Fasting...

A few days ago I wrote this and never finished it.

Tonight I had a converservation with my mom about Lent. She had just gotten in from Ash Wednesday service. We talked about what she planned to give up for Lent, like red meat. It got me to thinking because I haven't yet decided what I plan to give up by tomorrow.



So I have decided to work with mom and give up the red meat. I also plan to give up something that sounds a little selfish at first but its something I really need to work on.

Tonight I post on A Former Hot Girl's blog:


U know I have been trying to be "Turbo AKA" (angel's term) for a while now and I wrote a post about lent and never finished it. I am going to pull back. My baby is become a rea road warrior clocking miles on Houston freeways. I gave up a 3 things this yr.1. Red Meat(me and mom are doing this together) Its been not too bad. I made the best pesto chicken artichoke pizza tonight. 2. No cussing (this is killing me I admit to having a potty mouth and bad attitude at time)3. Be selfish. Its not what it seems (I am going to stop being such a available person and stop saying yes to everything and everybody. I told you Ive been on the run lately. I need to stop and spend time with Georgia at home before the street lights come on.)
Ok thats alot I know I will probably copy it and post it on my blog. We're sleep and I was at work late testing.

Outlet Shopping

Is it really worth it? Most outlets are far from the center of town where I live(east Egypt far). The proclaim really good deals and crazy savings. I've been to outlets here and there but I could never really wrap my mind around the 30-40 min and up drive.
I have a few kids parties including my own soon to be 1yr old. So, I figured I go out to the Osh Kosh and Carter outlets and stock up. The problems is that the last time I did trudge out to an outlet I couldn't see the value. It was just the same as staying close to home and running to the store down the street.
I had a friend who went out to the recently opened outlet in Conroe( its been open over a yr I just haven't been). She went on and on about the deals so I said I'd give it a shot. It is the money saving season after all.
Do you shop at outlets? Is it because they are conveniently close or because of the great deals?

Adventures In Babysitting.

Adventures In Babysitting does anybody remember that movie. I am a 80's brat pack movie fanatic. It was a great movie if you haven't seen it WGN or TBS will most likely air it in the next week or so, catch it if you can.
I bring it up because I kept a friends daughter today. It was interesting. She slept the 1st twenty mins and when she woke up she looked at me like WHAT THE HELL???? WHO ARE YOU????
It go me to thinking how my daughter behaves when I leave her with people. Granted my daughter has actually only been kept by my in laws@ one house. Last weekend I wanted to give my mother in law a break so Reiko kept her for me. I know she got with her over her food. I forgot to tell Reiko my baby is a beast about that bottle and you cannot go slow on the spoon feeding she will blow (scream)you away.

The whole point was I was working double time tonight with two babies under 1yr old. I'm whooped.

Tighten the Purse Strings

With everyone feeling the effects of a recession right now it should come as no surprise that I'm tightening my budget. I've trimmed away alot of the fat but now its damn near anorexic.
Even Oprah has been heavy on the financial talk lately. She has Susie Orman giving away her 2009 Action Plan to Keep Your Money Safe and Sound. It was available for free download for a limited time. I did download it but I'm not so sure if I can link to it on my blog. It may be construed as copyright infringement. That's the last thing I need somebody trying to get me for my last 2 pennies. Any who, towards the end of the show she offered a simply challenge to save.

1. don't spend any money for 1 day.
-Done! I'm broke anyway.
2. don't use a credit card for 1 week.
-Done! Again, I'm broke anyway.
3. don't eat out for 1 month.
-Ok pump your brakes Susie!!! Now we have a problem.

I look forward to eating out at least once a week. Heck, I have a food related blog all about eating out. I don't think I can do it. I am no less broke than I was for the first two short term goals but a whole month with out even swing by Cream Burger for a $1 shake is just wrong.
I cooked Sunday. It was quick and didn't kill me. I really love to cook but its more a convenience and pleasure eating out. One of the few small pleasure I can afford. I am going to struggle through and see how well I do. I'll be meditating on it, a whole lot.

What about you?

Do you think you can take the challenge? If so, what will be the hardest part for you?

Tired

Since I've been working at a new school I have to be honest I could not complain. Its been wonderful. It has a rep of being a lil' hood( its amazing my husband and reiko among others went there). Anyway, I had the day from hell. I don't know where them little demons came from today that entered that door but I was too done.
I'm so glad its Friday.
We are invited to a party Sat. I might actually have a drink or two. I've been laying off the drinks lately.
I hope you all have a nice relaxing weekend.

I WON!!! I WON!!!

Ok I never win anything but this is the second time I've won something in blog world. I've been reading Good Girl Gone Shopping since Ive been blogging. I actually subscribed because I like that she introduces me to new product lines I may not have notices. Well the contest was about your shoe passion. Mine personally are Mary Jane's I love shoes with a strap. Around my ankle I think its supper sexy, so I wrote about that. I really like the new styles of Mary's with the fat straps and different fabrics. I won a Shubi Bag from Shoe Smitten. It will come in handy since I wear cute shoes up to my classroom and then kick them switch to flats while the kids are there.

Since I won I think I will play Mega Millions tonight. It might just be my lucky day.

Thanks Good Girl........

One More Thing

Here are horrible pics from the aforementioned party that played havoc on my knees. Me and my boo getting our boogie on. I love this top and spent more than I wanted to on it. It was too cute to pass up. We won't mention how big my boobs are now since April 10th. My niece and I went shopping over the holiday and when I told her the size bra I needed her and my sister screamed it in unison. I have never been more embarrassed in my life. This picture was taken before I kicked off those boots, which are only ankle length