In an effort to begin my minimizing of my life, the stuff, the crap, the clutter, the chatter, I decided to start with my personal e-mail.
After watching an Amazing Packer game, it was time to tackle (pun intended) a project. So how long does it take to delete over 3,000 e-mails you ask. Probably about 3.5 hours. Cleaned up and deleted folders. Moved some information into folders. Unsubscribed from quite a few sites and as new e-mails come in I will continue to unsubscribe to them. Too much unnecessary junk mail.
I always find it amazing after doing most of my Christmas shopping on line that I am then inundated with e-mails announcing sales, coupons, discounts, credit cards, etc. Don't want them, not interested, just wanted to order a Christmas gift or two. Marketing at its best. I don't blame them because I'm sure it works otherwise they wouldn't do it.
My DH and I have been trying to not eat out. This past week I stayed on track, he went to a conference. Tonight he went to another so I will have leftovers tomorrow. We continue to eat out of the pantry and freezers. Goal is to get them empty by the summer. Empty so they can be cleaned and turned off until needed which hopefully we will only use one not both of them.
From last week's goals I finished actually all 7 items I wanted to get done. That is unusual for me.
This week I want to:
1. Finish ironing my husband's shirts (14 left)
2. Knit heel on Aunt's sock.
3. Cut out apron.
4. List Son #2's games on Amazon.
5. List Food magazines on Amazon.
6. Box up 1 box for yard sale.
7. Empty my car of work items.
8. Enter Coke Reward caps.
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Thursday, January 5, 2017
A Good but Sad Day
As background when I go to the casino my husband gives me $40. When it is gone I pull out my knitting or book. If I end up ahead at the end of the night I pay him back and the extra is mine. Tonight I have an extra $90 to put in my envelope savings. My mother also deposited money in one of my accounts for Christmas, so another $300 for savings.
On a sadder note do you ever have to say goodbye to someone and it almost feels like a death. A co-worker who has become a very dear friend is moving. His wife moved about 6 months ago, he sold their house and now he is joining her. There was absolutely nothing more than friendship but I am emotional about him leaving. I will miss his calm gentle spirit. I wish him all the happiness in the world.
More snow in the forecast, ugh.
On a sadder note do you ever have to say goodbye to someone and it almost feels like a death. A co-worker who has become a very dear friend is moving. His wife moved about 6 months ago, he sold their house and now he is joining her. There was absolutely nothing more than friendship but I am emotional about him leaving. I will miss his calm gentle spirit. I wish him all the happiness in the world.
More snow in the forecast, ugh.
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Yarn Along
As a way to motivate myself to read and knit more I am going to start joining Ginny Sheller every Wednesday for knitting and reading. My goal is to finish a book every 2 weeks but also try to complete at least one project a week. As most knitters, quilters, crocheters, etc have many UFO's so do I. What is crazy is many of them have less than 2 hours of work to complete the project. What's up with that?
This week I am reading A Year on Ladybug Farm. Bought it for $.50 at Goodwill. For knitting I am making the ever popular ZickZack Scarf by Christy Kamm. It is a fun knit, taking a bit longer than I expected but still fun and easy to do. I am using Lang Mille Colori Baby yarn in colorway 06 and 16. I almost wish I would have a little more contrast but it is working out for the most part how I wanted.
This next Christmas hopefully will be having a fully homemade Christmas. The idea sounds probably better than the reality but hopefully if I get some things going now it an be reality.
This week I am reading A Year on Ladybug Farm. Bought it for $.50 at Goodwill. For knitting I am making the ever popular ZickZack Scarf by Christy Kamm. It is a fun knit, taking a bit longer than I expected but still fun and easy to do. I am using Lang Mille Colori Baby yarn in colorway 06 and 16. I almost wish I would have a little more contrast but it is working out for the most part how I wanted.
This next Christmas hopefully will be having a fully homemade Christmas. The idea sounds probably better than the reality but hopefully if I get some things going now it an be reality.
12 HOUR DAYS
Does working 12 hours count as a doing something financially. I'm beat but got a lot done which relieves stress.
Yesterday financially I returned some Christmas gifts that were spares in case what I ordered did not come in the mail. The gifts I ordered arrived on Christmas Eve. Cutting it close but was prepared for them not arriving in time.
Yesterday financially I returned some Christmas gifts that were spares in case what I ordered did not come in the mail. The gifts I ordered arrived on Christmas Eve. Cutting it close but was prepared for them not arriving in time.
Monday, January 2, 2017
SNOW, SNOW GO AWAY
We are getting inundated with snow again today, probably another 6 to 8 inches. We had 16 inches on Christmas Day. Our town is unprepared and we have snow everywhere. This is a catch 22 for me as I love the snow, it is so pretty but I don't want to deal with it, go out in it, anything. I guess that is why people move to Arizona, Florida, Texas, etc....although Texas is having their own trouble right now. Lots of prayers going out for people to be safe.
Started working on eliminating one of my jobs today. It holds possibility. The control side of me wants to keep it because then I can run things how I want but it is unrealistic to keep going at the pace I am, besides the fact that I don't want to.
Finished my book tonight, Florabama Ladies Auxiliary and Sewing Circle, it is not a new book but it was good. Now I have to order the book for a book club that I belong to and get that read. We are reading Birkebeiner. It does look pretty good but then a pleasure book again. Every two weeks I hope to read a book. Love to read, good escapism.
I am going to post one thing I do daily to improve, or at least something that was done, financially.
** Took pictures of all receipts for Receipt Hog. **
Although it takes a while to accumulate points, and I know it is just a marketing tool for companies, it is a way to earn a little bit by recording the receipts on items you were going to buy anyway. I have received $30 in the past and already have enough for another $5.00 payout. It is best to wait until I have enough points for $30 again as the number of points per $5.00 that you need is not as great.
Weighed myself today.....it was ugly, but I now have a starting point. 40 pounds to go.
Started working on eliminating one of my jobs today. It holds possibility. The control side of me wants to keep it because then I can run things how I want but it is unrealistic to keep going at the pace I am, besides the fact that I don't want to.
Finished my book tonight, Florabama Ladies Auxiliary and Sewing Circle, it is not a new book but it was good. Now I have to order the book for a book club that I belong to and get that read. We are reading Birkebeiner. It does look pretty good but then a pleasure book again. Every two weeks I hope to read a book. Love to read, good escapism.
I am going to post one thing I do daily to improve, or at least something that was done, financially.
** Took pictures of all receipts for Receipt Hog. **
Although it takes a while to accumulate points, and I know it is just a marketing tool for companies, it is a way to earn a little bit by recording the receipts on items you were going to buy anyway. I have received $30 in the past and already have enough for another $5.00 payout. It is best to wait until I have enough points for $30 again as the number of points per $5.00 that you need is not as great.
Weighed myself today.....it was ugly, but I now have a starting point. 40 pounds to go.
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