Hopes for the New Year

I've already come up with some resolutions for this upcoming year.  Here I go....AGAIN.

I will try and follow this book:

you can order it here from Amazon

I've had several goes at this book, but I think this time it'll stick.  I'm older now and whether or not I like it, I need to start taking care of myself.  *SIGH*  I will not say "here's hoping" this time.  I will say INSTEAD "LET'S GET IT ON."

Apart from that, I'm seriously in need to fixing finances. SERIOUSLY. IN. NEED.  What I mean is, I have nothing anywhere near a savings account.  I had an account that I didn't touch for a couple of years, and due to this past (and very crappy) year, I have had to dip into it and now it is all gone.  So next year, start from scratch.  Every centavo accounted for, all expenditures looked into.  I will also seriously look into life insurance.  My friend and neighbor E is looking into it himself and over coffee this afternoon, he was telling about his little plan to put a bit aside.  When he reaches 45, he'll still be earning and living comfortably, if he retires.  I want that.  I want to be able to say that.  I don't mind working, it is just a matter of finding something that will earn at this point.  I can't run around ragged anymore and not get anything in return for it. 

Anyway, some thoughts on a Saturday night in.  Things worth looking into and following up. 

Man I hate being a grown up. :(

Messy bun 101

When I get my hair the appropriate length I will do this.

http://experienceparisienne.com/blog/ooh-la-la-how-to-get-a-perfectly-messy-bun/

Thanks, YSL.

Monday is fun again

I haven't been blogging recently because I've just been caught up in a series of stuff, between projects with friends, tying up loose ends at my OLD job, starting the NEW one, volunteering to help with my bro's campaign and trying to catch my breath for a vacation getaway, I'm sorry I haven't been too up to speed here.

:( Seriously, my bad.

Today is the first Monday that I've had in a long time that really rocks.  I had a great meeting with my sister and her staff for some online properties we're both helping my brother with.  It's exciting.  I'm still on a mission to get him to dance so we can post it online.  I don't think he'll let us.  hhehehe!

I've also had my first briefing of my new job today.  Though at first, it seemed like I'm in over my head, I know it's something I truly want to learn, and the business side of it is just as fun as I will want it to be.  It sure as heck won't be easy, that's what I can see so far, but it will be quite the adventure.  What I've been offered with this new job isn't just MORE in the benefits and salary and whatnot (though it IS that), but also I know I'm going to end up learning a WHOLE lot more.  I seriously cannot wait.  :)  My next briefing is on Wednesday. 

This weekend's trip to the beach was great, if only I didn't have the worst allergy attack of my life wherein I had to hassle the 3 other ladies I was with to take me to a doctor that was in the neighboring island.  My eyes were weird for about 48hours, but aside from that, the drugs knocked me out cold and I was a happy and sober camper.  Since I've just gotten off the 'roids that the island doctor prescribed me, I need to get myself to another doctor for a checkup tomorrow just to be sure everything is on the up and up because somehow, I've now developed a cough.  GRRRR.

I missed C and the kitties though, and as much as I loved the trip (minus the stupid allergy scare) I was really happy to come home last night to them :)

I have the flat all to myself tonight, with just the kitties since C has to take care of stuff tomorrow he's staying over his parents' house.  So I have decided to come back and say HOWDY, check up on the blogs I'm following and have been trying to get myself acquainted with Twitter.  I said I'd never do it.  Never say never eh? :)  I need to study it and be on it if I want to get my brother on it for his campaign. 

Exciting times ahead.  And that's not even counting CHRISTMAS! :)  Though, I hate Christmas (it's a madhouse here in the Philippines!!!) for all its commercial glory, I love it for the vacation time.  But wow, it's come up again and a whole year has just whooshed on by.  DAMN.

I love this mixtape from one of my favorite blogs.  I think I've posted her before.  Click HERE to listen to her mixed tape :)

I am also loving this SITE.

If you guys want to follow me on Twitter (I can't believe I'm TYPING this), I'm drummergirl2578.

I'm also trying to get tickets for the Katy Perry concert this weekend.  Only I don't think anyone wants to come with me.  Ah well. :)

Today I'm thankful for new beginnings and the potential of the future. :)