I've been home from my weekly sleepover at Sarah's since about 12:30 and am proud to say that a 5-pound loss (my new self-devised food plan is already working)and my new debt reduction plan have both inspired me to get myself in gear. I've snapped out of that insidious, overwhelming funk I was in.
It helped that my day planner and page-a-day calendars arrived late last week (I don't do well without physical calendars to write stuff in and that I have to turn with my own hands). It was powerfully inspiring.
what is more, come Thursday I'm going to finally go ahead and buy new dishes and flatware like I've been wanting to for more than a year now. I found the pieces I want at Crate & Barrel.
had my last in-person HHG meeting last Tuesday; Luke and i will maintain e-mail contact (at my request) for the next month and a half in lieu of meetings because I need to open up my life to accommodate the start of the semester next week.
what is more, Sarah and I planned a weekend away in St. Michael's for the first weekend in March. I was last there about 8 years ago and have really wanted to go back. It's my way of creating something to look forward to in Winter.
All this planning gives me a sense of control and helps me to feel more engaged with my life. It's done a world of good.
Feel like something of schlub for not braving the cold to see Obama in Charm City yesterday, but the crowd alone would have annoyed me. Once I factored in a 9 degree situation, I just couldn't bear the thought.
Instead of being a physical part of history, I chose to do all manner of practical things like go shopping for soap refills, Lysol wipes, V-day gift bags, and toiletries.
Tonight, after chatting with Devika Keral (per our pre-arranged phone date), I'm going to figure out lunches and dinners for the week.
The only night I don't have to worry about is Thursday. My dear E is leaving Baltimore for points south (awesome new job!), so we are going out to eat. I cannot believe a member of the inner circle is leaving. Guess I'll have to visit her. Not that I'm keen to fly after that Hudson River landing.
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Sunday, January 18, 2009
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Looking ahead: Projection for 1/21 to 1/25
I completed the online FAFSA application this evening (I swear, receiving your W-2 opens up so many doors sometimes) before throwing together a quick dinner of whole wheat ravioli, topped with just a bit of balsamic, roasted butternut squash, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and green beans. Hopefully, my prospective University will get this information just as they are beginning to make final decisions about my application and so can make early decisions about what money I can receive. I really hope the fact that I'm paying off loans from the last masters degree doesn't hurt my chances of getting all the funds I need.
My seldom-used crock pot is going to earn its keep tomorrow while I earn mine.
Short digression: Ever have those perfectly useful items around your house that, for whatever reason, you just haven't leveraged for your greater good? I do. Mine is this beautiful slow cooker that I've let sit, untouched, for about 3 winters now. No more!
Anyway, I've put together a turkey chili mixture of: ground turkey (of course), baby carrots, red onions, garlic, and crushed and diced tomatoes seasoned with chili powder, salt, pepper, Old Bay, a hint of rosemary, and balsamic vinegar. I'm using a mixture of cannellini and kidney beans as the foundation.
The plan? I've invited Catchka over to break bread with me tomorrow night (haven't yet heard whether she's free). Quite literally, after ladling up a hearty portion of the steaming melange into wide-mouthed bowls, I will crumble those [warmed] corn muffins from last week on top. I may even add a dash of fat-free cheddar.
Tomorrow, my forced 2-day hiatus from the gym comes to an end, and I get reacquainted with the elliptical. Looking forward to it! I hope to have a hair appointment on Thursday, and Friday we complete an annoying client-deliverable (perhaps beforehand, God willing).
Speaking of the client. Obviously, I cannot say much about work that's specific, but I will offer up the following: since their office observes MLK day, I know there won't be any e-mails from them tomorrow about anything!
Per tradition, Sarah's mother sent me the yearly planner she receives, gratis, from her company. I get so much mileage out of it. I've already noted all of my pay periods through May and have charted what bills are due when, when to move funds to savings, and the dates by which I want to have paid off certain credit cards. I've even planned the pay period out of which to pay the state the taxes I owe.
Finished reading Maynard & Jennica today while simultaneously watching "Mistress of Spices" with Sarah. Multitasking has its benefits. Of course, I had to ask Sarah how the movie ended. I mean, I kind of got it, but I was a little distracted...
My seldom-used crock pot is going to earn its keep tomorrow while I earn mine.
Short digression: Ever have those perfectly useful items around your house that, for whatever reason, you just haven't leveraged for your greater good? I do. Mine is this beautiful slow cooker that I've let sit, untouched, for about 3 winters now. No more!
Anyway, I've put together a turkey chili mixture of: ground turkey (of course), baby carrots, red onions, garlic, and crushed and diced tomatoes seasoned with chili powder, salt, pepper, Old Bay, a hint of rosemary, and balsamic vinegar. I'm using a mixture of cannellini and kidney beans as the foundation.
The plan? I've invited Catchka over to break bread with me tomorrow night (haven't yet heard whether she's free). Quite literally, after ladling up a hearty portion of the steaming melange into wide-mouthed bowls, I will crumble those [warmed] corn muffins from last week on top. I may even add a dash of fat-free cheddar.
Tomorrow, my forced 2-day hiatus from the gym comes to an end, and I get reacquainted with the elliptical. Looking forward to it! I hope to have a hair appointment on Thursday, and Friday we complete an annoying client-deliverable (perhaps beforehand, God willing).
Speaking of the client. Obviously, I cannot say much about work that's specific, but I will offer up the following: since their office observes MLK day, I know there won't be any e-mails from them tomorrow about anything!
Per tradition, Sarah's mother sent me the yearly planner she receives, gratis, from her company. I get so much mileage out of it. I've already noted all of my pay periods through May and have charted what bills are due when, when to move funds to savings, and the dates by which I want to have paid off certain credit cards. I've even planned the pay period out of which to pay the state the taxes I owe.
Finished reading Maynard & Jennica today while simultaneously watching "Mistress of Spices" with Sarah. Multitasking has its benefits. Of course, I had to ask Sarah how the movie ended. I mean, I kind of got it, but I was a little distracted...
