So, I started this at the beginning of the year, and for some reason, didn’t post it.

Plans for the year:
Run a marathon
Finish school
Finish all my unfinished crocheting and knitting projects
Redo my entire yard and fence
Finish painting the inside of my house

Other goals:
Lose weight and get in shape
Cook at home more; eat out less
Reduce credit card debt (a house will eat your credit card soul!)
Watch TV less; read more
Keep my office cleaner

I would also like to feel stable enough (and have a good enough yard) to get a dog.

There you go.

What has been done since then?

I have not signed up for a marathon. Yet. I have signed up to do the Wasatch Back Relay, which is a 178 mile race run by 12 runners in 3 legs each.

I bought a CNG bi-fuel truck. I wanted a truck; this one has cheap and clean fuel.

I have finished a couple unfinished crocheting and knitting projects.

Cooking at home/eating out less has definitely been done. It’s hard during tax season, but has been successful anyway.

I have at least attempted to register for my last two classes; this will be attempted again on Monday.

Regardless of the fact that I believe a modern artist has ruined that song…

I think I want a running skirt.

But I’m just not sure. Is it too girly? running isn’t really girly. At least, I don’t feel girly when I’m running. I feel strong. But a skirt can be strong, right?

“Do’s and Don’ts with babies”

5:25 – Leave work

6:02 – Leave grocery store with items for Christmas dinner

6:35 – Arrive at gym

7:45 – Leave gym

8:00 – Arrive home

8:00 to 9:10 – Fix dinner, eat dinner, answer discussion question

9:10 – Leave for theater in time for 9:50 movie

9:38 – Park at theater

9:42 – Get in line for tickets

9:45:00 – Get to front of line, ask for tickets

9:45:15 – Pull out credit card

9:45:20 – Manager says they are only accepting cash

9:45:30 – Amber gives manager the ‘I don’t comprehend’ sideways eyes; Chris blanks out for a moment
9:45:45 – Manager explains that their internet is down and their credit card system isn’t working
9:46:05 – Chris and Amber both say ‘well, I guess we’re not seeing a movie tonight’

Why wouldn’t you put up some sort of sign, or something, so that you don’t get confused people like me wondering why you’re saying these odd things like ‘we’re only accepting cash tonight’?

I learned something important tonight.

Just because you can substitute fake meat in a recipe does not necessarily mean you can also substitute turkey.

I have, for many years, used Morning Star Farms veggie meat with regular Sloppy Joe mix. It’s excellent. Even my omnivorous college roommate would eat it, and enjoy it.

So tonight, I decided to try ground turkey. I didn’t like it. It was kind of gross. It’s really too bad.