Oh sure, people do it every day. But Friday was my day. After years of paying on The Beast I was able to pay it off 6 months early. Thank you tax return and incredibly cheap living for the last year.
It's just one more move towards my 2009 Goals. I'm making good on the others, and now I'm even more motivated to knock out the little remaining debt I have. Amazing what lifestyle changes, a little change of priorities, and a goal in mind will do for you.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
The Hair Dilemma
As you know, every few months (or weeks) I want to change my hair. This is usually inspired by looking at an old picture or realizing how much I spend in shampoo/conditioner for this massive mop.
My latest plan:
I miss my shorter hair.
Reasons why this is a terrible idea:
1. I can cut shorter, obviously if I change my mind I'm stuck.
2. My hair gets massive with the summer humidity. but really, short or long it's just huge...
3. Shorter also makes me want to go darker....again....after just lightening it. Frick!
4. I also want bangs again. Double frick!!
I really just need to go to someone who is good with hair. With all the gay men in Dallas you'd think I could just shine a scissor spotlight to the sky and they'd come sashaying my way. I attached some old pics of us that will help illustrate what I miss about my hair. Picture the cut with swooping bangs like the last one.
Anyway, I want fabulous hair by St. Patty's Day weekend so I'm on a time crunch. Time to start interviewing the girls for my hair.
Thank you tax return!
My latest plan:
I miss my shorter hair.
Reasons why this is a terrible idea:
1. I can cut shorter, obviously if I change my mind I'm stuck.
2. My hair gets massive with the summer humidity. but really, short or long it's just huge...
3. Shorter also makes me want to go darker....again....after just lightening it. Frick!
4. I also want bangs again. Double frick!!
I really just need to go to someone who is good with hair. With all the gay men in Dallas you'd think I could just shine a scissor spotlight to the sky and they'd come sashaying my way. I attached some old pics of us that will help illustrate what I miss about my hair. Picture the cut with swooping bangs like the last one.
Anyway, I want fabulous hair by St. Patty's Day weekend so I'm on a time crunch. Time to start interviewing the girls for my hair.
Thank you tax return!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Where have I been?
Well, I haven't been on here much, I canceled my My Space account, and have been neglecting my Facebook account. However, I've been making good on all my 2009 Resolutions so far – especially that second one.
Other than that, I just can’t believe it’s March already.
My friend Stephanie posted a great blog about our Lent Contract. Rather than duplicating her genius, I’ll just direct you to her page to fill you in. Enjoy!
http://notsosecretworldofstephanie.blogspot.com/
Other than that, I just can’t believe it’s March already.
My friend Stephanie posted a great blog about our Lent Contract. Rather than duplicating her genius, I’ll just direct you to her page to fill you in. Enjoy!
http://notsosecretworldofstephanie.blogspot.com/
Thursday, January 8, 2009
2009 Goals (not resolutions!)
2009 is already of to a great start with lots of changes in MB’s life (all good things), lots of changes for the Knight family (all good-ish things), and that means it’s time for 2009 Goals (not resolutions!). As you know, I don't do resolutions. They don't work and they're typically shallow and short lived. (lose 10lbs, work out, etc.)
Here were my 2008 Goals (not resolutions!):
1. Love my job. Make a change to make it great or find the silver lining.
2. Set aside time to take a continuing education course. Either a language course, an art or cooking class, or something else that I enjoy learning about.
3. Set a good example for my nephew. I have so much to teach him! He may still be in the giggle and drooling stage, but he's going to learn a lot this year.
Let’s recap 2008's goal accomplishments:
1.I found a new job. It turned out to be one of the best moves I’ve made for a number of reasons.
2.I set aside time to take a class: Blueprinting Your Novel. I went to a few classes, but then family crisis kicked in (dad’s quadruple bypass) so I’m checking it off the list only because of the effort to actually sign up and attend 4 out of 9 classes.
3.I made several changes to my life because of my nephew. If he ever asks me about 2008, I feel like I can tell him without a guilty conscience. I didn’t make all the right decisions, I certainly wasn’t perfect, but I made changes to be a better example. I think he’ll be proud….once he stops drooling and learns to talk….whatever.
So for 2009, I’m going to cheat a little. I really liked my goals for the past 2 years, so I’m going to borrow from them and continue.
(drum roll please)
And now for the 2009 Goals (not resolutions!):
1.Continue to be a good role model for Lawson. This guy more than ever needs a support system in his family. I want him to grow up knowing he is loved, that he’s never alone, and that his crazy Aunt Mary Beth is going to be there to hug him when he messes up and whack him over the head when he’s a punk.
2.Let my guard down. No one will ever accuse me of not having a fun life, but I need to let my guard down more and let people in. No more “dead inside MB.” Ugh, just thinking about it makes me nauseous…. :)
3.Have a fiscally responsible year. That’s right shoe industry – this gal is on a budget. Save where it makes sense but splurge when I can. If I make a penny stretch, I can finally take that trip to Italy….maybe for my 30th birthday in October.
So there you have it. It’s going to be another great year!
Here were my 2008 Goals (not resolutions!):
1. Love my job. Make a change to make it great or find the silver lining.
2. Set aside time to take a continuing education course. Either a language course, an art or cooking class, or something else that I enjoy learning about.
3. Set a good example for my nephew. I have so much to teach him! He may still be in the giggle and drooling stage, but he's going to learn a lot this year.
Let’s recap 2008's goal accomplishments:
1.I found a new job. It turned out to be one of the best moves I’ve made for a number of reasons.
2.I set aside time to take a class: Blueprinting Your Novel. I went to a few classes, but then family crisis kicked in (dad’s quadruple bypass) so I’m checking it off the list only because of the effort to actually sign up and attend 4 out of 9 classes.
3.I made several changes to my life because of my nephew. If he ever asks me about 2008, I feel like I can tell him without a guilty conscience. I didn’t make all the right decisions, I certainly wasn’t perfect, but I made changes to be a better example. I think he’ll be proud….once he stops drooling and learns to talk….whatever.
So for 2009, I’m going to cheat a little. I really liked my goals for the past 2 years, so I’m going to borrow from them and continue.
(drum roll please)
And now for the 2009 Goals (not resolutions!):
1.Continue to be a good role model for Lawson. This guy more than ever needs a support system in his family. I want him to grow up knowing he is loved, that he’s never alone, and that his crazy Aunt Mary Beth is going to be there to hug him when he messes up and whack him over the head when he’s a punk.
2.Let my guard down. No one will ever accuse me of not having a fun life, but I need to let my guard down more and let people in. No more “dead inside MB.” Ugh, just thinking about it makes me nauseous…. :)
3.Have a fiscally responsible year. That’s right shoe industry – this gal is on a budget. Save where it makes sense but splurge when I can. If I make a penny stretch, I can finally take that trip to Italy….maybe for my 30th birthday in October.
So there you have it. It’s going to be another great year!
Friday, January 2, 2009
2008 in Review
Let’s recap 2008 - keep up, we're going to go fast:
January: Set out to love my job...that didn't work so I interviewed some places, didn’t fall in love with anything, made the most out of my job, Happy Birthday Casey!
February: A few terrible dating experiences, work got better, traveled for work, life is good, Happy Birthday mom!
March: St. Patty’s Day Mess (good times!), enrolled in Blue Printing Your Novel class, ready to take on the publishing industry.
April: Dad has a heart attack and quadruple bypass, life begins to spin around me but I’m not keeping up, life is put in perspective.
May: Moved in with Alison, love my apartment, dating again, work is so busy I think I answer e-mails in my sleep, serious about the job search and answering the question – is there life outside of Fossil?
June: One of my best friends came out of the closet (good for him!), Florida trip for cousin’s wedding/family reunion
July: Vegas for Stephanie's b-day, made a boy cry (again), dating someone new, I started my new job at Freeman!, my sister and Lawson come for an extended visit…
August: Lawson is walking, Knight family life in slow motion
September: Happy 1st Birthday Lawson!, Chicago visit for work, catch up with old friends in Chicago
October: Happy Birthday to me and dad!, I realize for once and for all that I can’t hang with the party/club scene, Casey and Lawson move back to VA
November: Happy Thanksgiving!, I voted
December: Casey and Lawson officially move back to Texas, Christmas with loved ones, Happy 37th Anniversay mom and dad!
Phew, that was fast but 2008 was a good year!
January: Set out to love my job...that didn't work so I interviewed some places, didn’t fall in love with anything, made the most out of my job, Happy Birthday Casey!
February: A few terrible dating experiences, work got better, traveled for work, life is good, Happy Birthday mom!
March: St. Patty’s Day Mess (good times!), enrolled in Blue Printing Your Novel class, ready to take on the publishing industry.
April: Dad has a heart attack and quadruple bypass, life begins to spin around me but I’m not keeping up, life is put in perspective.
May: Moved in with Alison, love my apartment, dating again, work is so busy I think I answer e-mails in my sleep, serious about the job search and answering the question – is there life outside of Fossil?
June: One of my best friends came out of the closet (good for him!), Florida trip for cousin’s wedding/family reunion
July: Vegas for Stephanie's b-day, made a boy cry (again), dating someone new, I started my new job at Freeman!, my sister and Lawson come for an extended visit…
August: Lawson is walking, Knight family life in slow motion
September: Happy 1st Birthday Lawson!, Chicago visit for work, catch up with old friends in Chicago
October: Happy Birthday to me and dad!, I realize for once and for all that I can’t hang with the party/club scene, Casey and Lawson move back to VA
November: Happy Thanksgiving!, I voted
December: Casey and Lawson officially move back to Texas, Christmas with loved ones, Happy 37th Anniversay mom and dad!
Phew, that was fast but 2008 was a good year!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Merry Christmas!
We are truly blessed as we go into the Christmas holiday. This has certainly been a challenging year for my family as we've experienced some of life's hiccups. But at the end of the day we're family, we have our health, we are blessed with my nephew Lawson, we have a roof over our heads with food on the table, and my dad and I still have our jobs. There is much to be thankful for this year.
We are even able to exchange modest gifts this year and I'm so excited to see Lawson's face! Last year he was too young to really know what was going on.
Merry Christmas everyone!
We are even able to exchange modest gifts this year and I'm so excited to see Lawson's face! Last year he was too young to really know what was going on.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Excuse me? I don’t have kids, but I’d like to contribute to the conversation…
I’m discovering that most people my age have kids, are pregnant/trying to get pregnant, or want kids but lack a partner. I know very few people (besides Stephanie) that just don’t want kids right now, period.
Good for them! I hope I can have kids some day so I can regale coworkers and friends with their latest antics. Until then, I try my best to interject knowingly into conversations using examples of my nephew, “Oh yeah, when they’re teething they run fever and drool a lot.”
But what bothered me the most this week was a conversation with a few of my “married with children” friends. They were making their usual Oh-it’s-different-when-you’re-a-mom comments. Then someone must have noticed the glazed look I had over my eyes (or perhaps it was the heavy sigh of annoyance) and asked me how many kids I wanted.
All eyes turned to me. This was my moment. I was actually invited to the conversation!
I confidently answered, “If God blesses me with one, I’ll be happy. But I’d really like a big family so at least 2, maybe even 4 kids.” The table erupted with laughter.
Each mom between fits of laughter answered, “Oh, wait until you have your first.” “Yeah, I wanted 2 until I had (insert kid’s name here).” “That’s cute. Just wait. ONE is a lot of work.”
I had had enough. Crazy eyes and arms flailing, the real big ball of crazy MB came out. “REALLY? Really? Kids are work? Oh, God, thanks! I had no idea! I thought you just got to wear cute maternity clothes and then the nanny fairies came out to take care of the baby’s sleepless nights, dirty diapers, teething, temper tantrums, bad days at school, wrecking the car, and rebellious stages. I’m just in it for someone to take care of me when I get old. Thank God you warned me.”
(Ahem. Whoops. Reel it in MB….reel it in….)
But seriously, I’m sick of the exclusive conversations that I’m subjected to listen to but not allowed take part. Don’t invite me to lunch, strike up a conversation with me, or ask for my thoughts if you’re just going to judge me for my life choices.
No one said having kids was easy. It’s hard work. It’s why I don’t have any yet. I don’t judge you for wearing your kids like a big cross that you had to bear. So don’t judge me for not having any yet, but don’t judge me for wanting them someday.
Good for them! I hope I can have kids some day so I can regale coworkers and friends with their latest antics. Until then, I try my best to interject knowingly into conversations using examples of my nephew, “Oh yeah, when they’re teething they run fever and drool a lot.”
But what bothered me the most this week was a conversation with a few of my “married with children” friends. They were making their usual Oh-it’s-different-when-you’re-a-mom comments. Then someone must have noticed the glazed look I had over my eyes (or perhaps it was the heavy sigh of annoyance) and asked me how many kids I wanted.
All eyes turned to me. This was my moment. I was actually invited to the conversation!
I confidently answered, “If God blesses me with one, I’ll be happy. But I’d really like a big family so at least 2, maybe even 4 kids.” The table erupted with laughter.
Each mom between fits of laughter answered, “Oh, wait until you have your first.” “Yeah, I wanted 2 until I had (insert kid’s name here).” “That’s cute. Just wait. ONE is a lot of work.”
I had had enough. Crazy eyes and arms flailing, the real big ball of crazy MB came out. “REALLY? Really? Kids are work? Oh, God, thanks! I had no idea! I thought you just got to wear cute maternity clothes and then the nanny fairies came out to take care of the baby’s sleepless nights, dirty diapers, teething, temper tantrums, bad days at school, wrecking the car, and rebellious stages. I’m just in it for someone to take care of me when I get old. Thank God you warned me.”
(Ahem. Whoops. Reel it in MB….reel it in….)
But seriously, I’m sick of the exclusive conversations that I’m subjected to listen to but not allowed take part. Don’t invite me to lunch, strike up a conversation with me, or ask for my thoughts if you’re just going to judge me for my life choices.
No one said having kids was easy. It’s hard work. It’s why I don’t have any yet. I don’t judge you for wearing your kids like a big cross that you had to bear. So don’t judge me for not having any yet, but don’t judge me for wanting them someday.
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