An Update. . .
So, here is an update of where I am. I shouldn’t make excuses, but this weekend has really been messed up for me. My neighbors were making noise during my prime sleep time, and my schedule has been off ever since. I’ve been sooo tired. I’ve not had energy to do anything. I did attempt a few things, though. Anyway, here’s an update. I think I”ll try to do a full update around the 15th of every month (unless I’m working, then I’ll do it shortly before or after).
Apartment:
The bathroom is still clean. I am so impressed with myself. Today, I did a quick wipedown of it. So not only is it organized, but it sparkles, too.
The kitchen is still in progress, of course. That is going to take awhile, as it tends to dirty itself as I try my best to eat at home. It looks a lot better than when I first photographed it (photos still coming). The refrigerator was a bit empty, so I did a bit of shopping to fill it up.
The rest of the apartment is in a sad state, and I’ve a guest coming this weekend. I will do as Sherry Bobbins did, and cut corners, and bury everything under the rug. . .ok maybe I’ll just shove it in the closet. It’s terrible, I know, but she’s seen my place much worse, and she’s like family. I can’t wait for her visit after next. Hopefully there will be a lot more progress!
Career:
I’m still trying to work on that whiteboard, but it’s so overwhelming, I’ve just put it off forever. I am working a week from Saturday, so I’m hoping that I’ll have some time/enthusiasm then. I have a meeting on Wednesday (maybe) with someone who was in charge of a job I did not get. Apparently, the team wants me, but hired someone else (ie an outside FRIEND). They are trying to get me some “special projects” to do. I really want to advance my career, but at the same time, this whole thing smells like rotten fish. We’ll see.
Environment:
I’ve not been to the recycling center yet, but I’ve been saving things to take. Hopefully I will get there next weekend. Today I remembered to take my tote with me to the grocery store. Unfortunately, I bought a little more than my tote could hold. I also returned all of my plastic bags to the grocery store. They really recycle them, right? It’s not just some fake promise, is it?
Finance:
I transferred my balance to an existing card with a much lower rate. My raise has kicked in, finally, so I’m able to make larger payments on the card. I’m still getting used to my new wage. I’m supposed to make a bonus for my shift work as well, so we’ll see how much I can put down when that takes effect. Oh, and that reminds me, I need to do my taxes!
Health:
My weight has been fluctuating 2lbs or so. My diet hasn’t been the best. It’s more that I’ve been drinking lots of soda at work to stay awake. Bad news bears, man. I have been eating at home quiet a bit, though. That’s both good for my wallet AND my body. I made a huge thing of crockpot chicken paella that I found on the Weight Watchers site. However, it was really gross, so my meals for last week were out the window. Tonight, I’ve prepared Buffalo Chicken Lasagna for the week. It’s cooling, and I’m not too hungry right now. I should probably sample it before relying on it for work tomorrow. I really need to get back to the gym and Weight Watchers. I’m throwing money away and my body could be so much healthier, if I’d take advantage of these things. I think it’s a vicious cycle. . . too tired to do anything, but with healthy diet and exercise, I could probably have more energy. I can’t wait til the night shift is over!!
Personal Enrichment:
Okay, so I skipped German class tonight, but there’s so much snow outside that even the snow plows are having accidents! Tonight, I am going to work on my vocabulary. I also found a virtual opportunity to volunteer with the American Cancer Society. I applied for it, but they accidentally put it up as virtual. They need someone in Wisconsin. Oh well. I went out a couple of nights this month. I’m trying to spend quality time with friends. . .getting out of the house and such.
So that’s that. Tonight, I have to remember to change my sheets!
