Friday seems like it was so long ago, yet the weekend passed so quickly!
After work on Friday, I met a couple of friends at Happy Hour at Art's Bar in Lansing. We had a great turnout eventually, and live entertainment from one of our Lansing Jaycee members. It was a lot of fun, and I was there for most of the night. Then I went home and finished my book. Woo hoo!
Saturday was the Michigan Jaycees Model Legislature here at the Capitol in Lansing. I was the Majority Floor Leader for the day, and whew!! What a busy day! After we were done, I went home, went to dinner with Eric, and then came back to take a nap. Yup, a nap at 7pm...because we were planning on seeing Watchmen on the IMAX screen at the 9:40 showing! I LOVED the movie...I'm hoping to do a post on it soon.
Then slept in on Sunday, watched Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, and slept some more in the afternoon. It was quite the lazy Sunday!
Now I feel like I'm playing catch up at work on this Monday...
Monday, March 16, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Ah, moving
So, in November, I extended my lease for 6 months. The idea was that by May, I would be ready to move into a new place in Lansing with the other half. Despite the best laid plans, it dawned on me a few weeks ago when I received a letter about my lease renewal that we weren't ready yet! AHHHH!!!
My lease is up at the end of May, but they need to know by the end of March if I'm leaving. So, in the next couple of weeks, I will hopefully know where I'm moving to! I'm going on Monday to check a place out on the West side of Lansing (in the 917!) Of course, any place that I look at has to be dog friendly!
I'm not sure if it has anything to do with moving or not, but the last week or so, I've been purging things around my apartment. You wouldn't believe how much crap I have in a one bedroom apartment. Ok, well, maybe if you saw it, you'd believe it. I feel like I've put so much in the garbage, but it still doesn't look like I've gotten rid of anything!
I'm starting to go through my clothes to see what I can take to Goodwill (that size 4? It's gone!) I have piles of magazines to take to the recycling center. I have more books than I know what to do with (no, I'm not getting rid of them, sorry!)
I think part of my packrat tendencies comes from my childhood - my mom vacuumed every day, nothing could be out of place, and I think that now that I can live the way I want to, I don't have the time to clean that much, and I don't want to be like her in that respect!
But now that I've started cleaning, I'm determined to have less stuff to move from one place to another!
My lease is up at the end of May, but they need to know by the end of March if I'm leaving. So, in the next couple of weeks, I will hopefully know where I'm moving to! I'm going on Monday to check a place out on the West side of Lansing (in the 917!) Of course, any place that I look at has to be dog friendly!
I'm not sure if it has anything to do with moving or not, but the last week or so, I've been purging things around my apartment. You wouldn't believe how much crap I have in a one bedroom apartment. Ok, well, maybe if you saw it, you'd believe it. I feel like I've put so much in the garbage, but it still doesn't look like I've gotten rid of anything!
I'm starting to go through my clothes to see what I can take to Goodwill (that size 4? It's gone!) I have piles of magazines to take to the recycling center. I have more books than I know what to do with (no, I'm not getting rid of them, sorry!)
I think part of my packrat tendencies comes from my childhood - my mom vacuumed every day, nothing could be out of place, and I think that now that I can live the way I want to, I don't have the time to clean that much, and I don't want to be like her in that respect!
But now that I've started cleaning, I'm determined to have less stuff to move from one place to another!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
The floodgates have opened...
So, of course after I post the other day about having nothing to write about, and I thought of two things on my way to work this morning:
1) I stopped at the gas station to get something to drink this morning, and I've noticed the last few times I've been there that signs have been posted warning people about the increase in cost for cigarettes. The woman in line in front of me purchased a pack for $6.94!!!! I know I'm not the best person to keep a budget but wow...I just imagine how much people that smoke spend on their habit, and how they should do everything in their power to quit. I know it's NOT the easiest thing to do - my dad did it in the 80's, but between the health benefits of quitting and the cost, you'd think that would make people more apt to quit!
I also have to say that I don't particularly feel bad for people that are complaining about the cost increase. While the government may be looking for increased revenues, one of the things I would hope would come out of it is fewer smokers, therefore saving the government more in the long run on health care.
2) I've slowly been in the process of purging my office and my apartment. Last night, I got rid of two bags worth of junk from my car. These bags ended up in my apartment when I thought I was going to trade in my car in January 2008, and have been sitting there since. It's a long slow process, but I think if I purge things from my apartment now, it'll make it much easier when I have to move again. And it makes my apartment less cluttered!
Random thoughts, I know, but they both came to mind!
1) I stopped at the gas station to get something to drink this morning, and I've noticed the last few times I've been there that signs have been posted warning people about the increase in cost for cigarettes. The woman in line in front of me purchased a pack for $6.94!!!! I know I'm not the best person to keep a budget but wow...I just imagine how much people that smoke spend on their habit, and how they should do everything in their power to quit. I know it's NOT the easiest thing to do - my dad did it in the 80's, but between the health benefits of quitting and the cost, you'd think that would make people more apt to quit!
I also have to say that I don't particularly feel bad for people that are complaining about the cost increase. While the government may be looking for increased revenues, one of the things I would hope would come out of it is fewer smokers, therefore saving the government more in the long run on health care.
2) I've slowly been in the process of purging my office and my apartment. Last night, I got rid of two bags worth of junk from my car. These bags ended up in my apartment when I thought I was going to trade in my car in January 2008, and have been sitting there since. It's a long slow process, but I think if I purge things from my apartment now, it'll make it much easier when I have to move again. And it makes my apartment less cluttered!
Random thoughts, I know, but they both came to mind!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Writer's Block
In the last few days, I've wanted to write something - really. But I could never think of what to write about. There's just been so much going on that I can't seem to focus on one thing.
Which brings me to having a case of writer's block. I really WANT to write about something...but I can't think of anything other than I would rather be home, and reading or doing something else.
I think maybe I'm just in a rut with the yucky weather outside in Michigan.
What do you do to get out of ruts?
Which brings me to having a case of writer's block. I really WANT to write about something...but I can't think of anything other than I would rather be home, and reading or doing something else.
I think maybe I'm just in a rut with the yucky weather outside in Michigan.
What do you do to get out of ruts?
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Lamb
I finished this book on Sunday night, but I'm just getting around to blogging about it.
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore
I have to say, I was quite entertained. I'm not really sure what I expected from this book, but from what my friends had told me about Christopher Moore is that he is funny.
I'm not sure if I would have found it funnier if I knew more about the Bible and the stories (I have hardly any knowledge of it...), but I found myself glad that I wasn't reading it in public most of the time, because I would start giggling.
There were many parts that got me thinking about how Joshua learned from all the world's religions (Buddhism, Confucious, etc.) and how all of these religions have the same overarching theme. I was also quite entertained at the amount of bacon references that were made throughout the book.
I would highly recommend this to everyone - I'm looking forward to reading more of Mr. Moore's work! 4/5
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore
I have to say, I was quite entertained. I'm not really sure what I expected from this book, but from what my friends had told me about Christopher Moore is that he is funny.
I'm not sure if I would have found it funnier if I knew more about the Bible and the stories (I have hardly any knowledge of it...), but I found myself glad that I wasn't reading it in public most of the time, because I would start giggling.
There were many parts that got me thinking about how Joshua learned from all the world's religions (Buddhism, Confucious, etc.) and how all of these religions have the same overarching theme. I was also quite entertained at the amount of bacon references that were made throughout the book.
I would highly recommend this to everyone - I'm looking forward to reading more of Mr. Moore's work! 4/5
Monday, March 2, 2009
Big Brothers Big Sisters
It's that time of year again...Bowl for Kids' Sake to support Big Brothers Big Sisters!!!
I am participating again this year to help the Michigan Capital Region Big Brothers Big Sisters raise money to provide mentoring services in Mid-Michigan. I was a Big Sister in Muskegon for four years, and love this organization.
If you feel so inclined, please donate ANY sum to my cause!
https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=300918&supId=211283414
I'm looking forward to exceeding my goal! I'm bowling on Friday, May 8th. Help a great cause!
I am participating again this year to help the Michigan Capital Region Big Brothers Big Sisters raise money to provide mentoring services in Mid-Michigan. I was a Big Sister in Muskegon for four years, and love this organization.
If you feel so inclined, please donate ANY sum to my cause!
https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=300918&supId=211283414
I'm looking forward to exceeding my goal! I'm bowling on Friday, May 8th. Help a great cause!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Reading Habits
For those of you that know me pretty well, I'm usually a fairly avid reader. I read a good amount of books last year, and was pretty confident I would read quite a bit this year.
Well, I honestly have not been doing well. I haven't even finished a book this year yet. I'm hoping that I will finish the one that I am reading today, but wow, this is just so unlike me. Somehow, I have to find the time to read more. Recently, I've only been reading right before bed, whereas I'm usually reading after work, while watching TV, etc.
I'm thinking maybe I need to set a goal of books to read like I did last year - any suggestions?
Well, I honestly have not been doing well. I haven't even finished a book this year yet. I'm hoping that I will finish the one that I am reading today, but wow, this is just so unlike me. Somehow, I have to find the time to read more. Recently, I've only been reading right before bed, whereas I'm usually reading after work, while watching TV, etc.
I'm thinking maybe I need to set a goal of books to read like I did last year - any suggestions?
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