Bookish and Not-So-Bookish Thoughts is a weekly blogging event hosted by Bookishly Boisterous. It allows book bloggers (and non-book bloggers) to write about pretty much anything, bookish or otherwise (i.e. share exciting plans for the weekend, rants on things&encountered during the week. **************************************************************************************
1) I have been spending way too much time surfing the web in bed at night instead of reading. Proof: I'm only 10% into a book I started 3 days ago...and it's already a good story, yet I remain addicted to Poshmark, Pinterest and other internet villians.
2) I am over the hump of Catholic Schools Week and couldn't be happier...biggest worry now is preparing to be observed by my Principal on Monday morning 8am. Ugh. Why does worrying exist? Oh and CSW is one week later this year which means it runs concurrently with Nat'l School Counseling Week...a week where I normally bring in treats EVERY DAY for the staff. Do you think anyone has realized that it is NSCW? I'll let you answer that one.
3) I have never wished away so much of my life as I have in the past few weeks. Seriously, that is NOT good and to me, it feels like a "sign".
5) I am certain I will want to spend Sunday on the couch after that "rolling course"..however, Ethan is having a few friends over to celebrate his birthday so I'll be running around (again!) like a crazy woman. Hoping we have weather that allows for a true pinata "event" - the husband is EXCITED about this (and so am I really!)
6) Public Service Announcement: when I request "light ice", that does NOT mean the cup should be 3/4 FULL of ice. Seriously! #notcoolchickfila
7) In January, I attempted a "No Spend January" project. I would deem it "somewhat-successful"....I had only 2 days all month where I spent ZERO, but overall I was more cautious with my spending, not going out to eat with Ethan as much. I was writing down every penny I spent, which I feel made a big difference in my spending decisions. It's only Feb 4th and I have not been documenting my spending and it already feels like I'm spending too much. I need to sit down and make my "No Spend February" chart STAT.
5 comments:
1. Some weeks tend to be more book-heavy than others for me. And the same goes with internet usage and catching up on tv shows. I decided that as long as I'm enjoying my recreation time, that's good enough for me.
3. I agree. Usually means it's time for me to evaluate.
7. Instead of "no spend," which frankly seems near impossible to me, what about a "weekly allowance" type "light spend" plan? I have a certain (modest) amount of "fun money" I'm comfortable spending per week, and, honestly, I rarely even use it all -- I'm just not a big spender -- but I don't think even I could pull off a no-spend month! And the money that doesn't get spent, I either let sit there and accumulate for something fun (like one of the EPCOT fests!) or I deposit it into savings and start building it up again.
Thanks for sharing that quote about enjoying life, it's a good thing to be reminded of every now and then.
lol, I totally hear you re: #6, that happens a lot around my house: I ask for half a cup of juice and they give me a whole glass O_o
We have a firm rule for our kids - no devices once they're in bed - it's books or lights out. I apply the same rule to my own bedtime :-)
I get so worried too, when I'm up for evaluation. Why, I have no idea. I'm tenured! Plus, I know what I'm doing and it always goes fine. But still, there something about anticipating judgement.
And then he didn't show cuz he got caught up in a conversation...so maybe it happens tomorrow if we don't have a snow day...ack!! And we don't have tenure and though I'm on year 6 there is always *that* fear...
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