PAR-TAY! (and goals.....)

So damn proud of America for their highest voter turn-out since 1908!

I was cheering on Obama, personally, but both candidates were respectable and even better - they both inspired their supporters to get out and vote. And McCain's concession speech was eloquent and inspiring.

[cooldance]

Anyways, thought I should set out my goals for this month.

1) Give up my daily coffee.

I am way too caffeinated as a rule. So far, I have successfully managed by switching to tea. Also $3.50 cheaper and I can reuse the bag!

I started this on Saturday and seriously, I have totally been less 'manic-panic' than I was. Just goes to show how an itty-bitty change can improve your day.

2) Use the library more.

This, I think, shall be easier done than said. They are renovating my local Chapters and I am pissed - I can't hardly find anything right now.

3) Get back into the gym.

I'm feeling blobby. The weather has been so nice lately that I've been reluctant to be cooped up indoors. I have been doing morning stretching again and that has seriously helped me stay more controlled and calm throughout the day.

4) Reduce the amount of time I spend online.

I would rather not be the hunchback of North Toronto. I also find it's too easy to lose track of time and space out. There are better things I could be doing with my time and I shall do them!

5) Spending:

I only need a few sweaters for winter. I think I can make it without issue through the rest of the year without indulging in my need for fripperies.

I am, however, buying a chair at Ikea next weekend - it's $129 and I can dye the cushion covers myself to save money.

I hope to spend less at the grocery store, thus continuing in my 'leftovers are not evil' campaign.

I also want to start bringing my lunch to work again. I've been a bad girl recently on this point.

I also need to find a new hairdresser. He's raised his prices to $65 a cut. :-(

On a completely unrelated matter, there is a woman who is clearly not eating properly in my office building. She has 'anorexia knees'. I'm a little concerned.