NonMom Notes

I’m trying a new feature, NonMom Notes, to write about what I’m thinking about, what I’m into and what’s going on from my perspective but in tidbit form.

I’m hoping to put things like projects I’m working on, updates and fun stuff here and keep you all in the loop and get your input. I’m a talker, so let’s talk!

Without further delay, here we go!

What I’m Working On

A set of bibs for a friend’s daughter who is about to give birth to her son like at any minute. I’m mad-scrambling to get them done but wasn’t allowed to pick up a hook after my car accident so I begged my Dr., she rocks, and after promising to take many breaks and keep stretching and sit properly, she gave me to go-ahead. Woo hoo! Being separated from crocheting was almost as bad as the whole ordeal LOL.

I’m also working on getting my house organized and neat. Again, I can’t do any heavy lifting or anything at the moment, but I did get NonDad to help me on the weekend and he vacuumed for me and helped me set up a few things. The house has been an on-going thing for far too long so I’m determined to get it back to its former glory. When I get some serious progress made I’ll post pics.

What’s on my mind?

So many things that my sleeping is back to being off again. Thank goodness, with the help of their twitter account, I was able to track down and get another jar of the only thing that will consistently get me to sleep, Badger Balm, which is helping but I’m still waking up far too early for my schedule. It’ll get better.

Why am I having trouble sleeping again? The usual and all too common stress items of bills, bills, bills. This month is property tax month and while I LOVE where I live, we really do pay a premium to live there. It’s manageable, but man, is it every close to not being so. We’ve cut down the bills again to the minimum but really, nothing else big better come up. UGH!!!!!!!!!! And we’re two people with two cats, I can only imagine and send hugs to all of you with kids and grandkids. You get gold stars from me!

This winter has been utterly fabulous. I know, global warming, but honestly, being able to wear my favourite high heels on my birthday in January because there was no snow was an utter delight.

Just when I was getting ready to tweet about the steady disintegration of highway 410, southbound, left lane, edge (gee, can you tell I drive it a lot? LOL), I notice that a stealthy road crew must have been reading my mind as the holes seem to be filling themselves in. Hmmmm. I wonder if I start planning tweets that comment on how much I want to meet/tweet with the cast of Burn Notice will someone read my mind and make that happen too? *HINT HINT* A mystery.

What I’m Proud Of

I am down over 25 lbs and the fact that I can wear a lot of my favourite clothes (I buy classic so thank goodness it’s all still mostly in style) is awesome! My self-esteem is rising steadily and I have plans for a special reward when I get to my goal. Hint, it’s blue, flowy and very very British.

Fun Stuff

If you follow me on Twitter or know me on Facebook you will likely have seen how excited I was that I got my VCR hooked up again. Yes, me, techno-loving-can’t-live-without-her-beloved-Blackberry-girl was like a kid again putting in the cassettes and watching such favourites as ‘George of the Jungle‘ (who doesn’t enjoy Brendan Fraser in that one?) and a couple of my Disney movies including Robin Hood (Oooda-lally!) and The Emperor’s New Groove (Beware the Groove!!!!). Next up: Sixteen Candles. Oh yeah, Jake Ryan. Mmmm.

I am aware that if the VCR ever dies I’m screwed, however, I have 2 and they both work so I will ration them as I am so not looking forward to re-buying 300+ movies.

What are you up to? What’s new? Exciting? Let’s chat!

Happy Birthday to Me!

Yes, this year I’m actually celebrating it, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

Turning 30 was hard, I don’t know why other than the cliches, but it was not a good one, 31 was better. Now that I’m , *gasp* 34, I think I’m in a much better place than at 30 and feeling better than I have in a loooooooong time!

My mom and dad love to tell me the story of how I was born and how pretty much after I arrived a mega-snowstorm hit and my dad couldn’t get to the hospital to visit my mom and I for close to three days. Today, it’s a balmy 1 C out and frankly, that’s BBQ weather compared to most January 25th’s. A few years ago I saw a stat that apparently January 25th is traditionally the coldest day of the year. If this is the coldest for this year, BRING IT! THIS I can handle!

I’m celebrating a couple things this day and year and I’m rather proud of them too:

1. I made my goal this morning of ’25′ by the ’25th’ according to my home scale. Yup, lighter than I was on my wedding day 3.5 years ago! I am beyond proud of myself so I’m wearing my spiffy little office dress outfit today and putting on my fave heels tonight! I’ll reach my overall goal (I’ll keep that number to myself) later in the year, but I’m feeling wonderful and positive! I’m even looking forward to using my Kohl’s gift card I got for Christmas in the coming days for some new outfits to show off in. It’s been a long time since I’ve showed off, I’m due!

2. I’m celebrating the fact that I’m not doing as bad as I worry about constantly. NonDad and I and the beloved furballs are AOK and moving forward. It feels good. That old addage about ‘putting one foot in front of the other’ is true. I’ve put my head down and pushed forward and worked my butt off and am still working my butt off. I know where I want to be and my careful planning is starting to pay off. Has it been a smooth path? No. Will it smooth out? I doubt it, that’s just not how things seem to go for me, and I’m ok with that! I know what I have to do and I CAN DO IT!

Do I have goals for this year, you bet! I want to get to my goal size, but before that, cause I need motivation after all, I want my Kate dress. If I can look good in that, I can keep going! I’d like to have to have it taken in. That would feel AWESOME! I also want to get the house in order and get some serious work done to it. I know I posted about that before, but I want to keep that going. I actually asked hubby for the master bath to get painted for my birthday. I’ve picked the colour, I just need to actually do it. I think that’ll be Feb 3-5th’s project!

I want to grow this blog and do more with it. I am beyond proud of it, and I think this year it can do even better! What improvements would you like to see? You’re the readers after all, your opinions and ideas are invaluable to me!

I also want to get my Etsy shop set up and functional. I need to set myself a date on that one. I love to crochet and people seem to like my stuff so I would like to give it a serious shot.

Am I the only one who sets goals on her birthday? What ones have you set for yourself? Are there any I should add to my list?

So instead of my Wordless Wednesday post that should be here, I’m celebrating my day (and also sharing it with Robbie Burns!) and wishing everyone a wonderful one too!

***UPDATE*** I’ve decided what I would LOVE LOVE LOVE for my birthday and I need your help blogosphere! It would beyond make my decade to get a tweet from Jeffrey Donovan (Michael Westen) of Burn Notice on USA Network (Showcase in Canada). Or Bruce Campbell, or Gabrielle Anwar (Wild Hearts Can’t be Broken is still one of my fave movies ever!). It is by far my favourite show on TV and ensemble cast too! Can you help? I will be eternally grateful I assure you! Hey, if you don’t put it out there, how can it know to happen right? Wish me luck!!!