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Motivation Monday: Finish up this semester

themama — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:49:12 +0000

So much to do this week…luckily I’ve caught up and finished all of my classwork and tests for my computer class and all that’s left is the 3 part, 400 point (gasp!) final. It has to be finished by this weekend, so I’ll be working on it whenever I have the chance. I have to make about 350 points on it to snag an A, so this is really stressing me out. (Where did the girl who was thrilled with B’s go??? I think she’s become an over-achiever!) The good news is that I still have an ungraded extra credit paper, so that total may be slightly less when it’s all said and done. Still, I’m a little freaked out and procrastinating!

Then next week, I have my math final. I have to make about a 91 to score the A there. Since my lowest test this semester was a 92, I like to think I can do it but I’m still WAY stressed. It is a proctored final, which means I actually have to go in to take it. Scary stuff! I’m allowed 4 index cards with formulas and notes, so maybe I can cram enough on those to help me ace this one.

Needless to say, the focus this week is to get done with school. Once that’s done, I’ll be ready to tackle getting the house ready for my mom’s visit. She’s arriving on the 22nd and I’m so excited that she’ll be with us for Christmas!

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Motivation Monday — Kid Appreciation

themama — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:21:31 +0000

Right now I’m holding my babies a little closer. Thankful that they are with me, and healthy, and ALIVE. I am devastated by the news locally, trying hard to understand why there are such terrible people in this world. This week I’m going to try to be a little more patient. Give them a lot of hugs and kisses and special treats just for being them. And I’m going to do my best to remember not to take them for granted going forward.

I’m also reminded that there are sick people everywhere and that no place is safe. So I will remember to trust my instincts…sexual predators don’t stop at the borders of Lee County. I know this, but it’s really been driven home over the last few days.

My heart and prayers are going out to Shaniya Davis and her family. I pray that those responsible are brought to justice and that, someday, those who love her are able to find peace.

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Motivation Monday — Running Again

themama — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:32:49 +0000

After 1 day of running a few weeks ago, I quit again. But this morning I got up determined to get back on it. My new jeans have been a huge motivator and I want to get off this plateau I’ve been sitting on for a while now. I got up and headed to the First Baptist Church Family Life Center (which is open to the public and has an indoor walking track, gym, equipment room, etc.) and did week 2 of the Couch to 5K. It wasn’t even hard, so on Wednesday I’ll pick back up with week 3 and see how I do. I only have about 5 weeks to go if I want to run in the Southern Pines Reindeer Fun Run, so I need to step it up!

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Motivation Monday — Baby’s Room

themama — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:34:33 +0000

Last week was filled with good news. The biggest was news that Wells Fargo is approving us for a workout package under the Home Affordable Modification Program. We have to make 3 payments at a significantly reduced rate than what we previously had and if we can do that we should be approved for a permanent modification. We’ve been trying to get approved for this for a long time, so this was a huge unexpected blessing. I suspected we were coming close to foreclosure and I was really struggling with that. We love our house and didn’t want to have to move!

Because our living siutuation has been so precarious, I haven’t put much time or effort into things around the house lately. I’ve been completely unmotivated to even bother. Now that it does look like we’ll be staying here, we’re expecting company at Christmas and it’s time to get everything back in shape.

This week my focus is Violet’s room, which doubles as the guest room. I need to put up outgrown clothes, finish some decorating now that she’s actually sleeping in there, and get it ready for our Christmas guests. I’m thinking 30 minutes a day should get the job done…I can’t imagine it will take any longer than that!

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Motivation Monday — Motivate Me

themama — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:11:13 +0000

There is no motivation at all in my house today. I’ve been fighting with my computer all morning just trying to get it to work and that has sucked out all of my energy. So what is your big goal for the week? Undoubtedly it’s something I need to do, too…

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