I have been sticking to the 24 Things regime (aka clutter clearing extravaganza) and it is going very well.  While the office still has work to be done in it, I am feeling a lot better about it.  Dozens and dozens of papers have been put aside for burning or tossed in recycling, a box has been sent for recycling, and I now know what is in one box ( ( Read more... )

It feels weird not getting a birthday tattoo this year.  I've been getting tattooed every January since I turned 18.  The reason I'm not?  Well, there are a few reasons:

1. I couldn't commit 100% to an idea.
2. I wasn't super enthusiastic about either idea.  I mean, I like the idea of getting tattooed, but I don't want to spend skin and money on something ( Read more... )

Happy New Year!

Remember when I said I wanted to get my hair done like Sokolum79's so it looks awesome while it grows? Done! It's pretty fun. The itty bitty bangs are brunette and adorable, the rat tail is green and teal, and the rest is blonde. We left the shaved side natural. If I decide not to get shaved down between trips to my hairstylist, I' ( Read more... )

23rd book of 2012 completed. The Wisdom of No Escape: And The Path of Loving-Kindness by Pema Chödrön.

Likelihood of me recommending this book to anyone (out of 5) - 5. I realized I hadn't read much Buddhist text for awhile now so I'm rectifying that. I'm quite fond of Pema Chödrön and I think the average person would be. She speaks like a ( Read more... )

Has anyone managed to successfully negotiate a reduction in interest rate(s) with their credit card company(ies)? I tried to do this today with my MC and they insisted that they couldn't possibly go lower than the 19% it's at right now which, of course, we all know is utter bullshit. I didn't push the matter too hard, but definitely would if I ( Read more... )