A Week To Blog About

Yesterday as I was talking to another nanny, I was telling her about my morning and I thought, "This is a morning to blog about." I don't know what exactly constitutes a morning to blog about, but, I also started reflecting on my entire week, and decided there was much telling to be done.

I tend to be a very high strung, stressed, panicky person. It is just my nature, and I do my absolute best to balance it with fun, happiness, and a touch of 'mellow'. This being said, allow me to tell you about my week.

On Monday, I walked out of my house without my keys in hand. My daddy came to my rescue, and I was only 6 minutes late to work. I am pretty sure my dad thought I was insane when the first thing I yelled in his ear was "You have to come to my house right now, right now, right now!!" Um, sometimes I over-react.

On Friday, I did the same thing. What kind of idiot am I that locks their keys in their car TWO days in a week? Sweet mercy. This time, I had to be rescued by my Sunday School teacher...there are many times I thank God she lives so close. I was still on time for work and my boss laughed at me. I apologized to him for being an idiot, and for the fact that I wouldn't have a car yesterday to take the kids anywhere.

Lastly, I have been blessed with a new vehicle!!! Please understand that I am not bragging or trying to show off, but I AM really excited! It's a 2005 Ford Escape, and I'm so thankful for a bigger car! I feel a lot safer driving the kids around, driving in the snow, driving long distances. It still has that "new (to me) car smell"- I love it!

I'm trying to motivate myself to get around and do something today. I have school to do, dishes, laundry, errands- and none of it really sounds fun! Have a good weekend!

Case of the Mondays?

It is Monday. The day that ruins a perfectly good, relaxing weekend. On this Monday I have no actual thoughts for you, just a few random ones that have been in my head for a while. In no particular order:

*Why am I so excited to start school? I think it may be because I can buy SCHOOL SUPPLIES. I am a school supply freak. A part of me is bummed that I can only buy boring supplies now that I'm in college...pens, notebooks, binders- done. Where is the fun in that?

*My kitchen cabinets and walls are FINALLY painted and I could not be more excited. Thanks to my daddy, my walls are off white, my cabinets are white, and they have knobs/drawer pulls. It is a beautiful thing. Pictures coming soon, after the dishes are done...

*The shopping ban is going well. I am on day 9 and still going strong. I did stumble and get a polish change Sunday but in my defense, it had been a long week (is that a good excuse?). I'm really proud of myself for making it 1/3 of the way through August without buying any clothes, shoes, or handbags.

*I really want to be able to sleep at night, sometime soon. Every night I lay down...close my eyes...and then a million and one thoughts creep into my head- keeping me AWAKE. Does this happen to anyone else? I honestly have to "go to bed" an hour early every night so I can be asleep at a reasonable hour. Seriously.

That's all I have for today. I'll be back soon :) hopefully with pictures of my kitchen!!!

August Shopping Ban

Hi, my name is Ashleigh, and I'm a shopaholic.....

It's time for a long overdue shopping ban! Last year I did a 3 month shopping ban, which ended up being easy by the third month, and pretty "normal". I think I did "allow" myself to buy like, two things, but I can't really remember. I did my last shopping ban so that I could channel more of my time and money into things that matter...God, school, friends, family, my home, etc. This time around I'm doing it because my bank account is crying. I have a couple big things coming up that I really could use the money for...and I'd rather do these couple big things than go out shopping every weekend.

*There are a couple items I have to buy anyways. The first is a pair of capris for a church camping trip. They're the only thing I am missing for the trip, and I'm not wearing a skirt all weekend, so, one pair of capris it is.

*I've had my eye on a shirt at Macy's for quite some time. If it goes on super sale, I am going to buy it. It was originally $40, so I think I can get it for around $15 on super sale. We'll see.

*I'm going to also try to limit my trips to the salon...I find it way too easy to stop in for a polish change. However, since I'm banning retail shopping, no promises on giving up pedicures too. :)

I'm hoping August ends up being a good month to do this because I still have summer clothes in full rotation and the weather won't change at all this month (except to maybe get hotter). At the end of the month, I'm hoping (knowing) I'll have enough saved for a trip to ATL/J Crew outlets for some back to school clothes.

Happy Monday!

Finally Friday

It is Friday!! I am beyond excited because I LOVE my weekends and on this particular weekend, I have no obligations. :) I'm thinking some serious pool time is in order!

My last post didn't go through (technology and I have never really been friends)...but here is my week in recap:

*I am housesitting this week, and I was overjoyed to find out I am allergic to the cat I am watching. The cat who also wakes me up at 4, 5, and 6 am chewing my on ear, walking on my stomach, and running laps around the bed. this is by far the most annoying cat I've seen in a while.

*I've had no less than 80 ounces of Diet Coke this week. It really just makes the mornings so much better. But, yes, I'm fully aware that it's super unhealthy and I need to cut back...I know...

*The kids I watch are done with swim, band, and golf. What am I supposed to do with them now? Any ideas?

*I haven't actually cooked a meal all week. I ate watermelon for dinner one night, and stopped at a local place to get a burger the other THREE. Clearly my eating habits need to be reviewed...soon.

That's all I have for now, but I will have some pictures up soon!

Giddy With Excitement

This may or may not be the most boring blog post eeeever....but I promise to try to be more interesting next time! I'm beyond excited that I now have my very own piece of the internet, and I'm happy to share it with you!

I started a blog because I read SO many (I'll be following you all soon!), I figured I should dive in myself. I don't really know what all I'm going to put on here, probably a bit of everything.

Either way, I'm quite excited and pictures, more info and and posts are on their way!