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…
Operation: Reorganization
Day 24: REARRANGE MY BEDROOM CLOSETS Ordinarily, I’m a pretty organized person. My photos are neatly housed in multi-colored boxes, sitting in chronological order and labeled with memorable events. My hanging clothes are arranged by season and color. And the basket that sits on my desk, well, some might call that a mess, but if you […] Read more…
