EOM re-cap + Worship Wednesday + Blog 365

 

No Truer Words for me today....This LAST day of January.

The Best way to start my day...

🛏 Bed Made,

☕Coffee,

🐈Cat Cuddles,

💊Vitamin Breakfast appetizer

📰Morning Paper

Thanks to the Mr [yesterday] and to the G'Kid today I've been able to replace the collapsed closet, then sort through/declutter/donate a bunch of clothes. Yay to another project crossed off my list.

Time out for Noon Day Bible Study, I'm thankful for my church family.

I'm proud to be chosen as an Ambassador for multiple products/race events. I'll be posting about them as the year goes on...Have I mentioned it's the LAST Day of January??

I posted yesterday about finally getting results back from the bone density test. I'm not saying I was that worried, but when the Doc looks at you and says, 'with your age and everything your running, let's do a test'. Training resumes tomorrow...

 

The teeth thing will be happening in 2 1/2 weeks....I still hoping to at the very least share a photo or two to keep the Blog 365 thing going and up to date/for accountability, I joined Sandra at the beginning of last year. It's helped so much with my blogging..and frankly I Love a Challenge... 

 Let's get down to the Nitty Gritty 

--> Monthly 'no Un-Necessary Spending Challenge

**Disclaimer** The nuNSC spending is pertaining to food/grocery shopping:

most other spending is also limited but doing necessities regarding projects &/or cat needs** 

[↓ nuNSC days/total days of month↓]

Jan 25/31 ** Ended up with 29/31 **🏆 = WIN

--> When calculating checkbook 'deduct'/'roundup' extra 1$ 🏆 = WIN [cushion amt has went to Car SF & CC pymt.]

-->Pay off CC debt...should be done in 3or4'ish months

**Bank Bill Pay set up still looking at 3/4'ish months due to Cat food/misc. needs**

[ it's crazy that when you pay off a card your credit score goes down ] 

🠋🠋Cash Envelope/Sinking Funds🠋🠋

[SF budget needed/$$saved-carry over= ?balance?]

⮚💰Hair 500$/250$ = 250$ balance

⮚💰PetCare[ieVet] 350$/350$ = DONE 🏆

⮚💰In:Out Projects 500$/372$ = 128$ balance

⮚💰Trips 4500$/2400$ = 2000$ balance

[various 'day' adventures

with Gal Pal Karrell on hold for now...she's bought a NEW truck and

I'll nurse my teeth for a couple of months.]

⮚💰Car Maintenance 1000$/1000$ = DONE 🏆 [thanks to Checkbook 'round up']

⮚💰Promo Items 1200$/0.0$ = 1200$ balance

[ 2024 Promo items already purchased-will start 2025 saving starting June??]

⮚💰2024 Christmas 2000$/517$ = 1983$ balance

⮚💰Emergency Fund 1000$/00$ = 1000$ balance

                                                  TOTAL = 5361$ balance [does not include Promo]

I'll have another 'bill' to contend with for my OOP share from dental procedure which is around 3000$😬--which I'll pay on monthly...

I'll be sharing February goals tomorrow, until then I hope everyone has a great day and your End of Month is Fabulous!

Tidbit Tuesday + Blog 365

 

Yep !!

There were only 3 of us for Mahjongg yesterday, we held up props to represent missing the others...

My Amy bought me this hand-made baby Groot! 

Finally getting my Bone Density results = for an Old Lady I'm good to go = training resumes Feb 1st.

Happy Homemaker Monday 1-29-24 + Blog 365

 

Am I the ONLY one amazed at how fast the month has gone?? February is in 3 Days...Geesh!! Anyway, lets link up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday.

** The Weather **

** As I look outside my window **

Looks a bit 'gloomy' though the weather doesn't show rain in the forecast it certainly feels like it.

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post, tapping my toes, listening to Mark Chestnut' 

It Sure is Monday

** OOTD **

Same ol' same 'ol--Fleece leggings, Sweatshirt swag from last Saturdays Snowball Express 2 miler

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **

Thinking - As I mentioned February is in 3 days!!

Feeling grateful to represent KyTeamBeef and be on their website!

** What I'm reading **

Payback in Death by JD Robb [pleasure reading]

Devotional [spiritual]

 'The subtle Art of not giving AF' [self-improvement??I've slowed down on this book since working more on a couple of projects..}

IF your offended by the 'F-word' DO NOT READ this book, JusSay'in

Carry On Warrior - by Glennon Doyle **Saving for later**

** TV Shows this week **

Chicago' shows [Med-Fire-PD] have already started...

We've been recording Elementary watching as we can. 

My Guilty pleasure Bravo's RHO & Vanderpump starts this week,

TLC Sister Wives are done[?]

** Menu Plan **

🍽Beef Roast 

🍽Meatloaf

🍽Pork Loin

🍽Stroganoff

🍽Chicken Alfredo

🍽Broccoli Cheese Soup

🍽Stir Fry

🍽Loaded Baked Potato

🍽Veggie Burger

🍽Egg Rolls w/Veggie fried Rice

🍽Mash Potato/Chicken bowls

🍽Fish

🍽G'daughter birthday eve lunch so leftovers are planned

In addition, I made a casserole of Au Gratin potatoes with leftover peas/carrots & diced up ham mixed in, had enough for leftovers. Everything came from pantry & freezer!

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

Jan goal is 25 days so far 28/31--Win!

'Shopped' the pantry this morning for a few supplies.

** Goal/To Do List **

Bank ✔

Update Budget/SF ✔

Laundry

Silver Sneakers

Walk 1 mile a day/night this week.

** Around The House **

Basic routine of sweeping, making the bed, cleaning kitchen & bathroom [even during all the wallpaper/paint removal going on]

Another coat of remover on this cabinet planned for tomorrow...

[🧹Is it sad that other than sweep I haven't actually 'Done' my floors properly ie:sweep, mop, wax and I'm actually looking forward to it?? 🧹

** Project this Week **

🠊🠈

Set up new storage closets in basement,

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

Something to get MY motivation in ☑Check☑, I'm signed up! From this event I'll be going further north to Blueberry Festival Stomp. 

** Looking forward to this week **

Mahjongg later this afternoon & Wednesday Gal Pal wine tasting get together.

** From the camera **

Sidewalk Gravity Art

** On my prayer list **

Our Country

** Reflection` **

Stop waiting for everything to be perfect before acting.

Sunday Sermon + Serene Sleepy Boy + Blog 365

So serene for this Sunday Morning....

 

Snowball Express 2 miler + Blog 365

 

Proclaiming myself 1st place photographer, LOL

These age group awards were so Cute!

⮛View race photos Here⮛ 

1-27-24 Snowball Express 2 miler 

This is the first race of the County-Wide-Stride series and isn't one of 'my' regular team's race events, but a regular one for me to promote and work.

Friday Favorites + Blog 365

Today's 'friends coffee' get together was small, but glad we now get a 'reserved' table for all of us....

I got a text notification that I have been selected to represent KyTeamBeef in 2024!! WooHoo...

Feeling my oats because of KyTeamBeef this happened...

#whatamithinking ?

 

Seen this on my social media, then a text popped up informing me I'm returning as an Zensah  Ambassador for 2024! 

I'm beyond grateful for the companies who will go above & beyond to support us 'older Athletes'...I'll be doing more social media postings/promotions beginning early February....

All I know is I Got This!!

 

Thursday Thought + Blog 365

 

Word on Wednesday + Blog 365

 

Bathroom cabinet paint stripping...

A trip to get the TaTa's looked at was ordered...

After a scare a couple of years ago it was good to know the trackers haven't moved..

and got a all clear report.

Of course, when your Doc asks if your still active and you tell him ALL the race events you've signed up for & training schedule, Annnd you have RA, Annnd you're getting at that certain age you get to have a Bone Density test as well.

Noon Day Bible Study...Thanking God for so many blessings.

Tidbit Tuesday + Blog 365

 

All this from 1/4 of cleaning out the basement....😵

Gal Pal Kendra with Dinka...she's next in line to 'inherit' the winged wonder,

Welp...😒Looks like I need to get new storage closets...

Decisions to ponder for the hallway & bathroom,

30th Birthday 'eve' dinner with the G'Kid

My Sweetie Snookum's...My First & Foremost.

Happy Homemaker Monday 1-22-24 + Blog 365

 

Linking up with Sandra for the weekly HHM

** The Weather **

No One else enjoyed the snow we got last week except me...the rest of January shows similar temps ranging from 30'ish° daytime to mid 40's & low 50's°

** As I look outside my window **

Not very sunny but sky's are clear.

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post, listening to Spotify

** OOTD **

Hooded sweatshirt [from donating blood] sweatpants...

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **

Getting my mind set on upcoming extensive dental procedure....

It's sad a Grown A$$ woman is so intimidated by a dentist,

** What I'm reading **

Payback in Death by JD Robb [pleasure reading]

Devotional [spiritual]

 'The subtle Art of not giving AF' [self-improvement??I've slowed down on this book since working more on a couple of projects..}

IF your offended by the 'F-word' DO NOT READ this book, JusSay'in

Carry On Warrior - by Glennon Doyle **Saving for later**

** TV Shows this week **

Surprisingly the 'Chicago' shows [Med-Fire-PD] have already started...

My Guilty pleasure Bravo's RHO & TLC Sister Wives

** Menu Plan **

🍽Beef Roast 

🍽Meatloaf

🍽Pork Loin

🍽Stroganoff

🍽Chicken Alfredo

🍽Broccoli Cheese Soup

🍽Stir Fry

🍽Loaded Baked Potato

🍽Veggie Burger

🍽Egg Rolls w/Veggie fried Rice

🍽Mash Potato/Chicken bowls

🍽Fish

🍽G'daughter birthday eve lunch so leftovers are planned

**Thank goodness Mr is on board with any mix/mash/meals that'll be coming from whatever I have in the freezer &/or pantry..

🍽🍽🍽🍽🍽🍽🍽🍽

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

Jan goal is 25 days so far 21/31

WooHoo! so far so good! Food budget balance will be extra CC pymt.

** Goal/To Do List **

Cook at home 6/7 nights,

Finish updating race calendar,

** Around The House **

Changed sheets this morning and will wash then hang dry,

Keep up with basic routine,

** Project this Week **

Work in Basement Cellar area,

Bleach Kitchen trim,

Help Mr as he works on stripping paint from bathroom cabinet.

** Today's Motivation **

Pantry shopping...

** Something fun to share **

Being the 'Rebel' that I am...

[R on L--L on R]

** Looking forward to this week **

Of course, it's Mahjongg day

Back to work for me this week...Snowball Express start/finish line photography on Saturday...then off a few weeks before dental surgery. I'm already planning on wearing a mask of some sort since my full schedule race event season starts Feb 24th. And booked 8 events in March😵 

** From the camera **

I have been fighting myself with finding a 'new' hairdresser, not sure when prices became so outrageous but Geez'O'Pete! Since deciding I wasn't spending 150$ plus on coloring my hair anymore I just haven't gone to get any kind of trim or cut. The curls have a mind of their own and I was tired of the length. So... needless to say It's short, and not completely even all over. But it's off my neck and will grow back to a more manageable length in no time. Yes I'll look for a hairdresser, Yes I'll start going [sigh].  

** On my prayer list **

Our Country.

** Reflection` **

If disappointment sneaks back into your brain, throw it out. Remind yourself how great your life really is.