Monday and Sunny Days

So most people are all blah and whiney on Mondays but it is actually my day off so I really don't look at it that way.  But its been important that I either be productive for Lance on these days.  This Monday is sunny but a cool 43 degrees.  I'am visiting Ane Mae's Cafe to get a Blueberry muffin,  sweet tea and internet connection.  So i've miscalculated my money budget balance and ended up with less than I thought I had and recalculating my living budget to last me till Friday morning which is payday.  Im really blessed that I have groceries and lunches to last me Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  So fuel has gone up to $3.45 per gallon here in Independence and work has called mandatory overtime this week at work.  So there is a positive that I have some overtime but a negative a real tight crunch to make it the 30 mile round trip 3 days this week till payday rather than 2 days.  I know I ought to invest in a more economical car but the upfront cash is just not there right now and I can get along with what I have.  My rent, utilities and cell phone bill are all paid up so really nothing to be stressed about at this point.  So my Monday-Day-Off-Productivity-List is consisting of accomplishing this blog, a deep clean/febreeze of the apartment and acomplish some reading of something today.  And of course jsut some "Veg-Out" relaxation today.  


To all of you having a blah Monday....Get Happy Now! ... and you wont be Blah!

Saturday Morning Coffee and Things

So Its Saturday morning filled with drizzle and a hazy sky.  Im enjoying a mocha at Ane Maes a few blocks from the apartment and doing some email and Mac work.  Today is my Friday for work and it's been a low key week at work but seems like its been a long week.  I attempted to use some things from the Deliver Happiness Book I read last week and continue to improve on some of those principals.  Anyway, I awoke like 2 hours earlier than I usually do and hope Im not dragging tonight.  Im really wanting to get alot accomplished at work and end the week on a good note.  I have a 50+ hour week in the next two weeks and look forward to the OT checks.  I should be getting the feedback from my promotion interviews at the end of next week and looking forward to hearing the results.  My next couple of days off is pretty much attending Church in Caney (since finding out about there is going to be a fellowship dinner), getting caught up with some cleaning and laundry and ready to go back to work Tuesday night.  Really nice that no burdens or pressure is bugging me and nice to be in a peaceful state of mind.  

Delivering Happiness

So Its been a while that not only I sat and read a book but actually finished it and finished it in 2 days.  The book of delivering happiness shares some similar stories that Ive experienced and just overcoming that "bored" with life feeling also.  The teachings of values are not only for business but for self values also to live by.  Im excited to join the Happiness Movement of Inspire and be inspired.

Getting into 2011

Wow I have not realized its been so long since I've posted on the blog.  So odd numbered years have put a fear in me because in the past, they (odd numbered years) have not been as fortunate and was always dramatic negatively.  So Im taking this year head on.  I spent 2010 stabilizing myself personally and financially.  It was successful that I had moved and started with a clean slate in Independence, Kansas.  2011 has started out strong for me in the sence financially Im making it strong for me

 I did have a week already this year that it might be a good idea and a big move for me to buy a car.  After finding difficulty on getting financing, I soon realized, I didn't need the extra car payment and other expenses that did not come with it.  So, through the next few months will be focusing on making the Blazer last as long as it can.  Autos have always not been a favorite need but I guess we do need it to make it to work.

When I stick to my original plan that I had last June when moving to Independence, that I pay my bills, I go to work and Work hard, it seems life remains simple for me and there is no drama to bring me down.  It has been a while that I've felt the confidence that I have in everything.  So  the saying we all here all the time...Keep life simple and Life will be simple back.