43 Things: Recent Activity by kiersten74

homeschool my kids

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:57:38 GMT

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Raise chickens

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:56:45 GMT

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buy a rental property

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:12:00 GMT

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learn how to knit

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:37:24 GMT

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Make a Family Quilt

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 23:16:51 GMT

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First

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 23:12:55 GMT

kiersten74 added an entry about get my LCSW:

I need to get a supervisor.

Started

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 23:12:03 GMT

kiersten74 added an entry about pay off my student loans:

with about $70,000 when I graduated. I’m down to $50,000. I plan on paying off a big chunk of it this year. Every time I get extra $$ I will put it on my student loans instead of buying something extra stuff to clutter my home.

get my LCSW

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 22:55:26 GMT

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pay off my student loans

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 22:54:22 GMT

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Well, close enough....

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 21:21:30 GMT

kiersten74 added an entry about become a life coach:

Instead, I changed my goal to being a licensed social worker/private practice therapist. And I’m there. Done and done. :-)

become a life coach

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 21:21:30 GMT

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Not a morning person

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 21:15:35 GMT

kiersten74 added an entry about wake up earlier:

Yeah, I’m still not a morning person. Not sure that I ever will be. But I can train myself to get up earlier. I like my quiet time at night to catch up with tv shows and reading. I pamper myself at night when the kids are in bed and i finally get some “Me time”. I hear about other ppl enjoying their “me time” in the wee hours of the morning and i guess that’s what motivated me to get up earlier, but the reality is, I prefer nights over mornings, so if I’m going to get up earlier there has to be a better reason. And a job isn’t a good reason, bc I have a job that begins at noon. So, we’ll see about this goal…

Doing it

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 15:23:23 GMT

kiersten74 added an entry about spend less time on the computer:

Getting it done. I actually deactivated facebook and WOW the amount of time to get things done now is ridiculous. I can’t believe how much time I wasted on FB. Also, I’m working now, so I don’t have much time left to putz around on the computer. So, yeah, getting it done. If I can maintain it for a year, I’ll mark this goal as done.

Here I go again.

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 15:19:37 GMT

kiersten74 added an entry about lose 20 pounds:

I had two babies since the last entry and gave myself permission to gorge. I’m still not any heavier, still maintaining around 140. So I’m guessing that’s my new set point that my body returns to. My teen’s set point was 110, my 20s set point was 120, and my 30’s have been set at 140. So, now that I’m done having babies and almost done breastfeeding, I’m determined to get my setpoint back to the 120’s. Maybe I won’t get back to 120 exactly, but I’ll be happy with anywhere in the 120’s. When I see that number reach 129, I’ll be happy. It’s been so long, it’d be like seeing a long lost friend. :-) It’s possible, too, bc one of my best friend’s husband is a personal trainer, and she’s trying to lose the baby weight, too, so she’s invited me to work out with her and her husband. I’ve worked out with them about 5 times now, and he certainly pushes me. His mantra when I feel like I can’t go any longer, “Don’t let your body tell you when you’re done, you tell your body when you’re done.” It certainly helps that I’m not in this alone.

Getting there

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 15:05:29 GMT

kiersten74 added an entry about Read the Bible:

When I was pregnant and had the time, I flew through the old testament, and then stopped reading at the end of Acts. Been busy around here with baby and toddler and 8 yr old and teenager and dog and job, but I need to finish reading the bible. I’m so close, I should just finish it. ;-)

Decorate the nursery

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 22:13:42 GMT

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Get involved!

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 22:12:03 GMT

kiersten74 added an entry about make new friends:

Made some great friends over these last couple of years.

make new friends

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 22:12:03 GMT

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Did it!

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 22:10:13 GMT

kiersten74 added an entry about Have a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby:

Two babies later, and I’m still alive. Yay!

Have a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 22:10:13 GMT

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Started over a year ago

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:20:57 GMT

kiersten74 added an entry about Read the Bible:

I finished the Old Testament a few months ago. Hallelujah! Now, I’m in the middle of Luke and am beginning to lose my steam. It seems most of the gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) are very similar and that gets me stuck bc it starts sounding redundant. Luke does seem to have a lot more detail to it and stuff, but I’m also at that point where I want to start reading fiction for fun again. That being said, I guess it’s time to finish it.

How to start a college fund for the kids

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:43:38 GMT

kiersten74 wrote about How to start a college fund for the kids:

"Went to my state's 529 website and selected a college plan for each of my children."

How I did it: I went to the state's website and chose a 529 plan. They offered two different types, so I had to decide which plan was best suited for my family's needs. I then had to choose if I wanted the money to be targeted toward an ivy-league, private, state, or community college education. I chose a private institution, so I would be prepared in case my children want to go to a private school. I don't want them to limit their educational goals. But I feel Ivy league is not necessary for a good education and too over priced.

Lessons & tips: I automatically put $25 into each of their accounts every two weeks. I don't notice the difference in my bank account and it's easy to keep funding their college savings.

It took me 1 day.

It made me prepared

start a college fund for the kids

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:35:00 GMT

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Read the Bible

nobody@43things.com (kiersten74) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:15:22 GMT

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