New Year's Resolutions

Happy New Year to all!

I hope 2008 treated everyone well and here's to 2009 treating you even better! :)

I was never real big into New Year's Resolutions but, I figured I'm always up to a challenge... so, why not?!

So, here are the resolutions. There are several, but some are short term, while others are a bit longer term.

1. Clean my room before I head back to EC in the middle of January. This would not only make my life a little easier... but, it would also make my mom very, very happy! :)
2. Increase my GPA this next semester. It's not the worst, but it could certainly use some improvement!
3. Lose some weight. Last year I lost a little over 45 pounds and since then I've put back on about 5 of those pounds. I would like to lose some more (about 15-20 pounds) and keep it off for 2009! When I head back to Eau Claire I plan on going back to Weight Watchers to help me with this goal.
4. And, here is a fun one! Go on a summer trip with Lucas before we head back to school. We'll be apart for a year again with school starting with Fall Semester of 2009, so we would like to spend some quality time together before school begins. :)

Those are all I have for now... I might think of some more down the road. I should probably work on those for now though! :)

Hello Goodbye

Goodness gracious, does time ever fly. It seems as though I was just saying "hello" to December and in a few days, it will be time to say "goodbye".

Highlights of the month:

• School being done!!!
• Being able to relax.
• Scrapbooking with Jessica. :)
• Jake and Morgan's Engagement
• Christmas of course

Tomorrow's blog will feature New Year's Resolutions...

Professional Bowler...

This weekend Lucas and I along with some friends went bowling. Usually, I'm not the world's best bowler, in fact, I'm never the best bowler... but, this weekend something must have gotten in to me, as I rocked the bowling alley (for me, a very average bowler)!! The first game Lucas and I tied with 101 but the second game I got a 149!!!! :) I even have the picture to prove it!

Teddy Bear

This is me and my Teddy Bear. :) He was Blue from Blue's Clues on Halloween, his dad was Steve! Teddy is the son of the Hall Director that I work for here at school. He is 20 months old and for the entire semester and the end of last semester, he comes out to the Front Desk every morning (Monday thru Friday) by 8am and watches Sesame Street with me. Lately, however he has been more into various things on YouTube including: all Beatles music videos (his current favorite is "Yellow Submarine"), Casper the Ghost (an episode with the Three Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf), Elephant (an elephant that paints a picture of an elephant--really!! and also an elephant jumping on a trampoline -- not real) and the usually Elmo/Sesame Street clips. I babysit him twice a week and am just simply attached. One weekend I went home to work and when I came back on Monday, Kirby taught him something new. When asked who is best firend is, he responds: "Heidi". :) It's the cutest thing ever.

Grand Avenue Cafe

Yesterday String and I went to Grand Avenue Cafe, a nice little coffee shop/cafe in Eau Claire. We hadn't really seen each other in a while even though we live right next door to each other!! Life is simply TOO busy!
But anyway, it was my first time going to this place and it was delicious! I got a Honey Latte and a Blueberry Muffin. The honey latte was really good and not too much honey.
The conversation was even better (as it always is when you can sit down with a great friend and catch up). So, cheers to delicious honey lattes and wonderful friends. :)

Happy Birthday Holly Ann!!

Happy Birthday Holly! :)
My big sister is turning 24 - again. I think she plans on being "24" for the rest of her life. So, in 3 years, I'll be 24 right along with her. She's the best big sister a girl could ever ask for.
Holly, I hope you have a WONDERFUL day. Sorry I can't make it home for your party. :(

E.L.F.

Any of you wear make up out there?

Well, I (thanks to my friend, String) found an AMAZING website for makeup! It's called Eyes Lips Face (hence, the acronym ELF). Almost every product is one dollar. That's right, ONE DOLLAR. And, the quality is great. I have lots of products and they are comparable to anything you would buy in a store, just a lot cheaper! Most of their mineral products (love them) are $3, but still, that is a steal if you compare it to brand name.

The website is www.eyeslipsface.com in case you are interested. :)

Yesterday I received my second order from ELF and was so excited so I had to share the awesome website. :)