Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Model Material

Here is Taggie's Aunt Pepper. She is just too cute!

Declutter is still going strong. I recommend it to everyone...One item a day...It takes like 5 seconds!

Friday, January 23, 2009

Declutter In Progress

So, its my goal to declutter by the end of the year! This is kinda my new years resolution...but I don't like new years resolutions and its almost February...so lets call it my "Declutter Mission 2009!"

I feel like Dan and I have SO much stuff left from high school and college! All I want to do it get rid of it. We have donated stuff here and there over time but the pile just never seems to get smaller.

The Plan: Declutter at least one item per day through the end of the year.

I started about three days ago and so far so good. I have decluttered everyday. I hope I can keep it up.

I'll keep you posted as the weeks pass :)

Next Mission: Create a mail sorting and storing system....this is a constant battle at our house. Where does all the mail come from????

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Life's Not Fair and Tag at the DP

I learned today what the phrase "life's not fair" truely means!!! I frequently heard that phrase from my parents all growing up...but I didn't truly understand it until today. I will just say that I was VERY frustrated for most of the morning. Man....

Here are some fun pics from my new camera :)

Tag on the way to the dog park...not wanting to sit!
Licking Tag.....


Happy Tag at the dog park....not the best picture from the camera but I wanted yall to see what the dog park is all about. (or DP....because if we say dog park....he gets really excited) The DP is his favorite place to go!
This is what he spends most of his time doing at the DP....smelling :)
Last, but not least, me and Tag....well, kinda! Dan needs to learn how to use the camera...maybe I'll make it into a few pics soon :)
I have alot of learning to do with my new camera...but I love it! It takes great pictures :)

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Alltel Update

So, good news, I still have a job! Thats about all I know. Everyone I know is very curious about whats happening.....I am too. The truth is I really have no clue whats happening. I just know that as of Friday, Alltel is now Verizon and I was not laid off. As soon as I know more info I'll let everyone know.

For some exciting news, I got my new camera in on Wednesday. I'm SUPER excited about it! I took some pics today and I hope to get them uploaded tomorrow. I ended up getting a Nikon D60 and two lenses. So far its great. I still have a lot of learning to do.

Well, Dan and I are headed to the hot tub...Let me know if you ever want to come hang out with us :) There's plenty of room for more!

Friday, January 2, 2009

Never Buy A Women's Health Magizine...EVER

So, I made a promise to Women's Health to tell all my friends and family about my horrible experence with their company. I just want to make sure I follow through with my promise!

Here I go....

In July of 2008, I signed up for a free offer with Women's Health. This free offer included one magizine and some 10 page (crappy) workout booklets. One of the main reasons I signed up for the "free" stuff was because there were no obligations and no action required on my part. Well, I guess I was REALLY wrong! And I learned a couple VERY valuable lessons: NOTHING IN LIFE IS FREE, there is ALWAYS ACTION REQUIRED and no obligation means YES, YOU HAVE AN OBLIGATION! (I will say, I'm glad I learned these lessons at a young age!)

So, I got a letter in the mail recently stating that I was being referred to a credit agency and if I did not pay for the subscription, a collection agency will be contacting me. I was like "WHAT????". I have a wonderful husband and he found this letter and paid for the subscription so I wouldn't have the collection agency calling me.

If this is their tactic getting new subscribers by scaring them and threating them with the word "credit"....what a HORRIBLE business model.

Well, I made another promise to Women's Health in the email I sent to their customer service: "After this subscription is complete, I will NEVER IN MY LIFE touch anything associated with Women's Health." You should do the same unless you want them to ruin your life!

As a warning, if you ever see a Womens Health magizine and it says free...It really means, if you don't sign up for a subscription we are going to ruin your credit and turn you over to a collection agency!!!! Just beware!

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Happy New Year!!!

Well, its 2009! I slept right through the switch...But Dan and Taggie were up. Not because they wanted to but because of all the fireworks. Taggie got scared and jumped into bed on Dan. Being a good papa, he stayed up and comforted the scared puppy!

With the new year, comes New Years resolutions. I don't really make New Years resolutions...because they usually fall through about two weeks into the new year. I also have a complaint about one resolution that most people make...to lose weight and get healthy...in theory its the perfect resolution, but its really not a resolution, it should be a life change!! (on soap box) Its all over the morning news shows...I even bought one of the books they say is the next best diet. (the Flat Belly Diet...I'll let you know how it goes!) Most people try and change Jan 1st....they try to change everything! They start working out super hard and eat all different foods. Well, thats why it doesn't work! If your like me, change is hard. Then 2 days after you start the new year, new you...its over...your back to the old you! What I say is make a life change to get healthy and lose weight...not a new years resolution! Save the new years resolution for something less crucial...because (according to the Today show) only 20% of people that make a resolution...actually follow through. (off soap box)

So, here is what I hope 2009 brings:

1. A revelation in pottery class...and I become an awesome potter! I start my new class Jan 5th. I have made a list of things I want to get accomplished in class. I'll keep you posted.

2. To keep my job through at least the end of the year. I hear paying bills is important ;) We still know nothing...I'll let you know when we do know something! But, Dan finishes May 2010...so, hopefully the end of my job will happen at the same time he graduates.

3. A wonderful vacation in March. Jamaica here we come!

4. A business idea or invention that will make me a millionaire! As most of you know (or don't know), I would love to have my own successful small business some day...maybe this is the year!

Okay, I think thats enough for now. I'll save the rest for when I blow out my b-day candles.

I wish everyone a wonderful new year and many wonderfully successful resolutions to come. (Assuming your part of the 20%!!!)

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Christmas Recap:
Dan and I left Little Rock the Sunday before Christmas for the casino. Some people thought it was odd that we were spending our time at a casino for the holiday...I think they just wanted to come with us!!! We had a blast. We didn't lose all of our money so thats a plus. Tommie and Jay met us in Tunica on Monday. Jay would just breath on a slot machine and it gave him money! Lucky duck!!! I can't say the same for myself! After the casino fun, the family visits started...and kept going and going!!! Dan and I had 4 Christmas's and 2 get togethers with family in 6 days! Man we were tired. But it was great to see all the family. My favorite thing about family get togethers are the crazy relatives! What will they do/say next??? Lets just say they keep things interesting.

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Marley & Me........A MUST see!
Dan and I went to see Marley & Me on Tuesday. If you have a doggie you LOVE as much as I love my Taggie, you need to take EXTRA tissue! I felt like they were telling the story of mine and Dans life! I just hope my Taggie lives forever and ever!