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That though neither of you are perfect, you each inspire the other to become a better person. Life is short. Many blessings to you and your special lady. 10 months ago

Got a lot done; going to bed and then, for Sunday day…set the timer and see can I get these items done in under 15 minutes each

1. Pack all my special occasion clothes and shoes
2. Put all the donation stuff in my jeep
3. Pack my fancy boxes from the bathroom (ok, this probably will take longer than 15 minutes)
4. Throw out stuff I’m not taking to TN, even if I might want to use it until then (i.e. keep my opened jar of my favorite hand cream and throw out all other opened jars; give away unopened jars… I mean, yes, I live in the desert, but how many jars of hand cream does a woman really need?)
5. Make a list and send son to do grocery shopping

We are down to 4 weeks pre-move. We can sandwich, paper plates, and do without. Pack it, donate it, or trash it; don’t want to see it. 10 months ago

Studied for and passed the PMP Certification Exam 10 months ago

Really get rid of JUNK in my life. Some stuff that I’ve been carrying around for a LONG time that has now been donated or just plain thrown out in the trash! I’m not quite at the level of the “hoarders” on TV, but I can see that I have the genetics to go down that road! It has been freeing to let it go and just keep things that I LOVE. 10 months ago

I’ve thanked the important people in my life one way or another. I’ll always be needing to thank them, but at least I’ve done it once. And – Thank You, 43 things, for helping me to accomplish my tasks, achieve my goals, and live life fully! 10 months ago

1. Got quotes from moving companies for our many vehicles
2. Finalized which vehicles we are moving ourselves, and which we are paying to move
3. Decided on a route
4. Updated budget
5. More packing, more donating, more throwing things away
6. Pets that are not coming with us have been rehomed
7. Good-bye parties and such lined up
8. Actual moving date reconfirmed

Still MORE to do, but the project has taken on a life of its own now! YES, Just Throw It Out (or Donate It, since I am still driving to work and there is a donation place near by). Going, going, almost gone! 10 months ago

Doing it! A few more boxes to donate. Several more bags of stuff not nice enough to donate – so donating to the trash bin. A fresh start, 2200 miles away. Yay Team! 10 months ago

Almost makes me feel as light as actually losing weight around my middle! Do I love it? Am I paying for the gas to haul it 2,200 miles? Am I paying for the time to pack it? If I don’t love it, then the answer is no, no, no! 10 months ago

As a result of moving, LOL! But it ain’t done yet, so I can’t cross it off for a few more weeks… :-) 10 months ago

Dye your hair, get your nails done, put on a fabulous smile, and lie through your teeth like I do – I’m 38, and that’s my story, and I’m sticking too it. (I decided I couldn’t pull off 28 any more, because, well, I probably was born in the same year your were) Some of my friends know I’m not 38, but I don’t think they think I’m, uh, older than 48! You can do it, too. Some of the girls I went to high school with think I’m silly, and know my real age, but I try not to let that stop me… you could ease into the mind frame by subtracting a year at each birthday until you reach the age you like. You really CAN be whatever and whomever you want to be.

No. 13 – How can I help someone this week? YOU. Help YOU. Help YOU become who YOU want to be. YOU CAN DO IT!

Many blessings on your journey through life. 10 months ago

1.What did I learn last week?
OMG, time to pack is SHORT!

2. What was my greatest accomplishment over the past week?
I gave away and threw out more stuff than in the last 6 months. While I wish I had done this sooner, it was a process I needed to go through to get to this part of my life.

3.Which moment from last week was the most memorable and why?
4th of July with my granddaughters! We were in a parade and attended a BBQ.

4.What’s the #1 thing I need to accomplish this week?
Dump stuff

5.What can I do right now to make the week less stressful?
Keep cleaning and dumping stuff.

6.What have I struggled with in the past that might also affect the upcoming week?
Massive procrastination

7. What was last week’s biggest time sink?
Not much; was very productive

8.Am I carrying any excess baggage into the week that can be dropped?
I am losing the clutter and junk; however, I still have a lot of it left.

9. What have I been avoiding that needs to get done?
Paperwork and such for short selling house. oooh, still. Not good.

10. What opportunities are still on the table?
Get done

11. Is there anyone I’ve been meaning to talk to?
Nope

12. Is there anyone that deserves a big ‘thank you’?
The Powers That Be

13.How can I help someone else this coming week?
Throw out junk!

14. What are my top 3 goals for the next 3 months?
Throw out junk
MOVE
Find new job

15. Have any of my recent actions moved me closer to my goals?
Yes, Yes, Yes

16.What’s the next step for each goal?
clear bathroom
clean kitchen counters
throw out more junk from my room

17.What am I looking forward to during the upcoming week?
Having less stuff to pack!

18.What are my fears?
That I won’t have finished packing on time

19. What am I most grateful for?
Such a wonderful husband (who still looks so dang good in uniform)

20. What can I do to make life more beautiful today?
throw out junk 10 months ago

And a box for the burn pile – taxes from the 1990’s : good-bye!

Lots of old, useless magazines (I now get my favorites electronically! Yay for technology!)

Gave away a lot of good stuff.

Still more to go… but, looking much better. Trying to stay motivated. 10 months ago

1.What did I learn last week?
Sometimes ok is good enough.

2. What was my greatest accomplishment over the past week?
Passing the PMP Certification exam.

3.Which moment from last week was the most memorable and why?
Night out with the crew. Last big celebration with the whole team. M’s last day was Friday.

4.What’s the #1 thing I need to accomplish this week?
Clean and dump stuff!

5.What can I do right now to make the week less stressful?
Keep cleaning and dumping stuff.

6.What have I struggled with in the past that might also affect the upcoming week?
Massive procrastination

7. What was last week’s biggest time sink?
Burn out; doing nothing

8.Am I carrying any excess baggage into the week that can be dropped?
Lots of clutter and junk. Throw or give it away!

9. What have I been avoiding that needs to get done?
Paperwork and such for short selling house

10. What opportunities are still on the table?
New job!

11. Is there anyone I’ve been meaning to talk to?
C. Meeting for dinner next week.

12. Is there anyone that deserves a big ‘thank you’?
The Powers That Be

13.How can I help someone else this coming week?
Throw out junk!

14. What are my top 3 goals for the next 3 months?
Throw out junk
Start exercising again
stay motivated at work

15. Have any of my recent actions moved me closer to my goals?
Yes, Yes, Yes

16.What’s the next step for each goal?
clear computer table
clean kitchen counters
throw out more junk from my room

17.What am I looking forward to during the upcoming week?
Having less stuff to pack!

18.What are my fears?
That they will change their minds and not keep me on at my job through the move

19. What am I most grateful for?
Such a wonderful husband (who looks so dang good in uniform)

20. What can I do to make life more beautiful today?
throw out junk

(Sensing a theme here!) :-) 10 months ago

Preparing meals based on what is left – hopefully will be down to not much left by the time we are ready to move.

Continuing to throw things out. Now that I am done studying for my PMP Exam, a bunch of papers and related junk can go away. Also, all events requiring dressing up are gone, so I can pack my good clothes and most of my shoes.

Kitty and chickens are all re-homed. Moving along… 10 months ago

Girly nails! My girly girl friend is a licensed nail tech, and she did my nails up for my daughter’s wedding. Can’t type, but the look super-cute. 10 months ago

in anticipation of moving. So, suspending this goal, now. 10 months ago

Maybe later I’ll write a lessons learned – but for now, back to work! 10 months ago

I’m not as ready as I’d like, but I am doing OK. I should pass. Going to take one last practice exam and then it’s time for a good night’s sleep. 10 months ago

1.What did I learn last week?
A whole lot of formula and factoids for the Project Management Professional Certification Exam…

2. What was my greatest accomplishment over the past week?
Keeping my poise and composure when finding out that work may not keep me on as far past the move as originally anticipated. I like to think I handled it with class.

3.Which moment from last week was the most memorable and why?
My baby girl’s wedding.

4.What’s the #1 thing I need to accomplish this week?
Pass PMP Exam!

5.What can I do right now to make the week less stressful?
Do all my laundry from the wedding and last week so that I don’t have to think about it (and it’s done!)

6.What have I struggled with in the past that might also affect the upcoming week?
Massive procrastination

7. What was last week’s biggest time sink?
Facebook

8.Am I carrying any excess baggage into the week that can be dropped?
Yes – I gained 5 lbs last week – and not just because of traveling and hanging out for wedding – studying often involves potato chips…

9. What have I been avoiding that needs to get done?
Paperwork and such for short selling house

10. What opportunities are still on the table?
New job!

11. Is there anyone I’ve been meaning to talk to?
My son

12. Is there anyone that deserves a big ‘thank you’?
The Powers That Be

13.How can I help someone else this coming week?
Encourage my nephew/cousin-in-law with his choice of sobriety

14. What are my top 3 goals for the next 3 months?
Pass PMP Exam
Start exercising again
Clean house

15. Have any of my recent actions moved me closer to my goals?
Yes, Yes, Yes

16.What’s the next step for each goal?
Take test on Monday
Put the clean laundry hanging on the treadmill and put it in the closet
Pick a room

17.What am I looking forward to during the upcoming week?
Being done studying for the PMP Exam!

18.What are my fears?
That they will change their minds and not keep me on at my job through the move

19. What am I most grateful for?
Such a wonderful husband (who looks so dang good in uniform)

20. What can I do to make life more beautiful today?
throw out junk 10 months ago

I am growing oregano in a 50/50 mix of sand and soil in full desert sun and it loves it. In fact, it has become a weed in my herb garden. If you are growing it inside, maybe it is not getting enough light.

As for lemon balm, my poor plant limps along from year to year, but is not what you call thriving. Curious to know what conditions your lemon balm is growing under? It’s a member of the mint family, so I would have expected it to thrive in just about any condition and become a weed, even.

Good luck! Nothing like the smell and tastes of fresh herbs! Many blessings on all of your adventures! 11 months ago

Tomorrow’s the day, and the dress is fitting! Thanks so much for your encouragement! 11 months ago

in the trash or in the burn barrel. 4 boxes of stuff donated. Several things with a “free” sign taken away by interested parties. Only 6 weeks till moving time! 11 months ago

I should be studying more… 11 months ago

1. Job situation settled – check
2. Date set – check
3. Sell house – in progress
4. Packing – in progress
5. Throwing stuff out – in progress
6. Giving things away – in progress

Still lots to do, but we are doing it!

Scared, but not going to let that stop me. 11 months ago

The dress I bought to wear to the wedding fit when I bought it; was loose, even. Now it is really tight. 4 more days to loose 5 lbs! Help! 11 months ago

We can put up to 10 black trash bags out with our trash as long as they aren’t too heavy. Took advantage of that!

Also have 5 boxes of stuff for goodwill tomorrow. Nice stuff – not just raggy stuff. The raggy stuff I threw out. 11 months ago

1.What did I learn last week?
Believe in people. Sometimes I forget the goodness of people. They came through for someone who needed it, last week.

2. What was my greatest accomplishment over the past week?
Family gettogether

3.Which moment from last week was the most memorable and why?
Seeing all 3 of my kids together, laughing and enjoying themselves

4.What’s the #1 thing I need to accomplish this week?
Prep for daughter’s wedding

5.What can I do right now to make the week less stressful?
Stay on top of things

6.What have I struggled with in the past that might also affect the upcoming week?
Gained enough to make me worry about popping buttons on dress for wedding

7. What was last week’s biggest time sink?
Work

8.Am I carrying any excess baggage into the week that can be dropped?

9. What have I been avoiding that needs to get done?
Paperwork and such for short selling house

10. What opportunities are still on the table?
Moving!

11. Is there anyone I’ve been meaning to talk to?
Friend who lost her mom recently

12. Is there anyone that deserves a big ‘thank you’?
The Powers That Be

13.How can I help someone else this coming week?
Give one of my struggling friends my business instead of going somewhere else

14. What are my top 3 goals for the next 3 months?
Get ready to move
Do good job at work
Ready house for inspection

15. Have any of my recent actions moved me closer to my goals?
Yes, Yes, Yes

16.What’s the next step for each goal?
Throw out more stuff
Prep config files
Throw out more stuff

17.What am I looking forward to during the upcoming week?
Wedding for daughter

18.What are my fears?
That I will lose my job

19. What am I most grateful for?
Such a wonderful husband

20. What can I do to make life more beautiful today?
throw out junk

Hmmm, I see a theme here: Throw Out Junk! 11 months ago

Well, adding this back in. If I can do this for 90 days, I will consider it an on-going habit and call it done. :-)

Day 1 – among other things today, learned how to build a SCOM subscription – the correct way. 12 months ago