Goals for this year

A little slow on setting them I know but, I just haven't written them down yet.

1) SAVE MONEY!
I just purchased a new car, and its going to be hard to save but this is what I have been wanting to do for several years. Eventually I would like to own a home, for that I will need a down payment. To do that I need to stop spending money on minuscule items that really mean nothing, take up space and I am sure I will forget about in 3 mos.

2) EXERCISE MORE REGULARLY
Well this one wont really be to hard for me to complete, maintain. I have always been involved in some sort of sport so its just a matter of me transitioning into my own training program. I have started walking while at work. Its about a 1/4 mile from one end of the main corridor to the other end, so if I do this 4 times I've walked a mile. Which I think is a good start. I also go out on the children's equipment and do some stuff out there. If I dont feel like walking I usually climb the stairs, up and down about 3 times. Also, I got a new gym membership. I had one in Bakersfield, now I have one here.

3) EAT BETTER
Well this one is being achieved as we speak, Kraig and I have mostly eliminated all fast food, and extra sugars that arent really needed. Weve both realized that our metabolism is slowing down and we need to be monitoring what we are eating better. My one thing that I know is going to kill me to give up is my daily Starbucks...but itll help with two goals so I guess I better do it! Ugh!

4) FINISH ALL MY STARTED PROJECTS
Goodness there are so many! Mostly knitted ones too! Guess I better get started...keep checking my blog to see the latest progress with them.

Anywho, this is all I have for now, the fewer the better I suppose. Its easier to remember them then. Ill keep you posted on how I am doing.

No Rain, No Rainbows

In light of the recent weather CA has been having;

I am reminded of one of my favorite poems. 9 years ago when I went to Maui, I bought a t-shirt with this poem on it, it has several sayings that are very true and help keep a positive perspective on life.

Kimo's Hawaiian Rules : No Rain, No Rainbows

Never judge a day by the weather.This is so true. You never know how your day is going to turn out based on what it starts out like. The other day I was going to LA to see my best friends and have some long overdue Girls time. But once I reached the Grapevine, it was closed. I had to turn around and come all the way back to Fresno. Man I was tired of driving but all in all it was not a bad day. I was disappointed but nonetheless, I still had a nice day.

The best things in life aren't things. To me this means that I need to be a better girlfriend, daughter, sister and friend. I have come to realize that I am a bit of a selfish person, and that it is not a good trait to have. Its okay to be a little self-confident but not egotistical which is what I mostly feel I am.

Tell the truth - there's less to remember. This is one I always do, it usually gets me into trouble though. Because most people dont want to hear the truth, accept the truth and it can be hurtful. However, if a person ever judged me they would not say I was a liar or deceitful.

Speak softly and wear a loud shirt.I am trying to work on biting my tongue in order to give other people a chance to speak, hear what they have to say. Realize that I am not the only one with good ideas and thoughts. That my way is not the only way. I need to learn from others. Sometimes the best way to be heard is to say nothing at all.

Goals are deceptive - the unaimed arrow never misses.Its funny this one, I think that this is called FATE; by way of GOD's Plans for everyone. Sometimes goals change, based on the events that take place on the way to achieving a larger goal. The little goals that are achieved make reaching the larger goal all that more worthwhile.

He who dies with the most toys - still dies.Yup, Yup. Self-explanatory.

Age is relative - when you're over the hill, you pick up speed.Not sure I know this one yet, but I am sure I will.

There are 2 ways to be rich - make more or desire less.This is one I am working on, to desire less. So I can save my money, and go to the 4 weddings I have to attend this year!

Beauty is internal - looks mean nothing.The second one I am working on. Making my personality more beautiful.

No Rain - No Rainbows.®
Again, No rain, No Rainbows. Not everything is pretty and sunny all the time, if it was then when it was pretty and sunny it would not be as rewarding to have the warmth and sunshine. Learning to cope through the rough times makes the good times all that more rewarding. If all you do is focus on the bad, then you will miss the good parts that sometimes peak through.

Each one of these sayings has a different meaning to everyone, but for me it was nice to remember this poem and reflect on my current life's emotions and thoughts. I've been in a funk (mentally-emotionally) lately and its nice to have thisto recapture my positiveness. I guess its just a growing process I am going through.

Enough said. Hope these little sayings bring some meaning to your life too!

-M

Bigger than me...

So in light of the current events that have taken place in Haitian community I feel this desire to do something bigger than myself.

More than just a text message. With being a RN I am drawn to feel that I should render my nursing skills there. However, another part of me holds back on this. I have instead thought up an idea that still says I care but that is a commitment that I am capable of making. I am going to first approach my charge nurses and ask how they feel about creative a donation box for clothes toys and other essentials for the people of Haiti. Then my goal would be to make it hospital wide. This turmoil that has occurred in Haiti will last for a long time, so I know that there will be much opportunity to be a part of the rebuilding process. anywho I am not sure what will transpire. but being involved with something larger than myself feels so rewarding already.

Second Baby Hat...

Well I made a second baby hat, it fits Hugo. Kraig thinks the first one fit him...uh no, to make one that size would take forever!

How I brought in the new year...

It started with Kraig celebrating his 26th bday...on 12/30. We had dinner with his folks and I took him to see the play...
What a great way to celebrate his birthday. He really enjoyed the book and loved the play equally as much! It was a nice treat.


Then for New Years Eve, I hung out with my family and watched movies. Really low key, great way to celebrate!
But before that happened... something else took place in my day. Check out previous blog to find out...

-M

New Year...New Car!

Well I did it! I bought a new car. It feels so good to have something in my own name and that I am the one responsible to pay for...Its a 2008 Dodge Dakota. With average amount of miles on it. I got a great deal on it and a included a warranty for a total of $17,080.
I originally was going to purchase a V6 2008 Dodge Dakota, but Kraig and his father saw this one and mentioned it to me and as it turns out I liked it much better. I used to have one and I loved it! Now I am back to Dodge. More importantly it feels good to have a much safer and more reliable set of wheels to use to go back and forth between Fresno and the Bay Area.

Front View

Side Views

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