The Ramblings of a Strange Little Pixie

I’m feeling better, still not 100% me but not as bad. I had a bad night last night. I was up most of the night coughing. I just woke up about 15 min. ago. I hardly ever sleep past 9!
It’s going to be an easy day.  on my list…

1. Make list of things I want to purchase for the bathroom when we move.
2. Clip coupons
3. Make menu
4. Stop by Publix.

An easy simple day. I’m also going to be bad, dinner is hamburger helper. Hey, don’t expect much when I’m sick!:)

I’m tired of being sick. Seriously. This is getting crazy. I’m pretty sure I just hacked up a lung. I was suppose to work today but decided that my patients wouldn’t like me hacking my lungs onto them and I need have a fever so I called around midnight to let them know I wasn’t coming in.

I haven’t gotten anything on my to-do list done because sleep has taken a priority. I have slept a lot this weekend. I’m going to try and clean up this apartment because it looks bad but I’m not resuming my routines or to-do list until Friday.

We are having some really nice weather right now.  We are having some nice wind from Ida. I hope it stays nice, I’m tired of 90 degree weather. It’s not so bad for a couple of months but it sucks when it wears out it’s welcome.

Go Colts! I missed the game because I forgot they were playing. I can’ t believe that I forgot! I can’t believe that they are 8-0!!! Lets hope they keep this winning streak against the patriots!

I have the weekend off! W00-hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m pretty happy with the progress that I have been making with my routines. I really slacked yesterday but I was and still am sick. Like gross sick. And of course it sucked major ass at work but when doesn’t it. And I would just love to point out that if doctors would do there job I would not have to call said doctor and other doctors a million time if you would just do the one damn thing you are suppose to do, thankyouverymuch.

I made my first CVS trip on Tuesday. I read about all these great deals people were getting with their cards and the extra care bucks so I thought I would give it a try. Now, I’m not buying things I don’t need to get the extra bucks because that seems crazy to me. And how is that saving money?

On my trip..

• 2 bottles of Pantene that DH uses for $7.00, with $1.00=$6.00 earned $2.oo in ECB’s
• 2 coke 2liters for $3.00 earns $1.00 ECB
• Tide $5.96  +$1.00 coupon= $4.96
• Dawn dish soap .97cents + .50 coupon= .47
• Cascade $2.99 +1.00 coupon= 1.99
• Colgate $2.99+1.00 coupon=1.99 + $1.00ECB
• Bounty Paper towels $6.96

I didn’t do to bad, $4.00 ECB’s earned. Hey that’s $4.00 off next time! Plus I have a coupon for $5.oo of  a 30.00 total.

On my list this weekend…

Saturday

1. Do some craft or scrapbooking project
2. Laundry: Darks and jeans
3. Pay bills
4. Errands: Publix, Post office
5. Clean out my purse
6. Make Menu
7. Gym

Sunday:

1. Enjoy the car meet that DH is hosting.

Now my sick self is off to bed!

I am over this place. I loved this place when I first moved in. It wasn’t the greatest but it was nice and the people in the office are really nice. They still are nice but I HATE this place now.

I bounced a check in July. I paid with a money order after some drama of them saying they were going to evict us. Hello, one bounced check and you are threatening to evict me? I didn’t realize right away that the checked had bounced because of work, we are talking three days. Yeah.  I dropped of my check yesterday, mind you I have been paying with checks since JULY, without a problem. Today I get a letter saying that I can no longer pay in checks. WTF? I go in and talk to her and she said that I got a letter back in July saying that I could no longer pay with checks. No I did not. Well, she pulled out the letter and no where did it say that I couldn’t pay with checks and I have never received a letter stating otherwise. It just really pissed me off especially since I have never bounced a check but my account is now marked and I have been here for 5 years! And they aren’t the most stellar place either.

1. I have black shit coming out of my vents and they say it’s because I have the a/c on when I have the doors open? Really, because if I have my windows open it’s because I don’t have my a/c on and it’s not humid outside. duh. And I pretty sure that it’s mold.
2. I have water damage and screen damage from Wilma that they still haven’t fixed. Wilma was back in 2005.
3. I have a broken screen in my bedroom from last year and it took them three months to do something about the palm that damaged the screen and would wake me up at all hours of the night with the banging.
4. It took them 3 years to get me a new washing machine. It was leaking oil since I moved in and they wouldn’t replace it until it broke.
5. They have never cleaned the carpet or painted as they promised they would every time I renew my lease.
6. The place is literally falling apart. Everyday it’s something new.
7. I won’t even tell you about the crap that was wrong with the place when I moved in that they have never fixed.
8. I can’t wait to move…

Sorry I had to vent….

Halfway through the week! I wasn’t very productive yesterday. I felt like crap. I spent most of my day in front of the computer. I’m feeling worse today but I have too many things to do.

On my list.

• Run. I really need to start working out. I have been lazy and my waistline feels it. I’m going for a run this morning, hopefully it doesn’t kill me.
• I need to make a craft project list. There are many things I want to do and I need to make a list so I can get an idea of what I need to have to actually complete them!
• Clean: bathroom, kitchen, dining room and living room. Sweep outside front door and patio.
• Laundry: uniforms, towels, lights and whites
• Spend an hour or maybe two working on computer room.
• Load car up of donations so I can drop them off tomorrow.
• Brush kitties
• Make a detailed bathroom cleaning list
• Gather cards for this month and address them
• Print off November prayer schedule

• I’m feeling like crap’ola again! I have had way to many colds and respiratory issues the last year. I’m over it. I use to never have these problems. WTH? I can barely talk because my throat feels like sandpaper.
• I had to take care of a doctor yesterday. Not such a big deal because I have before but this one was one of ours, as in we see him a lot. A little nerve wracking for me. I hope he didn’t think I was too much of an idiot.
• I have been trying to save and I have started clipping coupons today. I saved $10.00 today!:) I only use things that I would normally buy  so I usually don’t have a lot but I lucked out today. I also earned $4 in extra bucks at CVS. Not a lot but hey it will get me something free!:)
• The ladies at CVS and Target were complete bitches.
• I have a million things on my to-do list so I guess I should get to them….

Happy Halloween!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• I will be sitting at home relaxing because I’m working tomorrow. I really wanted to go to a party but I also have to work the next two days and I will be hating life if I go.
• Work was not bad for a Friday! I actually made it out on time!
• I got a lot done today. Made it to the bank and grocery store, a load of laundry was done, bills were paid, fruit cut up and ready to eat, cleaned out one box of decorations.
• Cleaning out bins of decorations is a goal I’m working on. I have way to much crap and I don’t decorate for the holidays anymore. A little here and there but nothing major. I’m donating a lot!
• I’m on the lookout for some really cute star ornaments. I want to pick some up to have for Ramadan next year.
• I can’t wait, I have three days of in a row this week!
• I’m on the hunt for a dresser that I can make over. I really want one to put in my dining room. I was pricing buffets and yeah, I don’t think so….
• I’m super excited about the extra hour of sleep I will be getting. I love to sleep. I think it’s because of the whole insomnia thing, when you can’t do it easy it becomes precious.
• Ok, cool weather were are you? Hello, it’s going to be November tomorrow, shouldn’t you make an appearance now? My a/c and bank account would much appreciate it, Thank you!

I loved hearing my DH tell me “Wow, the house looks nice”.  It’s far from perfect and it’s still cluttered (wish I really hate) but at least someone’s happy!:)

I stuck to my routine last night and when I woke up there really wasn’t much to do so I could actually focus on my priority to-do list and just RELAX and spend time with DH before he went to work.  So much easier to do things than just let them pile up, I’ve been way too lazy lately.

I’m slowly conquering my monster of laundry. I washed two loads yesterday and I’m on my third and final load of darks!  I’m going to put in a load before work and hopefully DH will remember to take over from there. I have a huge pile of jeans that need to be done.

So I’m spending the rest of the day working on my to-do list…

1. Clean one bathroom
2. Make out my dinner menu for the week
3. Make out my weekly to-do list
4. Work on my November Budget
5. Make a list of birthday cards that need to be sent out for November
6. Make a list of things I need to buy to update my wardrobe ( a very small list)
7. Work on a frame that I want to turn into a chalk board for my kitchen

I fell in love and I fell hard for this bag. It’s way, way out of my price range but I’m thinking every girl should have at least one since they are a very nice staple to a wardrobe and they do last for ever it seems….

http://www.louisvuitton.com/us/flash/index.jsp?direct1=home_entry_us

I so am putting a wee bit aside each month for this bag. I have two girlfriends with ones similar and the are gorgeous but the black and white just didn’t do it for me but Red, oh my!!! One did save a little each month so if she can so can I!

1. I actually completed my am routine no problems this morning! Even made eggs and biscuits for breakfast!
2. I have completed a load of uniforms, just need to iron a couple for work, one load of whites in the dryer one in the wash.
3. Running the dishwasher with a cycle of vinegar also the coffee maker.
4. Made a list for November of things I need and would like to accomplish.
5. Gave myself a facial
6. Clipped coupons

Need to do….

• Cook some chicken. I making three batches of chicken. Two for dinner and lunch and one to freeze.
• Clean dining room and kitchen
• Make a menu and shopping list
• Clean guest bathroom…maybe…depends on how productive I am..
• Relax!

Not to bad of a day. I was going to be productive yesterday but that was a major fail!!! But I did have a great night with friends last night.

I was productive on getting my closet cleaned out. I had way too many clothes that i haven’t worn in years. 4 bags of shoes and clothes!!!!!!!!!!! I can’ t wait to drop them off at the women’s shelter tomorrow!

So I also made a very detailed list so I can stay on track because I have been very off track lately……

*Morning List*

1. Take medications
2. Feed cats
3. Eat and make breakfast
4. Pray Fajr
5. Start a load of laundry
6. Make the bed
7. Clean the litter box
8. Run Dishwasher

*Afternoon List if I’m home…*

1. Prepare and eat lunch
2. Pray Zuhr and Asr
3. Pick up Mail

*Evening list*

1. Pray Maghrib and Isha
2. Check Calendar, make  to-do list
3. Layout clothes
4. Gather up bags and items for tomorrow
5. Make lunch, set up coffee pot
6. Make sure there are no dishes in the sink, wipe down counters, sweep and swifter the floor.
7. Clean litter boxes
8. Tidy up the house: 15 min. max.

*Monday*

1. Wash car and fill with gas
2. Load of Uniforms
3. Gym: Treadmill and Abs
4. Clean kitchen

*Tuesday*

1. Load of Whites
2. Errands: Target Drugstore and the Butcher
3. Clean Dining Room
4. Gym: StairMaster, Arms

*Wednesday*

1. Load of lights
2. Zone clean and organize
3. Clean bathrooms
4. Run

*Thursday*

1. Bank and other Misc. errands
2. Make Weekly to-do list
3. Clean living room and patio
4. Water Plants
5. Gym: Epileptic machine, legs

*Friday*

1. Load of darks
2. Pay bills
3. Masjid
4. Errands: Publix, Post office, Costco if needed
5. Gym: Kickboxing class
6. Date night!!!:)

*Saturday*

1. Load of jeans
2. Make menu
3. Craft time

*Sunday*

1. Load of towels
2. Change and wash sheets
3. Brush cats
4. Clip coupons
5. Paperwork
6. Clean bedroom and office

Of course I don’t expect everything to get done on the list and I’m not going to beat myself up trying to get it done but it’s a start….I use to be so productive and organized I don’t know what happened!!!