Still using it!

I don't go many places without it really. My life is in there now! Shopping lists, blog ideas, but most importantly my to do list and my calendar of events.

The calendar quickly replaced my weekly planner sheets. I don't have many days with multiple appointments so I use my calenday to keep track of everything. I circle the day and write the event on the back of the card. To keep it easy to read I cross out things thatn are over. I love knowing what I've committed to for the month at a glance. Keeps me from scheduling too many things on one day :)

Jane
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Driving a standard in heels

So, I learned to drive a standard all of two months ago and today was the first time I donned heels for the process. Fun times. Basically it's driving on your tip toes and you have to get the angle right so you're not pushing on the pedals with your heels, that is not a good thing.

So I stalled out once, letting the clutch go too early because my foot was positive it was further in. Silly foot.

Jane

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Now What?

Please forgive me for saying this but, now what? What am I supposed to do now? I just spent 20 years in school where the aim was to get out of school and now I'm out. Hmm. Kinda like magic huh? So now where does my brain focus? What is my goal? Sure there's tons of personnal goals (travel, house, kids) but what about my professional life? What am I supposed to aim for at work?

I never really thought about it in school. Back then it was all "I'm going to travel and read books." But if I'm going to do well at work I'm going to need some resonable goals and I don't even know where to start!

Hmm . . .

Jane

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Blackberries for Breakfast

Because I forgot my oatmeal and because everywhere I look these days someone is singing the praises of berries.

And because they taste awesome.

Jane
(no, I'm not only eating blackberries, I've got crackers and peanut butter too :)

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A little birdie near my ear

I made these last night after finding these nice earwires at Michaels. The photo isn't the greatest, unfortunately I won't be upgrading my phone until December.

I found the birdie and rabbit at a flea market stall and immediately fell in love. I'm sure this won't be their last jewellery incarnation.

Jane
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My Cat

Well, I got some sad news this weekend. My cat that I've had since I was ten is showing symptoms of cancer (for a cat her age). It's not conclusive yet but my mom is bringing her to the vet tomorrow (the vet holds a clinic out home one day a week and we thought that would be better than putting her though an hour long drive, she's always hated car trips).

I guess we'll know for certain tomorrow . . .

Jane

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No posts tonight

It doesn't feel right to go on about minor things right now. I'll be back tomorrow.


Jane

Sunny Day

It feels a little like spring today. Sure it's still cold but the sun was warm on my tights clad legs. It's the kind of day that lifts your spirits up up and away :D

Jane
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Here I go!

I've become obsessed with travel websites this afternoon. Travelling is something I've always wanted to do and Mr. Boyfriend seems to have come down with the wanderlust as well. I think we'll be having quite a year or so of planning and scheming.

Articles I've read today:

8 Best Tips to Afford Long Term Travel

8 Tools to Travel Long Term and Live Rent Free

The Art of Long Term World Travel and Travel Writing

Travel NY Times

Drastic Ways to Save Money for Long Term Travel/

25 Way to Earn Money When You're Broke on the Road

12 Things You Don't Want to be Caught Doing in Foreign Lands

18 Essential Items for a Trip Around the World

The Mind of a Thief - How to Protect Yourself While Travelling

13 Tips for Safer Travel in Tough Times

Know Before You Go - Visa and Immunization Problems That Could Leave You Stranded

21 Ways to Save Money on the Road

8 Ways to Manage Pre-trip Anxiety

Full Circle - Finding What You Already Knew


Jane

The birthdays

This weekend past was packed with birthday fun. We saw The Watchmen, ate lots of yummy food, went skating, and spent lots of time with friends and family. Oh, and we were pretty busy :P

Perhaps some pictures this evening.


Jane

Wohoo!

I just released my first book into the wild! I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I hope the person who finds it will go to the site and let me know they found it. I s'pose it's ok if they don't but it'll be so much more fun if they do!

If your wondering what I'm talking about go to www.bookcrossing.com and check out the FAQ. The basic idea is that you put a number on a book, leave it somewhere, and hope someone comes along and takes it. Then they have to oppourtunity to go to the site and make a journal entry on the book! After they read the book (or before I s'pose) they can release it back into the wild or pass it on to a friend.

I wonder if anyone has found my book . . . I hope it doesn't get thrown out . . .


Jane

Goal Summary Jan 1st - Feb 28th

Looking back at the last two months of 2009 I can't help but feel a little disappointed in myself. Let's start with the bad:

My budget goal (F): this started off really well but I soon fell back into the old habit of being oblivious to what I was spending. If I didn't take out my bi-weekly allowance on time there was no hope of keeping things under control. So, starting this week I'm going to start doing that again and STICKING TO IT!

My exercise goal (B-): not too bad here. I managed to keep a fairly regular schedule in January and joined a Gym in February. The last few weeks haven't been as active as I'd like though and there was one week where I skipped the gym altogether. So, a new week, and new start, I'll be at the gym three times this week.

My organizing goal (too early to grade): well, this is a new one so it's going well. I've started two planners, a compact one for personal use and a larger one for work. I need to hole punch some pages but I'm using them. The to do lists are very helpful. I'm really focusing on making to dos that I can do right now instead of vague items that leave me wondering where to start.

Not too shabby but not to great either. Let's hope the next two months bring better success. I need an A+ in exercise to be ready for my vacation in May and I have a feeling they're all interconnected. Hopefully I'll get too some personal projects on top of all of it.


Jane