11 goals for 2011

I don't know why but I've got a good feeling about 2011 being a great year.  This isn't a resolution list by any means but more of a list that I'd like to be able to check things off one by one saying I accomplished them.  So, in no particular order, here goes:

1. Lose 6-10lbs each month for a total of up to 120 lbs by the end of the year.  Also, use my gym membership 3-4 times a week.

2. Get back to being quilty!  My aim for finishes this year is going to be 8.  Less than last year but still a good number.

3. Move into my own apartment.  Gotta get away from my mother.  Must do this for my own sanity!

4. Buy a bigger computer than this netbook.  It's great, gets me online for the things I want and need but I'm DESPERATELY missing my photoshop.  I just can't get into the groove of other less stellar photo editing programs.

5. Put the remainder of my paychecks into my savings acct. at the end of 2 wks.  I realize you should do this as soon as you get paid but, knowing me, I'd only put $20 into savings and I typically have much more than that at the end of a pay period so it makes sense to do it backwards.

6. Get divorced.  'Nuff said there.

7. Buy a better car.  Mine is 20 years old, the radiator hose just completely obliterated itself yesterday and while it was a cheap ($20) fix that I did all by myself (thank.you.very.much.) it's not something I want to make a habit of by any means.

8. Bring my babies home!

9. Get more quilt patterns designed and printed (working on this one right now!)

10. Spend more time with my extended family.

11. Make time for friends.  I don't do this nearly enough as I should!

I'll try to revisit this list each month to update y'all on how things are going. 

screwed up my blog

Ok I jacked up my blog, hopefully I can get it back to where it was soon!

Back in the computer age!

I got myself a new little netbook so once I get back online at home I can bombard you with my projects!

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Farewell 2010!

So 2010 came and went in a hurry!

January-May was a blur, finishing up paramedic school left time for nothing but school.

June saw me graduating medic school then celebrating a birthday the next day. Later that month I finally kicked the ex out of my life and the divorce began.

July had my sweet baby girl turn 7! Seems like just yesterday she was a newborn. I landed my first job as a paramedic before I had my license in hand.

August was quiet, packed stuff to move, working the new job, and getting ready for school to start for my daughter.

September I moved 60 miles from the place I called home for 6 years. Ended up making the wrong move when I moved into a house with my mother. I also lost custody of my babies to my ex for reasons I will never fully comprehend, all I can say is thank God its temporary!

October was rough, I worked A LOT, fought with my mother and watched my ex pretty much get off the hook on a dui. The one good thing? I met the new man in my life this month :)

November is when my baby boy turned 3! Always has been and will be a mommas boy, I love that boy! Thanksgiving I worked so nothing exciting there.

December, oh joy! Holidays were low key, fought with my mom some more and gave up on keeping the cat out of the tree. Worked Christmas day when id rather be spending it with my family.

So, thats my 2010 in a nutshell. Im hoping 2011 brings me a divorce and some stability in life. Next time I get around a computer I hope to have a quilty recap. I think my goal was 10 quilts done and I think I finished 12 plus some pillows.

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Prayers for fallen and injured firefighters

Today on the 100th anniversary of the Chicago stockyard that killed 21 firefighters we lost 2 in a building collapse.

It's never easy when you hear someone passes, it's especially hard when it's someone risking their lives to save others. These 2 men died searching for squatters that may or may not have been in the building.

Lt. Edward Stringer was a relief lieutenant whos job was to fill in for those on furlough, sick leave, vacation, etc.

Corey Ankum is a former police officer who leaves behind a wife and one year old baby who was only on the department for two years.

Along with the men who passed there were several injures, a few who still remain hospitalized at this time. Please say a prayer for the fallen and their families. Please also pray for the members of the CFD as they mourn the loss of two of their own.

God speed gentlemen.

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life

So thanks to a soon to be ex my computer is on its last legs and I'm just babying it until I can get a new one. In the mean time I have figured out how to post on my phone.

Work is still work, still loving it and still having fun. Quilty stuff has been on the back burner for a few reasons. There is the divorce, a nasty mother, my wonderful kids, and a new person of the male kind in my life.

We've known each other a few months so and just taking it slowly as we both just ended serious relationships at the start of summer. We get along great, have alot of the same views (well we will ignore the fact he's a cubs fan), and he gets me and understands my job. I'm just enjoying the company of a good friend and someone who listens to me. Oh, and he's not a drinker which is awesome.

Life is good right now. Certain things could be better but I'm content with things right now so I can focus on enjoying the holidays.

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getting back into the swing of things

Hello everyone!

I want to extend a special thank you to my readers for their kind comments.  I also want to thank each person who has purchased a pattern, I appreciate it more than you know :)  I still don't have my kids but each day is getting slightly better.  Felt good to take a break from blogging and just focusing on life, having some fun with friends, and busting my tail at work taking any available shifts I can. 

As for quilty news, I've been working on my bee blocks, and began work on an overdue baby quilt (isn't that always the case?!).  I also have a few more patterns in the works so hopefully I can get some samples made and get some new ones out there!

Work is going well.  I'm out of my probationary period so I feel more solidified in my job now and feel like I can breathe a little easier.  It's amazing to have a job where you can go to work everyday and love what you do and look forward to doing it. 

So for now that's my update!  Hope to be around these parts a little more :)