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Optimistic Monday

August 5, 2012

Is it really Monday again?  My how the time has flown this week!  My oldest daughter goes back to college next Sunday.  My other daughter starts back to cheer today and then her private school starts next week.  For some reason the public schools start  late this year so my son gets a few extra weeks of summer. 
Goals from last week:

1. First day home get to the grocery store for necessities of our family of 5.
I had no choice but to get to the store fast after this trip.  We had nothing to eat or drink in the house.  If you live with teenagers, then you know how important a stocked pantry and refrigerator is.  I went to Super Target and spent almost $300.  I never do that!  Ouch!
2. Unpack and get things put away rather than sitting in suitcases for days.
Yes, I did it!  If it weren’t for this list I might have let the suitcase go untouched for a few days.  But I knew I would have to answer to others.  LOL!  

3. Walk 3-4 times this week, 3-4 miles each.
Despite to 100 plus degree days here in Texas I was able to get my walks in.  I just went out early in the morning and tried to walk mostly in the shade.
7/31/12 3 miles, 8/2/12 3 miles, 8/4/12 3.23 miles

4. Take some pictures after reviewing lessons from photography class.
Well, rather than take pictures I researched a little and bought a new camera.  I ordered it online and should get it next week.  I am so excited that I just can’t stand it!  It is my DSLR camera.  It is a Canon EOS Rebel T3.  I got an extra lens with it too, not that I would know what to do with it.  It will be fun to learn how to use this camera applying what I already learned in the photography class I took.

5. Make a little video montage of our trip.
I am still working on this.  I still have to upload the pictures from my camera.  Who knows, maybe I will achieve this one before this post goes live on Monday?

6. Continue to appreciate each and every day!
You know I do!  I am thankful for the blessings of each and every day!

Goals for this week:
1.  Walk 4 times this week.
I am hoping to wake up before it gets scorching hot outside.

2.  Bake something new and from scratch.
Don’t you just LOVE Pinterest for new recipes?

3.  Cook dinner 2-3 times.
Some of you might scratch your heads at this one.  We are hardly ever home to eat as a family during the summer months.  I try…

4.  Minimum of 3 blog post this week.
This should be easy since I am trying to prepare posts ahead of time and balance my time.

5.  Minimum of filming 2 Youtube videos this week.


6.  Learn something new about the functions of my new camera that should arrive any day now. 
I PROMISE to post a few pictures next Monday!


7.  Take some extra time this week to appreciate the people in my life.

Very old picture of the family, but the only one I could find fast on this computer!

Have a GREAT week everyone!!  Anybody else setting goals?


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  1. Sara says

    August 6, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    Great post, Stacie! You have inspired me to set some goals for this week. I can’t wait to hear more about your camera. I’ve really been wanting a new one, myself!
    Cheers,
    Sara
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  2. Lanara Luna says

    August 6, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    Is it a T3 or a T3i ?

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  3. Janine says

    August 7, 2012 at 12:28 am

    I’d love to hear how this camera is! I want to buy me a canon too, just not sure which one…
    Janine šŸ™‚
    http://theamazingworldofj.blogspot.com/

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  4. RedRoseVintage says

    August 7, 2012 at 3:23 am

    Newest follower from the blog hop. Stop by and visit when ever you’d like šŸ˜‰
    xo Sandra
    redrose-vintage.blogspot.com

    Reply
  5. Crystal @MissCrystalMakeup says

    August 7, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    Love reading your goals! I write mine down in my planner. As for the suitcase, I have to unpack as soon as I get home or it will drive me nuts and sit there for a week, lol. I love my DSLR. I have a Nikon. I need to use my bigger lense more though. Pinterest makes me SO hungry! xo

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  6. Rebecca says

    August 8, 2012 at 12:12 am

    Love reading your goals! I ordered the same camera this week too! What a coincidence!

    Rebecca

    http://www.winnipegstyle.ca

    Reply
  7. Emily Meyers says

    August 8, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    Hey Lady!! I just came across your cute blog through the mingle and I’m your newest follow! I’d also just love to invite you to check out a fabulous TRIPLE GIVEAWAY I’m having right now!

    Hope to see you there, and thanks you so much!

    xo

    http://emilymmeyers.blogspot.com/2012/08/triple-winner-giveaway.html

    Reply
  8. Kim says

    August 14, 2012 at 1:16 am

    Your family is so beautiful!!! xoxo

    Reply

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