So you would think we would get the day off to celebrate the man who helped find America...but alas...we did not. So at school that day, we were talking about ole Chris Columbus himself. I didn't have a single kindergartener who had heard of him. Here's how a part of our talk went.
Miss Cook: Did you guys know a guy named Christopher Columbus helped discover America? It was in 1492.
Kid: Miss Cook, were you alive then??
Miss Cook: No, that would mean I was 518 years old honey...Do I look that old?
Kid: No, you would be all crinkly and have to get your kidney stones out like my grandpa if you were that old.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
What is the plan??
So I'm really contemplating what God has in store for my love life. Last winter, one of the mom's from my class set me up with her brother-in-law. We had a great time hanging out and were together until about August. Things just didn't work out with the two of us and I decided to move on and see what else was out there. I really think the experience was great for me even though it didn't work out though.
For everyone who knows me well, knows that I've never been super sure of myself, especially when it comes to guys. After my relationship with J, I feel much better about putting myself "out there". I've used E-Harmony and met someone who I thought I would really like. I met up with him in Ohio (stayed with Jason and Laura) and he just wasn't what I expected and didn't feel that connection with him.
So now I feel like I'm sitting here just waiting for the next one to come along. I know God has a plan for me and I always thought, if I could just have the experience, I would feel better. Well now that I've had it, I can't wait for the next guy to come along and see what will come of it.
From the whole relationship with J, I have gotten so much more than I would have thought. I have gained many friends that I wouldn't have known had I not dated him. I've also started a new business. It's called Thirty-One Gifts and I went to the party because of the friends I made through him. I have felt super successful in the month that I've been doing this. I gave my first party on 9/16 and within 8 days i had 4 shows and made around $600 for myself. I'm hoping to use this first to pay myself back then to save for vacation and money to get new windows for my house!!
Thank you Lord for the experiences you give me! Even though things to come out the way i expect, you have a plan and please help me to remember that!
For everyone who knows me well, knows that I've never been super sure of myself, especially when it comes to guys. After my relationship with J, I feel much better about putting myself "out there". I've used E-Harmony and met someone who I thought I would really like. I met up with him in Ohio (stayed with Jason and Laura) and he just wasn't what I expected and didn't feel that connection with him.
So now I feel like I'm sitting here just waiting for the next one to come along. I know God has a plan for me and I always thought, if I could just have the experience, I would feel better. Well now that I've had it, I can't wait for the next guy to come along and see what will come of it.
From the whole relationship with J, I have gotten so much more than I would have thought. I have gained many friends that I wouldn't have known had I not dated him. I've also started a new business. It's called Thirty-One Gifts and I went to the party because of the friends I made through him. I have felt super successful in the month that I've been doing this. I gave my first party on 9/16 and within 8 days i had 4 shows and made around $600 for myself. I'm hoping to use this first to pay myself back then to save for vacation and money to get new windows for my house!!
Thank you Lord for the experiences you give me! Even though things to come out the way i expect, you have a plan and please help me to remember that!
With the youngin's now
So we are on day 32 of school...How do I know this exactly?? That would be because I now am teaching kindergarten. What a crazy week before school started. I knew there was a chance that I wasn't going to be in 2nd grade again, I just figured I would have found out a little bit earlier than a week before school. I teach all day, every day kindergarten and so far, so good.
I LOVE kindergarten. They are so much fun and so sweet. I ran into one of my little girls at Walmart a few weeks ago and she looked at me and said, "Miss Cook, I didn't know you were going to be here today!" She was so stinkin' cute about it! Then everytime I ran into her in the aisles, she'd say, "there you are again!" So fun!
Now, I'm not saying that things are really difficult in kindergarten. It is really tough getting some of these kids to know how to "do" school. One of my little boys has such a hard life and it's really getting to us at school trying to get him to understand what he needs to do and how he needs to talk to people. I just hope and pray that I can make a difference in his life this year! Not only his, but all of theirs!
I LOVE kindergarten. They are so much fun and so sweet. I ran into one of my little girls at Walmart a few weeks ago and she looked at me and said, "Miss Cook, I didn't know you were going to be here today!" She was so stinkin' cute about it! Then everytime I ran into her in the aisles, she'd say, "there you are again!" So fun!
Now, I'm not saying that things are really difficult in kindergarten. It is really tough getting some of these kids to know how to "do" school. One of my little boys has such a hard life and it's really getting to us at school trying to get him to understand what he needs to do and how he needs to talk to people. I just hope and pray that I can make a difference in his life this year! Not only his, but all of theirs!
Monday, July 5, 2010
30 in 30 update
Alright, let's see where I'm getting on my 30 things for my 30th year.
- I did just go to King's Island last weekend and ride all of the "serious" roller coasters. We skipped things like Adventure Express and The Racer. We did get in Flight of Fear (twice), FireHawk (one of the scariest rides ever...wasn't a big fan), Vortex (of course which was my first upside-down roller coaster as a kid with Aunt Lori), and the main one, Diamondback!! LOVED that one. Rode it 3 times.
- Now on to movies I have seen...Letters to Juliet, Leap Year, Eclipse, Knight and Day, and When in Rome. So as of right now I'm at 5 of my 30...1/6 isn't too bad in a month if you ask me.
- Making a new meal for the month. I made shredded b-b-q sandwiches for the Hills family. Laura had Mr. Grayden Montgomery Hills and Mary and I went to visit. The sandwiches were good. Just bake the chicken in the handy-dandy baker from pampered chef. Chop it up and add the homemade b-b-q sauce...1 cup of ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of pampered chef b-b-q rub, and 1 teaspoon of cider vinegar...mix together and boil on stove top. Pour over chicken and serve with mini rolls. Yummy stuff.
I wonder what I will accomplish this month...
- I did just go to King's Island last weekend and ride all of the "serious" roller coasters. We skipped things like Adventure Express and The Racer. We did get in Flight of Fear (twice), FireHawk (one of the scariest rides ever...wasn't a big fan), Vortex (of course which was my first upside-down roller coaster as a kid with Aunt Lori), and the main one, Diamondback!! LOVED that one. Rode it 3 times.
- Now on to movies I have seen...Letters to Juliet, Leap Year, Eclipse, Knight and Day, and When in Rome. So as of right now I'm at 5 of my 30...1/6 isn't too bad in a month if you ask me.
- Making a new meal for the month. I made shredded b-b-q sandwiches for the Hills family. Laura had Mr. Grayden Montgomery Hills and Mary and I went to visit. The sandwiches were good. Just bake the chicken in the handy-dandy baker from pampered chef. Chop it up and add the homemade b-b-q sauce...1 cup of ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of pampered chef b-b-q rub, and 1 teaspoon of cider vinegar...mix together and boil on stove top. Pour over chicken and serve with mini rolls. Yummy stuff.
I wonder what I will accomplish this month...
So it's been a while...
...since my last post. When I last wrote, I still had a month of school left. I now am on the downswing of summer break and have been enjoying every minute of it. I've hung out with friends, played with my nephew, and laid by the pool...what more could I ask for??? (maybe a bit longer to my break ;)
I am officially 30 now and went in with a week long celebration. I got together with friends for a meal at my favorite restaurant, PF Changs, and then on to see Letters to Juliet (movie #1). Through out that entire week, I had birthday dinners with my family, Stephanie, Emily and Amanda, John, and people from school. Then on Friday, it was planned to go to the Willard to celebrate with the girls from college. So I'm getting ready and dad is here at my house and I need to run to Kohls. Well he says he wants to go with me (weird). I get partially ready and just throw on a t-shirt and jeans, do my make up and dry my hair...still need to straighten it and figure out what I'm wearing for the evening. We go shopping and then he tells me that I need to drop him off at mom's work. Okay, whatever and asks that I come in with him. I did not want to and kind of throw a fit over it. Mom comes out and convinces me to come in and see some ice sculpture that somebody made (what bs line is that and who falls for crap like that) and SURPRISE, it's a birthday party for me. What fun!! I had no idea!!
So far, 30 hasn't been too bad. Not that I expected it to be life changing or anything but it's just been the same life so far.
I am officially 30 now and went in with a week long celebration. I got together with friends for a meal at my favorite restaurant, PF Changs, and then on to see Letters to Juliet (movie #1). Through out that entire week, I had birthday dinners with my family, Stephanie, Emily and Amanda, John, and people from school. Then on Friday, it was planned to go to the Willard to celebrate with the girls from college. So I'm getting ready and dad is here at my house and I need to run to Kohls. Well he says he wants to go with me (weird). I get partially ready and just throw on a t-shirt and jeans, do my make up and dry my hair...still need to straighten it and figure out what I'm wearing for the evening. We go shopping and then he tells me that I need to drop him off at mom's work. Okay, whatever and asks that I come in with him. I did not want to and kind of throw a fit over it. Mom comes out and convinces me to come in and see some ice sculpture that somebody made (what bs line is that and who falls for crap like that) and SURPRISE, it's a birthday party for me. What fun!! I had no idea!!
So far, 30 hasn't been too bad. Not that I expected it to be life changing or anything but it's just been the same life so far.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Down to 33 days
After Monday, my 8th year of teaching is down to 33 days. I can't believe I've been teaching that long!! The weird thing is, I always imagine the kids staying the same age. I stay in 2nd grade (well most of the time I have) and they keep going up. On Friday I went shopping and saw this girl when I walked in. She was working the cash register. I knew she looked familiar but could not place her. When it was time to check out, I looked at her name tag and realized she was in my 5th grade student teaching class. WHAT?? Those kids graduated last year. I couldn't believe it. Then I started thinking about the kiddos I had my first year. I taught kindergarten that year...5 year olds. Those sweet little innocent 5 year olds are now pubescent, hormonal 7th graders. HOLY COW!! I wonder if I would even recognize some of them. My first section of 2nd graders will be high schoolers next year.
Who am I kidding...I'll be 30 in just fifty days!! I was 22 when I started teaching and I'm going to be 3-0. I remember when I thought that was old...heck I remember when my dad turned 30. Oh, the things I was going to have accomplished by then. I just knew by the time I was 30, I would have been married for a while and have a couple of kids. I'm not quite sure what else I would have accomplished but those were the main things. Who knew the things God had in store for me. I never would have thought I would have been able to travel to Ukraine, Mexico, Poland, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and the Bahamas. I've gone on countless youth group trips. Bought a house...by myself I might add. I have my own dog who after 2 years is still alive and kicking (usually a little too much). I have a great family especially my adorable nephew. I have a car that I own (woo hoo)! Plus I get to have all the great experiences of falling in love with the man that God has in line for me and the kiddos that I'm hoping to have.
Holy cow, where did that tangent come from?? Anyway, I'll stop rambling for now. Time for bed so I can get up in the morning and get day 33 over and done with.
Ashley
Who am I kidding...I'll be 30 in just fifty days!! I was 22 when I started teaching and I'm going to be 3-0. I remember when I thought that was old...heck I remember when my dad turned 30. Oh, the things I was going to have accomplished by then. I just knew by the time I was 30, I would have been married for a while and have a couple of kids. I'm not quite sure what else I would have accomplished but those were the main things. Who knew the things God had in store for me. I never would have thought I would have been able to travel to Ukraine, Mexico, Poland, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and the Bahamas. I've gone on countless youth group trips. Bought a house...by myself I might add. I have my own dog who after 2 years is still alive and kicking (usually a little too much). I have a great family especially my adorable nephew. I have a car that I own (woo hoo)! Plus I get to have all the great experiences of falling in love with the man that God has in line for me and the kiddos that I'm hoping to have.
Holy cow, where did that tangent come from?? Anyway, I'll stop rambling for now. Time for bed so I can get up in the morning and get day 33 over and done with.
Ashley
Friday, March 26, 2010
I Love Spring Break
Spring break is one of those perks you get for teaching. I love knowing that for the next 9 days I get to wake up when I want to, sit in my pajamas all day (if I want to), read as many books as I can, go where ever I want to go, and just enjoy life. Not that I don't get to do that while school is in but it's just that freedom. It's the counting down the days even though I'm not going anywhere this year. It's getting to see my nephew during the day and not just out to eat at a restaurant. It's getting to hang out with people because I can. I LOVE IT.
The whole week before, I get to listen to my kids tell me all the places they are going and all the things they are doing and it reminds me that there parents are going to have them for the next nine days, and not me. At those times, I want to go somewhere but then I remember I get to wake up in my own bed every morning, get to shower in my shower, and I don't have to recover from my week long travel the day I go back to school.
Last year I went on a cruise to Jamaica and Grand Cayman, which I loved! This year it's just more lowkey. I'm going to IKEA (one of the best places ever) to do some shopping for bedroom decor...gotta get working on one of my 30 things when I'm 30. I'm going down to Mammoth Cave...never gone there before. And I'm also hoping to get to hang out with people I don't get to see very often and maybe even some I do see ;).
I'm also realizing that this will be my last spring break in my 20's...gasp!! On Thursday, I will be 2 months from the big 3-0. I'm not at all panicked about it...it's just weird to think that I'm "that old." I remember at 16 thinking how long it seemed until I would be 20 and now I've flown by that. I'm not one of those people who is just so dreading turning 30. Life goes on, it's all in how you act not how old you are...right?? I guess I'm just feeling nostalgic in my old age ;)
So, here's to spring break and getting older!! Hoping for nice weather, plenty of sleep, plenty of time spent with friends, and safe travel for everyone!!
Ashley
The whole week before, I get to listen to my kids tell me all the places they are going and all the things they are doing and it reminds me that there parents are going to have them for the next nine days, and not me. At those times, I want to go somewhere but then I remember I get to wake up in my own bed every morning, get to shower in my shower, and I don't have to recover from my week long travel the day I go back to school.
Last year I went on a cruise to Jamaica and Grand Cayman, which I loved! This year it's just more lowkey. I'm going to IKEA (one of the best places ever) to do some shopping for bedroom decor...gotta get working on one of my 30 things when I'm 30. I'm going down to Mammoth Cave...never gone there before. And I'm also hoping to get to hang out with people I don't get to see very often and maybe even some I do see ;).
I'm also realizing that this will be my last spring break in my 20's...gasp!! On Thursday, I will be 2 months from the big 3-0. I'm not at all panicked about it...it's just weird to think that I'm "that old." I remember at 16 thinking how long it seemed until I would be 20 and now I've flown by that. I'm not one of those people who is just so dreading turning 30. Life goes on, it's all in how you act not how old you are...right?? I guess I'm just feeling nostalgic in my old age ;)
So, here's to spring break and getting older!! Hoping for nice weather, plenty of sleep, plenty of time spent with friends, and safe travel for everyone!!
Ashley
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
just a little feel good moment
I found out from one of the 3rd grade teachers yesterday that the 3rd graders were given a prompt to write about a person who made them feel special. Two of my kiddos from last year decided to write about me. I could have cried reading these. They were so sweet. One of them said I was full of energy ( he apparently doesn't remember me yawning everytime we sat down to listen to the story for the week and when I had to listen to the kids read the same paragraph over and over 25 times). The other little boy said that I always have a smile on my face and that I always went to his baseball games. This just reiterates to me that all those times I got up a little bit earlier than I wanted to or spent just a little extra time away from doing things for me, I made a difference in those boys' lives. Sniff, sniff...
just another story from one of my students...
Yesterday the "human encyclopedia" in my classroom decided to share an interesting piece of information with some of my kids. All I overheard at first was "...and that's why it's called the crapper." I quickly turned to the encyclopedia and asked what in the world was he talking about. He said..."it's not bad Miss Cook. I found out that the person who invented the toilet was named Sir Johnny Crapper. That's why they call it the crapper." His parents told him this by the way. So today in while we were in the library....I'm sorry, the media center, I decided to do a little teachable moment. He and I got the actual encyclopedia out and looked up this bit of information. For any of you who were actually curious about this, this is not the person who invented it. That would be Sir Johnny Harrington. Sir Thomas Crapper just got the patent for it.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Overcoming my fears
I'm on this big journey right now on overcoming my fears and anxieties. For some reason I've been really struggling with letting unreal fears overcome me. The book Jesus Calling was recommended to me. It's a yearly devotional and covers overcoming anxiety. There have been several things that I have read in it that has been extremely helpful.
One thing is when I feel my fears taking over my thoughts, try saying "I trust you, Jesus." This helps with just refocusing my mind on Him and remembering Who it is I trust. At first I was really bad about remembering to do this but slowly it has entered my brain as a mainstay.
Second, the scripture that they have listed are great reminders for life. I've grabbed a journal and started writing them down and just some thoughts on them. Then when I feel anxious, I can remind myself quickly of some of those verses.
Last, the author (who I can't remember the name of right now), recommends when you pray for something, pray once for that request and then when you are praying about it later, thank God for working on the answer to your prayer. I know if I continually ask for a certain request to be answered, I'm always focusing on the negative whereas if you are thanking Him for the answer, whether it's something you want to happen or not, you are allowing Him to answer it the way He knows is best.
I may be posting some of the verses that have been a big help to me lately and I'll also give the author's name in case you are interested.
Ashley
One thing is when I feel my fears taking over my thoughts, try saying "I trust you, Jesus." This helps with just refocusing my mind on Him and remembering Who it is I trust. At first I was really bad about remembering to do this but slowly it has entered my brain as a mainstay.
Second, the scripture that they have listed are great reminders for life. I've grabbed a journal and started writing them down and just some thoughts on them. Then when I feel anxious, I can remind myself quickly of some of those verses.
Last, the author (who I can't remember the name of right now), recommends when you pray for something, pray once for that request and then when you are praying about it later, thank God for working on the answer to your prayer. I know if I continually ask for a certain request to be answered, I'm always focusing on the negative whereas if you are thanking Him for the answer, whether it's something you want to happen or not, you are allowing Him to answer it the way He knows is best.
I may be posting some of the verses that have been a big help to me lately and I'll also give the author's name in case you are interested.
Ashley
Monday, February 1, 2010
These darn kids...
Here are a couple of new stories from today.
We read a story about Helen Keller this past week and we were finishing up the discussion this morning. We realized that her death was on June 1st which is my birthday. I mentioned this and one of the girls said..."So, are you having a Helen Keller birthday cake for your birthday this year?" And what kind of birthday cake would that be my dear??
Number 2:
This one is from the little girl from China...
Little Girl: Miss Cook, do you have a lot of friends.
Me: yes
Little Girl: How many?
Me: I don't know
Little Girl: Like a billion??
Me: Sure
Little Girl: How many are boys??
This little thing must have a goal of getting me married off this year!
We read a story about Helen Keller this past week and we were finishing up the discussion this morning. We realized that her death was on June 1st which is my birthday. I mentioned this and one of the girls said..."So, are you having a Helen Keller birthday cake for your birthday this year?" And what kind of birthday cake would that be my dear??
Number 2:
This one is from the little girl from China...
Little Girl: Miss Cook, do you have a lot of friends.
Me: yes
Little Girl: How many?
Me: I don't know
Little Girl: Like a billion??
Me: Sure
Little Girl: How many are boys??
This little thing must have a goal of getting me married off this year!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Lets become a little more patriotic!
Today I got to see one of the coolest things ever. My friend Emily and I decided we wanted to see Amanda's husband Dan come home from Iraq. We were going to prove our worth through being the family photographers and dashed up the airport to witness this great event.
We waited at the concourse waiting for all of these brave military men and women come home to their families and friends with news cameras and American flags. It was so neat, just to see the emotion on their faces and the faces of their families. It's so amazing to think of the sacrafice they have given to go and help our country and keep us all safe. I think everyone needs to go and see one of these events and you can just feel the patriotism in the air. I just hope that the people of our country realize what these men and women give up for us and pray our government will back these brave people and the things they do!! God bless them all and thank you Dan for being willing to take the call!!
Ashley
We waited at the concourse waiting for all of these brave military men and women come home to their families and friends with news cameras and American flags. It was so neat, just to see the emotion on their faces and the faces of their families. It's so amazing to think of the sacrafice they have given to go and help our country and keep us all safe. I think everyone needs to go and see one of these events and you can just feel the patriotism in the air. I just hope that the people of our country realize what these men and women give up for us and pray our government will back these brave people and the things they do!! God bless them all and thank you Dan for being willing to take the call!!
Ashley
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Just how do I do that exactly??
This week I have gotten a few new students in my classroom. One of the new little girls is from China. I sat down to test her on a few things today and she saw a picture of one of my friends' little girls. The conversation went a little like this...
Little Girl: Is that your daughter?
Me: Nope, I don't have any kids. It's one of my friends' daughters.
Little Girl: Why not? You almost 30!!
Me: I'm not having any kids until I get married.
Little Girl: You almost 30 and YOU"RE NOT MARRIED?
Me: Nope
Little Girl: Why not?
Me: I guess I just haven't found the right guy yet.
Little Girl: You need find boy!!
Yes, thank you I do honey...just how do you propose I do that?? Oh and thank you for pointing out the fact, ever so plainly that I'm almost 30 on top of it all...Really appreciate that!
Kids and their total honesty. This whole conversation makes me wonder what single girls in their 30s get treated like in China. Are they looked down upon?? Just another reason I'm thankful to live in America!! Thank you Lord!!
Ashley
Little Girl: Is that your daughter?
Me: Nope, I don't have any kids. It's one of my friends' daughters.
Little Girl: Why not? You almost 30!!
Me: I'm not having any kids until I get married.
Little Girl: You almost 30 and YOU"RE NOT MARRIED?
Me: Nope
Little Girl: Why not?
Me: I guess I just haven't found the right guy yet.
Little Girl: You need find boy!!
Yes, thank you I do honey...just how do you propose I do that?? Oh and thank you for pointing out the fact, ever so plainly that I'm almost 30 on top of it all...Really appreciate that!
Kids and their total honesty. This whole conversation makes me wonder what single girls in their 30s get treated like in China. Are they looked down upon?? Just another reason I'm thankful to live in America!! Thank you Lord!!
Ashley
Monday, January 25, 2010
You sound like...
Last week I lost my voice and had lots of trouble talking. As I'm trying to keep my kids quiet and at the same time not strain my voice too much, one of my kids look over at me and announces "You sound just like the lady my grandma watches on tv. You know, the one that cooks." As soon as he said it, I knew exactly which raspy-voiced, talk show hosts he was talking about...Rachel Ray. The rest of the day whenever he needed me he would say "Hey Mrs. Ray," Too cute!
Ash
Ash
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Why does it have to be so difficult??
So I'm finding it very difficult to follow my budget. Between things for my car, dentist, and medicine, I'm completely off of my budget this month. At this point it feels like a diet...you know where you eat something you shouldn't and so you say okay, I'll start back up again next week. Except this is more "okay, I spent more than I should so I'll start again next month." It's so aggravating!! I hate unplanned purchases but I guess that's part of the reason to work on a budget, so you have the money saved back to be able to afford it. If any of you have any hints on what to do until I get the money under control, let me know!!
On a better note...THE COLTS ARE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!! Woo Hoo!! So we are heading up to Blue Crew for the game. I'm super pumped. I'm taking the next day off and already have friends lined up to go with me!! Dre and I had a good time at BW's. Quite eventful too. There wasn't anywhere to sit so some guy who was sitting by himself let us sit with him. Ends up he was from Franklin but didn't come until after we already graduated. Who knew!! He had a lot to say about himself and Dre got an earful. I chose to watch the game instead...sorry Dre!! But then she got me back by making me give him my name so he can try to get a hold of us for the Blue Crew...we'll see...hopefully we won't have to worry about him ;)
Have a great week...Prayers for Amanda as she leaves for Cambodia tomorrow morning!!
Ashley
On a better note...THE COLTS ARE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!! Woo Hoo!! So we are heading up to Blue Crew for the game. I'm super pumped. I'm taking the next day off and already have friends lined up to go with me!! Dre and I had a good time at BW's. Quite eventful too. There wasn't anywhere to sit so some guy who was sitting by himself let us sit with him. Ends up he was from Franklin but didn't come until after we already graduated. Who knew!! He had a lot to say about himself and Dre got an earful. I chose to watch the game instead...sorry Dre!! But then she got me back by making me give him my name so he can try to get a hold of us for the Blue Crew...we'll see...hopefully we won't have to worry about him ;)
Have a great week...Prayers for Amanda as she leaves for Cambodia tomorrow morning!!
Ashley
Monday, January 18, 2010
Help me out!!
You'll notice that I added my list of 30 things over on the side. If anyone has any ideas for 8 more, send them my way. It doesn't have to be anything extraordinary. You can see from my list there is nothing that is too out there. If you know me at all, you know that's completely me. Along with doing these things, I'm planning on writing about them and posting pictures when I'm able to. Thanks for reading...
Ashley
Ashley
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Here's to the first of hopefully many...
Today I am starting to blog...hopefully for a while. I'm not quite sure how this will all work and I'm definitely not much of a writer so do not expect anything much out of this. This is more for me than for anything else just so I can keep a record of 2010...the year I turn 30!!
For the past few years, a friend of mine and I have been making New Year's resolutions. Now our philosophy on this is if you have a few, you don't feel so bad about not following through with all of them as long as you get at least one. This past year out of 5, I accomplished 4...not bad if you ask me. So for this year, we'll see how I will do.
1. Blog the year 2010...this one has now officially started and we'll see how I do with it.
2. Run 2 races...Let's get one thing straight. I am not much of a runner. In fact, I HATE running. For the past 2 years, I have participated in the Drumstick Dash in Broad Ripple. I'm hoping to do that again and to also do another one along with it.
3. Cut back on Facebook time...I'm slightly addicted to it.
4. Get better with my quiet time...My time with God needs to be first and foremost and there are times that I don't do that. So I'm trying to make that a priority in my life.
5. Make a budget and stick to it...So I'm not the best with money but I want to get better and hopefully it will help. Not off to much of a great start after this past week.
My friend also started a fabulous idea for her 30th year. So I decided to piggyback off of her idea. We are going to be doing 30 things for our 30th year. As of right now I'm stuck at number 22 so I need 8 more to come up with but I have until June 1st to do that. I'm super excited about this idea just to give my life some goals to follow.
Well I'm going to go for now. Gotta get so sleep for a super exciting day at the zoo with my nephew, my best friend, and her daughter. Here's to hoping it doesn't rain tomorrow!
Ashley
For the past few years, a friend of mine and I have been making New Year's resolutions. Now our philosophy on this is if you have a few, you don't feel so bad about not following through with all of them as long as you get at least one. This past year out of 5, I accomplished 4...not bad if you ask me. So for this year, we'll see how I will do.
1. Blog the year 2010...this one has now officially started and we'll see how I do with it.
2. Run 2 races...Let's get one thing straight. I am not much of a runner. In fact, I HATE running. For the past 2 years, I have participated in the Drumstick Dash in Broad Ripple. I'm hoping to do that again and to also do another one along with it.
3. Cut back on Facebook time...I'm slightly addicted to it.
4. Get better with my quiet time...My time with God needs to be first and foremost and there are times that I don't do that. So I'm trying to make that a priority in my life.
5. Make a budget and stick to it...So I'm not the best with money but I want to get better and hopefully it will help. Not off to much of a great start after this past week.
My friend also started a fabulous idea for her 30th year. So I decided to piggyback off of her idea. We are going to be doing 30 things for our 30th year. As of right now I'm stuck at number 22 so I need 8 more to come up with but I have until June 1st to do that. I'm super excited about this idea just to give my life some goals to follow.
Well I'm going to go for now. Gotta get so sleep for a super exciting day at the zoo with my nephew, my best friend, and her daughter. Here's to hoping it doesn't rain tomorrow!
Ashley
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