Buyer's remorse

I took the chromebook back. I just couldn't keep it and I definitely felt guilty for spending that much money on myself. I know it's stupid sounding but I just couldn't justify it enough to keep it.

Thankfully Staples has an easy return policy which made the return really easy to do.


I know Dustin wanted me to keep the laptop, but I just couldn't do it. It was a lot of money and I could use that money on Dustin or the kids.

Hello North

Hello from the wonderful winterland of Muncie! Home of the Ball State Cardinals. ChirpChirp ya'll!

I'm visiting with some family this weekend and I'm loving it! I've gotten to share a lot of laughs and bonding with my cousins who I haven't seen in quite some time.

We got here earlier this afternoon and it's been an interesting afternoon to say the least, but isn't that how all vacations are supposed to be?

The guys went out to spend some time with my grandpa while mom and me had the three kids. It was interesting. Three kids who had been in a car for three hours.

I'm glad I get to spend the weekend away with my family.

Oh by the way it snowed....not a lot but it snowed and it's balls cold. It's frigid. Perfect timing for my boots that I've had for four years to have a blowout. Thank you boots for the unexpected trip to Target. I have a hard time going to Target and not spending money.


I know that this post is random. I may or may not have had a few drinks tonight with my cousins. Ok, so we had some fun. All the grandparents offered to babysit while the adult children went out to dinner and convened back at the hotel. All had a great time. Some more than others.

I'm off to bed as I have to get some sleep before tomorrow...errrrr today. I'm wore out from a crazy week. I'll update tomorrow with the events that happened. Take care interwebs.

Ciao!

At home workouts

Like every other bride that I know plus bridal books and websites that I have read there is always that one section that I feel sticks out in bold letters. Get into shape by joining a gym.

Hooooold up. I know I have some pounds to loose but there is NO way I can join a gym right now. It's just not financially possible. In a few weeks I will no longer be teaching, so the additional income that I have coming in will come to an end. Dustin and I are paying for the wedding ourselves, so no additional money can be spent.

Here's what I need from you internet world.

What are your favorite at home workouts that are easy to accommodate a busy schedule? Do you have some amazing workout that you behind closed doors? I need something that I can fit into 15-30 minutes first thing in the morning before I get the kids up for school.

I am horrible at sticking with diets, there never work for me, plus it's impossible to do something for myself when I have to also cook for three other people in the home. So I'm hoping that I can tone up with some motivation to become more active.

You would think that having a dress would be my motivation. I keep telling myself January 1 I'll start my workout. I should be starting NOW. That way when January 1 rolls around I won't continue to make up excuses as to why I can't.

Guilt

I feel wrong and bad and horrible.

No it's nothing that I have done, other than the fact that I bought this new laptop, I feel really guilty for it. REALLY guilty. It's not because I didn't have the money but rather because it was a very spontaneous purchase and it was a lot of money to spend on myself. I feel like I just was selfish at Staples and bought whatever.

I know I didn't buy the most amazing piece of technology out there for today's standards, but I bought something that met my needs. Reliable, fast(er) than my old laptop and access too an internet connection.

Still with it being so close to Christmas I want to make sure that the kids and Dustin have as good of a year as last year.

My internal conflict is tearing me up right now.

Live from my chromebook!

Hey ya'll I decided to splurge a bit and give myself a little treat. Since the kiddos are always wanting to play games on the other laptop I needed something that I could use more frequently to get what I needed to get done....done. So this was my present. Happy birthday!

Holy ya-yas

My dress arrived yesterday. It fits perfectly except the top. We are going to have to alter/add something so I'm not having my ya-yas trying to escape. 

HIgh Five for Friday

I know I say this a lot, but this week has flown by. I don't even know where the time has gone for it to have moved so fast. 

I've been doing, as best as I can, 30 days of thankfulness, through my facebook. This week has given me so much to be thankful for. 

1.Over the weekend the girls had their friend Chloe spend the night. It was so cute listening to them giggle all through the night. Chloe even told me that my cooking was amazing. That was adorable. 

2.I ordered my wedding dress. It was a steal. Literally. It was originally $300 and it was on a final sale for $99 PLUS I had 10% off. I can't wait for it to come in. I can officially check that off my list (and I stayed UNDER budget.)

3. Almost a month to the day I had to put my CPR/First Aid training to work. Working on the corner office of a very busy downtown intersection allows me to watch a lot of crazy things happen. Tuesday was no exception to this. I was getting some work done so I could get my desk cleaned off when my officemate and I heard a lot of tires screeching, horns honking, and then a crash. I look back just in time to witness a horrible wreck happen. I had a quick second where I just paused and I don't think I flinched. It was one of those "Oh crap what just happened." 

Before I realized it, I was sprinting out the door screaming at people to call 911. There were people already taking care of the guys who were in the trucks, so I felt comfortable taking care of this girl who was struck by the trucks while crossing in the crosswalk. It was wrong place at the wrong time. I had to remember to take a couple of deep breathes to keep myself calm, if I was going to help someone else. I swallowed my nerves and continued to do what I had to do. 

The girl was in direct path of the vehicles, one of which the man who initially caused the wreck was seizing and had his foot stretched out on the gas peddle. My first reaction was to move her out of the way of oncoming traffic (we were still in the crosswalk) as well as the cars if they happened to get untangled. I have never seen a man in a full blown seizure and completely lifeless. It freaked me out. I could tell the the girl I was helping had a broken bone. There was instant swelling and she couldn't move her toes. I stayed with her and supported her back until EMS could help her. I helped her keep her composure so she wouldn't start to panic and make the situation worse. I called her husband and explained the situation. He was able to meet her before the ambulance swept her off to the hospital. 

I got an email from her the following day saying that she was doing well. She had to have a knee immobilizer put on. She is walking around with crutches to keep the weight off of her leg due to a fracture in her femur. She said that she goes to ortho next week to have more scans done to see if there was any further damage. 

4. Meagan got a good report from the eye doctor. She had to have a follow up to checkup on her lazy eye. The doctor is pleased with how it's strengthening her eye. 

5. My in-laws are coming today to spend the night. They haven't had the opportunity to see where we live before so it's really exciting to have them come to town. 

Have a great week ya'll!!!