Seven Days Into 2012
So it is seven days into 2012 and I haven’t blogged at all. Yes, I am a slacker! In all honesty I have been really busy trying to get all the lose ends in my life tied up before my classes start on January 23rd.
I have been trying to deal with unemployment to notify them that I am attending school. But, the people who I am supposed to make an appointment with aren’t returning my calls so if I don’t hear anything by Monday afternoon I will be calling them very pissed off.
Also, I had to get my dining room table set up as my desk because I will be needing lots of room for my textbooks, notebooks & laptop while working on my online classes. I got an email from school about the summer session so I went ahead and signed up for the next math class that I will need. Otherwise it would take much longer to get my degree since I need 4 math classes before I can take my required statistics classes.
I went and picked up a few 3 subject spiral notebooks, pencils & white out tape since I didn’t have any in my school supply stash that was left over from the supplies I got for Kidlet in September. I also bought 2 bags on clearance from Aero to use for school since I will only be going to school for one class and I don’t need a heavy duty bag. A pink tote bag for $10 and a blue messenger bag for $15.
I got emails from the two campus bookstores yesterday and today to let me know that my books are ready for pick up since my financial aid came through. So, I am hoping to get the book from one campus on Monday and the rest on Tuesday when I have to go to orientation. I know orientation would be boring if I wasn’t bringing my partner in crime Kat with me.
Plus, I have been trying to get the rest of my stuff organized, doing some self pampering (nails done, pedicure, hair dyed etc.) and squeezing in reading some smut books in before I am swamped with homework.
The End of 2011, The Beginning Of 2012
So what has happened in my life during 2011?
- Had major dental surgery.
- Took on running two stores & became the area manager’s helper.
- Finally became a store manager.
- Flew to Kentucky again to spend time with Jenn.
- Kidlet turned 13.
- Lost my job after almost 7 years due to all of the stores in the area closing.
- Started taking more pictures especially while cooking.
- Did lots of job searching without results.
- Enrolled in college for an Associates in Business Administration focused on human resources.
- Fell in love with the two red eared slider turtles that my Mom’s BF bought for her.
- Managed to be able to afford to get Kidlet what she wanted (actually needed) for Christmas (clothes & shoes).
What do I want to do or accomplish in 2012?
Offline:
- Purchase a desktop pc for all of my school work since I will be taking classes online mostly.
- Send Kidlet on her 8th trip to Washington DC.
- Start exercising 4-5 times a week.
- Pass all of my classes & have at least a 3.5 GPA
- Find at least a part-time job that pays decently.
Online:
- Take more photographs & update my photo site at least 3 times per week.
- Try to update my blogs at least 2 times a week (not including auto posts).
So what did you accomplish in 2011 & what do you want to accomplish in 2012?
Let’s Drink
Eggnog
Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 5 whole cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 12 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 1/2 cups light rum
- 4 cups light cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
- Combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. Slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
- In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk together until fluffy. Whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. Do not allow mixture to boil. Strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.
- Stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. Refrigerate overnight before serving.
Original found here
Frozen Falls
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