Busy Days... Busy Nights...

Wow... It has been so hectic lately... My body is craving rest and my soul is craving peace. It feels like I am spiraling in obligations and reponsibilities and the important things are getting away from me. So many things to do... All work, no play! I can't wait for my one week vacation! The kids are excited, my husband is excited, and I am oh so excited! We'll sleep in, spend quality time, and just have fun. Well, it is late... My brain is a bit fried... And I can feel my old friend Sleep calling me. As I always say, I come from a place of love... and I hope the same for you too.

Jitters....

Ahhhh!!!!

Question: what place can have weather that changes from Sunny to Pouring down rain in a blink?

ANSWER: ALASKA!!!!

Wow, the day started out great... Warm but not too hot... Sunny but not to the point where it hurts... Just perfect! Well, that is until Alaskan Mother Nature got a wild hair up her butt and decided that rain was necessary- so fine! Rain it is... It was actually some kind of wonderful. It was not cold gross rain; I actually wanted to walk in the rain- better yet, burn calories and RUN in the rain! I wish I had the cash to go buy good running shoes at Skinny Raven but that will have to get pushed until I have the kids' school items bought and paid for.

Well, tomorrow is a big day. It is the day that I find out about life outside of my current place of employement. I am absolutely conflicted and will definitely have to weigh out the pros and cons. A lot of thinking needs to be done and I need to ask myself the question: What do I want?

What a wonderful weekend!!!

It has been such a tough 2 weeks here at work that the weekend was a nice break from it all. We hiked Thunderbird Falls which was great and the kids enjoyed it tremendously. It was a bit busy though and I think that I will go get in touch with my nature at the Botanical Garden. I have to tell you, after listening to kids bicker, snicker, and whine... Silence is Wonderful!!! I'm going to drag my husband for coffee and a walk to end the week- what a great way to end it, huh?

Well, I have been very fortunate to have a positive outlook especially the last year or so. There's been a lot of lessons learned and bridges crossed and I am definitely a better person for it. I am learning to recognize negativity in others and not let it affect me. I am in a phase of my life where I am determined... Determined to succeed! And I definitely will not let others put a damper on my spirits. I have put goals down on paper. Things to accomplish in 1 month, by the end of the year, and before next year is over. It is very empowering especially as I mark them off the list.

That is all for now... I have to say... Being as debt free as possible by the end of next year is definitely on the list!!!

Snap out of it!

Ugh! What a Monday... I had the lights off in the office today and just had my overhad lamps... Piano and violin music playing... Yay! And I got my work done :)
I am currently sitting down watching tv... It really sucks you in! I really need to clean my house! It is so filthy and I am so tired of it!! I just can't find the motivation to get up and clean up.... What the heck is wrong with me?!? Snap Out of it J*Fizzle... Sheesh!

Blogging... From Bed :)

Sunday morning in bed... With my Blackberry and my thoughts. It feels like a lazy day and would gladly stay where I am all day if it weren't for my daughter getting borrowed for a christening. I love the rain almost as much as I love the sunshine but it does this to me.... All I want to do is eat comfort food and lounge in bed. I have such a busy life that I know I should not feel guilty for wanting this once in a while... But I do! It does not feel natural to not do anything. Live life to the fullets every second and every minute! I only have one life so I want to live it.... But I still feel like lounging in bed :) Happy Sunday!!

Over one hump... and on to Another!

Wow, yesterday was a hectic day to say the least. I crammed my quarter end tasks and finished up almost all of it. I hope to have it all done today so that I can take off and not think of it for the WHOLE weekend. What a concept huh? I had a lively meeting with my Avon boss and one of the leading unit ladies in town, picked up my kids from my parents, and then went home to dreamland. Sadly, I can't even get a good 8 hours of sleep because my body alarm rattled me out of bed at 330 in the morning and could not go back to sleep to save my life. So, I got up, read a book, got ready for work... and I'm STILL late! What the heck!

Well, tomorrow is my husband and I's 5 year aniversary. I am amazed! It has been an amazing 5 years full of trials and tribulations- they have not been the most glamorous but I would not have had it any other way. There was a lot of growth that we had to go through, and with these experiences, we are better people, partners, and friends. My hopes for the next 5 is that God and my guardian Angels keep it the lessons as painless as possible. Nothing like getting hit with a solid 2x4 of lessons on the forehead- it does not feel good!

Wahoo Safeway!

Wow, I learned something cool today! You can actually upload coupons on your Safeway Club Card so that you don't have to carry it around with you!!! Yay! It will print out a list of the P&G coupons that you've uploaded!!! Good stuff!

Frusterated and Broke!

I am so frusterated! I feel like we never have any money and when we do it feels like its water- leaves my hands before it even hits it!!! I feel like I'm always trying...and trying... and trying... But nothing seems to be working... I always feel like we are trying to catch up and we can never get caught up. It just sucks right now!

My son the Birthday Boy!!

Well, his birthday is actually on Saturday but we celebrated his birthday at his school with pizzas, juices, and cake. The kids had so much fun and we left right before the sugar high hit- how smart is that?!?

I know some parents go all out for their kids and rent venues but we are not at the financial position to do thar right now. However, I think that Gavin will remember this for the rest of his life! He was able to celebrate his birthday with his friends, his teachers, and his parents. We will do another celebration as a family on Saturday at Chuck E. Cheese or the skating rink but I think we did okay. We have to take advantage of the fact that he really is not looking for presents right now- just a good time! He did get Spongebob Squarepants Lego set though and daddy helped him build it.

Happy Hump Day!

Wahoo! My wonderful GF Myndi gave me a bible since she found out that I didn't own one. This is because I have always been surrounded by people who had one so I didn't really see a need to ever get one for myself. I am so loved! It's better to recieve them anyways and I am sure she has left great energy on it!

Anyhoo, it is a short week and I love it! I've been waiting for the weekend since I walked in to work on Tuesday. I know, sad huh?

Oh yea! Grapes are currently about $1.68/lb at Freddy's right now which is exciting because I remember when it was almost 4bucks for a pound a few months ago! They are also have great sales on shoes and they are having a big sale on chidlren's clothing- 60% off on almost everything!

Extra ways to save money?

Just a quick note- selling Avon is a great way to make extra pocket money :)

What a beautiful day!!

I know it's Tuesday.... But it feels like a Monday :)

Alaska Prices are not the Greatest!

I am trying to plan out the dinner menu for the week... I have to tell all the other mama bloggers out there- I envy your prices! One tip that I learned from one of my friends though is using frozen veggies. It saves me time and money and keeps my family healthy (except for my picky son!) I am always concerned that I won't use all my veggies and I end up throwing it away. Well... by buying frozen veggies that are flash frozen at their peak I use it when I need it and I get more variety that way too....

President's Day Blah!

It's nice to not work today; although, I really should since I actually have a lot to do. However, I wouldn't be sitting here blogging if I was at work :) I am new at this whole blogging thing and thought I'd give it a try. I actually got sucked in with just getting more information on how to be a smart savvy shopper at the grocery store from other busy hard working mothers out there. And I am excited to tell everyone.... I experienced my first coupon double up yesterday!!! My son picked out these $45 Z-Strap Skechers at Freddy's- they had a $10 off in store coupon and another 15% off shoes in the inserts. I am excited to say.... I only paid about $26 for them!!!! Wahooo! Score for the Mamas!!!