A tough Reminder

Quote for this week is "The only people you need in your life are the ones that prove they need you in theirs." -Unknown

I was reminded how true this quote is this week in a hard way. It is never fun to learn that someone you love and trusted doesn't want you in their life. Doesn't deem you worth it. It's no fault of your own but that doesn't make the hurt or reminder any easier. I was also reminded of this quote in a good way this week because I have people around me stepping up and trying to help any way they can because they want me in their life. Hard things always show your true friends.

My decorating challenge!

If you remember one of my plans for 2011 was to decorate my room more. I have a hard time thinking of my own creative things to do so I have been scouring the internet for great ideas! I found one and changed it a little bit to make it cheaper. I don't have a name for it I made my own art using cardboard, adhesive spray, and scrapbook paper. The paper cost me $2.00 at Michael's and the spray was $4.00.

I measured out squares of different sizes on the paper and cardboard. I cut them out and then glued the paper onto the cardboard. How easy is that? To hang them on my wall I bought a pack of refill command hook stickers. I love the result and it brings some color to my drab brown room. I now really dislike my comforter but I'm going to have to wait on replacing that. For under $10 I made some pretty snazzy art that I can even change later if I want to.

On the same shopping trip but at a different store I picked up a bookshelf to swap in my nephews room for the one of his I wanted. My books are now on proper shelves instead of the floor. In this decorating frenzy I was able to hang a couple pictures from the photo shoot Edi I had back in October. The bookshelf gave me the perfect spot to display another homemade piece of artwork. I took flowers I would normally wear in my hair and put them in a plain black frame. It's a nice pop of color and I can see the flowers instead of them sitting in a drawer waiting for me to remember to wear them. I'm going to post pictures of all of this and would also like to say that my wonderful sister helped me hang everything and make sure it was straight. Otherwise who knows what would have happened.

Quote of the day
"When you're curious you find lots of interesting things to do."
-Walt Disney


I actually found this quote while ordering checks for a coworker. I decided to add a saying and since she had Disney checks it had to be a Disney quote. This isn't the quote I chose but I still love it. I get bored a lot it seems but it is really my own fault. I can find interesting things to do I just have to be curious, find them, and get up and do them! I felt like this quote really fits with what I want to do this year and that is to just do more!

So Far So Good!

A couple posts ago I talked about the goals and plans I have made for 2011 and I have been working on them! I have completed 2 days of working out and tomorrow will be day 3. I have been really trying to be more positive and think I am doing better but need to find a way to measure and really decide that. (I will admit I fell off that band wagon today but plan to be back tomorrow.) I have also added some decorations to me room! I am attaching a picture. The picture isn't that great and please ignore the mess on my dresser but I am still excited about what I did.

I got the decorating idea off another blog and turned it into something more sophisticated. I picked out a wider ribbon from Michael's. I specifically looked for something with color as a lot of my room is in brown tones. I then actually developed some of my favorite pictures and paper clipped them to the ribbon. I used coated paper clips so hopefully no rust or large indentations are left on the pictures. Since I have short walls and a slanted ceiling this works great to add a lot of pictures at a time. I am thinking about making a smaller stand somewhere else but that comes after I rearrange the furniture!

I am pretty proud of myself for these little accomplishments. Like I've said before I am a procrastinator and I feel good that I've gotten things accomplished after such a short time. It's also motivating to get more done so I can add more to my list. I'm not sure how many actually read my posts but if anyone does are you working on your 2011 Resolutions?

Quote of the day "Often we make our decisions based on what's comfortable. Yet how are we ever supposed to find extraordinary if we don't step out of our safety zone."
I think the quote says it all. We are people if habit. I know I am. What will I find if I leave my safety zone?

Plans for everything...Must be exhausting!

A few days ago I mentioned New Years Resolutions or plans for the year 2011. I've had a few days to think about it and I want to make periodic plans for this year. I think a lot of times we get so caught up in life that we really forget to accomplish important things or anything outside of our normal routine. I don't want to get so caught up in the mundane. So here are my resolutions or plans for 2011....

1. Be healthier. In diet and exercise.

2. Be more positive.

3. Read at more non-fiction. (I will try to decide a specific number)

4. Decorate my room more.

5. Expand my lotion making business.

6. Refresh my mind in the basics i.e. math, english, literature.


I think that is a pretty good list to start with. I will post about my progress periodically and hopefully having to do that will keep me motivated. Are you making exhausting plans for 2011?

Bring it on 2011!

Do you make New Year resolutions? I have a few times but never really worked at it. I think I might try to think of a few for this year. Maybe I should have thought about this earlier though! Oh well, better late than never right? My cubicle buddy at work and I have been discussing being healthier this year. That is something I want to do better on for sure.

I have a cold right now so I'm having trouble thinking past my clogged sinuses and headache. I will have to finish these thoughts later. Hope everyone had a fabulous New Years!