Day 30: CONSERVE ENERGY My last gas bill was astronomical. My power bill wasn’t much prettier. Even my water bill was higher than usual. I realize the weather has been colder, and the heat has been working overtime, but it made me think about my energy conservation habits (or lack thereof) and the contributions those […] Read more…
Operation: Recreation
Day 29: TAKE THE KIDS ROLLER SKATING FOR THE 1ST TIME The last time I went roller skating was when I was a camp counselor during a summer off from college. I was holding a child’s hand in each of my own, and another child was dragging behind me, hanging onto my shirt. When the […] Read more…
Operation: Germination
Day 28: PLANT AN HERB KIT A few weeks ago one of my challenges was to buy a plant and keep it alive. And I’m proud to say that, despite my Black Thumb, the 2 plants I lovingly brought into my home (Sparky and Spiky) are thriving. Today I’m going to take that challenge one step […] Read more…
Operation: Separation
Day 27: GO TO THE MOVIES BY MYSELF I have never gone to the movies by myself. I used to feel sorry for the single people who sat alone in the theatre, with no partner’s hand to hold or ear to whisper into. I never wanted to be that sad, lonely person. But going to […] Read more…
Operation: Explanation
Day 26: PARTICIPATE IN THE BLIZZARD BLOGHOP SNOWED IN AT THE BLIZZARD BLOGHOP!!!! After reading a few other mil spouse blogs, I discovered that there’s a blog Meet n Greet going on. Household 6 Diva started the Blizzard Bloghop for bloggers to introduce themselves and get to know each other a little better. Not one to miss a […] Read more…
Operation: De-Carbonation
Day 25: GIVE UP DIET PEPSI FOR A DAY I am one of the 12 people in this world who doesn’t drink coffee. My pick-me-up is Diet Pepsi. One in the morning, one in the afternoon. It’s not exactly a healthy habit, but it’s a habit nonetheless. Starting in college I became a Diet Coke-head. […] Read more…
