Monday Morsels

• I love not having to be anywhere when it's storming.



• I'm ridiculously bummed that Conan is no longer the host of The Tonight Show.



• I recently got over my fear of highlighting in textbooks. In fact, it's actually kind of fun! (NERD ALERT)



• I have "Breakfast at Tiffany's" waiting for me on the DVR. Can't wait to watch it!



• Mitch and I tried a new recipe tonight - Cornbread Chicken Pot Pie. Nothing to write home about.



• I'm always disappointed when I find a blog without labels. This makes me think I should start putting labels on my posts so as not to disappoint anyone else.



• I hope I can find it in me to write a "real" post this week.

Friday Find

I found these two sites a while back and just had to share. I'm no pro at punctuation, but these are just plain ridiculous. Funny but also a bit concerning.

Apostrophe Abuse

Unnecessary Quotes


Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Just a Little More Christmas

All the Christmas decorations in our house have been officially packed away until next year. I really don't care for this time of year; the house seems so empty and sad. So, to extend the Christmas cheer a little longer - at least on my blog - I thought I'd post a little about a couple of my after-the-holidays purchases.

I found these at Hobby Lobby. I was feeling crafty at the time and thought they'd be a fun project for Christmas 2010. I love scrapbooking and what fun to scrapbook your own decoration!


I found these at Target and thought they were pretty and oh so cute. Mitch doesn't think they are Christmasy; he doesn't see how birds are related to the holiday. What do you think - are they Christmasy? (Hint: Say "yes")


Did you do any Christmas clearance shopping? Find anything good?

A Student Again

I'm a student again!

Technically school started yesterday with my online business class, but I'm counting today as my first official day. Today I began my first on-campus accounting class, which required that I pack a backpack, find a classroom, and jot down a few notes.

I had the first-day jitters. My heart was racing, my stomach churning, my palms sweating. For a minute or two, I wondered what exactly I was doing. I couldn't help but think I was crazy for starting over again. Once class started, though, I was nothing but excited. It feels amazing to be the student again and I smiled the whole way home.


*Crickett thought she had to get in on my first-day-of-school photo. I figured I'd let her since she won't get to have any of her own.*

Snapshot Saturday: Fun With a Football

When a wife has a good husband it is easily seen in her face.
~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ~

Friday Find

If you're looking for something fun to do on your Friday posts, check out Friday Fill-Ins.

2010

Looks like I’m doing it again!

I had an idea of the goals I wanted to accomplish in 2010, but I hadn’t planned on making a formal list. Sitting here today, I’m feeling a little saddened by no “official” challenge. I enjoyed tackling my 2009 goals and I’m thinking about all the fun I will miss out on if I don’t make my 2010 goals concrete. So, here are my grand visions for the new year!


* Run one organized race *
Sound familiar? Yes, this was a goal of mine last year but I want it to be a goal for this year, too. This year my thought is to try a distance other than the 5K or to beat my time on the 5K I ran this past year.

* Try one new recipe a month *
Mitch and I have quite a few recipes and numerous cookbooks, but we always fall back on the same handful of recipes. I want to spice things up a little!

* Sew curtains for my dining room *
Mitch and I originally hadn’t planned on putting any type of window covering over our patio door, but I’ve changed my mind. I still don’t mind the whole “people can see into your house” aspect, but I think curtains would make the room much more homey.

* Watch a "classic" movie *
Any suggestions? Casablanca? Breakfast at Tiffany's?

* Read a "classic" novel *
I have plenty of these on my list and I think it's about time I read one.

* Start Project 365 *
I attempted this photo-of-the-day challenge twice last year. The first round, I missed a day and called it quits. The second round, I got to the point where I was just taking a photo of anything just to “get it done.” I wasn’t challenging myself, nor was I enjoying the task (it felt more like a chore). My excitement has returned and I want to try once more. Third time's a charm, right?

* Complete one accounting course *
I've never taken an accounting course and it's always been something I thought I'd enjoy. I'm registered for an introductory course which begins January 12th and I'm beyond excited.

* Volunteer at the Humane Society *
I’ve always had a soft spot for dogs and since getting Crickett, that spot has grown and grown. I love Crickett more than I thought possible, but I know that I still have a lot of love to give and I want to do what I can for those dogs that haven’t been as fortunate as our little girl.

* Celebrate 25 days of Christmas AND document it *
I wish I would have documented more of my celebrations this past Christmas, so I thought it would be a fun goal for the next Christmas.


I can't wait to get started on this list! 2010 is going to be a fun year!

Back to School

A week from today I will be going back to school. After three years of being the teacher, I will once again become the student. Instead of being the one with all the answers, I will now be the one with all the questions.

I have decided to see what the accounting field has to offer. It's something I've thought about for a long time and I figured now is the time to start exploring. I will be taking two classes, a business course and an introductory accounting course. I'm ridiculously nervous but extremely excited.

I guess this means you'll be seeing another "first day of school" photo from me soon!

Snapshot Saturday: My Little Sister

How do people make it through life without a sister?
~Sara Corpening~

Happy New Year

Cheers to the new year!