Apologies

It's been two weeks since my last post. Why? I've been too busy trying to achieve one of my goals. I've been killing myself these past two weeks to get to Class 5 on the pay scale. For the past two weeks, I've been attending class from 8/9-3/4. I'm also taking two online classes concurrently. Just call me stupid.

To kill myself even further, we've decided to move. And...we're going on a trip in mid July. So, yeah... We need to pack up, clean both places, and move in within about three weeks. I'll post regularly as soon as I get my bearings. I'm just feeling a little overwhelmed right now.

I Really Am Trying

Today, I ate...drumroll please...broccoli. I didn't just eat a small piece either. I ate about 4 florets. My man and I ate at Stuarts for lunch...$8.99 club card special. We had a steak, veggies, a potato, and bread. But anyway, I digress. I ate the broccoli, hesitantly at first. Then, I realized that it was cooked perfectly. All the while, I kept thinking about the kids. They would be so proud of me. I don't think I'll be eating it regularly, but I think I need to make more of an effort. So pat me on the back.

Salary Goals

I've been trying to track my salary according to the new contract, but it's been difficult because I plan on getting Class increases every semester. So much for a lazy summer. I was supposed to relax and chill this summer, but if I want to achieve my goals, I need to get a move on. This semester, I earned only 3 credits.

I wanted to really push during the summer and take 4 online courses, but I guess I didn't plan soon enough. By the time I got around to doing the research and registering, I wasn't left with much. Plus, the rules aren't conducive to gulping down PD classes. Being that I need 4 more classes to advance to the next class, I quickly signed up for two online courses. I wish I could register for more, but they only let you do two at a time. Sheesh, we're not all dumb. I'm sure there are a few of us who could actually take more than two and do absolutely fine.

Anyway, in addition to the two online courses (6 PD credits), I signed up for a f-t-f course. That one will also finish before the end of the semester, so with my already earned credits, the two online courses, and the one f-t-f class, I would have 12 credits, just three shy of moving up another class by Jan. 2008. Nope, not acceptable.

As I'm scouring the course catalog, I see that there are a couple of f-t-f courses that won't conflict with my trip AND finish before the start of the second semester. Let me at 'em! Unfortunately, I am on the wait list. Fortunately, the teacher says that everyone will be let in. Woo Hoo! Unfortunately, it also means that I spend a whole week in another class...not quite but kinda wasting my summer. BOO HOO!

If I accomplish all of that, I will have accomplished my goal of moving to Class 5, which will increase my pay by over $2000/year. That will allow me to move even closer to my financial goals. I know I can do this, but I need to stay focused.

I can do this!

Basketball

It kicked my butt today. We played for three hours, and I thought I wouldn't be able to walk to the car, when we were done. I think I may have inspired one more person to do this insanity. Yay!

Yay!

Rebirth said she's been inspired to start her own 101 in 1001, so I can now scratch #78 off my list. Yay. Thanks, Rebirth!