Jibber Jabber from a Blog Slacker

Well maybe I'm not necessarily a complete Blog Slacker, I have just been so busy that I haven't done my regular posting this week and I haven't had a chance to do much catching up with you on your blogs.  Mix that with completely taking last week off, it makes me feel like I am slacking.  I am just going to have to get used to that and not feel guilty.  I really have come to love blogging.  And I have tried to at least post something at a minimum 3 days per week this past year, as it is my way of journaling my life.  But things are going to be changing for me to where I may not have that kind of time anymore.  What am I saying? 

Well lets start off with this......   I don't usually make New Year resolutions per say but this year I did create a list of tasks or "to do's" that need to get accomplished.  So without further ado here is the list.  The first on the list will tell you why I may not have time for regular blogging. 

My 2010 To-Do List

1. Get a job. 
   
   
   
2. Spend at least 4 hrs each day doing something towards getting a job. 
   
   
   
3. Purchase clothes for work.
   
   
   
4. Create our 2010 Budget and stick to it.  Find ways to save more money.
   
   
   
5. Exercise daily and eat healthier.
   
   
   
6. New Transmission for the Buick Rendevous. 
   
   
   
7. Window fixed on Mercury.
   
   
   
8. Piano repaired and tuned (as of today, the peddle maneuver thing broke)
   
   
   
9. Purchase New Computer (ASAP-ours is a dinosaur and is wreaking havoc, causing great stress and wasting valuable time.
   
   
   
10. Get taxes done ASAP. 
    
    
    
11. Find and take class on digital photography.
    
    
    
12. Copy all pictures from computer to a CD. 
    
    
    
13. Plan trip to Arizona to see kids and grandkids.
    
    
    
14. Plan trip to Texas to visit Bill's parents.
    
    
    
15. Crochet at least 2-3 aphgan's this year.
    
    
    
16. Practice piano daily.
    
    
    
17. Study sunday school lesson earlier in week and find ways to improve teaching.
    
    
    
18. Order credit report and find ways to improve credit score. (credit history really sucks since my divorce)
    
    
    
19. Find out why the heck I still have not received my portion of my ex's retirement as stated in divorce settlement now going on 2 years.  What a joke!
    
    
    
20. Begin organizing and scrapbooking pictures . 
    
    
    

Well that just about covers it.  Just by looking at my top 9 items, you can see why I need a job.  Since moving to Montana I have not had a job and have enjoyed staying home and being able to do what I have wanted.  The job market is still a little scary.  There are lots of people competing for the jobs that are available.  So we will see.  I am looking for a part-time job and I have extensive experience in many areas. 

So this week all I have been doing is updating my resume and applying for jobs, as well as starting on that budget thing.  This all takes time and that is why I have been so busy and quiet from blog world, and why I feel like a blog slacker. 

Wish me luck in the job hunt!   Hi-ho-hi-ho its off to work I go!  

All Things Thrifty + Giveaways

I recently found this awesome website, All Things Thrifty Home Accessories and Decor, a place where you can go get some great ideas on decorating your home inexpensively.  I have fallen in love! 

Right now they are having a week of giveaways starting today so I think you should head on over there right now and check it out.  They are giving away some awesome items.  And I am hopeful I will be one of the winners of some fabulous item this week.  I have my eye on something already!  Just wanted to share and encourage you to stop by.