A while back, I read a blog entry about creating a chore chart. I thought it was GENIUS.
A fellow blogger had started one, and said her house was in a constant state of "clean"... LUST.
So I decided to utilize my Google Calendar and make a chore chart for myself. First I made a list of all the chores that I do weekly at my house, and broke them out into their own special day... I realized that each chore in its singular only *really* takes me like 15 minutes to do. Can I give my cute lil' house 15 minutes or so of time each day... I think so! Well rather.. I'd like to think so...
I'll start following the little chore chart this weekend (N. and I had to clean our WHOLE house last night because we have company coming over for dinner, and I like people to think our house is always in a state of cleaaaannn - it isn't, BTW). I'll let you know as I progress how it goes.. we will see.
There is one problem with the chore chart. I mentioned it to N. last night, and he pouted all night about it. While I made the chore chart mostly for me (the only little "chore" he does around the house is vacuum..), he did NOT like the idea of it. Holy crap - we discussed it ALL.FREAKIN'.NIGHT. Apparently he had a chore chart when he was a kid and HATED IT. I'm half tempted to make an actual chart on a posterboard, complete with shiny stickers for him just to watch his reaction. To say the least, he isn't thrilled.
I think the chart will be a great reminder to do things that I put off until I start to get nagged about them. Things like washing our sheets (I know, gross), filing all my paperwork, and ironing clothes. Knowing that I only have to do one or two tasks per day might really help this lazy unmotivated girl.
We shall see. Hopefully N. comes around - I don't want to have a sulky hubs, thats for sure.
3/10/11
3/8/11
Puczki
Seriously. I think I might be the ONLY Polish person at work today...
ITS FAT TUESDAY. Or as I like to refer to today... Puczki Day.
Does anyone else out there know what a puczki is?!?
I feel so alone... :)
ITS FAT TUESDAY. Or as I like to refer to today... Puczki Day.
Does anyone else out there know what a puczki is?!?
I feel so alone... :)
Ten on Tuesday
Well it looked fun.. so why not test the waters?
You can find questions here if you want to do this yourself.
1. How did your parents decide on your name?
I think my mom always liked it - my two older brothers were going to be "Katie" too, if they were girls.
2. Do your initials (First, Middle, Last) spell out anything fun/funny?
KMW - nothin' good man.
3. Did you take your middle name from childhood or did you take your maiden name as your middle name? (If unmarried, what do you plan to do?)
I kept Marie, it is my Grandma's middle name. And I thought, why fix whats already broken. I didn't want to have to remember that I had a new middle name and a new last name... I'm sorta forgetful.
4. Are you or will you name your children thematically (ie. same first letter, all of same origin…)
Nope, I'll pick names because I like them, not because they fit into a theme.
5. Did you decide on baby names as a little girl? Did you stick to them or change your mind?
Hmmm.. I don't think I ever really thought about my baby's names as a kid. I did name every.toy.I.owned though.
6. Does your family have any names that have been passed down through generations?
Nope, not really. My middle name is my grandmother's middle name, and my older brother's middle names are my dad's first and middle name, but other than that... notta.
7. Do you look at the meaning of the name or just the name itself?
Hmmm.. for now, just the name, but I think I'll look up the meaning before I name a human.
8. Do you name pets with human names (Sally, Henry) or with pet names (Fluffy, Mr. Bo Bo)?
Human - we have a pup named Sasha.
9. Are there any names that you have an affinity or dislike for based on a childhood experience/someone you once knew?
Every name that reminds me of someone that I know or once knew, I tend to stay away from... no offense to anyone!
10. What are some of your favorite names? Why?
Hmm... Zacharie - It's Neil's middle name, and I like the way its spelled differently; Emma, Sadie, Elenor.
You can find questions here if you want to do this yourself.
1. How did your parents decide on your name?
I think my mom always liked it - my two older brothers were going to be "Katie" too, if they were girls.
2. Do your initials (First, Middle, Last) spell out anything fun/funny?
KMW - nothin' good man.
3. Did you take your middle name from childhood or did you take your maiden name as your middle name? (If unmarried, what do you plan to do?)
I kept Marie, it is my Grandma's middle name. And I thought, why fix whats already broken. I didn't want to have to remember that I had a new middle name and a new last name... I'm sorta forgetful.
4. Are you or will you name your children thematically (ie. same first letter, all of same origin…)
Nope, I'll pick names because I like them, not because they fit into a theme.
5. Did you decide on baby names as a little girl? Did you stick to them or change your mind?
Hmmm.. I don't think I ever really thought about my baby's names as a kid. I did name every.toy.I.owned though.
6. Does your family have any names that have been passed down through generations?
Nope, not really. My middle name is my grandmother's middle name, and my older brother's middle names are my dad's first and middle name, but other than that... notta.
7. Do you look at the meaning of the name or just the name itself?
Hmmm.. for now, just the name, but I think I'll look up the meaning before I name a human.
8. Do you name pets with human names (Sally, Henry) or with pet names (Fluffy, Mr. Bo Bo)?
Human - we have a pup named Sasha.
9. Are there any names that you have an affinity or dislike for based on a childhood experience/someone you once knew?
Every name that reminds me of someone that I know or once knew, I tend to stay away from... no offense to anyone!
10. What are some of your favorite names? Why?
Hmm... Zacharie - It's Neil's middle name, and I like the way its spelled differently; Emma, Sadie, Elenor.
3/7/11
Mondays...
Do you ever just have a Monday where you are just unproductive?
So far today, I've attended one meeting, send paperwork out to a handful of people, managed to spill my vitamin water into my purse, all over my desk (it avoided my white sweater though!), and all over the floor.
Thats about it.
And I'm about to go home, make dinner, and continue my unproductive lifestyle.
Hoping tomorrow is more productive. I like my life better when I'm productive.
Thats all... :)
So far today, I've attended one meeting, send paperwork out to a handful of people, managed to spill my vitamin water into my purse, all over my desk (it avoided my white sweater though!), and all over the floor.
Thats about it.
And I'm about to go home, make dinner, and continue my unproductive lifestyle.
Hoping tomorrow is more productive. I like my life better when I'm productive.
Thats all... :)
1/14/11
I'm Baaaaaaaack!
Ladies and Gents... I'm back!
After taking what I like to think of as a sick week.. I'm back! And oh so happy to be back!
I spent all of last week basically crawling from bed to couch, laying in a snowbank throwing a frisbee to a not-so-sick pooch, and eating cereal because I couldn't stand long enough to cook anything. It.Was.Rough.
But its in the past and I'm back feeling fabulous! The kind of fabulous you feel after a 2-week long vacation to Mexico. Well, sans tan.
Anywho - I've been feeling fairly productive with my new-found health. Its finally time to begin training for the triathlon - and I'm so ready to do so! :) Yesterday I went out and bought myself a little thang called EA Active for our PS3. Hubs ALMOST burst my bubble when he told me we needed some additional thingy four our PS3 to make it work, but he was mistaken and had to suffer the wrath of some death stares for his mistake. Don't fret, all is well again! My plan is to use the game when I'm stuck at home because of crappy weather, or to use it on the days I'm not at the gym.
Since we got our new pooch, I've been really struggling to find time to go to the gym. I feel so guilty leaving her home all day when N. and I are at work, then leaving her again when I go to the gym in the evening. Buuuut I think I've figured out my solution - I am going to head to the gym as soon as I am outta work, 3 days per week, without stopping home. I can get in a solid 30-60 minute training session and still make it home by 5:30 - 6:00 pm. That will leave me lots of at-home time too.
So, whats the training plan you ask?
3 days of running
1 day of swimming
Spinning whenever for now
EA Active on days when I don't run, and some days that I do run.
After I can run a 5k again, then I will split the biking and running a little more - but I need to focus on running for now. Once it is warm out again, I'll be running and biking outside. I can't wait for that to happen... the winter blues are starting to kick in a bit over here.
Do any of you have any thoughts? ... Better training ideas.. any input is always appreciated! :)
After taking what I like to think of as a sick week.. I'm back! And oh so happy to be back!
I spent all of last week basically crawling from bed to couch, laying in a snowbank throwing a frisbee to a not-so-sick pooch, and eating cereal because I couldn't stand long enough to cook anything. It.Was.Rough.
But its in the past and I'm back feeling fabulous! The kind of fabulous you feel after a 2-week long vacation to Mexico. Well, sans tan.
Anywho - I've been feeling fairly productive with my new-found health. Its finally time to begin training for the triathlon - and I'm so ready to do so! :) Yesterday I went out and bought myself a little thang called EA Active for our PS3. Hubs ALMOST burst my bubble when he told me we needed some additional thingy four our PS3 to make it work, but he was mistaken and had to suffer the wrath of some death stares for his mistake. Don't fret, all is well again! My plan is to use the game when I'm stuck at home because of crappy weather, or to use it on the days I'm not at the gym.
Since we got our new pooch, I've been really struggling to find time to go to the gym. I feel so guilty leaving her home all day when N. and I are at work, then leaving her again when I go to the gym in the evening. Buuuut I think I've figured out my solution - I am going to head to the gym as soon as I am outta work, 3 days per week, without stopping home. I can get in a solid 30-60 minute training session and still make it home by 5:30 - 6:00 pm. That will leave me lots of at-home time too.
So, whats the training plan you ask?
3 days of running
1 day of swimming
Spinning whenever for now
EA Active on days when I don't run, and some days that I do run.
After I can run a 5k again, then I will split the biking and running a little more - but I need to focus on running for now. Once it is warm out again, I'll be running and biking outside. I can't wait for that to happen... the winter blues are starting to kick in a bit over here.
Do any of you have any thoughts? ... Better training ideas.. any input is always appreciated! :)
1/6/11
Congratulations!
Hola.
Today is Thursday, which is usually one of my favorite days of the week. The week is winding down, and its almost time for the weekend.. usually makes a girl smile!
But this Thursday, I'm a sickie. Gross. N and I are both sick with some torturous cold/flu something or other. Its no fun, but at least it didn't happen while we were at home in MI.
Speaking of MI, it was AWESOME. I didn't realize how worn out from work I was, and going home for a few days was just what the Dr. ordered. Ahhhh it was so fabulous to be spoiled by my mom and N's mom. And see brothers and sisters... I could have stayed forever!
Some memories of this trip home :
Today is Thursday, which is usually one of my favorite days of the week. The week is winding down, and its almost time for the weekend.. usually makes a girl smile!
But this Thursday, I'm a sickie. Gross. N and I are both sick with some torturous cold/flu something or other. Its no fun, but at least it didn't happen while we were at home in MI.
Speaking of MI, it was AWESOME. I didn't realize how worn out from work I was, and going home for a few days was just what the Dr. ordered. Ahhhh it was so fabulous to be spoiled by my mom and N's mom. And see brothers and sisters... I could have stayed forever!
Some memories of this trip home :
This little sweetheart:
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| Beautiful Clara Jane She shares a Birthday with my Momma! Seeing these two loves tie the knot:  Overall, it was just a wonderful trip back to MI with lots of love and lots of memories. Congrats Maria & Bryan, I can't wait to spoil that little princess! And to Brandon and Claire : I wish you nothing but luck - even though I don't think you'll need it! |
1/4/11
101 Things in 1001 Days... Love it!
I saw this on another blog, and decided it would be a fun thing to try. We will see what happens.... hehe!
The mission: Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The criteria: The tasks must be specific (no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined.
Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (represent some amount of effort on your part).
Start Date: January 2, 2011
End Date: September 29, 2013
BOLD - completed
Italics - In progress
Foodie
001. Try 20 new recipes. (0/20)
002. Share 5 new recipes with friends and family. (0/5)
003. Grow and use an herb garden.
004. Host 1 dinner party.
005. Bring dinner to a friend.
006. Make Christmas cookies.
007. Keep a food diary for 2 weeks.
008. Cook breakfast 4 Saturday mornings. (0/4)
009. Make dessert for a friend.
010. Cook new recipes from five cookbooks already owned.
011. Cook Indian food.
012. Cook vegetables with every dinner for 2 weeks.
013. Eat salad before dinner every night for 2 weeks.
014. Try new Thai food.
015. Learn to make Crepes.
016. Learn to make 3 fancy mixed drinks for entertaining.
017. Try 4 new restaurants in Minneapolis.
018. Make one completely raw meal.
019. Eat vegetarian for one dinner per week for a month.
020. Make dessert for dinner.
021. Have a picnic.
022. Give a huge tip to a good waiter.
023. Have a fondue party.
024. Make pasta from scratch.
Family/Home
025. Go camping with Neil 3 times. (0/3)
026. Paint our upstairs bathroom.
027. Watch 3 games of N.'s leagues (the ones that people actually watch) (0/3)
028. Pay for the person behind me in the drive thru.
029. Play Soccer with N. 6 times. (0/6)
030. Learn to play a sport with a ball and not totally suck.
031. Go on 6 dates with N. (0/6)
032. Have professional family pics done.
033. Surprise the hubs, big or small, 5 times. (0/5)
034. Have an Adopt-a-family for Christmas.
035. Start/Finish a Wedding Scrapbook
036. Start a Scrapbook - at least one page per month.
037. Volunteer at least one time per season.
038. Shovel the neighbor's walk or back stoop at least one time.
039. Shovel our back stoop so N. doesn't have to.
040. Plan a suprise mini-get away for N. and I.
041. Go on a ski weekend.
042. Take at least 30 photos per month.
Bloggin it.
043. Blog at least 8 times per month.
044. Include more photos.
Physical
045. Get to goal weight. {4 months}
046. Run in 3 races or triathlons. (0/3)
047. Work out 4 days a week for 1 month. (0/1)
048. Learn to run a 5k without struggling.
Travel
049. Go to Europe.
050. Road trip to Kentucky.
051. Have a girls weekend trip.
052. Spend a few days with my brother on Long Island.
053. Go to a Twins Game.
054. Take a spontaneous weekend trip.
055. See the Grand Canyon.
056. Take a road trip.
057. Climb the Statue of Liberty.
058. PLAN a camping trip.
059. Go to the beach.
060. Cross 4 more states off my "I've been to" list.
061. Go white water rafting.
Personal
062. Read 10 books. (0/10)
063. Send at least 2 pieces of snail mail per month.
064. Keep bedroom organized for 3 consecutive weeks.
065. Paint the basement stairs.
066. Not make any clothing purchases for 3 consecutive weeks.
067. Watch a TV series I have never seen on DVD.
068. Buy and not kill a plant for 1 year.
069. Give Blood.
070. Suprise my parents with a secret trip home for a special occasion.
071. Mail a suprise gift to a different friend each month for a year. (0/12)
072. Try 3 new hairstyles. (0/3)
073. Send my grandma a letter just to say hi.
074. Go to 5 sporting events. (0/5)
075. Have 4 girls night outs. (0/4)
076. Play in the rain.
077. Not go on Facebook or Twitter for an entire weekend.
078. Go to the range and shoot a gun.
079. Go back to school.
080. Organize the garage.
081. Roast marshmallows around a fire.
082. Go to a museum.
083. Do 5 crafty projects. (0/5)
084. Read at a coffee shop alone 3 times. (0/3)
085. Sing karaoke.
086. Play the lotto.
087. Plan a surprise party.
088. Eat dinner by candlelight.
089. Get my teeth whitened.
090. Use the KitchenAid mixer.
091. Use every wedding gift we received.
092. Throw a cocktail party.
093. Paint our bedroom.
094. Get rid of all clothing not worn in 2 years.
095. Go to a drive-in movie.
096. Send a letter to someone who has inspired me.
097. Watch 26 movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
098. Go Cross Country Skiing.
099. Go ice skating.
100. Go fruit picking.
101. Inspire someone to start a 101 in 1001 list.
The mission: Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The criteria: The tasks must be specific (no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined.
Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (represent some amount of effort on your part).
Start Date: January 2, 2011
End Date: September 29, 2013
BOLD - completed
Italics - In progress
Foodie
001. Try 20 new recipes. (0/20)
002. Share 5 new recipes with friends and family. (0/5)
003. Grow and use an herb garden.
004. Host 1 dinner party.
005. Bring dinner to a friend.
006. Make Christmas cookies.
007. Keep a food diary for 2 weeks.
008. Cook breakfast 4 Saturday mornings. (0/4)
009. Make dessert for a friend.
010. Cook new recipes from five cookbooks already owned.
011. Cook Indian food.
012. Cook vegetables with every dinner for 2 weeks.
013. Eat salad before dinner every night for 2 weeks.
014. Try new Thai food.
015. Learn to make Crepes.
016. Learn to make 3 fancy mixed drinks for entertaining.
017. Try 4 new restaurants in Minneapolis.
018. Make one completely raw meal.
019. Eat vegetarian for one dinner per week for a month.
020. Make dessert for dinner.
021. Have a picnic.
022. Give a huge tip to a good waiter.
023. Have a fondue party.
024. Make pasta from scratch.
Family/Home
025. Go camping with Neil 3 times. (0/3)
026. Paint our upstairs bathroom.
027. Watch 3 games of N.'s leagues (the ones that people actually watch) (0/3)
028. Pay for the person behind me in the drive thru.
029. Play Soccer with N. 6 times. (0/6)
030. Learn to play a sport with a ball and not totally suck.
031. Go on 6 dates with N. (0/6)
032. Have professional family pics done.
033. Surprise the hubs, big or small, 5 times. (0/5)
034. Have an Adopt-a-family for Christmas.
035. Start/Finish a Wedding Scrapbook
036. Start a Scrapbook - at least one page per month.
037. Volunteer at least one time per season.
038. Shovel the neighbor's walk or back stoop at least one time.
039. Shovel our back stoop so N. doesn't have to.
040. Plan a suprise mini-get away for N. and I.
041. Go on a ski weekend.
042. Take at least 30 photos per month.
Bloggin it.
043. Blog at least 8 times per month.
044. Include more photos.
Physical
045. Get to goal weight. {4 months}
046. Run in 3 races or triathlons. (0/3)
047. Work out 4 days a week for 1 month. (0/1)
048. Learn to run a 5k without struggling.
Travel
049. Go to Europe.
050. Road trip to Kentucky.
051. Have a girls weekend trip.
052. Spend a few days with my brother on Long Island.
053. Go to a Twins Game.
054. Take a spontaneous weekend trip.
055. See the Grand Canyon.
056. Take a road trip.
057. Climb the Statue of Liberty.
058. PLAN a camping trip.
059. Go to the beach.
060. Cross 4 more states off my "I've been to" list.
061. Go white water rafting.
Personal
062. Read 10 books. (0/10)
063. Send at least 2 pieces of snail mail per month.
064. Keep bedroom organized for 3 consecutive weeks.
065. Paint the basement stairs.
066. Not make any clothing purchases for 3 consecutive weeks.
067. Watch a TV series I have never seen on DVD.
068. Buy and not kill a plant for 1 year.
069. Give Blood.
070. Suprise my parents with a secret trip home for a special occasion.
071. Mail a suprise gift to a different friend each month for a year. (0/12)
072. Try 3 new hairstyles. (0/3)
073. Send my grandma a letter just to say hi.
074. Go to 5 sporting events. (0/5)
075. Have 4 girls night outs. (0/4)
076. Play in the rain.
077. Not go on Facebook or Twitter for an entire weekend.
078. Go to the range and shoot a gun.
079. Go back to school.
080. Organize the garage.
081. Roast marshmallows around a fire.
082. Go to a museum.
083. Do 5 crafty projects. (0/5)
084. Read at a coffee shop alone 3 times. (0/3)
085. Sing karaoke.
086. Play the lotto.
087. Plan a surprise party.
088. Eat dinner by candlelight.
089. Get my teeth whitened.
090. Use the KitchenAid mixer.
091. Use every wedding gift we received.
092. Throw a cocktail party.
093. Paint our bedroom.
094. Get rid of all clothing not worn in 2 years.
095. Go to a drive-in movie.
096. Send a letter to someone who has inspired me.
097. Watch 26 movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
098. Go Cross Country Skiing.
099. Go ice skating.
100. Go fruit picking.
101. Inspire someone to start a 101 in 1001 list.
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