So, I feel really great about this new year and I have a lot of things planned for 2014.  I am really going to try and do some great things this year.  I ahve been pretty unhappy about how stagnant I have become. No one can fix that mess but me so that is what I plan on doing.  I am going to read more.  I am going to learn a new language.  I am going to srat writing that book that has been bouncing around in my brain for years.  Had a dream about it and woke up with a pretty well formed out story in my mind.  Now I just need to get that out on paper.  This is the year I am going to get my ass back in shape and healthy.  75 pounds is my goal and I think I can get that done by my birthday at the end of July.  Saving money and spending less is also a big one I plan on devoting more effort to.  Being broke sucks and I don't want to be broke!  Plain and simple.  Debt free is where I would like to be in 2015.  Obviously the mortgage and bulk of my student loans can't be paid off in one year.  I can certainly work hard to eliminate the rest of that mess this year though.  Learning to belly dance now and spening more time dancing and singing sounds like a great way to unwind and chillax.  I also want to start blogging more and think that the more I write in any form, the more likely I will be to get that book out! Working on projects and things that need fixing or attention around the house is also top of the list.  We have a nice house, it just needs some love and TLC.  Gonna make it a place to be more proud of than I already am.  Can't wait for spring so we can work on flower beds, the yard, paint, clean out the garage.  Spending more quality time with friends and loved ones will be more of a focus.  Why is it so hard to get together with friends, eevn though you know you will have a great time?  How is it that we just get so busy with random and stupid crap, and can't fit in dinner or a lunch with someone you enjoy spending time with?  Time to change that!  Spending less time on the computer and more time with the hubs doing non-elctronic stuff.  Unplugging in 2014...st least somewhat! ;-)

Sounds like a lot to do.  But 12 months is a long time.  Now, time to get crackin' and start doing!

How about this precious face?????

On another note, I am really going to start trying to blog more often.  Not that I expect anyone to read this, but who knows. 

Sick of school...

So I am just about done with my MBA. I will be done in July. I am just a little over 2 months from being done. I seriously cannot wait. I am to the point now where I really don't care about my class work or doing quality papers. It is sad. I have a 3.7 GPA so I really need to suck it up and keep my grades up through these next 2 classes. Why did I not do this in my 20's??

New York City

So today I went to New York City for the first time and it is an awesome place. I really loved the city. I was not there long this evening, hopefully after our meeting we will be able to go back there tomorrow night. Then I will post more details. Hoping to get to the Manolo Blahnik store while I am here.

Something to be thankful for...

So, I am a firm believer in being thankful for the good things in your life and not dwelling on the things that are not so good. Now if you can do something about the things that are not so good, great ...do that. If not, focus on the good. So here I sit watching my cat, Crickett prowling around the house, getting into little kitty adventures and having fun. So why is this something I am thankful for you ask? Well, Crickett was diagnosed two years ago with renal, or kidney failure. She was only 3 at the time. Now she is 5 and the past few weeks have been kind of rough for her. She got an infection and had a hard time pulling through it. She also had some pretty bad digestive issues as a result of the antibiotics. So she stopped eating, just laid around and lost a lot of weight in the process. She dropped from almost 12 pounds to right at 8 pounds. She is the light of my life and the most important thing in my world so it was tough to see her like this. Well, after some serious meds, a lot of love, fluids, more love, and more love, she is doing much better. She has put a bit of weight back on which is great. But she is running around like she did before. She is getting into things and following us around again, just being her old self. So while this may sound silly to all the non-cat lovers out there, this is something I am very grateful for. I know it is only a matter of time before she hits another rough spot and will not bounce back, but for now we are happy and times are good. Happy Easter to everyone reading this!

First Blog

So, My name is Erika and this is my first blog. More to come.