The busiest week ever!

I have had the most productive, busiest week ever! Somehow, my house is still a mess! Go figure! I have one week left until school starts, and I'm just wondering what I can cram into the next week. Today, I finished my first book in probably a couple of years! I have laughed so much at this book, that I went and checked out another one by the same author! I've decided that I need to work on my tan just a bit more, so I'll probably hit the grownup pool again... maybe tomorrow. A friend of mine, plus this book I just read, has encouraged me to "grow" and try new things. What's funny as I look at my list of things to accomplish, I don't see a play or poetry reading, anywhere! I want to do things like participate in a 5K charity run, update my address book, read another book for fun... these are all attainable things! I have already begun to work on the address book on my computer. I've started running, however, I'm still not a runner! But I CAN run over a mile without falling off the treadmill! I find that to be an astounding accomplishment. I figure with some practice, I should be able to participate in an October run of some sort!

I find it interesting the things that we individually hold as an accomplishment. I went to school to be an English teacher, so reading the Classics or writing poetry does NOT in anyway seem enticing to me. Learning to run well... that sounds like a challenge. Zumba class! I think that sounds like a lot of fun! I had a chance to go Monday. I had a friend lined up to join me, and she backed out at the last minute. When she asked if I was still going to go without her, I just laughed. "Are you kidding? It's one thing to be uncomfortable and try something new... I'm not going to do it alone!!" I went on to tell her how I do better when I have someone to "laugh it off" with. Laughing at myself looking like an idiot would not be as comforting if doing it in a room full of strangers by myself. I need someone there that knows me, and understands... Needless to say, there will be no Zumba this week! Maybe next Monday?

I have decided that I'm going to work on my transformation... Part of my transformation is going to let my husband teach me how to clean. I know that sounds like crazy talk. I actually am a very good cleaner. I know how to scrub and get the best out of even a crappy floor. My thing is I'm so anal about how things are cleaned, I let it get the best of me and stress me out. I figure, maybe my husband's on to something. He's not a stress-bucket during Saturday morning chores. He must have something he can share with me! :)

We'll see... I must go think about what other things I can add to my list. I'll let you know as soon as I know!

Ah Haa!

I have managed to make it until this moment to plug in today. I have to say, it's been kind of nice.

I find that when I get on the computer, I manage to stay on the computer and waste away too much time. Conversations with my husband are answered with "uh-huh's" and "what?" during these times that I'm busy learning about nothing. But not today. The house is clean, coupons clipped, organized, shopping lists ready to go, husband is mowing the yard, and the baby's asleep... I needed something to do, so here I am.

It's kind of nice being caught up... think I'll go read a book. (That rarely gets to happen!)