either use it for something for my classroom, or to donate it. At first, I was using it for myself...but then I realized that there were so many more schools and children who could use it.
Last night I searched and found a classroom in New Orleans who needed books so the teacher could teach her kindergarteners to read. They lost their school in Katrina, had to share classrooms two times this year because of teacher and building issues, and their current teacher doesn't have books to teach them to read. She only need $96 to complete her request, so last night, I completed it.
I surely would have loved new books on tape or caddies for books, but my wants are nothing like their needs. After my donation, I felt good. I made a difference in the lives of kids I'll never meet, for a teacher who is a stranger, to a school I'll never step foot in. I'm not changing the world, but I changed their world. I can't wait to do it again next month!
Got a few extra bucks? Check out www.donorschoose.org
Thursday, May 05, 2011
I'm BackkkkkkK!
So, I figured I'd give myself some time before posting, but I got bit by the blogging bug! I decided to make a 101 things in 1001 days list as a way to set some creative and personal goals. We'll see how it goes. I've already started some list items. You can see the list and updates on the link above my posts.
Is this thing on?
Good thing blogger.com is patient. Otherwise, they may have repo'ed my spot. Thinking about a stellar come back in the next few weeks....stay tuned!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Consignment Sale
So, I sold 51 out of 59 items and will make $114 profit (Total $ was 190.50...I get 60%). I underpriced most of my items, and know for the next sale to be a little more daring for pricing. I'm looking forward to it. It was about time I weeded out some of Dominick's old stuff...and though it's great to donate, it's also nice to make some extra cash. I think everyone wins in consignment....I made money, someone bought some nice stuff at a low price, and none of it went into a landfill!
We're thinking of having a garage sale too...it's just amazing how much we've accumulated....and rather than toss it, maybe someone else will want it. I'm looking forward to clearing out our garbage in the garage and possibly filling up our wallets!!
We're thinking of having a garage sale too...it's just amazing how much we've accumulated....and rather than toss it, maybe someone else will want it. I'm looking forward to clearing out our garbage in the garage and possibly filling up our wallets!!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Consignment
I used to be good with getting rid of things....donating clothes, recycling what I didn't need.
Then I became a grown up. With bills and stuff. Purging became scary.
What if I needed that item I donated because I wouldn't have money to buy a new one? I started to save. Of course, I was saving size 6 shirts that only fit me for a minute anyway. Before we moved (Part 1- from Condo to Inlaws) I purged about 9 bags of crap...donated somewhere that escapes me....can't remember a blessed thing that I got rid of because most was so old and out of date (and so not appropriate for a 30 something mother). So that was a good thing. We never did anything with the baby clothes though, except for save every godforsaken piece....including the stained stuff.
When we moved (Part 2-from Inlaws to New House) we immediately crapped it up with at least 16 XXL/Giant Zip Loc bags of Child size clothing. That's only from Birth to Size 2....alas size 3 and 4 was in his closet, plus coats, sheets, towels, etc...you get the drift.
So, I've been debating consignment for a while...but I found a place that does this super mega consignment sale. The sale is one weekend, and you prepare all your wares, tag it, bring it, and they sell it and send you a check.
I'm so excited! I have until March 11th to make my tags and have to drop it all off on March 13th. Until then, I'm sorting, purging, cleaning, and tagging. Wish me luck!
Edited-DUH!! Here's the site...www.new2youkids.com
Then I became a grown up. With bills and stuff. Purging became scary.
What if I needed that item I donated because I wouldn't have money to buy a new one? I started to save. Of course, I was saving size 6 shirts that only fit me for a minute anyway. Before we moved (Part 1- from Condo to Inlaws) I purged about 9 bags of crap...donated somewhere that escapes me....can't remember a blessed thing that I got rid of because most was so old and out of date (and so not appropriate for a 30 something mother). So that was a good thing. We never did anything with the baby clothes though, except for save every godforsaken piece....including the stained stuff.
When we moved (Part 2-from Inlaws to New House) we immediately crapped it up with at least 16 XXL/Giant Zip Loc bags of Child size clothing. That's only from Birth to Size 2....alas size 3 and 4 was in his closet, plus coats, sheets, towels, etc...you get the drift.
So, I've been debating consignment for a while...but I found a place that does this super mega consignment sale. The sale is one weekend, and you prepare all your wares, tag it, bring it, and they sell it and send you a check.
I'm so excited! I have until March 11th to make my tags and have to drop it all off on March 13th. Until then, I'm sorting, purging, cleaning, and tagging. Wish me luck!
Edited-DUH!! Here's the site...www.new2youkids.com
Monday, January 18, 2010
Greenish Update
How time flies! I can't believe my last post was almost 3 weeks ago. I was never good at blogging...at least I'm back. Here are some things I've done for the Earth lately...
-Using up what we have. I've definitely dug deeper into my pantry and linen closet shelves before buying...which is 2-way green....less in the house, more green in the pocket! This is goes for "fun" items. I haven't bought any scrapbook stuff since 2009! I do plan to pick up things here and there, but I plan to shop my stuff before the craft store.
-I've made a solid commitment to reusable bags. When I bring my lunch to school, I tend to use a plastic bag, but I make sure to recycle it by using it again. We still have a GIANT bag of plastic bags in our garage, and I plan to use the larger ones as garbage bags when we run out of the one box of store bought bags we purchased at this house.
-Reusable containers when possible. I've even started packing Dominick's stuff in containers, so I haven't needed any Ziploc bags lately. I have a picture of Dominick's reinvented lunchbox, but I'm too lazy to get my camera cord....next time.
-Re purposing....I cut the front of all of my greeting cards off and they are sitting in an envelope addressed to St. Jude's Ranch. They take the fronts of greeting cards and the children make new cards for profit.
I'm sure I've done more, but that's all I'm saying for now. I have a project in the works for February....so till then, Be Green!
-Using up what we have. I've definitely dug deeper into my pantry and linen closet shelves before buying...which is 2-way green....less in the house, more green in the pocket! This is goes for "fun" items. I haven't bought any scrapbook stuff since 2009! I do plan to pick up things here and there, but I plan to shop my stuff before the craft store.
-I've made a solid commitment to reusable bags. When I bring my lunch to school, I tend to use a plastic bag, but I make sure to recycle it by using it again. We still have a GIANT bag of plastic bags in our garage, and I plan to use the larger ones as garbage bags when we run out of the one box of store bought bags we purchased at this house.
-Reusable containers when possible. I've even started packing Dominick's stuff in containers, so I haven't needed any Ziploc bags lately. I have a picture of Dominick's reinvented lunchbox, but I'm too lazy to get my camera cord....next time.
-Re purposing....I cut the front of all of my greeting cards off and they are sitting in an envelope addressed to St. Jude's Ranch. They take the fronts of greeting cards and the children make new cards for profit.
I'm sure I've done more, but that's all I'm saying for now. I have a project in the works for February....so till then, Be Green!
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