I think this song sums things up pretty nicely, don't you?



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I've learned that when I set goals, things like "get organized" or "figure out my life" simply DO NOT WORK!! I need to set very specific things for myself. After achieving these mini goals, I seem to get much closer to those giant, seemingly unattainable goals.

So what's my list for 2009? Well in addition to (hopefully) maintaining habits I formed last year... my goals are...

1. Cater an event of some sort (small... big... partial... whole thing... it matters not!) I want to do this at some point in my life... so why not now?
2. Create a successful "menu" of signature truffles... I am in fascinated by chocolate and it's unique way of blending with various flavors. I have definitely found some good flavor combos, and some SICK ones. I hope continue the experimentation process this year.
3. Complete my TESL certification.
4. Read a non-school book a month. My program at school has a heavy reading load, and while during breaks I seem to devour books quite rapidly (who knew??), school time prevents this from happening. A book a month is VERY doable.
5. Drink even MORE water. I got closer (than I was before) to a healthy state of water intake last year, but certainly not the recommended amount... it is tough for me to remember until the end of the day when I am dying of thirst.
6. Make a dessert that is fabulous but not super fatty or sugary. It is so easy to pack on the calories in dessert creations... I would love to be able to make recipes that aren't as belly-building but still taste like it! This might be my hardest goal yet!

That's all I can think of right now. I'm sure I'll add as I think up more... but this is a good little list (for now)

Not all of these are habitual goals as was seen last year. But they are very reachable... I hope to see each goal met by the time 2010 rolls around.

I cannot believe I just wrote the year 2010.... it seems so far in the future (like sci-fi movie far away)!!

Has my life really come to this? The most exciting thing I have to post is in regards to the term-end countdown?! Oh well...

4 more weeks

Thursdays have become my favorite day of the week. It means I have 3 days off from school and I can finally catch my breath.

I am really enjoying my classes thus far but have quickly realized that the workload is far more than I am used to... and I'm not even at the graduate level! Can you believe it? It really does help that I find my classes interesting though. I think I'd die if they were any less fascinating.

If I could change ONE THING though... it'd be to lessen the work load. It's not necessarily difficult.... it's just a LOT to do! I am the kind of person who enjoys 8 hours of sleep.... but for the last few weeks those hours have been cut to 5-6.

But today is Thursday!! And while the last few Thursdays have been homework inclusive... tonight I am opting out. My body cannot take it... and I'm going to bed at nine o'clock.... ya hear?? NINE!! I will force myself to rest up.

This week I've been a mess. Did you know that canker sores are a result of stress (among other things)?? Yes! It's true. I know, it's kind of gross... but I never usually get them. This week there was an explosion in my mouth. Sick! So I googled it... and sure enough the first thing on the list was "stress". Human bodies are interesting little things, aren't they? The good news is, the stress I'm experiencing is not all worrisome (as it has been in my past schooling experiences). It's more so from squeezing a bunch of things in and getting things done. It's not bad... just an adjustment I am still getting used to.

It is taking a toll on my body though. SOOO!!! I'm determined to reduce the stress on my body. Even if it means not staying on top of the school work for just one night!

Goodnight!!

"Jack of all trades, master of none"

This phrase haunts me... almost daily

I think this song sums things up pretty nicely, don't you?



!!!!

I've learned that when I set goals, things like "get organized" or "figure out my life" simply DO NOT WORK!! I need to set very specific things for myself. After achieving these mini goals, I seem to get much closer to those giant, seemingly unattainable goals.

So what's my list for 2009? Well in addition to (hopefully) maintaining habits I formed last year... my goals are...

1. Cater an event of some sort (small... big... partial... whole thing... it matters not!) I want to do this at some point in my life... so why not now?
2. Create a successful "menu" of signature truffles... I am in fascinated by chocolate and it's unique way of blending with various flavors. I have definitely found some good flavor combos, and some SICK ones. I hope continue the experimentation process this year.
3. Complete my TESL certification.
4. Read a non-school book a month. My program at school has a heavy reading load, and while during breaks I seem to devour books quite rapidly (who knew??), school time prevents this from happening. A book a month is VERY doable.
5. Drink even MORE water. I got closer (than I was before) to a healthy state of water intake last year, but certainly not the recommended amount... it is tough for me to remember until the end of the day when I am dying of thirst.
6. Make a dessert that is fabulous but not super fatty or sugary. It is so easy to pack on the calories in dessert creations... I would love to be able to make recipes that aren't as belly-building but still taste like it! This might be my hardest goal yet!

That's all I can think of right now. I'm sure I'll add as I think up more... but this is a good little list (for now)

Not all of these are habitual goals as was seen last year. But they are very reachable... I hope to see each goal met by the time 2010 rolls around.

I cannot believe I just wrote the year 2010.... it seems so far in the future (like sci-fi movie far away)!!

Has my life really come to this? The most exciting thing I have to post is in regards to the term-end countdown?! Oh well...

4 more weeks