Thursday

This has been a long week...even with going in a little later most days...Wishing you a fun summer day!

Another Day

I know today was the 4th and I did take time to reflect on what that means for this country...such a young country, but so strong. We are not perfect, but there cannot be a perfect country with all of the free will and different types of personalities in this world. But I think we have a good thing going here and am proud to call myself an United States citizen.

Other than that it was just another day for us. Hubby had to work and I was home alone. Was not feeling the greatest...but that is life, huh? I read a bit and napped. Now I have laundry and house cleaning I need to get done tomorrow before I go back to work on Monday.

I am hoping to get a Netbook this month. If I do I will be be able to keep up with this and other peoples blogs while I am riding the train to and from work. I'll let you know if that happens.

Happy 4th to you all!! Hugs!!

Being Lazy
I have been extremely lazy...as much as I want to post...I just don't...hope to get a netbook soon...hopefully that will help.

Friday!!

Okay...I made it...but it sure seemed to take forver to get here!!! I hope all my blog buddies have a good one!

Did someone leave the oven on?

Omg, who left the freakin'; oven on? I wish being out in the heat could make one lose weight. Well, today was a crazy day...had a section meeting at 830am.
One employee was missing, who really needed to be there. It went okay for the most part. Next I had PKI training. So, now I know the proper way to set up an employees security certificate for Outlook.

I then had a meeting with an employee and their union rep...that was a humdinger...had to see the look on her face when I told her how much time she has spent on the phone for the last three months.

I finally got to eat a little after 1pm...then it was on thing after the other the rest
of the day...glad to be going home. Well, sending this from my phone, so it's in SMS form, so this is going to be another adventure!

~Stephie~

I am still alive...I'll catch up soon...miss you all.

~Stephie~

The Total Money Makeover - Dave Ramsey

I think I mentioned it before, but if not....I am going to be 40 this year. Age really does not bother me, but this seems like an important mile stone for some reason. I want to be under 300 lbs by then...I can do it, but I am having trouble making myself do it. I would like to also be more control of my finances also. You would think by 40 a person would have a good plan in place and be living in financial freedom with a good retirement plan in place. Sadly I have failed miserably in this area. Mostly from my own stupidity. However, had it not been for my own stupidity I might be like a lot of other people with tons of credit card debts and a huge mortgage. Instead I owe Uncle Sam the largest portion of my debt, which I have finally taken serious and am making huge payments to get this taken care of within the next 18 months and then I have some multiple small debts. All in all though I am sure my debt must total about 50K. I can retire in 10 years and I plan to and go onto another career such as teaching, but with how I sit right now that would not be possible. I make a darn good salary and I sit back and ask why do we live pay check to pay check, there are people who make less than me doing well.

So, someone told me about Dave Ramsey's The Total Money Makeover. It is a common sense book really. I think what makes people turn to it is that he lays out a plan. I am not to that part yet, but I can tell you just from what I have read in the first 50 pages I will be implementing his plan. It will be hard, because it is difficult to change who we are, but I am tired of living this way. As Dave says "living like no one else now so that later we can live like no one else".

So, I will be looking at my life and making some major changes. One of those may be that I am not online as much. I have already stopped getting on here as much because I am tired at night, but I need to create energy in my life and that will hopefully keep me busy in other areas. I will still try to post a couple times a week and I am sure my posts will often times be focused around this journey for which I am about to embark.

I went to a class last night on prayer and at the end of the night we formed a prayer circle and took a little piece of paper that we had written our prayer request on into our right hand and sent positive love and energy to that hand and onto the hand of the person we were holding...my prayer? To be able to make the changes in my life that I have to make to become financially free. I believe God is already talking to me...

Namaste...

Saturday 9: Uninvited

1. Do you mind people to show up uninvited?

Yes, I am a creature of habit and don't like my habits changed by others...

2. Last person you talked to on the phone?

My hubby...

3. Last person on your missed call list?

My hubby...

4. Who calls you the most?

My Bffl...

5. What is your favorite song about breaking up?

Hmm, there are so many...I love oldies music, so I'll go with Breaking up is Hard to Do

6. If someone sent you an unexpected gift, what would you like it to be?

Books...I love books...

7. Your classic rock station plays the top songs of all time. What is number one?

Not sure...Sweet Emotion by Aerosmith, maybe?

8. Do you live for today or tomorrow?

I always live for today...

9. What movie villain scared you as a kid?

None...I did not scare easy...

Friday 5 - Long & Shorts

1. What is the longest you’ve gone between haircuts? Hmm, I remember a couple years ago I waited like 8 or 9 months...No more...today I got my hair cut and I waited almost three months and that was too long...just hard to get time.
   
2. What is the shortest hour of the day? That is funny...an hour is an hour...I guess I could say my lunch break, but it is only 30 minutes...so that might be why...lol
   
3. What is the longest line you’ve ever stood in? Hmm, it was either at Six Flags...or the security check at the air port...not sure...
   
4. Who’s your shortest adult friend? Without a doubt Judy Wilson, a lady I work with here in Dallas. Well, she is in Arlington now, but we still kind of work with each other. She is not even 5 foot tall. But she is a sweet heart.
   
5. Who among your current friends have you known the longest? That would have to be Janet Hunt. I have known her since we were 13 years old. We still stay in touch and know somewhat of what is going on in each other's lives. Now, if we are talking close friends who know every thing it is close. I believe I would have to say Mona, but my BFFL is not far behind. I knew Mona a few more months than BFFL. They both know me quite well, but I think BFFL knows me just a little bit better.
   

Saturday 9: Hot Fun in the Summertime

Saturday 9: Hot Fun in the Summertime

1. Is summer your favorite season? Why? As much as I do like summer...no!!! I can't stand the heat...but I do like the longer days...

2. Do you exercise more in the summer because you wear less clothing? No, it is too hot!!

3. Do you enjoy tanning or are you more concerned about the dangers of basking in the sun? I used to, now I only get about 15 minutes or so of sun a day...per Dr. Oz...

4. You are on the beach when a waiter appears for your drink order. What do you ask for? Mmmm...a Pina Colada Swirl

5. Do you camp in the summertime? Used to on Memorial Day, but that is not really considered summer...

6. What was your favorite summer vacation as a kid? Didn't take them...

7. Do you enjoy sleeping outdoors? I love it!!! It is so peaceful...

8. Do you throw a summer barbecue every year? Not usually, but it would be a kewl tradition to start...

9. Have you ever been to a nude beach? If yes, what did you think? No, but I would...