Dreaming

Okay so I know its been a while since I have posted a blog, but the truth is I have been busy...and my new job, that I actually kinda like keeps me at the computer all day and I don't have as much desire to mess with it at night. So anyway, a lot is going on. About 2 weeks and a half ago I noticed that my left pinky finger and ring finger were numb. I let it go for about a week until I totally realized that I was having trouble opening jars and doors because of this strange sensation and that my arm feels like it weighs about a thousand pounds, so I finally went to the doc. She poked and prodded and told me that I have Ulnar nerve damage, caused by sleeping on my hands most likely and that I need to go to a nerve specialist and possibly a OT/PT. So Thursday next week I get to go to the specialist and let him zap me. Meanwhile, any activity that involves a lot of movement with my left hand makes my arm feel like it weighs a thousand pounds!
Today however I am dreaming of something very nice.


Next year, the year that we hit the big 5 I want to go on a cruise. Marian, my Mary Kay sales director challenged us to set a goal. She also challenged us to set a goal that has an end, so my goal for next year is to go on a cruise. Today I am dreaming of that cruise! I have this dream that we will be able to fly into Los Angeles, rent a car and drive up the coast, visit some friends for a day or so and then drive to port and go on our cruise! Isn't that such a fun thing to dream about??? My family has been talking about taking a cruise together forever, I'm making a goal to make that a reality this time next year. I know what you are thinking, you don't want to take family on an anniversary trip, but I have heard that there is so much to do on the ship that you may not see anyone you know for hours! I can't wait!!

Setting Goals

So I have been doing a lot of thinking about my life lately. You know when you have that epiphany that you need a total life makeover! That is how I have been feeling. Michael told me the other day that he wants to do bible study together, he has also mentioned a time or two about how nice it would be if I could keep the house up and fix dinner a little more often. When I was in school, it was really hard for me to keep dinner on the table and the house picked up. I felt like I was run ragged with all the stuff that was going on. Since I am finished with school and getting on a better schedule, I figure now is the time to make some goals. I have some total life makeover goals in mind, but anybody can tell you that when you are setting goals it's important to start small. So here goes, I am going to make a short term goal for this week. This week I am starting out with a clean slate, there are no dirty dishes, no dirty clothes and the house is actually company presentable, lived in, but company presentable. This week I am going to make an effort to keep the house up. Every night after dinner this week I will wash dishes and straighten up the living room. I will have meals planned and prepared for every night this week, and I will at least do one load of laundry this week. (I know all you mommies out there are thinking ONE LOAD???, but there are only two of us...and ICT isn't near as dirty as Hobby Lobby) pray for me that I can meet my goals this week! I know that making these things a priority will in the end make my life much simpler and leave me with more time to spend with my hubby and just relaxin instead of worrying about my house! Later on I will tell you about some of the other more long term goals I would like to set for Michael and I.