The Way I See It # 480

I'm feeling really good about where I am right now:
1. I'm saving money, and I've got some goals for my saving in mind, which is exciting
2. I'm going out more and meeting new people, which is awesome
3. I'm going to yoga every week, and it's really awesome. I didn't think I would like it, but I can seriously see myself making this a real commitment, and I never thought that would happen with exercise.
4. My classes are really interesting, and I feel like even in such a short amount of time I've learned a lot. Especially in my french class; I'm already retaining information, and I'm so happy with the work that my teacher has given. It's really helping me out, and it's exciting to see myself improving.
5. I'm setting some goals for myself which I think can definitely be achieved. My plans get into action tomorrow!

I can't wait for summer. It's driving me insane. I NEED to stay in Richmond this summer.

The Way I See It # 309

I finally sold my drum set. I'm so relieved, because $300 in my pocket makes me a bit more relaxed about everything. I'm supposed to go to Target and pick up a whole bunch of stuff today, and I need some extra cash. I saw the apartment yesterday and it's awesome. It's a bit more worn than I remember, but that should be expected because I was so excited when I first walked in. But I can just tell that my place is going to kick major ass. I already comes with a window AC AND my landlord is replacing my ceiling fan with a new one! I just need to invest in lighting because it can get dark as fuck in there, being that it's so small.

I'm really amped, and ready to get started with this move to Richmond.

The Way I See It # 282

I went to IKEA (THE love of my life... besides Sid I guess) a day ago to check out my situation on what I can afford and what I can't. Considering my bank account is devastatingly lower due to paid off debt and a few trips out to eat and such, my situation concerning my once dreamy "nest egg" is now quite dreary. Not to worry though, I'm hatching a plan to get my dad to buy some furniture for me. Not that I expect any response (it's Dad of course) but I'm willing to take a crack at it. I'm going to need a bed, sitting area, desk, chair, and a wardrobe/closet. My needs also include lighting, but lamps and stuff at Ikea is so cheap that I think that if he doesn't even agree to lamps I can manage. As for the other stuff I'm happy to say that I can probably afford carpets, pillows, lights, decorative things, etc. from IKEA. I was thrilled to find an enormous area rug in a shade similar to my walls for only $30.00, and lamps purchased in a set of 2 for $12.00. Needless to say my shopping expedition went entirely too well, and made me very relieved.

I worked 8AM-3PM today and getting up at 6:30 was a bitch. I shouldn't complain, my mom gets up early every day and such. I remember taking Driver's Ed over the summer and having to get up early. I was done by 11AM which made me feel like I had the entire day left to do so much. I was actually reminded of this when I read Julian's blog. I've decided that sleeping in is a luxury, and that unless I am sick, or extremely tired, I really shouldn't try to sleep past 9. And if I do sleep in, I'm thinking it should be around 10. I wake up at 11 and I feel cheated. So I'm reforming, and whipping myself into shape.

Also, I have tomorrow off and I'm going to run, if I feel okay. I went to the doctor today for my ever-lasting plague with UTIs and got my very much needed drugs. But I'm going to run again, because I liked that a lot.

I just got out of the shower, and am waiting for dinner to be done. we're having black bean chili (so delicious). I love the feeling of being warm and clean after a shower. I think that's why I like to take showers at night, I like going to sleep that way. it's very comforting.

Abby wants to go to Baltimore instead of Richmond for Rich's show. I don't know if I can do this. I have no idea how to get around Baltimore at ALL. We'll see how that goes.