Marriage ready?

While checking my email, I came across this article, Single-Girl Things To Do Before You Marry. It was kind of amusing to see how many of them that I've already accomplished. Let's review.

Date a guy who's totally wrong for you just because he has amazing abs.
His name was Nate.

Collect at least six country stamps on your passport, including one from a place that until recently you didn't even know existed.
Got 2 and getting a 3rd this weekend. Only 3 more to go.

Embrace feminine decor.
I painted my bedroom pink. Time for a new color.

Take advantage of the whole bed.
This is an every night occurance

Spend an embarrassing amount of money on a designer bag you love or heels that make you feel incredibly sexy.
Picked up a bag that was waaaay more than I typically would spend. But it was hot so I had to have it.

Learn how to change a tire and work a drill.
I love my power drill but I still need to master that tirig changing thing.

Slip one of those furry covers on the toilet.
I don't like those at all!

Get a grip on your dough.
Always working on improving the financial picture but I'm better off than most

Have your dad take you out to dinner as often as possible.
Dinner...hmmn...well how about a shopping spree.

Hone a signature lingerie style
Let's get in the gym first

Want a cat? Heed this advice: Buy it now.
Tried a dog and it didn't work out to well

If all you feel like eating for dinner is ice cream and diet soda, buy a cone and pop a Coke.
Frosted flakes and Pillsburry Peanut Butter cookies, anyone?!?!

Use tons of hot water in the a.m.
This is a must!

Take your celeb crush to the max.
Perhaps I'll get myself a Morris Chestnut poster for the hallway

Plan your fantasy wedding.
Perhaps I'll have some fun with this one over the summer

Start a pleasure ritual that a change in your relationship status can't disturb.
Think I'll pre-plan and pre-pay for myself a massage every other month. Keep saying that but maybe I'll actually do it this time

Set up your home in a way that fits your needs.
Mission accomplished

Why blog?

I first learned of blogging about 5 years ago from my boy, Ro. At first impression, all I could think were the endless possibilities. I've gone from talking about my feelings, family, and church to posting my favorite videos from Youtube to discussing way too much info about myself on those questionaires.

Lately, I've been sorely disappointed with myself because I haven't written nearly as much as I'd like too. Sometimes, its due to a lack of stimulating topics while other times it just boils down to me being too tired to take the time to write. Not only have I neglected to keep up with the postings on this blog but I've also failed to be diligent about completing my list of 101 things to complete in 1001 days.

As I review my list of things to accomplish, I can really see how much I've changed in since I wrote it and how much my desires have changed. I'm somewhat indecisive about whether to scratch that list and start another or to mark off tasks and note them as a "change in desire". Whichever I choose, I definitely want my enthusiasm back about both my blogs. Perhaps, as this cycle of schooling concludes, I'll gain some additional time and go back to utilizing my blogs as a place to express myself and relieve the stresses of life.

Conclusion

On the 24th of this month I will have successfully satisfied all of the requirements to obtain my MBA. With that completion, I have a flurry of mixed emotions. In a way, I still feel that I can accomplish more (which is why I have enrolled in a Doctorate program) but I'm borderline ready to take a break from it all.

In my head, I'm trying to rationalize why I shouldn't go ahead and immediately start the DBA program. I have the time and I definitely don't have anything else to spend my time doing. But the lazy part of me wants to have a wide open schedule and maybe pick up a teaching position at a community college. I'm also really interested in taking ministerial classes but those don't start until September.

And what about my business? I could really use this summer to put on some great events and attend some of the festivals throughout the city. It's time to decide and I'm going to do so by Sunday.

I've come to the point in life where I want to make the most of every moment. I'm used to hearing people say "live every day like its your last" and thinking to myself "yes, that's what I want to do". But somehow I manage to get caught up in the madness of everyday life and forget the committment that I'd made to myself. No more. It's time to make the most of what God has given me...salvation, family & friends, ministry, career, education.

First things first...make the TO DO list!