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The Good Life. |
I am a professional musician ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() But that's just my resume. My profile of qualifications is only one of the ways in which I am unique. Here I chronicle my personal and professional goals and my efforts to achieve them. Occasionally I fail. Mostly, I take daily baby steps toward all my long-term goals. Much like the stories I pen, the songs I compose, and the businesses I run, I am always a work in progress. |
Get house ready for market by 9/30/09 No activity yesterday. Advertise "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() Launch one new Potbelly song per week. ![]() ![]() NEW: Launch one new Praise Band song per month. In progress. Write one new original song per month. ![]() Post at WordPress at least once per week. Pending. Write one Textbroker article per week. ![]() Write for "15 for 15 Contest --- Closed" ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I won yesterday! ![]() Resign from Abbott by 6/1/10. In progress. Maintain 150.0 lbs. ![]() Weight: 149.6 Meals: 8:00am Coffee (1) and a dark chocolate ZonePerfect bar (4) 11:30am Croutons (1) 1:45pm Skinny roast beef sandwich (7) 5:15pm FiberOne Pop Tart (3), three caramel candies (1), and an ice cream bar (2) 7:15pm FiberOne Pop Tart (3) I didn't even come close to recording all my food yesterday... I'll try to catch it up later today. For now, I'm off to the Jeep dealer to get my Compass serviced. Who knows if they'll have Internet service in the waiting room? ![]() |
Get house ready for market by 9/30/09 In progress. I wanted to get some painting done this morning, but it may not happen... I did schedule a piano mover for Friday, and I tried to reach my friend about repairing my broken glass sliding door. Advertise "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() Launch one new Potbelly song per week. Pending... although Robert Waltz ![]() ![]() Ooh, and cool news on the Potbelly front: I landed a gig playing for Potbelly on Ohio State University's campus tonight during dinner while the store gives out free sandwiches. That ought to be busy. Lots of exposure. ![]() NEW: Launch one new Praise Band song per month. In progress. Write one new original song per month. ![]() Post at WordPress at least once per week. Pending. Write one Textbroker article per week. ![]() Write for "15 for 15 Contest --- Closed" ![]() ![]() ![]() Resign from Abbott by 6/1/10. In progress. Maintain 150.0 lbs. Fail. Weight: 151.8. I did forget to weigh til after I ate, but, still. Fail. Meals: 7:30am Coffee (1) and FiberOne cereal (3) 9:30am Pasta salad (2) 10:00am Chips (2) and guac (2) 11:30am Leftover steak (3), asparagus (1), and mushrooms (1) 12:30pm Two dark chocolate Reese's PB cups (2) 5:00pm Apple ZonePerfect bar (3) 8:30pm Skinny roast beef sandwich (7) 10:30pm Carrot cake (5) and mojito (3) |
Get house ready for market by 9/30/09 In progress. Advertise "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() Launch one new Potbelly song per week. Pending. NEW: Launch one new Praise Band song per month. In progress. Write one new original song per month. ![]() Post at WordPress at least once per week. Pending. Write one Textbroker article per week. ![]() Write for "15 for 15 Contest --- Closed" ![]() ![]() ![]() Resign from Abbott by 6/1/10. In progress. Maintain 150.0 lbs. ![]() Weight: 150.0 Meals: 7:30am Coffee (1) |
Get house ready for market by 9/30/09 In progress. Got lots done today! Advertise "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() Launch one new Potbelly song per week. Eh. Technically, a fail. NEW: Launch one new Praise Band song per month. We went over "Teach Me How to Pray" and "Made to Love" at rehearsal yesterday, and both went really well. ![]() Write one new original song per month. ![]() Post at WordPress at least once per week. ![]() Write one Textbroker article per week. ![]() Write for "15 for 15 Contest --- Closed" ![]() ![]() ![]() Resign from Abbott by 6/1/10. In progress. Maintain 150.0 lbs. ![]() Weight: Aw, hell. I dunno. Meals: Aw, hell. I dunno. We've been busy today! |
Whew. My goals list is starting to look attainable again. Get house ready for market by 9/30/09 In progress; no activity. We have a to-do list for Sunday afternoon. Advertise "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() Launch one new Potbelly song per week. I started to read through "Your Song" by Elton John, which I know well on piano, but had to adapt for guitar. I couldn't quite get the key right, so I never actually sang any of it. NEW: Launch one new Praise Band song per month. "Teach Me How to Pray" scheduled 9/27. Write one new original song per month. ![]() Post at WordPress at least once per week. ![]() Write one Textbroker article per week. ![]() Write for "15 for 15 Contest --- Closed" ![]() ![]() ![]() Resign from Abbott by 6/1/10. In progress. I got lots of sleep yesterday! After the kids left for school, I rolled over and slept like two more hours. It was a beautiful thing. And then, work was slow, so I was able to write a couple articles, post my 15-for-15 entry, find a devotional resource for tomorrow's praise band rehearsal, and update my October Prep spreadsheet. See, Abbott isn't so bad; the only problem is that I'm at work with Keith's at home, and vice versa. That part sucks, and I'm still vying for a day shift job, which won't happen any sooner than next month. Of course, day shift at Abbott is a lot more stressful (a.k.a., "challenging"?) Maintain 150.0 lbs. ![]() Weight: ![]() Meals: 9:15am Coffee (1) |
Get house ready for market by 9/30/09 Oops, I forgot to log this goal yesterday. I moved the drums and a table I use for amps to Keith's; tried to move the dining table in the music ("dining," per the floor plan) room, but need a second pair of hands to get it around the wall; and planted mums. I bought paint and Spackling for touching up the walls, but we'll probably work on that Sunday... after we go to the movies. Keith's 11-year-old son has decided we're going to see "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" as a family on Sunday afternoon. ![]() Advertise "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Launch one new Potbelly song per week. Pending, but I've been playing with chord progressions (again!) I'm not sure I have the lyrics to go with it, but I'll keep looking. It may turn into my next new song. NEW: Launch one new Praise Band song per month. "Teach Me How to Pray" is scheduled for 9/27; I'll start teaching it at tomorrow's rehearsal. Write one new original song per month. ![]() Post at WordPress at least once per week. ![]() Write one Textbroker article per week. I wrote an article yesterday entitled, "Why my kids should take music lessons." ![]() ![]() Resign from Abbott by 6/1/10. In progress, but still stressing and not getting enough sleep. Yesterday I debated whether to cut back on writing time, because it earns me the least income of my jobs, but, screw it. I'm doing "15 for 15 Contest --- Closed" ![]() The jury's still out on NaNoWriMo, but I'm going to try to do my own Prep this year. I didn't get to do it last year, so I only had participants' feedback to go on as far as its usefulness. If I get one more judge, I won't have to judge any Contest Rounds at all, which might allow me time to participate. I'll only have to monitor the forum, hand out cheerleading Merit Badges, and keep the tracking spreadsheet and website updated. Heh - "only" - LOL. Last year, that task alone took about an hour every day. Which, in retrospect, might have been great preparation for NaNo 2008 in its own right. Write for "15 for 15 Contest --- Closed" ![]() Pending. Maintain 150.0 lbs. ![]() Weight: 147.6, which is nice, since I ate just under 40 ![]() Meals: 10:15am Fiber English muffin (1) with peanut butter (2) and caramel (1), and coffee (1) 1:45pm Skinny roast beef sandwich (7) 2:30pm Chai (1) 4:45pm Apple ZonePerfect bar (3) 7:00pm Apple ZonePerfect bar (3) |
Advertise "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() Learn one new cover band song per week. On hold. Launch one new Potbelly song per week. Pending. NEW: Launch one new Praise Band song per month. We scheduled a song called "Teach Me How to Pray" by Jason Upton for next Sunday, 9/27/09. "Made to Love" by TobyMac is next on the list, but that one will need some extra time to prep and learn! Write one new original song per month. ![]() Post at WordPress at least once per week. ![]() Write one Textbroker article per week. I started three different articles yesterday - two Textbroker and one Helium - and could just not get into it. Blah. I'm not getting enough sleep, and it's making my brain hurt. Resign from Abbott by 6/1/10. I'm leaning back toward pushing that goal up again. I've got too much going on, and the real problem is that I have too many jobs. So, to improve my life, I should get rid of something. But, what? Abbott: If I get rid of Abbott too soon, I won't be able to meet my budget goals. I am financially independent and always will be; Keith has a great job, but I don't want to rely on him, because I think that does bad things to relationships. Also, we're both conservative enough to plan for one of us losing our jobs. I'd like to actually be able to support him, at least in the short term, if he were laid off. Likewise, while I don't want to rely on him routinely, I'd like to know he could support me if needed. The longer I stay at Abbott, the lower our mortgage payment and the higher our savings will be. So, I can't leave yet. It's too soon. Music (Church, 88 Keys, Potbelly): If I leave one or more of my music jobs, I might not get them back, and I need them when I leave Abbott in order to meet my budget goals. Writing: Hmm... The analysis points in a rather obvious direction, doesn't it? But, dang it, I like writing. It just doesn't earn me as much ![]() ![]() Maintain 150.0 lbs. Fail... although, I'm sure this is temporary. Weight: 150.4 Meals: 7:30am Coffee (1) and ice cream (2). Yes, ice cream. What's it to ya?! ![]() 9:30am Coffee (1) and pasta salad (2). What?? I'm just trying to purge leftovers. It's a slow process. 2:30pm Reduced fat Cheez-Its (1) with light Laughing Cow cheese (1) and nuts (2) 2:45pm Coconut ZonePerfect bar (4) 3:00pm Tall, nonfat pumpkin spice latte (5?) 5:15pm Apple ZonePerfect bar (3) 8:00pm FiberOne frosted mini-wheats (3) 8:30pm Tortilla with cheese, salsa, and sour cream (oh, prolly about 8) 9:00pm Fiber English muffin (1) with peanut butter (2) and caramel (2) Write for "15 for 15 Contest --- Closed" ![]() New goal starting tomorrow... maybe. |
NEW: Get house ready for market by 9/30/09 I've been doing this anyway, and it's taking time away from my other goals, which is stressing me out. I figure I might as well get credit for it. Getting your house ready to put on the market is a lot of work! Especially when your idea of housework is squeezing a load of laundry in the 20-minute window you have between lessons and Potbelly, and then moving the load to the dryer later that evening. ![]() I have a Lowes trip planned this morning. ![]() Advertise "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() Learn one new cover band song per week. On hold... Launch one new Potbelly song per week. Pending. NEW: Launch one new Praise Band song per month. We scheduled a song called "Teach Me How to Pray" by Jason Upton for next Sunday, 9/27/09. "Made to Love" by TobyMac is next on the list, but that one will need some extra time to prep and learn! Write one new original song per month. ![]() Post at WordPress at least once per week. ![]() Write one Textbroker article per week. Pending. Resign from Abbott by 6/1/10. *shrug* My feelings about this change from day to day. It would be really good if I could hang until June, from budgeting, house-hunting, and school (i.e., Keith's kids) perspectives. Last night, I about had a meltdown at work and decided I wanted out now, but that was because I was so tired. I went out to my Jeep and took a nap on my lunch break, and it helped a lot. I have to learn to sleep in the mornings when Keith and kids are getting up all around me, instead of getting up with them. Here's the thing: I could leave Abbott at any time, starting in December. However, the longer I stay, the more money I throw in a savings account, the more money we have for a down payment on a new house, the lower the house payment after we buy. Also, the sooner we sell my house, and the longer we stay at Keith's, the more money we save up for the upgrade. See how that works? And the final caveat... obtaining financing for our upgrade will be much easier if I'm still employed by Abbott. So our future living situation depends on (1) how soon I sell my house, (2) how much I get out of my house, and (3) how long I stay at Abbott. June would be good. It'll be easier if I move to day shift, and I have my eye on a possible opportunity, but it might be a month or two before I know. And whether I go to day shift may be a deciding factor in how long I stay. I can't keep having sleepless days like yesterday. I work my ass off at five jobs and accomplishing a long list of goals, and I do it by not wasting (much) time watching TV or playing video games, but dammit, I like my sleep. And I deserve my sleep. Maintain 150.0 lbs. ![]() Weight: 147.8 Meals: 7:30am Sausage (5) and coffee (1) 9:30am Nut clusters (3) 11:00am Mixed nuts (2) 1:45pm Skinny roast beef sandwich (7) 2:30pm Chai (1) 5:30pm Apple ZonePerfect bar (3) 7:00pm Three pieces pizza (10), three wings (5), ice cream (4) ...and I was doing so well. ![]() Write for "15 for 15 Contest --- Closed" ![]() New goal starting Friday! |
I rarely review my blog statistics, but I glanced at the numbers yesterday and was surprised to find that my blog has about three times as many non-Writing.com readers as it has readers who are registered users at Writing.Com. Welcome, non-Writing.com readers! ![]() Advertise "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() Learn one new cover band song per week. On hold. Luis was supposed to call me to discuss the status of the band, but he hasn't. I could call him, I suppose. Deep down, part of me thinks this is a good thing. I don't have the time to devote to this right now. It's a lead, though, and when I leave Abbott next year, I may pursue it with a bit more tenacity. Launch one new Potbelly song per week. Pending. NEW: Launch one new Praise Band song per month. In progress. I jotted down a few more *already published* songs that I might enjoy leading: "Made to Love" by TobyMac and "You're Worthy of Praise" by Big Daddy Weave and BarlowGirl (in addition to "Lifesong" by Casting Crowns.) Have I ruled out an original song? ...slowly getting there... Write one new original song per month. ![]() ![]() ![]() Post at WordPress at least once per week. ![]() Write one Textbroker article per week. ![]() Resign from Abbott by 6/1/10. In progress. Ugh... that date seems so far out. I said so to Keith, and he pretty much said he wouldn't object to me leaving sooner, but we might just have to settle for a less desirable house. I'm okay with that. For clarification, Keith is not in charge of my decision. I value his input, and I want to make sure he's comfortable with what I decide to do. He's a bit more financially conservative than I, but he's also never projected out his future budget. We've been working on that together, because I'd like him to be more comfortable with my financial stability. Maintain 150.0 lbs. ![]() Weight: 149.8 Meals: 7:30am Coffee (1) 7:45am Peach pie (5? mostly avoided the crust.) 8:30am Coffee (1) 11:00am Chips (5) 1:45pm Skinny roast beef sandwich (7) 2:00pm Tall, skinny, hazelnut latte (2) 4:30pm NutriGrain bar (2.5) |
Advertise "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() Learn one new cover band song per week. News on the cover band front: I was supposed to meet Luis and Corey yesterday afternoon for our second session together (my first time meeting Corey, because he didn't show the first session.) Luis sent a text yesterday morning to say Corey didn't want to play with someone they didn't know well, but Luis suspects Corey's wife may have a problem with a female in the band ("or some crap," in Luis' words.) So, we're on hold for now, it appears. Launch one new Potbelly song per week. Pending. Write one new original song per month. ![]() ![]() NEW: Launch one new Praise Band song per month. In progress. Post at WordPress at least once per week. Fail. Write one Textbroker article per week. Fail. My outstanding article is due tonight, but it's a new week. Resign from Abbott by 6/1/10. In progress. Maintain 150.0 lbs. ![]() Weight: ![]() Meals: 7:00am Coffee (1) 8:00am Ruby red grapefruit cup (2.5) 9:30am Coffee (1) 11:30am Dark chocolate ZonePerfect bar (4) 1:45pm Skinny roast beef sandwich (7) 2:30pm Chai (1) 7:00pm Ice cream bar (3) and peanut butter pretzels (2.5) 12:00am Bratwurst (5) and ~3 tbsp ice cream (1) Write for "15 for 15 Contest --- Closed" ![]() New goal coming 9/18/09. |
Don't be shocked, but... I may not do NaNoWriMo this year. I haven't decided for sure, but I hate to wait until December to get back to all my other goals. I have a NaNo idea, but it's waited for over a year, so what's one more, when I know I'll have more time next November? I haven't even edited last year's NaNo novel yet. One novel at a time? Advertise "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() Learn one new cover band song per week. In progress. Truthfully, I'm nervous that Luis will think I'm a slacker, since we haven't met in a month, and I still hardly know any of the songs we agreed to work on. ![]() Launch one new Potbelly song per week. ![]() Write one new original song per month. ![]() ![]() NEW: Launch one new Praise Band song per month. In progress. I'm leaning toward "Lifesong" because writing my own song would require - you know - writing it. As in, arranging for all the instruments and actually writing the music on paper for the other musicians, not just throwing together a melody and chords on the guitar. I have until next Saturday to decide. Post at WordPress at least once per week. Pending. Write one Textbroker article per week. Pending. Resign from Abbott by 6/1/10. In progress. Maintain 150.0 lbs. ![]() Weight: ![]() Meals: 9:00am FiberOne cereal (2) with milk (2), coffee (1) 12:30pm Chicken noodle soup, English muffin with butter, 1/2 cup ice cream ...and then a whole bunch of party food. ![]() |
Advertise "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() Learn one new cover band song per week. In progress. Hey, does anyone know the flippin' lyrics to "Got You Where I Want You" by The Flys? Just about every lyrics resource on the web lists them differently. ![]() Launch one new Potbelly song per week. ![]() ![]() Write one new original song per month. ![]() ![]() NEW: Launch one new Praise Band song per month. In progress: I (1) wrote draft lyrics for an original song and (2) picked "Lifesong" by Casting Crowns as a back-up plan. Work on music instruction books for fifteen minutes per day. Fail, and I should have temporarily taken this down along with the reading and short story submission goals. It comes down tomorrow. Post at WordPress at least once per week. Pending. Write one Textbroker article per week. In progress. The article I "reserved" is due Monday, and I won't get to it until Sunday night at the earliest. ![]() Resign from Abbott by 6/1/10. Sheesh, that date looks really, really far away. I'm definitely on track for that, but it still might be sooner. Maintain 150.0 lbs. ![]() Weight: 147.6 Meals: 7:30am 8:45am Nut clusters (3) 9:15am Ruby red grapefruit cup (2.5) 11:00am 1/2 cup chocolate marshmallow ice cream (3) 1:45pm Skinny roast beef sandwich (7) 2:30pm Chai (1) 4:30pm Chai (1) 6:00pm Dark chocolate ZonePerfect bar (4) (cookies and cream!) 7:00pm Chai (1) 9:30pm Dark chocolate ZonePerfect bar (4) (mocha!) New goal coming 9/18/09: Write for "15 for 15 Contest --- Closed" ![]() And just to keep tabs, the following goals are on hold until after NaNo: Work on music instruction books for fifteen minutes per day. Submit one short story/article per month. Read a book in print for fifteen minutes every day. Work for fifteen minutes on "Poor Witch" ![]() Complete and edit "Poor Witch" ![]() |
I took a four-session technical writing course at work (compliments of Abbott) and learned something interesting that I didn't know. The traditional two-spaces-after-every-period rule had something to do with typewriter fonts, and are no longer "required." It's a hard habit to break, because after years of practice, that thumb just automatically plops down two spaces at the end of every sentence. Re: my goals, I signed up for Leger~Happy Bday WDC! ![]() ![]() Advertise "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() Update "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() Learn one new cover band song per week. In progress. I've been listening to my YouTube playlist at work every night this week. Launch one new Potbelly song per week. No activity, because I didn't play yesterday. Write one new original song per month. In progress x2 (see below.) NEW: Launch one new Praise Band song per month. Y'all are never gonna believe this, but I'm bouncing around the idea of writing one. I mind-mapped the concept, with lyrics tied to the scripture for 9/27. I don't know if I'll have time to actually see it through, but wouldn't that be two birds with one stone?? Work on music instruction books for fifteen minutes per day. Fail. Post at WordPress at least once per week. Pending. My brother (who, apparently, uses digital recording gear professionally - who knew?? ![]() Write one Textbroker article per week. Yikes. I signed up for one, and it has a 10-day deadline, so I've been putting it off. Submit one short story/article per month. Pending... and I think I may take this one down till after NaNo, too. Read a book in print for fifteen minutes every day. ![]() Resign from Abbott by 12/1/09. In progress, but because Keith and I are looking at houses together, and because we dream big ( ![]() If I resign in time for the summer, I could start picking up evening gigs during the week. A solo acoustic act is perfect for an outdoor patio at a bar, and that's summer work. Then in the fall, I can add music students in the afternoons. I still have close tabs on the budget, but I've been leaning toward a few more months for awhile now. So, I'll change this goal to 6/1/2010, with the understanding that I could leave at any time after 12/1/2009, if it really sucks. Maintain 150.0 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Weight: 148.2 Meals: 7:30am Nut clusters (3) and coffee (1) 9:45am Pizza (4) 11:00am Coffee (1) 1:45pm Skinny roast beef sandwich (7) 2:15pm Chai (1) 4:15pm Dark chocolate mocha ZonePerfect bar (4) 4:30pm Chai (1) 7:00pm Plain salad (0), seafood salad (1), tomato and mozz salad (1), cranberry and pecan salad (1), pesto tortellini (1) 7:30pm Tall, skinny hazelnut latte (2), half pecan bar (1.5), half brownie (1.5) |
I'm getting cable installed this morning. How exciting. Now I can watch TV! ...because that's what I need in my life: more things to do. ![]() Advertise "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() Update "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() Pending. Pull out "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Learn one new cover band song per week. Pending. Launch one new Potbelly song per week. In progress, thanks to the new in-progress song. ![]() Write one new original song per month. In progress; I've been adding here and there at Potbelly. The song is called "Is This Thing On?" with lyrics by Robert Waltz ![]() NEW: Launch one new Praise Band song per month. Pending... but I'm starting to actively look for one. I switched my car radio back over to the Christian station from the heavy rock that Keith prefers. Work on music instruction books for fifteen minutes per day. Fail. Post at WordPress at least once per week. Pending. Write one Textbroker article per week. Pending. Submit one short story/article per month. Pending. Read a book in print for fifteen minutes every day. Fail. I'll probably hit this goal today; I have a doctor's appointment this afternoon. Resign from Abbott by 12/1/09. In progress. Maintain 150.0 lbs. ![]() Weight: 149.2 Meals: 7:30am Nut clusters (3) 8:00am Coffee (1) 9:45am Leftover pizza (3) 11:00am Coffee (1) 12:00pm Leftover pizza (3) and nut clusters (3) 7:30pm Two wings (1.5), one piece pizza (05.), English muffin (1), butter (2), sugar-free jelly (0.5), ice cream (5?) 8:00pm Coffee (1) |
Advertise "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() Update "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Update "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() Pending. Pull out "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() Pending. Learn one new cover band song per week. Pending. Launch one new Potbelly song per week. Pending. Write one new original song per month. In progress. NEW: Launch one new Praise Band song per month. In progress. I got a worship theme for 9/27 today, so I plan to find a song to go with it. Work on music instruction books for fifteen minutes per day. Fail. Post at WordPress at least once per week. Pending. Write one Textbroker article per week. In progress. Submit one short story/article per month. Pending. Work for fifteen minutes on "Poor Witch" ![]() Fail. Complete and edit "Poor Witch" ![]() Fail... I'm going to move my Poor Witch goals off the list until after NaNoWriMo 2009. Read a book in print for fifteen minutes every day. Fail. Resign from Abbott by 12/1/09. In progress. Maintain 150.0 lbs. Fail. Weight: 151.2 Meals: 7:30am Coffee (1) and Myoplex Lite shake (2.5) 9:00am Coffee (1) 10:45am Dark chocolate ZonePerfect bar (4) 1:45pm Skinny roast beef sandwich (7) 4:30pm Babybel cheese (1.5) 6:00pm Babybel cheese (1.5) 7:00pm Chai (1) and dark chocolate ZonePerfect bar (4) 8:45pm Cheese (1.5) 9:30pm Chai (1) 11:45pm Five almond clusters (3) |
I guess I don't blog on the weekends anymore? Well, actually, I normally blog at the 88 Keys studio on Saturday and Sunday, but the Internet was down again. ![]() NEW: Advertise "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() NEW: Update "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() Pending. NEW: Update "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() Pending. NEW: Pull out "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() Pending. Learn one new cover band song per week. Pending. Launch one new Potbelly song per week. Fail-ish, but I've been breaking out a lot of old stuff for variety: Let It Be, Breathe (Faith Hill), Anticipation, etc. Write one new original song per month. In progress on a song with lyrics by Robert Waltz ![]() NEW: Launch one new Praise Band song per month. Pending. Work on music instruction books for fifteen minutes per day. ![]() ![]() Post at WordPress at least once per week. Fail. Write one Textbroker article per week. Pending. I accepted an order; now, I just need to write it. In related news, Textbroker announced that they are no longer accepting new authors, though they have a waiting list. Submit one short story/article per month. Pending. Work for fifteen minutes on "Poor Witch" ![]() Fail. Complete and edit "Poor Witch" ![]() Fail. Read a book in print for fifteen minutes every day. ![]() Resign from Abbott by 12/1/09. In progress. Maintain 150.0 lbs. Fail. Weight: 152.0 Meals: 8:00am Coffee (1) 8:30am One egg (2), two strips bacon (3), and a fruit cup (1.5). 10:00am Another fruit cup (1.5) 1:45pm Skinny roast beef sandwich (7) 8:00pm Pizza and wings |
Since I work in the pharmaceutical industry (Abbott), I'll probably hear about this Pfizer news when I get to work today: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Pfizer-whistleblowers-ordeal-rb-1977940162.html?x=... When the media rocks the pharmaceutical industry, Abbott CEO Miles White always sends out a political memo to all Abbott employees explaining the situation and how Abbott stands on the issue. NEW: Advertise "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() ![]() NEW: Update "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() Pending. NEW: Update "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() Pending. NEW: Pull out "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() Pending. Learn one new cover band song per week. Pending. Launch one new Potbelly song per week. Pending, although I have a related project in progress. I'm compiling all my current songs into a tighter format, with just a chords list and first line to prompt me. I'm trying to wean myself off of my crutch-binder full of lyrics/chords sheets. Write one new original song per month. Pending. NEW: Launch one new Praise Band song per month. Pending. I need to pick a song by 9/19, which is the date of our first rehearsal. For now, I'm focusing on buying meat, moving Keith's big grill over to my house, and getting cable installed by 9/12 (the date of the big OSU/USC game), in time for Emily's and my Praise Band kick-off party. If I don't get that OSU/USC game running on my new HDTV, I may have mutiny among Praise Band members! ![]() ![]() Work on music instruction books for fifteen minutes per day. Fail. Post at WordPress at least once per week. Pending. Write one Textbroker article per week. ![]() Submit one short story/article per month. Pending. Work for fifteen minutes on "Poor Witch" ![]() Fail. Complete and edit "Poor Witch" ![]() Fail. Read a book in print for fifteen minutes every day. Fail. Isn't this sad? I haven't read in over a week, and I was at the beach all week last week! I was too busy knitting. Resign from Abbott by 12/1/09. In progress. Maintain 150.0 lbs. Weight: 152.8, yikes. Meals: 7:30am Coffee (1) 8:00am Granola bar (2) ...so far, so good... 11:00am Apple ZonePerfect bar (3) 1:45pm Skinny roast beef sandwich (7) 4:30pm Chai (1) 6:00pm 1.5 pieces banana bread with butter (5?), Wildfire chicken salad (just the chicken, lettuce, and tomatoes; very little cheese, tortilla strips, and dressing) (7?) |
I had to wait in line and pay $24 for a driver's license renewal yesterday. Happy Birthday to Me! On the bright side, I've lost weight, so when the dude behind the counter said, "Are you still 5-5 and 180?" I was able to say, "As a matter of fact, I'm not! Put me down for 150. ![]() ![]() ![]() I ordered cable and bought a 32" HDTV at Best Buy yesterday. For those who have never been to my house, I haven't had cable service in over a decade, and my little former 21" traditional cathode-ray TV was dwarfed by my entertainment center. This is because... dum-DUM-DUM! ...I don't watch TV. Does this surprise you, with five jobs and the goal list below? But apparently, I needed to get cable in time for football season. Ah, the things we do for love. But, hey! I'll have all the OSU games, movie channels, the History Channel, Discovery... and music channels! As in, live concerts! All on HD! woo-hoo! I watched Sammy Hagar and Godsmack concerts on Keith's 52" HD and can't even begin to tell you how awesome they were. (This can't be good for my goals.) NEW: Advertise "October Novel Prep Challenge" ![]() ![]() Learn one new cover band song per week. Pendingish. I stumbled across an acoustic version of "Drive" by Incubus, which was on the list of songs Luis wanted me to look at. I could do that at PB, too. Launch one new Potbelly song per week. Pending. Maybe "Dust in the Wind" or "Drive" this week. Write one new original song per month. Pending. NEW: Launch one new Praise Band song per month. No activity. Work on music instruction books for fifteen minutes per day. Fail. Post at WordPress at least once per week. Pending. Write one Textbroker article per week. ![]() Submit one short story/article per month. Fail. Work for fifteen minutes on "Poor Witch" ![]() Fail. Complete and edit "Poor Witch" ![]() Fail. Read a book in print for fifteen minutes every day. Fail. Resign from Abbott by 12/1/09. In progress. Maintain 150.0 lbs. Weight: Dunno. Too damn much. Okay, fine, it was 154.0... "for the record." Meals: 7:00am Coffee (1) 8:00am Coffee (1) 10:00am Nuts (1) 11:00am Apple ZonePerfect bar (3) 1:45pm Skinny roast beef sandwich (7) 2:15pm Tall, nonfat chai (4?) 6:00pm Dark chocolate mocha ZonePerfect bar (4) 7:15pm Salami sticks (3) and pretzels (1) 9:30pm Chai (1) 11:30pm Apple (1) with caramel (3), wine (1) 12:00am White russian-ish (1) and fudge (3) |
...and not doing anything at all. ![]() |
Where am I? Gah. Get me back to the beach. NEW: Advertise prep in September and run in October. ![]() Learn one new cover band song per week. Pending. Launch one new Potbelly song per week. Pending. Write one new original song per month. Pending. NEW: Launch one new Praise Band song per month. No activity. Work on music instruction books for fifteen minutes per day. Fail. Post at WordPress at least once per week. Pending. I still need to record my LeAnn Rimes medley, because it's pretty bad-ass. Write one Textbroker article per week. ![]() Submit one short story/article per month. Fail. Work for fifteen minutes on "Poor Witch" ![]() Fail. Complete and edit "Poor Witch" ![]() Fail. Read a book in print for fifteen minutes every day. Fail. Resign from Abbott by 12/1/09. In progress, and lookin' pretty damn good. Although, I'm pretty sure I plan to extend this deadline a bit into 2010, just to get a few more paychecks and take advantage of a whole new three-week vacation allowance. Maintain 150.0 lbs. Weight: ? I forgot. No, seriously. I really forgot. 7:00am Coffee (1) 9:00am Coffee (1), granola bar (2), mini Nutter Butters (1.5) 1:45pm Skinny roast beef sandwich (7) 3:00pm Chai (1) 5:00pm Chai (1) |