Testing, testing, one, two, three

Just checking if this new thing works.

Slow to return

So, yeah, the updating on this blog is taking extra long just because right now I have zero motivation to start posting again. I have so much to say but little desire to get back in the saddle. I will resume reading and commenting on my favourite blogs though as I really miss that. Tonight in fact as I feel so out of it. I hope to be back in blogging mode latest early Feb, 2010. Please keep checking in.

Revamping

....be back soon.

Adopt a family – teen – finale

I almost forgot to post about my adopt a teen experience. So, I finished up with the shopping about three weeks ago and delivered the gifts the week before Christmas. I wasn’t able to get as much as I initially wanted but in the end, I think I did pretty well and I hope my teen likes her gifts.

In the end, I got her (as per the wish list) a warm, heavy blanket. Almost like a duvet but not. I also purchased a winter jacket, cloth as requested, in a beautiful cream color. I think she will like it as my sisters (who are younger and much more fashion forward than I) were gushing over it. Score! I was able to get both the blanket and jacket for a steal at Sears so I am feeling pretty good.

As I knew she didn’t feel like asking for anything frivolous, I took the matter out of her hands and got her a few fun presents. Included was a gift certificate for a friend and her to enjoy a night out at the movies with popcorn and drink. Last but not least was a gift certificate for Old Navy. My sisters thought it better that she choose what she wanted instead of me going crazy looking for something. And yes, I would have drove myself nuts looking for just the right thing and then agonized if it was not cute/cool/pretty enough.

In the end, I pray that she loves the presents and this only improves her Christmas day and helps her to transition into the New Year easier. I have to admit that I feel pretty good and will continue to do adopt a family next year. This time instead of asking for a family, I will inquire about a teen that is truly in need and go from there. For me, giving feels so much better than receiving.

Out of it

I have not posted anything of value in a while as I have been directionless but pensive for the past few weeks. I am going through a bit of self-reflection and it is effecting a lot of avenues in my life. I was not feeling too good about myself a few days ago but I think I am getting through it. I am not whining, just more...trying to figure out what I want for my life at this stage. What steps I should take next and all that jazz. I have yet to go through my 2010 goals but I have updated my 2009. I am very ashamed of myself as I did very poorly with my goals last year. Here's hoping to a better 2010.

26 questions

I stole this from Saving4Later. Here is a tiny bit about moi.

Last Movie I Saw In A Movie Theater? New Moon

What Book Are You Reading? Good in Bed

Favorite Board Game? Monopoly

Favorite Magazine? Don't read them

Favorite Smells? Spicy spaghetti sauce cooking

Favorite Sounds? Quiet

Worst Feeling In The World? Anxiety

First Thing You Think of When You Wake? Already?

Favorite Fast Food Place? Pizza Pizza

Future Child’s Name? Erin

Finish This Statement—“If I Had a Lot of Money I would travel and travel some more"

Do You Drive Fast? Sometimes

Do You Sleep With a Stuffed Animal? No

Storms—cool or scary? Cool

What Was Your First Car? Dodge Shadow

Favorite Drink? Tropicana Orange Juice (no pulp)

Finish This Statement—“If I Had the Time, I Would…” Travel the world

Do You Eat the Stems on Broccoli? Yum, yes.

If You could Dye your Hair Any Other Color, What Would It Be? Blue streaks

Favorite Sport to Watch? Hockey (and that is pushing it)

What’s Under Your Bed? Nothing

Would You Like to Be Born As Yourself Again? I guess

Morning Person or Night Owl? Can be both

Over Easy or Sunny Side Up? Easy

Favorite Place to Relax? Movie theatre

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor? chocolate

The day before the big day & interests

Happy Day before Christmas, everyone! I woke up with a huge smile on my face and my spirits high. I am feeling wonderful and ready to start Christmas tomorrow full of family and laughs.

Not only did I wake up feeling great about Christmas, I am feeling optimistic about finding some new interests in 2010. I went out with my sister last night and I was grilling her on what she thought I was good at. See, I am still looking for that illusive hobby. I am not very crafty or anything but I am good at some things....there has to be at least one thing!....so I am officially on the hunt. Thank goodness for blogs and the internet, where I can explore and see what feels good to my hearts content. I actually have a few ideas now after talking with my sister and I will look into each a bit. Once I find something I think I might like, I will research classes or how I can do things on my own. Once the new year starts, I will be super busy again with working both jobs, volunteering and learning German so I don't want to over tax myself again. I want to have fun but not kill myself in the process.

Anyway, I am feeling really great today. I am working half day, my brother and family are sleeping over tonight and the house will be loud and full. I am so happy about this you have no idea. I love my family so much, even when they are driving me nuts, so Christmas will be great again. Last year was wonderful when my old house was full of people, and I anticipate it will be even better this year.

On a total side note, I will update everyone on my adopt a family (teen) adventures today also so stay tuned. Happy Christmas Eve, everyone!