The Cost! The Cost!

I had no idea weddings cost so dang much! Suzanne and Jeff are thinking of having 300+ people at theirs, and drama has ensued. I didn't realize weddings are such a huge expense... well I take that back. I didn't realize Jeff would want such a huge wedding. It's insanity. I feel bad for Suzanne. This is going to set her back anywhere between 25 and 35 THOUSAND dollars. That's 2 years of college. Mom is going crazy about it and wants to help her, but it's a lot to shell out. Good luck to her.

Deactivating Facebook

Well. It has been done. I have finally done something I've been threatening for months, maybe even years. I've taken down facebook in an effort to propel myself closer towards my masters. All that time I would usually waste, I can now do that here, or on my own research. Woot woot! I don't know if that'll actually help. But it's a possible option.

Other highlights of the day:

Had lunch with Kevin. I saw a new side of him today. After lunch we had to jump his car and then went to get a new battery. The battery he went to replace wasn't working well b/c it was basically backwards. So without losing his cool (at all) we went back to AutoZone to get a different version, which worked perfectly. Kevin claims there would have been some swearing if I hadn't been there, but he's quite respectful around me. Hmm, gives me something to think about.

I also went running with Borsy. His 4 miles of yesterday weren't completed due to some serious drinking. (Dumb, dumb Borsy) Anyways, he called me while I was debating eating a crap ton of food that I don't HONESTLY want to eat. But I was bored. Give a girl a break. Anyways, the 4 miles went off without a hitch. And then we went searching for food. Wendy's ended up winning out. Their apple pecan salad was delicious, as well as the chocolate frosty. Mmm. Thank got for cows, refigeration and the coco bean. :)

And now to get about an hour of work done prior to bed.

Nighty night.

Engagement!

So Suzanne got engaged today. I guess Jeff asked dad's permission or whatever and things are in the works. Woot woot!

That sentence looks so weird.

I wonder what it'll be like... that whole wedding thing. Who will be invited? Where will it take place? All good questions.

That's it. I'm tired and have a cold. I just thought this was mentionable.

New Year! Same Me?

Let's first look back at this past year. My resolutions were:

:) 1. Train diligently for my first half marathon.
:) (Barely) 2. Finish my first Half-Marathon in May.
:/ (Did until I quit) 3. Do ceramics at least 4 hours every week to improve skill and technique.
:/ (Did until I quit) 4. Furnish my apartment with my own ceramic dishes.
:) (That was vague) 5. Lose some fat and get into better shape.
:( (Forgot about this) 6. Work on mental exercises, visualization, positive thinking and reinforcement.
:) (Bad idea though) 7. Work harder and play harder.
:/ (Still working on it) 8. Have a healthy relationship with food.
9. Learn and practice self-control.
:( (Does passive aggressive count?) 10. Be more assertive when planning and talking with Bruce.
:( (Not my fault)11. Get my thesis plan hammered out and start collecting samples by June 1st.

So what did we learn here? The things I failed in were because 1. I didn't deem it worthy of my time, 2. I forgot, 3. It involved someone else.

So this year... I won't be vague. I will decide ahead of time if it's worthy of my time and I won't forget. Also.. I'm not going to make 11 of them.

1. Have a healthy relationship with food.
2. Lose 1 pound a week until I graduate. I'm starting out at 168. Therefore by Feb 5st: 163, March 5th: 159, April 9th: 155, April 30th: 152. It's feasible, a healthy amount and won't drive me completely insane. 16 pounds is a good goal for me.
3. Diligently train for the Himalayas and help Borsy with his half-marathon.
4. Work on positive thinking, visualization and alternative health. (Self-confidence, health, success, happiness, fulfillment, etc.)
5. When I get back from the Himalayas, maintain my body weight at 150 pounds (+/- 3)
6. Rock it out in Houston!

Hugs and Kisses!
Sam

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History

I have to say, no matter what else happens in my life; whoever comes and goes; however I make it through the semesters: I really enjoy hanging around with James. I told him today he's the perfect mix of cute and cocky that makes him irresistible in a rather adorable kind of way. Stephanie informed me he's really good looking... which I guess I knew? But that's really not why I like hanging out with him.

He's funny, we share similar views on life, and we have a history full of dumb moments and memorable times. We tease each other. We work out together. We cook together. And none of it is forced. If I'm busy, he doesn't get mad. I guess I really don't call him that often.

I think I like James so much because nothing is expected of me. I am who I am, and he is who he is. We find the same joys in life, and support each other... with a tad bit of teasing and good humored insulting added to the mix.

To be fair (alright, honest). He's the perfect stature for me. 6'4", blond hair, blue eyes, strong, not perfectly in shape, but still great. Plays basketball. Determined. Ambitious. Considerate... with a little bit of the good ol' opening doors thing going on. He does have some ideas of where women belong... (seriously, the kitchen?) which grate on my nerves. However, he understand that women are just as powerful and capable in the real world; also disadvantaged in the physical plane.

Anyways. I know nothing will ever happen with James b/c he's such a great friend and I like having him around randomly. I just wanted to have in down in writing how great I think he is.