I can't begin to tell you how much stress the puppies are putting on us, so this morning I took action. I posted on kijiji, and we've had one hit already! I love the pups, but it wears us out and it's far too risky.
It's only 4 o'clock, but I've gotten so much cleaning done it's unreal. Hopefully, things stay calm.
I did fall off the wagon for my diet, but I'm back on track!
Now, I'm going to do some wedding planning.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Day 5 & 6 - The Days I Skipped
Of course I miss two whole days of blogging already! I suppose life gets a bit too hectic to write perfectly every day.
January 5th, 2011 - My little sister and I had an amazing day together! We shopped at the mall, and bought loads of clothes for close-out prices! That night, Kayla came over and met my mom and sister over spaghetti.
January 6th, 2011 - Spenser and I finally picked out the tuxes! It took FAR too long, but there it is!
So because I waited too long to remember in detail, there is my recap of day 5 and 6. :)
January 5th, 2011 - My little sister and I had an amazing day together! We shopped at the mall, and bought loads of clothes for close-out prices! That night, Kayla came over and met my mom and sister over spaghetti.
January 6th, 2011 - Spenser and I finally picked out the tuxes! It took FAR too long, but there it is!
So because I waited too long to remember in detail, there is my recap of day 5 and 6. :)
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
The Day I Woke Up Exhausted
Day 4 - January 4th, 2011
I feel like a maid in my own home - never resting, never ending. Last night, our apartment was spotless. Today it's covered in toys, and messes the dogs have made. I am searching for rugs, and trying to gather the energy to even want to clean this place. Moreover, Spenser just doesn't seem to care. It's like the second I told him he didn't have to do these things is the second he completely gave up. However, when I said he didn't have to do everything I meant that I shouldn't have to do everything too. It's supposed to be a partnership is it not? Ugh.
The only positives is how well the diet has been going. Using a calorie calculator, I figured out exactly how much I will have to lose to be back to my goal weight by the wedding! This week, I am allowed 870 calories a day. After that, it decreases a little bit at a time until about 715 a day.
So the day has it's ups and downs. I'm the advocate of ups and downs. The question I'm asking myself is: "Do I do everything by myself or do I wait it out and get his help?" I just feel like if I don't wait, he'll think it's okay. If I do, he'll be frustrated. :/ No win situation. *sigh*
Oh well.
I feel like a maid in my own home - never resting, never ending. Last night, our apartment was spotless. Today it's covered in toys, and messes the dogs have made. I am searching for rugs, and trying to gather the energy to even want to clean this place. Moreover, Spenser just doesn't seem to care. It's like the second I told him he didn't have to do these things is the second he completely gave up. However, when I said he didn't have to do everything I meant that I shouldn't have to do everything too. It's supposed to be a partnership is it not? Ugh.
The only positives is how well the diet has been going. Using a calorie calculator, I figured out exactly how much I will have to lose to be back to my goal weight by the wedding! This week, I am allowed 870 calories a day. After that, it decreases a little bit at a time until about 715 a day.
So the day has it's ups and downs. I'm the advocate of ups and downs. The question I'm asking myself is: "Do I do everything by myself or do I wait it out and get his help?" I just feel like if I don't wait, he'll think it's okay. If I do, he'll be frustrated. :/ No win situation. *sigh*
Oh well.
Monday, January 3, 2011
The Day I Realized Our Budget...
Day 3 - January 3rd, 2011
I have a seriously hard time sticking to a budget, and last night that realization grew to a new height. We are in a bad financial spot, and our lifestyle is to blame. We have spent and spent and spent, but haven't watched our output because of some funds in our bank account. Those days are over. We must now be very aware, and it doesn't help that our wedding is sucking all the financial life from us - making our situation harder. We are now reduced to cutting corners and budgeting heavily. Don't get me wrong, I definitely do not mind. It's just rough on us. Spenser estimated that his income settles at 1,000 a month after taxes, and a little over half of that goes to rent. It's a difficult situation, and we are working through it.
As I write, I plan and I'll do my best to do it for a budget. I can only hope to pull things together while staying positive.
I have a seriously hard time sticking to a budget, and last night that realization grew to a new height. We are in a bad financial spot, and our lifestyle is to blame. We have spent and spent and spent, but haven't watched our output because of some funds in our bank account. Those days are over. We must now be very aware, and it doesn't help that our wedding is sucking all the financial life from us - making our situation harder. We are now reduced to cutting corners and budgeting heavily. Don't get me wrong, I definitely do not mind. It's just rough on us. Spenser estimated that his income settles at 1,000 a month after taxes, and a little over half of that goes to rent. It's a difficult situation, and we are working through it.
As I write, I plan and I'll do my best to do it for a budget. I can only hope to pull things together while staying positive.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
The Day I Set A Goal
Day 2 - January 2nd, 2011
I'm fairly certain that these pups are going to drive me crazy. I'm also fairly certain that getting my many excursions functioning will give me a heart attack. Therefore, very soon I shall be insane and unable to speak properly on the left side of my mouth. Oh great, I'm going to be Katie Holmes.
I'm working on getting my hands on some essential oils for a fair price. I'm dying to make some candles, since Spenser and I burn through so many in the apartment. In the past week alone, we've managed to work our way through five or six of them. Each were glade so they were made with watered down fragrances and had a paraffin wax base, so they were cheaper but burned quicker. After doing that bit of research to understand the large price gap in candles, it occurred to me that we could save if I did it. Moreover, I think I could bring something new to the mix. I could use essential oils, so the fragrance was pure and strong, and broke down in the air as it should be properly done - reducing allergic reactions like people have to cheap fragrance that cannot break down. I can use soy wax so it burns slower and clean, and is all natural. Last but not least, instead of basic looking candle holders, I could bring my creative side across and make something really beautiful. I could do themes almost, like a "Gothic Lolita" candle for Kourtney with a vanilla infused sandalwood fragrance. Or, I could do a "Island Dreamer" with coconut and hibiscus flower. I have a million and one ideas, though I always seem to do this. Come up with great things and never make them happen.
All I know is it would do nicely in an etsy shop, and on the shelves of the bakery my mother and I are dying to open.
I know I'll make all my dreams happen someday, and until that day I will fight.
Apart from that, I have 111 days until my wedding, and tonight I will get one step closer to achieving some of my resolutions when we go grocery shopping. :)
Overall, a very good start to the year.
I'm fairly certain that these pups are going to drive me crazy. I'm also fairly certain that getting my many excursions functioning will give me a heart attack. Therefore, very soon I shall be insane and unable to speak properly on the left side of my mouth. Oh great, I'm going to be Katie Holmes.
I'm working on getting my hands on some essential oils for a fair price. I'm dying to make some candles, since Spenser and I burn through so many in the apartment. In the past week alone, we've managed to work our way through five or six of them. Each were glade so they were made with watered down fragrances and had a paraffin wax base, so they were cheaper but burned quicker. After doing that bit of research to understand the large price gap in candles, it occurred to me that we could save if I did it. Moreover, I think I could bring something new to the mix. I could use essential oils, so the fragrance was pure and strong, and broke down in the air as it should be properly done - reducing allergic reactions like people have to cheap fragrance that cannot break down. I can use soy wax so it burns slower and clean, and is all natural. Last but not least, instead of basic looking candle holders, I could bring my creative side across and make something really beautiful. I could do themes almost, like a "Gothic Lolita" candle for Kourtney with a vanilla infused sandalwood fragrance. Or, I could do a "Island Dreamer" with coconut and hibiscus flower. I have a million and one ideas, though I always seem to do this. Come up with great things and never make them happen.
All I know is it would do nicely in an etsy shop, and on the shelves of the bakery my mother and I are dying to open.
I know I'll make all my dreams happen someday, and until that day I will fight.
Apart from that, I have 111 days until my wedding, and tonight I will get one step closer to achieving some of my resolutions when we go grocery shopping. :)
Overall, a very good start to the year.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
The Day It All Began
Day 1 - January 1st, 2011
2010 held a lot of negative and positive. At first, I felt the bad outweighed the good, but looking back I can see it was all in what I made it. I had a beautiful year to live with people I love, what could be greater?
Knowing what I know now, I decided to make a change for 2011. So, this is the blog to document these changes. As it stands, I'm working on my New Years Resolutions. I've never really had any to work at so the experience will be new, but I think that's what life is really about - going outside your comfort zone to better yourself.
So, here I go. Day one of trying something new for my health, my happiness, and my life.
2010 held a lot of negative and positive. At first, I felt the bad outweighed the good, but looking back I can see it was all in what I made it. I had a beautiful year to live with people I love, what could be greater?
Knowing what I know now, I decided to make a change for 2011. So, this is the blog to document these changes. As it stands, I'm working on my New Years Resolutions. I've never really had any to work at so the experience will be new, but I think that's what life is really about - going outside your comfort zone to better yourself.
So, here I go. Day one of trying something new for my health, my happiness, and my life.
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