FOOD: Jan. 7-12

Jan. 7th: Used all my DPA + 2 exercise points. Went over by about 4 points, though, in Hershey's Kisses (worth about one point each)

Jan. 8th: Used all my DPA. It was a hard day, as it was the last day Dave was home until at least 6 weeks from now. I probably actually went over-I was too tired/sad to care. Wed. should go better.

Jan. 9th: I am sure I used all my DPA allowance yesterday, but I was wiped out. Concentration was hard-I was just so sleepy. Also, a friend took me out for lunch last minute, which was very thoughtful of her since Dave left on his trip. Today will be better, though.

Jan. 10th: Used all my DPA. Went to bed wanting "more," but having nothing really to eat.....so just went to bed.

Jan. 11th: Weighed in-which means it was the end on one week on WW & on to a new week. I used all my DPA & two of my new WPA. I was not happy w/ the scale, (165 lbs) but I did get a new starting place. Also, I finally broke down & went to the meeting where the I love the leader, but she is having a hard time w/ the noise Ruthie makes. It was good.....I didn't stay for the meeting, but I did say "hi" to her. Got me over that hurdle.

Jan. 12th: Used all my DPA (which by the way, you are supposed to do) & 4 WPA.

MONEY: Jan. 7-12

Jan. 7th: Yeah, Kim!!! Went to the store WITH A LIST, & stuck to it-except for bannanas!! The cool thing was, I remembered/took time to make a list, even though it was a very short one.

Jan. 8th: Another day of following the list.


Jan. 9th: Did not have a list, but went to Circut City & picked up just what DH wanted me to get for us. Funny thing was-even all the new stuff in that store (which I'm not really excited about) was tempting to look at just cause it's new. Have to think that one through a bit more. that may be part of my issue w/ lack of discipline here. NEW is better for some reason.

Jan. 10th: Went into the store w/ out a list. But.....stopped right at the front of the store & made one. Also, bought a few things not on the list, but I knew they were on lists at home.

Jan. 11: Went to the store w/ specific ideas re. some re-decorating I wanted to do & a list. I got exactly what I needed & left the stores! Feels so good!

Jan 12th: Another day of following my list. :-)

TIME: Jan. 7-12

Jan. 7th: Stayed up late w/ Dave watching a movie. But, we needed this TIME, as he is leaving tomorrow for 6 weeks. Went to bed at 11:30.

Jan. 8th: Stayed up until 12:30 am!!! Yikes!! But, I was trying to get Dave ready to leave today. Now that he's gone , we can get back to "normal," whatever that is!

Jan. 9th: I was up until 11:01 last night. WAY too late, but was trying to process some things a dear friend pointed out to me re. my PURPOSE in life. Tonight, I will be in bed on time-& I'm pretty excited about seeing the new perspective this will give me on my life. More to follow on my family blog.


Jan. 10th: Was up until 9:51. Forgot to clean my kitchen before I sat down at the computer. Boy, am I learning things like-next time I'll clean up right after supper-then do any relaxing before bed.

Jan. 11th: It was 10:02 last night. I was so excited about re-doing the mantle over my fire-place, that I just kept working. But.....I did stop when the temptation to re-organize the kids movies set it. I KNEW I would not be to bed before 11 that way. So, I am learning to pay attention to passing time better. Also, in the past, when Dave has been gone, I have not gone to bed until at least mid-night.

Jan. 12th: Turned out lights at 9:55-late again. BUT......I did get 7 1/2 hours of sleep-which before now, was unheard of while Dave is gone!