F I V E Things I am working on

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I am trying to find something to hang on this wall.  During the winter months I had a snowman sign hanging and loved the fuller look on this wall.  I left the nails in the wall, hoping that inspiration would hit and I'd figure something out but right now I am at a loss.  I am hoping something catches my eye soon!  Any suggestions?

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Like I said before, I am doing really well calorie counting and watching what I eat.  I would love to reach my goal weight in the next few months as well as my goal body fat %.  I have begun walking for about 20 minutes everyday during my lunch with a coworker.  It isn't much but it is a start.  I am going to begin walking more outside at home once it gets warmer and hopefully move towards running as the Hit and Run 5k gets closer.  I also really want to do some weight training.  I don't want to be a muscle woman but I am really wanting to move toward being more healthy.  If anyone uses MyFitnessPal follow me at amspagnoli.

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Photography. I really enjoy it but lack technique.  I am trying to learn more.  I will never be a professional but really enjoy it as a hobby.  I am hoping to get some more practice.  I am going to do maternity photos for my sister but would love other opportunities.  Any takers??

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House cleaning.  I keep the house clean and tidy but the winter months have left some areas majorly cluttered and neglected.  I am looking to deep clean the house during my spring break.  I will feel so much better when I feel like everything is fresh and the house is aired out after this cold and snowy winter!

F I V E
Reading my bible.  No more excuses, no more wasted time, I need to be in the word daily.  I ALWAYS feel so much happier and stronger when I read the bible consistently but seem to forget and fall away.  God is my number 1 and I need to start showing that in my daily life more.

Five on Friday Round 2

Hello friends and welcome to my day of random thoughts!


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Buying a house terrifies me.  This is truly a random thought considering house hunting is not even on our radar right now.  We live in a great size apartment which we both love but a lot of young couples I know are in the process of looking to buy a house or have already bought.  I truly don't understand how it is possible!  Sean and I are both teachers so our income is not GREAT but we have enough to live comfortably.  Our rent is a reasonable price and I just can't imagine having a mortgage to worry about and all the other expenses that come with owning your own home.  Of course, I dream about our own home and what it would be like, but I am perfectly fine not owning right now.  I think we need time to figure out where we want to be and what we want/need in a home.  That being said, I am happy for my friends who are confident in their choice to buy a home! I see nothing wrong with buying a home early and while you are still young; it is just not for us right now!

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I am a robe wearing napper.  I used to NEVER nap.  I  also used to be the person who wore jeans and a nice(r) shirt to class every day in college.  I am NOT that person anymore! I relish in naps on the couch.  I sometimes need that 20 minutes just to get me through the rest of the day.  Friday naps are most definitely my favorite.  I don't have to worry about not being able to fall asleep later since I don't have to wake up early Saturday!  There is also something that is so nice and relaxing about a Friday afternoon.  As for the girl who used to "get dressed" every day... yeah.. not happening.  I live in my PINK sweats and yoga pants.  Over-sized t-shirts and hoodies are my best friends!  When I get home from work, the slacks come off and the sweats come on! I look forward to changing into my "comfy" clothes!  On the other hand, dressing up to go out is also more exciting because I don't do it as often!  Now, I am NOT a lazy bum and I still take care of myself.  My hair is done every day, face washed, and mascara on.  My jeans just stay nicely folded in my dresser.

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I love dinner with my husband.  We will occasionally eat our dinner on the couch while watching whatever show we happen to be into at the moment (just finished True Blood!) but we try and make an effort to enjoy electronic free meals together at our dinner table quite a bit as well.  I love those times.  It is amazing how easy it is to talk and focus on one another when electronics aren't around.

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We planned a mini vaca for our 1 year anniversary!  I found a groupon for a great rate at a resort on a lake in IN.  I also booked a package that included a 1 hour long couples massage.  We will be staying 1 night.  It will be very similar to our honeymoon (small town, short trip, 2 hours away, wine, massages, dinner, shopping) which is perfect! We wanted to do something besides buy each other gifts.  By our anniversary we are kind of "gifted" out.  We both celebrated our birthdays in January with Christmas not long before that.  We wanted to do something besides give gifts and we thought this getaway would be perfect! I can't wait!

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Anyone still watching Grey's Anatomy out there? I know a lot of people have given up on the show but I just can't! I know its unrealistic and corny but I can't help but love it! Pre-winter hiatus Grey's was kind of bumming me out.  I wasn't as into it but still was not giving up! Last weeks mid-season premier had me way more into it! I am hoping it keeps up! I am just not a fan of these new interns... anyone else agree???  Well, there was a new episode last night so I am off to watch that!

Hope everyone had a great week and  here's to what is sure to be a wonderful weekend!

Toodles!

Five on Friday!

This is my first Five on Friday! It is a link up created by the bloggers listed above! Any blogger can join. Basically, I blog about 5 random thoughts every Friday, shouldn't be too hard...

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I really love my job.  I just ended the work week and it seemed to really drag on but at the end of the day I love my job.  It can be crazy sometimes (and I am NOT a morning person so I hate waking up early...) but it truly makes me so happy.  For example, one of my students came to school with a new hat her mom had knit for her.  I raved about it (it was REALLY cute) and two days later she brings me my very own! She made sure to tell me she told her mom to make it my favorite color purple! The hat is CUTE and I cannot wait to wear it.  I smile every time I think about my sweet students.

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I hate our budget.  Kind of.  I love it because I feel like we are making an effort to save and better our future.  It is also so nice to know what money is coming out of our account and not see it slowly slip away because of mindless purchases (ahem, Target/Kohls shopping sprees....). That being said, I hate it.  My Kohl's card and red card are itching to be used on senseless items like another new sweater, socks (my guilty pleasure, no boring white for me!), and some of the amazingly cute home decor from Target.  I would love to log into Amazon and spend the $60.00 to preorder season 6 of True Blood because we are almost done with season 5 and how am I supposed to wait?  Our budget is good for us and it makes sense but sometimes.. I just want it gone! 

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Is it time for my nephew to be here yet? I cannot wait until July!  Yes JULY- no sooner please (sorry Court!)  June is very busy and I will be out of the country/state for almost the whole month!  My camera is itching to retry some newborn photos and my arms are aching to hold a newborn infant! I cannot wait to meet my nephew and see what he is going to look like and who he is going to become! 

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I guess it is time to go back to the gym.  I am not in shape at all.  My muscles just are not there.. literally.. I truly don't think they exist.  I want to try my hand at running again.  I started the "Couch to 5k" program a while ago and was doing pretty well but fell away from it.  I would love to run (actually RUN) a 5k in the fall. I also want to just feel healthy and good about myself.  It is time to get back on track!  

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I love March.  March is just fun! March makes me happy.  Sean and I are both majorly Irish ( St. pattys Day anyone?!?).  We had our first date on St. Patrick's day in 2006.  We began dating on March 24, 2006 (almost 8 years ago!) and got married on March 22nd of last year.  March just reminds me of my amazing husband and how far we have come! I just really like March.  I also can't wait to order the top tier of our wedding cake for our anniversary! No frozen stuff for us! We get the real deal! =)

That's it for this Friday!  See you guys soon! =)