Getting old(er)

As the big 3-0 gets closer and closer, the more gray hairs I'm finding. Seriously, ever single day I find more!  It all started when I was pregnant with Ethan and I just pulled the few random strands.  Well, I guess the old wives' tale is right that they grow back with 7 others because I'm freaking going gray.  My hair stylist (I use that term lightly as I go to her once a year to cut my hair) said that I don't need to start professionally dying it yet and she recommended finding a box that works.  I've never had to color my hair and it just seems like a pretty depressing milestone.  Oh, and the flyaways and hair loss are out of control.  I probably need something to put on my hair to protect it from the heat.  Hum...

I am getting older and I need to start taking better care of my skin, too.  I am embarrassed to admit this.  Gulp.  I go to bed each night without taking my makeup off from the day.  I wash my face in the shower with Cetaphil and put Cetaphil moisturizer on after showers and that's it.  How horrible is that?!  No scrubs.  No SPF.  No eye cream.  No wrinkle-preventer.  OYE.

Suggest your favorite hair and skin products.  I figure any changes I can make in these areas is better than nothing!  THANKS!  Oh...and "state of the body" come up next.

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2010...101 in 1001

I found this as an unpublished and unfinished post that I started in January of 2010. It is amazing to see that 30 months into the 32 month "project", many of my goals have been met. Let's see....

Education/Work
. Graduate with my Masters Degree DONE
. Start classes toward my 2nd Masters Degree or PhD
. Change grade levels
. Have a student teacher DONE
. Become a mentor
. Become the school representative on a district committee DONE
. Teach a district course

Physical
. Run a 5K DONE
. Run a 10K DONE
. Run a 1/2 marathon (Going to start training)
. Start swimming (buy a Speedo, cap, and goggles) DONE
. Fit back into my wedding dress
. Weight 140 lbs. for more than 1 day
. Start biking
. Go rock climbing

Family
. Have a child DONE
. Get another dog
. Talk to my brother and father on the phone more often (Do text messages count? In progress)
. Visit my deceased relative's graves at least once a year
. Foster pets up for adoption

Financial

. Pay off my car DONE

. Buy a new house (Starting the process)

Home
. Paint the basement DONE
. Landscape our front yard
. Buy new bedroom furniture DONE
. Grow grass and end the swamp in our backyard DONE
. Change our guest bedroom into a nursery DONE
. Hang pictures in our living room DONE
. Vacuum more often DONE
. Paint/Redecorate upstairs bathroom DONE 
.Garden/plants for the side yard DONE


Organization
. Develop pictures DONE
. Start new photo albums DONE
. Organize my clothing
. Organize guest bedroom closet DONE
. Start a filing system DONE

Travel
. Visit Italy DONE
. Visit California DONE
. Visit New York DONE
. Go hiking somewhere outside of Missouri DONE
. Visit Greece
. Visit Spain
. Go skiing somewhere other than Hidden Valley
. Visit Mexico DONE
. Visit a winery in California
. Ride a mo-ped
. Ride on a train DONE

Arts
. See at least 1 new musical each year DONE
. Take a photography class
. Photograph a wedding DONE
. Photograph a friend's baby
. Photograph a friend's engagement
. Take a dance class
. Take voice lessons

Self
. Read 3 adult books each year DONE
. Start volunteering
. Donate my hair to Locks of Love

Crazy
. Go skinny dipping
. Jump off a cliff into an ocean
. Get another tattoo
. Go to a shooting range

St. Louis
. Go to Crown Candy
. Go to Black Thorn Pizza
. Take a segway tour downtown
. Visit the Planetarium

Soooo, I never finished making this list and there were only 65 items on it.  But man, I've done A LOT of those things.  Kind of fun to see what my "to do list" was at the age of 26 after only being married for a year and a half.  Definitely want to continue checking things off of this list but lots of new things should be added.  Maybe a new list will be created some day.  You know this girl loves her lists :)

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More things I'm loving

I'm loving....

Target Flannel Sheets

H&M blazer

my new iPhone cover

Lose It app

My NEW Glycerin Brooks Running Shoes

Texas Caviar (can of corn, can of black beans, and pico de gallo)

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Things I'm Loving

In no particular order...








And of course, this little guy :)

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Questions Answered (Part 4)

What is your most prized possession?
This is a hard question for me to answer because nothing in particular comes to mind. I had to think, if my house was on fire and I could only run in and grab one thing, what would it be? Honestly, the only answer is my dog. Technically, she is a prized possession, right? I guess other than Mia, I would grab photo albums.


Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
In 5 to 10 years, Mike and I will still be in St. Louis, but we will be in a new house. Hopefully we will have 2 or 3 children and another dog. I will still be in education as either a teacher, administrator, or district professional developer. Mike will still be a graphic designer and hopefully will be taking pictures, both professionally and personally. I'm sure nothing will be too out of the ordinary. I just hope that in 5 years and 10 years, we have health (of us, our children, our parents, and our friends) and happiness. It is fun to think about what life will be like when we are nearing 40!


What is something you wish you could do, but know that you will never be able to do?
Ohhhh, so many things...some at the top of my list would be: jump out of a plane, be the same religion as my husband, someday be a stay at home mom, stop being a procrastinator, become completely organized, be creative.

Since I know you IRL :), you are always so refreshingly honest and forthcoming. You don't seem like the type of person who could ever speak a lie because you always say what you're thinking. Do you find this to be true about yourself? Have you always been that way or can you point to specific life events that have developed that personality trait?
Wow...first of all, thank you. I do consider myself to be honest about what I am thinking or feeling. If you don't want to hear my true opinion about something, DON'T ASK! I haven't always been this way, though. I feel that after college, I felt more secure about myself, my ideas, and my opinions. Although I know that I am not always right (believe me...I know this), I really trust my gut. I make sure to be honest with myself first, followed by my husband, family, and friends. Sometimes I feel like this trait can be a fault because sometimes I need to keep my mouth shut. People don't always want my honest opinion!

If you won the lottery, how would you spend your money?
I would start by buying a new house. I would love a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2-story home with a wrap-around porch and a big back-yard. And a swimming pool. Oh, and 2 car-garage. Next, we would travel...a few BIG trips to places like Bora Bora (see pic below of the Hilton hotel), Australia, Hawaii, Spain, or India. Knowing myself, the rest would go into savings.


What is your favorite store to shop at?
Overall favorite store- Target
Favorite clothing store- The Limited (Got this adorable top a couple of weeks ago and now it is on sale for $25. I need to get in there while they have their 40% shirts sale.)

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Questions answered (Part 3)

In your dreams, would kid #1 be a boy or a girl?
I change my mind on this all of the time. The majority of the time, I would say girl. But then I think about how awesome it would have been to have an older brother (I'm the oldest). I also think that it might be easier to raise a boy first (through childhood and the teenage years) than a girl. Obviously, we will be thrilled with either. Two of my best friends have/are having boys so it would be fun to give them a friend...or a girlfriend.

Do you prefer when life is spontaneous or well-planned out?
I'm a planner. I love to make lists and carry my planner around wherever I go. Surprises are fun but I hate waiting to find out what they are. I like knowing things ahead of time so I can plan the best way I can act/respond.

If you could meet/have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
I would love to meet Oprah. I love her and watch her show every day. She is so generous with her money. Her star power also encourages others to be generous. She is smart and worked hard to pull herself out of hard situations in life. Her show teaches me with almost every episode (I still can't believe she interviewed the "man that had a baby" that was really a woman). I love her and would love to meet her. I think she would have a great energy about her.

Would you rather be blind or deaf?
Of course, the obvious answer would be that I wouldn't want to be either. But if I had to choose, I would rather be deaf. My uncle is deaf and my aunt is hearing impaired. Although their disability makes their lives much more challenging, I feel that there are many things they are still able to do that allows them to fully function in society, such as work and drive cars. (I am not saying that blind people can't function fully in society, I just think it would be more difficult.) I can't imagine not being able to see my children growing up, watching a sunset over an ocean, or traveling around the world and seeing all there is to see. However, I also can't imagine not hearing music. This year, I will have 3 students in my classroom that are deaf or hearing impaired. I am looking forward to learning a lot this year from these students.

How did you decide on your career path?
As mentioned before, I knew from a very young age that I would be a teacher. I never had another major in mind in college. According to Answers.com "About 80% change their major at least once. On average, college students change their major three times over the course of their college career." Wow!

What made you decide to do graduate work?
As a teacher, it is almost an expectation to continue your education. Districts want their teachers to be educated at a graduate level and most districts offer a tuition reimbursement program. Most districts also reward their teachers with pay raises when they recieve their masters degree. It was never a question that I would get my masters, I just needed to decide why area it would be in. Administration always appealed to be and I felt that it would give me a wealth of knowledge and understanding background of the educational system (school law, facilities, management, leadership, etc.)

What's your favorite thing to cook?
This year, I feel like I have really started cooking much more and much better. I don't make anything too hard, I love using the crockpot, and pastas are so easy! I really like making fajitas and stirfry. Just throw a bunch of veggies and chicken into a pan and go. So easy! I am also pretty obsessed with THIS chicken chili and my pasta con broccoli.

What's your guiltiest pleasure (food and otherwise)?
Food guilty pleasure- pizza and McDonald's chocolate shakes (I let myself have 1 each year. I had this year's 2 weeks ago and it was awesome.)
Otherwise- stlwed

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Questions answered (Part 2)

Did you always know you wanted to be a teacher?
Oh yes, I probably knew at age 5. I used to play school and teach my sister, brother, and half of the neighborhood. I was always in charge of something and that started at a very young age.

What is one thing most you miss about being a kid?
I was so lucky to have such an amazing childhood. I had a mom that stayed at home and a grandma and great-aunt that would take me to every corner of St. Louis. Although I loved all of the adventures and fun that I had as a child, I really miss the carefree lifestyle of childhood. I find myself WAY too worried and anxious all of the time. I wish I could always relax and enjoy life the way only a child can.

If you knew could you try anything and not fail, what dream would you attempt?
I would definitely move to New York and try out for a Broadway show. Or let's take it down a notch...I would try out for the Muny. Or Stages. Or any community theater. I would have to take acting lessons first but if I knew that I wouldn't fail, I would do it!

When is the first time you ever drank a beer?
I think the first time sneaking a sip of a beer was in middle school. I hope I don't get fired for admitting that. :)

How did you and Mike meet?
Mike and I actually went to the same high school. He is a year older than me and we didn't really cross paths too much in high school. I was a cheerleader and in show choir and he was an artist and skater. The closest interaction we had in high school was when we both spent a week as 6th grade camp counselors in 2000.

After I graduated from Mizzou, I went to a going-away party of a friend that was moving to Chicago. He went to KU with Mike so he was there too. I remember walking into the party, seeing Mike on the couch, and instantly started talking to him. I didn't even know him well from high school but we talked most of the evening. He gave me his business card and I invited him to my concert (I sang in a band) at Helen Fitzgerald's that was the next night. He came, we hung out, and stayed up all night talking at a friend's house. I got home the next morning at around 7 am after talking to Mike all night and told my mom that I met the man I was going to marry.

They were reunited at a mutual friend's house the summer after Lauren graduated. Mike had been working as a graphic designer for a year and Lauren was beginning the job search for a teaching job. That night, they hit it off instantly! Lauren was singing in a band at the time and was performing a concert the next night. She invited Mike to come and watch and he did. After the concert, a group of friends hit the town but Lauren and Mike were side by side, getting to know each other. Throughout that night and into the early morning, the two stayed up until 7 AM talking and laughing. Mike asked Lauren on a date for the next weekend but they ended going out only 2 nights later. The two have been together ever since!

This picture was taken at Helen Fitzgerald's that night...


Are you planning any more home renovation projects? Because your kitchen turned out beautiful!
Thanks so much! We haven't done much to the house after the kitchen and sunroom. We are planning on painting the basement and building cabinets over the bar. We need to get on that!

What is your favorite book?
Until this summer, I wasn't much of a reader. Don't get me wrong, I read A LOT...but, they are all children's books. I am constantly reading new books for book clubs in my class. However, this summer, I read a bunch of books. My favorite of the summer was Water for Elephants. I must say that I LOVED the Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons when I was in college.

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Questions answered (Part 1)

Way back in April, I needed blogging inspiration and invited you all to ask me questions. May got crazy and then June and July brought lots of travels. Kristal's blog reminded me to go back and answer these questions so I am just going to answer them in the order they were asked.

If you hadn't become a teacher....what other career would you have chosen??

Since I was a young child, I knew that I wanted to be a teacher. I really never thoughts of another career. My true dream would be to star on Broadway but I never had any other realistic job ideas.

What is your favorite thing about having such a creative and talented husband?

I definitely love his photography talent. I think it is going to be so much fun when we have children! It also doesn't hurt that he can Photoshop my flaws in pictures! (BTW, he will NOT Photoshop me as a skinny person, although I have asked many times.)

Have you thought about getting a friend for Mia... Four or Two legged?

Right now, we are going to try for the two-legged friend before we get a four-legged friend. Neither Mike nor I grew up in a 2 dog home but I know that eventually, we will have one! I would love to get another boxer but could go for a smaller dog too. We aren't quite ready for another dog yet...we would like a baby first!

How has it been learning photography? Is this something you've always excelled at or decided to pursue because of MNC?

Originally, I was the one who wanted to get an DSLR camera. I decided that getting a dog would be a great time to get a nice camera. I knew that eventually, I would want to have great looking pictures of our family. Mike took photography in college and immediately hogged our new Rebel. Photography wasn't something that came as easily for me but I am definitely getting better at it. I did second shoot with him at a recent engagement session and I will be shooting a wedding in San Fransisco with him at the end of the month.

Does it make you sad to know that while KW is great and all WG will always be better? ;)

Haha...I didn't even know what this question meant. I had to send Mrs. Maggie a message on Facebook. Apparently KW is Kirkwood and WG is Webster Groves. Silly girl!

What is your end-all trip? The one trip you absolutely MUST do in your lifetime.

It definitely WAS Italy but now that that trip is behind us, I'm going to have to say Hawaii. Um....yes please!

What are your 3 favorite places to eat in STL?
Wow...this is a hard one. I don't think my 3 favorite places to eat are actually the 3 BEST places to eat. They are just my favorite places to go which means that I'm thinking about food and atmosphere. I'm going to have to say Robust in Webster, Sidney Street Cafe (and I've only been there once), and Drunken Fish for sushi. Yummm....

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Ask me anything!

I've never done this before but I enjoy reading random things about other bloggers. Mrs. Everlasting did it a couple of months ago so I thought I would give it a shot.

Now, I know that people might not be interested in my life and this may be a little self-indulgent. I just need a little blogging boost to get me back into the swing of posting regularly. So many of the blogs I read have fallen into a "theme". Babies mostly. Some photography. Some home renovations/decorating. Some running. My blog continues to be ever-evolving and ever-so-random. Don't see that changing anytime soon :)

Feel free to ask my anything in the comments. As long as the questions are appropriate, I will happily answer. This will be fun!!!

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Resolutions, Shmesolutions...and Happy Blogoversary!

This year, I had struggled a little bit going back and forth between goals and resolutions. I can't make a resolution like "graduate with my masters degree" or "travel to Italy" because I know I am going to do those things. I need to focus more on things that will better myself, that I don't currently do, and I can work toward all year. Here is what I came up with:

1.) Eat fruit- I can honestly say that I eat at least 1 vegetable each day. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about fruit. (And I am sure that the orange in my Blue Moon doesn't count!) I am starting this goal off at eating some type of fruit once a day. I had an apple today :)

2.) Cut back on the Diet Coke- I don't even like soda. But, I don't like coffee or tea and I need some caffeine in my system in the mornings. I got myself in the habit of drinking at least 3 Diet Cokes each week at 8:00 am. Not good. Today, I ordered water at lunch :)

3.) Continue pushing myself with running- I signed up for the Marathon Relay but that is in April. I want to start training for a half marathon after that. I just wish it wasn't so darn cold so I could get out there now!

4.) Clean my house more often- I am a self-proclaimed slob. It is true. I have a colored coded closet, I need every document in the right folder at work, and I leave my crap ALL OVER our house. I am a little bit of a hoarder and I really need to work on this. I might even start changing my sheets more often (Kristal).

5.) Hang out with my friends and family more/as often- Life can get us busy at times, but I want to continue putting my friends and family ahead of other less important things.

Those 5 are just the tip of the iceberg for me. I am going to try to create a 101 in 1001. I'll be working on that and posting as soon as it is finished.

I also missed my 2nd Blogoversary! Thanks to all of my friends and readers! I'm really going to try to blog more often!

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Getting to know you...

This was going around on Facebook but I decided to post it on here instead. Here we go!


1. What time did you get up this morning? 5:00 am (thanks Mia)

2. How do you like your steak? medium (with a red wine sauce and blue cheese on top)

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? The Hangover

4. What is your favorite TV show? Right now, So You Think You Can Dance

5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? I am happiest around family and friends so I guess St. Louis is my answer!

6. What did you have for breakfast? nothing :(

7. What is your favorite cuisine? Mexican

8. What foods do you dislike? Strange meats (lamb, duck, bologna, spam, etc...)

9.Where is your favorite place to eat? Macaroni Grill (can't go wrong)

10. What is your Favorite dressing? Ranch

11.What kind of vehicle do you drive? Madza Tribute

12. What are your favorite clothes? Dresses in the summer

13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? Italy, Greece, Spain, Australia, Africa, Israel (again), Hawaii, Napa Valley

14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? Depends on the day

15. Where would you want to retire? Definitely a beach city...probably somewhere in Florida.

16. Favorite time of day? Evening eating dinner with my husband

17. Where were you born? St. Louis, MO

18. What are your favorite sports to watch? Cardinals baseball or college football

19. Who do you think will not tag you back? N/A

20. Person you expect to tag you back first? N/A

21. Who are you most curious about their responses to this? N/A

22. Bird watcher? From a hand? What does this mean? I don't like birds.

23. Are you a morning person or a night person? Night person. I hate mornings!!!

24. Do you have any pets? Mia, our beautiful boxer pup!

25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? I meet my students on Friday afternoon! I am getting a little anxious!

26. What did you want to be when you were little? An actress/singer on Broadway and a teacher

27. What is your best childhood memory? Going to the Lake of the Ozarks with my family during the summers.

28. Are you a cat or dog person? Dog but I love cats. (We won't ever have one because Mike is allergic.)

29. Are you married? Yes

30. Always wear your seat belt? Yes, everytime!

31. Been in a car accident? Unfortunately, yes.

32. Any pet peeves? So many...where to begin?!?

33. Favorite Pizza Toppings? Pepperoni with ranch or BBQ chicken

34. Favorite Flower? Hydrangea and roses

35. Favorite ice cream? Not a big ice cream fan but I love cookie dough

36. Favorite fast food restaurant? McDonalds 100%!!!!

37. How many times did you fail your driver's test? 0

38. From whom did you get your last email? Leslie

39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? Limited or Target

40. Do anything spontaneous lately? Ziplined across a pond in Florida in a dress and after many drinks!

41. Like your job? Yes, I love it.

42. Broccoli? Yum

43. What was your favorite vacation? Honeymoon to Cabo

44. Last person you went out to dinner with? Mike last night to PJs

45. What are you listening to right now? The news on TV

46. What is your favorite color? Red

47. How many tattoos do you have? One

48. How many are you tagging for this quiz? Everyone that reads my blog ;)

49. What time did you finish this quiz? 5:08

50. Coffee Drinker? Nope. (Random question to end on, huh?!?)

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The ABC's of me

Haven't blogged in a while so I stole this from Angie!

A - Age: 25 (26 next Tuesday!!!)
B - Bed size: Queen
C - Chore you hate: Cleaning the bathroom
D - Dog's names: Mia
E - Essential start your day item: Eyeliner
F - Favorite color: Red
G - Gold or Silver: Silver
H - Height: 5'3
I - Instruments you play: None...I like to say that my voice is an instrument :)
J - Job title: 5th grade teacher
K - Kid(s): None
L - Living arrangements: Live with hubby and Mia in a house in Kirkwood, Missouri.
M - Mom's name: Suzi
N - Nicknames: Weez
O - Overnight hospital stay other than birth: Never stayed overnight in a hospital but I have stayed over in a surgery center.
P - Pet Peeve: Parents that spank their kids in public, people that smoke in restaurants, bad drivers
Q - Quote from a movie: "Let's go streaking!"
R - Right or left handed: Right
S - Siblings: Ali (23) and Andrew (21)
T - Time you wake up: 6:00 am
U- First word that comes to your mind for "U": Umbrella, ella, ella...
V - Vegetable you dislike: brussell sprouts, beans, cauliflower
W - Ways you run late: Getting dressed, doing hair/makeup
X - X-rays you've had: Teeth
Y - Yummy food you make: healthy pasta con broccoli, fajitas, scrambled eggs
Z - Zoo favorite: puffins and penguins, Big Cat Country

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8 Things

Emily just tagged me so here we go!

Here's how 8 things works:
- Mention the person that tagged you.
- Complete the lists of 8's.
- Tag 8 friends.
- Go tell them you tagged them.

8 Things I Am Looking Forward To...
1. Getting a puppy
2. My summer break! ONLY 23 MORE DAYS!
3. My birthday (May 26th)
4. Finishing my masters next summer
5. Celebrating our one year anniversary at the wedding of our great friends
6. Going to Italy (someday...)
7. Having kids
8. Watching a new "Grey's Anatomy" tomorrow night


8 Things I Did Yesterday...
1. Slept in 30 minutes late
2. Ate a dollar burger at Bar Louie
3. Watched Biggest Loser and American Idol on DVR
4. Looked at pictures of puppies on the computer
5. Talked on the phone to friends
6. Working on masters homework
7. Spent quality time with hubby
8. Went to bed past 10 pm


8 Things I Wish I Could Do...
1. Skip work every Monday
2. Run
3. Be more motivated about working out/dieting
4. Travel more
5. Worry less
6. See all of my close friends at least once a week (or two)
7. Draw/Design/Anything that my husband can do that is artistic
8. Enjoy country music ;)


8 Shows I Enjoy...
1. Biggest Loser
2. Grey's Anatomy
3. American Idol
4. Dancing with the Stars
5. Brothers and Sisters
6. Oprah
7. So You Think You Can Dance
8. True Blood


8 People I Tag...
1. Stevie at Stevie Unscripted
2. Lynsey at Photo.Fashion.Food
3. Pamela at Yada, Yada, Yada
4. Sarah at Sarah-Babble
5. Liz at McFar-gan
6. Kristal at Good Food, Good Friends, Good Life
7. Jenn at Living Life
8. Amanda at The Adventures of a Redheaded Woman

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The Letter R

Nikki challenged me to list my 10 favorite things that start with the letterHere they are in no particular order...

1. Reality TV...I have watched them all. Real World, Dancing with the Stars, The Biggest Loser, Road Rules, American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, Making the Band, Tila Tequilla, The Bachelor/Bachelorette, America's Next Top Model...the list goes on. I just can't help it...2. Ranch Dressing...It is so good on everything. My favorite is with pepperoni pizza!3. Relatives...I just love my family so so much.4. Red...It is my favorite color and I love wearing it. Especially if it is a red dress.5. Robert Pattinson...hot.6. Recess...my favorite part of the day. Especially this time of the year!7. Rain...I still feel like an excited, 10-year-old every time I see them. 8. R&R...as in rest and relaxation. I love to sleep and love to lounge around and relax. My idea of total relaxation...9. RBV's...sugar-free, of course. I just can't help it.10. Red wine...since I am thinking of alcohol.
Let me know if you want me to send you a letter ;)

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30 before 30

I saw this today on another blog and thought I would give it a try. I will be 30 in 4 1/2 more years and I would hope to get a lot of these things accomplished by then.

1. Finish renovating our house (kitchen, bathroom, basement)
2. Get a dog (or two)
3. Finish my Master's Degree in Educational Administration
4. Join a gym and actually go to it regularly
5. Maintain my goal/wedding weight for at least a full year
6. Cook more and learn new recipes
7. Visit Greece, Hawaii, Napa Valley, and Italy (hummm...that may be a lot for 4 1/2 years)
8. Read more books (thank you Twilight for giving me a love for books again)
9. Become more "handy" around the house
10. Start running
11. Start a family
12. Send out holiday cards each year
13. Keep the house cleaner and organize my things
14. Give more to charities
15. Start tutoring
16. Try more new restaurants in town
17. Keep in touch with my girlfriends better
18. Learn how to use our grill
19. Take a roadtrip
20. Visit new states in the US
21. Decorate the house for the different seasons
22. Pamper myself more (manis, pedis, facials, and massages
23. Purchase wedding photo albums
24. Go apple picking (I have never done this before!)
25. Start clipping coupons
26. Organize my photos
27. Purchase a "real" camera and take a photography class
28. Grow a garden
29. Go on more dates with my husband
30. Be truly happy with my family, children, job, and life

I hope that in 4 1/2 years, I can check all of these goals off my list. What an accomplishment that would be!

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