take a guess... did you say Mary? Ding Ding Ding
She was tearing open a new bag of cat food , I went over to yell at her to stop and get her off the table... she jumped full claws onto my foot.
OUCH. It friggen hurts.
Resolutions again
Ok so I already posted my resolutions from last year and how they turned out. So here is what I'm putting out there for 2009...
1.) Complete Project 365 - take a photo every day of 2009 and Blog365
2.) The obligatory get healthier res. I'm going to get a treadmill, and use it! I'm not going to declare any certain pound loss but I resolve to get on my treadmill at least 3 times a week and end the year healthier than I started.
3.) Read 50 books
I'm going to stop at 3 this year. I have other things I plan to focus on but these resolutions are a good start.
1.) Complete Project 365 - take a photo every day of 2009 and Blog365
2.) The obligatory get healthier res. I'm going to get a treadmill, and use it! I'm not going to declare any certain pound loss but I resolve to get on my treadmill at least 3 times a week and end the year healthier than I started.
3.) Read 50 books
I'm going to stop at 3 this year. I have other things I plan to focus on but these resolutions are a good start.
Day 1
Wow, a new year. A fresh start... a clean slate.
Do you mourn the passing of a yer or are you filled with excitement about the new year and the possibilities it holds? I'm the second type if you had any doubts. ;)
So today is day 1 of 2009 and also of Project 365... so today's photo subject is pretty common but it worked for me.
The official pic I sent to the group
and an extra shot...
I'm not actually sure what kinda flower this is but I love it. I love the firework feel of it, I love the little petals. I think it is lovely.
Do you mourn the passing of a yer or are you filled with excitement about the new year and the possibilities it holds? I'm the second type if you had any doubts. ;)
So today is day 1 of 2009 and also of Project 365... so today's photo subject is pretty common but it worked for me.
The official pic I sent to the group
and an extra shot...
I'm not actually sure what kinda flower this is but I love it. I love the firework feel of it, I love the little petals. I think it is lovely.
Resolutions
From Dec 2007 (how it went)
I only accomplished 2 of my 7 goals from last year so I'm kinda bummed but my year took a different turn and overall I'm very happy with what I accomplished.
I'm going with 5 goals this year...
1. Get back into my eating and exercise routine (no soda or fast food for first 6 months of the year) (went well for a while and like always - crash and burn le sigh)
2. Read 50 books (I only finished 30 something this year) (oh so freaking close, I read 48, I've started the 49th)
3. Find a way to get my website up and running (Well, its not a full site but it is a start http://solematetoys.com )
4. Network locally to expand and promote my business. Find out what my local options are more fully (actually I have enough biz resolutions to make another list. My business is going to be a big focus for me this year) (I could have done more but I was invited to join a spring Craft Expo in '09 so I'm pretty happy. I also joined a local craft group on etsy.)
5. Buy or Do a little something fun for myself once a month and NOT feel guilty about it! ( The cashflow got in the way of this but I can't complain. I've ended the year on a super positive note)
I only accomplished 2 of my 7 goals from last year so I'm kinda bummed but my year took a different turn and overall I'm very happy with what I accomplished.
I'm going with 5 goals this year...
1. Get back into my eating and exercise routine (no soda or fast food for first 6 months of the year) (went well for a while and like always - crash and burn le sigh)
2. Read 50 books (I only finished 30 something this year) (oh so freaking close, I read 48, I've started the 49th)
3. Find a way to get my website up and running (Well, its not a full site but it is a start http://solematetoys.com )
4. Network locally to expand and promote my business. Find out what my local options are more fully (actually I have enough biz resolutions to make another list. My business is going to be a big focus for me this year) (I could have done more but I was invited to join a spring Craft Expo in '09 so I'm pretty happy. I also joined a local craft group on etsy.)
5. Buy or Do a little something fun for myself once a month and NOT feel guilty about it! ( The cashflow got in the way of this but I can't complain. I've ended the year on a super positive note)
Ch Ch Ch Changes
We have had some really big changes in the last few months. Most notable are the move and my husband getting a new job that has in him another state at least 7 days at a time. He left Nov.30th and returned Dec.22nd this last shift but I think that is not going to happen again because it's just too long.
I have to start being more mindful of my priorities and putting toy making and house management higher on the list. We are considering a dog which would be a huge change. We are traveling to Texas in Feb for some friend visiting and a pro hockey game for the boys.
There are some changes coming for the podcast too and you will hear all about that soon.
I'm also going to give Project 365 a try, I'll dedicate a set for those pics on my flickr and I'm sure I'll be linking to the shots often.
I have to start being more mindful of my priorities and putting toy making and house management higher on the list. We are considering a dog which would be a huge change. We are traveling to Texas in Feb for some friend visiting and a pro hockey game for the boys.
There are some changes coming for the podcast too and you will hear all about that soon.
I'm also going to give Project 365 a try, I'll dedicate a set for those pics on my flickr and I'm sure I'll be linking to the shots often.
A lil post holiday msg.
Usually I am a holiday SAP but this year I was meh the whole time. I enjoyed buying stuff my kids would like but I just didn't care about the actual holiday or decorating or any of it really. I skated by and did anything the kids wanted but the heart wasn't in it like in years past.
Cam got the only thing he asked for.
Teagan got a VERY large gift
the language used to assemble that was not G rated.
And it seems like it's not a real holiday unless it involves the Wii...
And for good measure here are the kids again... Cam, 12
Teagan, 8
Cam got the only thing he asked for.
Teagan got a VERY large gift
the language used to assemble that was not G rated.And it seems like it's not a real holiday unless it involves the Wii...
And for good measure here are the kids again... Cam, 12
Teagan, 8
Moving is for the birds!
But I'm back, I know you missed me!
If you haven't visited recently you should head over to Sole Mate Toys there are some new pics and updates.
Here are a few pics of our new apt. area. Not inside, I need to clean first. lol
http://www.flickr.com/photos/itsvenus/sets/72157610615792779/
If you haven't visited recently you should head over to Sole Mate Toys there are some new pics and updates.
Here are a few pics of our new apt. area. Not inside, I need to clean first. lol
http://www.flickr.com/photos/itsvenus/sets/72157610615792779/
