Monday, September 14, 2009

Coat Closets

So i have come to the conclusion that this week is going to be different than all the rest. I'm doing things a little differently. My friend Karen says I'm taking out all the fun things in life. But I still have my coffee. 
1. Quiet Time everyday
2. 20 min of Facebook in the evening
3. Working out everyday
4. No sweets/desserts
5. An attempted 7-8 hours of sleep each night. 

I am actually very excited about it. So far I have done well. I got up this morning with grit and determination to work out. I have fought the desire to facebook people, except for the one 5 minute period where i had to get the address of the letter i was mailing today from an inbox message with my sister. And I am cuddled up in a coat closet far away from the eyes of everyone right now just about to start my devos for today. I also have with me a raspberry mocha with an extra shot of espresso. Life is good. 

I live in a bubble. I have always known that but never really taken time to update myself on current events besides the 'big ones' that pop up. But I have been forced to suscribe to Wall Street Journal for my Macro class and I am actually enjoying the articles assigned to read. President Obamo apparently did a sneaky little trick Friday night with imposing tarrifs on Chinese imported tires that made the Chinese govt pretty mad...and to top it off its before the American-Chinese meeting in two weeks. But private economists are saying we will find a way to resolve the issue because there is too much at stake between both countries right now for a blow up over tarrifs to be worth it. 
And...the French President has now declared they are measuring GDP for France not just in the production way but the well being of French citizens. Thats a new one. Apparently it will help the GDP for France to go up - its a rosier way of looking at things. 

And now back to my personal life. I had a great weekend. I am really enjoying this stage I am currently in. {the hitting stage} It's been a long time. :) 
With love and determination to see this week through -
Teriyaki Shrimp