How are my resolutions coming???

I figured that since it has been a few weeks since I posted my list of 10 goals for 2010, I thought it was a good time to stop and reflect on them to see if any may need to be tweaked.

I must say that now that I am organized, keeping it that way is not as hard as I thought. Course, I have had a lot of days at home to devote to putting things away. So, I think that i am now in that habit!! The desk and coffee table have been staying relatively clean-a few pens and paper, but you need that when you answer the phone sometimes. The kitchen table is another story. I completely cleaned it off today-as a reminder that we do have a table under all that crap that gets piled on it. Hopefully I can get in the mindset that the kitchen table is not a catchall just because it may be the first flat surface I see when I walk in the door.

Water drinking has been going well. I am not drinking anywhere near the amount I should be each day, but I can say that I am drinking some water every day-which was not the case before.

I have finished 2 books this month!! Started a 3rd today. I am still on the computer a lot, but I am trying to make it more meaningful time and less time playing games. (I still play the games, but am working on limiting the time spent playing them.)

Since I haven't been called to sub in 2 weeks (except for the AM yesterday) I have been able to keep the house fairly clean as well. It also seems to look cleaner without all the clutter on the tables. (I actually have to dust and sweep today)

Struggling with the craft project idea. Brian would like to make the brick snowmen, we just need to find the bricks. I have a ton of old CDs and Christmas cards that I am sure I can do something with, just not sure what. I am open to ideas that don't cost a lot to get started :)

That is the update in a nutshell. I don't think there is any tweaking necessary-it is a little early in the year to know how the rest are going to work.

Thank you to those who are trying to keep me on track!!

Rejection turned positive

This afternoon, I received word that the job I interviewed for on Saturday was given to someone else. The job was a long term kindergarten sub at a Catholic school in Watertown (my parents live there, so the commute would not have been insane) The position was given to someone who had most of her experience in a kindergarten classroom (I thought I did too, but apparently not)

However, there were only 3 of us that the principal interviewed, so I should feel good that my resume was good enough to get me in the top 3!!

So, as bummed as I am about not having a steady income for even 8 weeks, there are some positives about not getting that position that I am going to focus on:

*I will not have to take a break from my position at Sylvan and worry about having any hours when I returned.

*Brian and I will not have to live apart during the week and see each other only on weekends (possibly).

*I won't have to live with my parents (if even for a few weeks).

*My resume got looked at and I was in the top 3!!!

*I had my first interview in years for a teaching position. (the practice is a good thing, I guess)

*The principal said his decision was a difficult one (and I believe him) and that he will keep me in mind for future positions at his school or when talking to other principals.

Now I am still on the job hunt and in the subbing world (I wish that would pick up a little). Thank you to everyone who sent positive thoughts my way for that job. Thank you to everyone who continues to send positive thoughts my way for a job in the future.

10 in 2010

I decided to "steal" this idea from Rae Ann because I think it is a great idea. A list of 10 goals or resolutions to accomplish in 2010 (or try to accomplish)

1. Get organized and stay organized. (almost done with the get part)

2. Drink more water. (when I am not subbing, I drink much less water. Maybe if I put it in the same water bottle I use for school, it will help)

3. Spend less time on the computer and more time reading. (This doesn't mean less blog or facebook status updates, but less "time wasting" activities)

4. Do more random acts of kindness. (I generally hold doors open for people behind me and smile at strangers, but I think I can do more)

5. Be more tolerant. (Not sweat the small stuff)

6. Do something out of my comfort zone. (I am not sure what this is going to be, but it seems like something good to strive for)

7. Write more comments on friends blogs or facebook pages so they know that I care about what they have to say.

8. Stay on top of house cleaning (This could be a never ending goal, but it seems that since I have more "free" time lately I should make the most of it.)

9. Start some sort of craft project that can be sold at craft fairs (Everyone could use extra money and again, with all this "free" time I might as well put it to good use)

10. Help all of you to reach your 2010 goals!!! (Whether you want me to or not!!!)

Happy 2010 and good luck!!

New Year's Resolution

I typically don't make New Year's Resolutions because I find that I don't keep them (as I am sure is the case for most people). But after spending most of the weekend cleaning out files, closets, drawers and cabinets, I decided that this year I am going to try to stay organized. It is not that I am a pack rat or that things are really messy, but it is all the little things that don't help. I need to make a point to put mail, bills, and the newspapers where they belong and not on the coffee table or desk. I need to make the effort to put things where they belong instead of just somewhere out of sight. You know the saying "out of sight, out of mind"? I would have to say that holds true here. If I don't get it to its proper home right away, it may never get there.

I know this resolution will make Brian happy, because he was such a neat person before we got married (to the point of being a bit anal) and I have changed him to be a little less focused on where things go. While that is a good thing in regards to a statue being slightly off from dusting, his organization has also slacked because mine has.

So, in 2010 I am going to be a more organized person and not have a pile of things on the coffee table or desk-because they certainly don't need to be there. (This will also help speed clean-up when we know guests are coming :))

I hope that all of you who made resolutions are able to stick to them. I welcome your help in making sure I am sticking to mine and I will gladly return the favor if you need help sticking to yours :)