Five Things I am Happy About Right Now:

1. Pulled off my Mom's surprise 60th lunch!

2. Went to see "In The Heights" yesterday and loved it!

3. I am teaching 2nd graders this week!

4. Tomorrow is on month closer to some warmer weather!

5. A wonderful busy weekend!

This is MY life!!!!!!!!!!!

My car lease is up next week on Feb 1st. I have a decision to make regarding a new car.

I went to the place where I leased from to test drive their 4 wheel drive car. It was nice, but it did not say " GET ME" as I drove it. Plus the back window was soooo small and my vision was blocked. The salesman actually said, "Well, who uses their rear view mirror on the thruway anyways?" SERIOUSLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The salesman even showed me the more expensive version (YEAH- NOT HAPPENING) with a camera that shows the area behind the car in the mirror when you have the car in reverse. I guess he did not hear me when I said, " I do not need bells and whistles, I need a good car that handles well in the snow."

Yes, this is my life!

Next, I test drive the RAV 4. I have been looking at this car for awhile and I REALLY LOVED it! I plan to return to this dealership on Thursday night. I really like this car and think they are going to give me a great deal. Plus I loved how friendly they were. They listened to me and were not pushy like that other place!

So last night after a day of work, the gym, and grocery shopping... I arrive home. The DH pull up google news on his pc and here is the top headline:

Toyota tells dealerships to stop selling all recalled cars !

Are you frigging kidding me??????????????????????????

Yes, this is the way my life works. I have to turn in my leased car next Monday.. and as of right now I cannot get a car b/c the car I want is not being sold until they fix a safety issue (which if course I think is great that they are that concerned that they are doing this for the safety of others - and of course not to be sued in the future!) ..... BUT SERIOUSLY!!!!!!

Yes... welcome to my world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank You NY JETS !

It was a great season. I rooted for you for the past 16 PLUS weeks.

You made me believe in the underdog!

I love you.... even today... DAMN COLTS!

Thanks for a great season!

See you next year Sanchez!!

XOXO !

Wacky Wednesday!

Well, I have not had a good couple of days. I know in the big picture .. this is small stuff, but for me it just a typical day in my world!!

Here is the rundown:

1. I went to the gym for my favorite instructor with my Mom only to find out the class is cancelled until further notice..... GRRR.. I had to walk the boring treadmill for 35 minutes.

2. I went to Barnes and Nobles to look at the new Caldecott and they were all sold out

3. So I went to the cafe for my coffee fix and the espresso machine was broken. 0 for 2.... LOL

4. I clipped my mirror on the passenger which is just great (insert sarcasm here) because my lease is up in two weeks!

.... As I told my Mom.... I am surprised I am did not burn dinner. LOL

It's Sunday Night

Five Things I am Happy about right NOW:

1. JETS WON !!!

2. Glee just won a Golden Globe. I just LOVE that show!!


3. I have a three day weekend!!


4. I bought three new children's books this weekend at a sale and I basically bought two for them for FREE !


5. It was warm enough this weekend to see some snow melt & wash the car! I know there are still a few month until spring... but hey it is closer !

Where Did the Week Go ??

It has been a busy week! I love to be busy! Being busy, working hard, and playing hard really boosts my positive outlook on things.

First, I am happy to say my Step Dad is on his way home. He had a lot of tests and he had minor surgery. He is now on a low-sodium diet and taking it easy for about a month at home. Hopefully he will feel back to normal soon!

Second, I had an enjoyable week teaching. I was able to read one of my favorite snowman books to a class that I just love! I worked four days this week which was wonderful.. and now I have a nice four day weekend!

Now for my bucket list. I am reading a book called "The Friday Night Knitting Club" and I am really enjoying it. I went to the gym three times this week and even though I was alone, it was great to be good to my body. I do love a good spin class! I have to say I have been treating myself to some quiet time, but the last two days were tough. I was just too busy with tutoring after work and also celebrating the DH's B-day!

I had a nice week (even with the wintery cold) and I am happy it is a long weekend. All I have to do do is tutor for one hour. The rest of the time is dedicated to me! WOO HOO!

TGIF !!

It's Sunday Night !

Five Things I am Happy About Right Now:

1. I already know where I am teaching this week!

2. I have next weekend off from my part time job !

3. Too cold to go out... so I spent time under my cozy blanket!

4. I am already noticing it is staying lighter longer. How many days until spring?

5. My football team won yesterday .. WOO HOO !

WOO HOO !

JETS pulled off a win yesterday!

I am happy! I will enjoy it all week!

The Weekend is Here !

I love Fridays. I love coming home after work, having an easy dinner, and stopping at the coffee shop for my skinny vanilla latte.

I have to work tomorrow at 7AM at my part time job, but this should be the last super early shift until June! It will be slow for the next two months.. which is fine by me. There are two perks to this job. The first is the discount. I could never afford the clothes without my discount. The second is I use the money to gas up the car.

Tonight.. I relax...

Tomorrow I work then I cheer on THE JETS!!!

.... Tagged !!

I stole this from a blog I just LOVE!!

http://www.fell4fashion.blogspot.com/

Enjoy.............
I am suppose to share seven things about me ..............

1. I love to teach.. so much that I read about whenever I can (teacher web pages, books, and blogs)

2. I LOVE shoes.. but I try to restrain my shopping habit.

3. I love to write.

4. I could go to Starbucks & Barnes and Nobles everyday and never get bored with either... although my wallet would never survive!

5. I HATE scary movies.

6. I love to organize - everything has a place and should be put away!!

7. I may be a HUGE sports fan (I especially love football and hockey! ) but I also love fashion!!

A few of my favorite things..........

I am anxious!

It happens every Jan.

This year it is worse!!

My Mom had to take her DH to the doctor yesterday and he is now in the hospital. He is having a lot of tests and his heart is being monitored. I am worried for my Mom and my StepDad. I am praying and I am trying to relax, but I am still anxious!

I wish I could be more Buddha-like and meditate my worries away, but I am made up like my mom - I go to extremes, I worry, I stress about the uncontrollable....

Still.... I hope my prays will be heard and my anxious self with relax.

It's Sunday !!!

Five Things I Am Happy About Right Now:

1. I do not have to leave the house today: There is A LOT of snow and it is COLD!!!!!!!!!

2. Holiday decorations are put away... snowmen will inhabit the house for the next month! They look pretty nice too!

3. I have done my yearly purging of files! WOO HOO!

4. Hot chocolate warming me up!

5. Watching football ALL DAY LONG !!!!!!!

A nice way to spend the first weekend of the brand new decade!!

My Bucket List

My first Bucket List Update:

1. I spent longer than 15 minutes on myself today. I rear a little from my book the DH bought for me for Christmas and I also spent some time just relaxing !

2. I ran into someone I know while at work this AM. She told me I looked really good and I said, "Thank you so much!" It made me feel good to hear that but it felt even better to remember to say thank you. I have such a difficult time with receiving compliments. I think the mental reminder to say "thank you" made it easier.

Yes, I admit it: I did have a "Bucket List fail." I work a part time job in retail at one of my favorite stores. The store was having its big after Christmas sale. The sale discount was better than my employee discount. I saw this purple sweater at work this AM. I have been looking for a crew neck purple sweater, but this one was so different and out of character than what I normally wear. It has a cowl neck. Well, I admit it. I bought it. I know, I know I promised myself I would not buy anything frivolous for awhile! I am looking forward to wearing it though .... LOL.... I guess in order to avoid spending at my job until my B-day I better leave my debit card at home! LOL

HAPPY 2010 !

What are your goals for 2010? Here is my "BUCKET LIST" for 2010:

1. Read for enjoyment more! I want to try and read one new book a month. This is in addition to all the education books I already read and reread.

2. Less Frivolous Spending!

3. Write more.

4. Spend 15 minutes a day pampering myself in some way.

5. Take a vacation with the DH!

6. Say "Thank you!" more and really mean it!

7. Appreciate others more!

8. Learn to decorate a cake.

These are small goals, but goals I believe are within my reach!

Happy New Year!