Deanna is officially a senior now! One more year of breathing down her neck, making sure she completes every assignment, studies for exams, and turns in projects on time. This year will be challenging - she's taking pre-calc "just because" and a communications course for college credit; she's also captain of the cheerleading squad and they will be competing at least twice; AND this little lady works part-time.
I'm so proud of her.
Cheers,
Susan
Roach is getting older. Seven dog years = approximately 49 human years. While I'm certain I have many more years with him, I can't help but notice the subtle ways he has slowed down in adulthood. I took him on an hour-long walk yesterday and by the end of our journey, he had lost the kick in his step and was walking behind me. He was still happy to be out and about but I could tell he was tired. I'm sure the sun and warm temps had something to do with it but we used to go on the same walk in even hotter temperatures and he would have crazy energy towards the end.
Last night, Deanna and I were teasing him and in a fit of Boxer play rage, he leaped onto my bed and started mauling me under the covers. He's still crazy and shows no signs of slowing down in that area.
Roachmeister forever,
Susan
From start to finish, my cousin Diana's wedding was sheer perfection; it was the most down-to-earth wedding I have ever been to.
Vermont (in the summer) was everything I imagined and then some - beautiful weather (70's & sunny), fresh air, and the color green stretches as far as the eye can see. I was informed by many of the locals that their winters last from November to April/May (yikes). That was a sobering fact so I feel fortunate that I was able to visit the charming state during the warmer months.
A few weeks ago, I announced Project NITB. I've revised my rules to be a little more realistic. Budgets were made for entertainment, eating out, personal care, and gift-giving. I'm still refusing to shop for luxury items for myself for one full year. This is more of a personal quest I need to do to help me understand and hopefully eliminate the emotional attachment I have to buying new clothes, shoes, etc.
I am happy to say I have no more credit card debt. What little I did have is paid off and the accounts are closed. I have an emergency fund I will rely on in case something comes up. No more credit cards - for me, they provided a false sense of security and too much temptation.
Rock the Bells is coming up and I'll be missing out. I'm sad because I went last year and had a really good time with my friends. Lauren Hill is gonna be there - I've always wanted to see her live. Bummer.
Feeding the pig,
Susan
Only two more 20-mile training runs before marathon day in October. Despite the rain, mud, puddles, and two-mile incline towards the end, we finished strong. One of my pace group buddies mapped our loop with Gmaps Pedometer. As you can see, we were literally all over the place:
My good friend "S" and I are embarking on a difficult journey to become debt-free. We have both read Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover and agreed to be each other's support system as we slowly make our way to financial freedom. I'm not going to tell you to run out and buy the book but if you happen to see it in stores, read the "What This Book is NOT" forward - Dave's simplistic yet aggressive approach at getting out of debt forever might entice you to read more. I like the straightforwardness of his plan and know I will make it through.
*Playing Taps* Rock Mothball has moved on to a better place. She passed away before she got to see her babies emerge from their pee-colored casings.
So I've decided to take part in a somewhat drastic experiment. Project NITB is in full effect. Here are some preliminary rules:
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