A New Year Means More Resolutions

Posted on January 2, 2012 by hannah

So I completely realize that I dropped the ball the last few months on reporting my resolution progress. Let’s just say that the debt went down, didn’t run, started flossing, no vitamins, and I read a lot. Also I still cannot touch my toes.

Now it’s time for a whole new set of resolutions with some that will look vaguely familiar.

1.  Lower my debt by at least $500.  My starting amount for this year is: $6980.  By the end of the year, I want to be at $6480 or lower.  I managed to surpass the $500 amount last year by almost $1000 so I’m thinking that it will be very possible.

2.  Get into some sort of regular exercise routine, whether it’s running, walking or doing workout sessions on Netflix.  I’m a bum when it comes to moving around, so I really need to do something so I don’t keel over my keyboard.

3.  Get serious about finding a new job.  I applied for one thing towards the end of last year and then didn’t think too much about it.  This year I will focus more and try to find something that is full time and pays me for it.  I love my current job, but I’m at a point where I need to be making more and I know that it’s not possible where I am.

4.  Fine tune my budget.  I kept a record for most of last year on what I spent every week on food and other things and it gave me a good idea of where my money goes.  I want to keep that going and try to stay on it so that more money can be saved and more debt can be paid down.

5.  Eat better which means less processed and possibly more vegetarian meals or less meat heavy meals.  Much like not wanting to move, I also like to eat crap foods.  I should not eat as much crap food as I do now.

6.  Read at least 75 books, which includes graphic novels.  I made it to 75 this year including those, so I’m confident that I could do that again this year.  Read read read!

7.  Make Level 100 in Gears of War 3.  Lofty goal, I know.  I’m already at 73.

So there we go.  Things I’m going to try and do this year.  Come by next year and see how many I actually accomplished.

Found this on tumblr from Pusheen the Cat (much better formatting that what I’ve got going on here), which sums up last year and will probably sum up this year.  Also check out Everyday Cute for more gif goodness.

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Munchings: Shoyu Ramen

Posted on November 30, 2011 by hannah

So I haven’t written anything for a long while.  It’s because I didn’t really do anything for a long while and let things slip away from me (like that 28 Project, which I swear I will catch up on, so please totally believe me…).

My life has been surrendered to online multiplayer Gears of War 3.  So good, but I’m not here to list all the ways that it is wonderful.

No, instead my peace offering for being missing for the last month is a recipe for shoyu ramen that I made tonight.  It’s probably not anything close to actual ramen, but I’m not anything close to be a trained Japanese ramen chef, so I’m pretty happy with the results.

Simple Shoyu Ramen
2 Servings
* 2 servings of Chakumen noodles
* 2 cups broth (vegetable or chicken depending on your preference)
* 1 cup water (or more depending on your saltiness preference)
* 1 cup dashi stock
* 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
* 1 tsp ginger, finely chopped
* 1 tsp sesame oil
* 1 tsp sugar
* 2 tbsp soy sauce
* 1/2 tsp chili oil
* 1/2 block extra firm tofu, cut into small cubes
* 1/2 onion, sliced
* 1 green onion, sliced
Heat sesame oil in a pot and saute chopped ginger and garlic. Add broth, water and dashi soup stock in the pan and bring to a boil. Add onion, tofu, sugar, soy sauce and chili oil and bring to a boil again.

Noodles can be boiled separately or with the soup. It should only take a few minutes for the noodles to cook, so only begin them close to serving.

Top with sliced green onion.

Enjoy!

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Media Consumption: Music – Kimbra

Posted on October 22, 2011 by hannah

Haven’t been too inspired to write much of anything lately, but I can’t stop listening to Kimbra.  She was originally brought to my attention when that Goyte video was making the rounds.

I’ve basically got the next two videos going on repeat and they are constantly stuck in my head.  Enjoy!

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Job Search Thoughts

Posted on October 11, 2011 by hannah

I’ve had the vague idea that I would start job searching at the end of this year and I’ve been poking around looking at what’s out there.  I’ve found two things that I think I should apply for just to get back into the swing of things and would probably be pretty happy to have.  There are a few days to decide.

What’s making me feel weird about this is the fact that I like my current job and there are no outside forces that are making me leave.  It’s a first for me to be voluntarily leaving a position because I feel that I should be doing more/being paid more.  That’s how life is though, right?

I know that one of the positions I’m looking at is a bit of a long shot despite the fact that I meet all the requirements.  The other one I have a better chance at, but it doesn’t sound as interesting.  Both are better pay, although the first one is a lot better.  Both would mean I need a more professional/grown up wardrobe which seems a little scary, but it’s probably about time.

Time to pull out the old resume for a brush up and start writing position specific cover letters.

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New Project

Posted on September 26, 2011 by hannah

Go check out 28.curiouszoology.com to check out my new project.  It’s similar to the everyday of June project, but now I’m going to try and make an image for everyday of my 28th year of life.  The first three days are up now and hopefully I’ll have something up for Sunday by the end of tonight.  Thanks for checking it out!

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September Resolution Update Update!

Posted on September 20, 2011 by hannah

1.  I floss sometimes.  Should floss more.  Same old story.

2.  Haven’t run or exercised in a week or so.  I got pretty sick last week so that put even more on damper on my lack of enthusiasm.

3.  I don’t even remember what vitamins are.  Was I really taking them?

4.  My debt is $7215 right now, which is $864 lower than last month.  Obviously I threw some money from my savings.  I paid off one entirely and another had a great 0% transfer agreement so I moved over a lot from my high balance card.  With just that last payment, I’ve surpassed my $500 goal for the year, so now I’m going to try and get it down as much as possible.  I hope it’s a nice big number that I see when I do a round up post in December.

5.  I don’t know what toes are and why I would want to touch them.

6.  I read four more books this past month (Kitchen Confidential, Wicked, Hell House, and Feed)  and now I’ve reached 25/25 books for the year 2011!  New goal is to read 40 books by the end of the year.

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More Birthday Consumerism

Posted on September 8, 2011 by hannah

I can’t stop looking at things on the internet and then wanting them.  So far I’ve been pretty good (not great, but good) about not buying EVERYTHING.  Making lists seems to help alleviate the buy impulse, so here’s some more!

1. Peaco Uglydoll Mug.  I want to drink my tea and coffee out of a red three eyed monster.

2. Timbuk2 Control Laptop Case.  I have a bright orange laptop case from Timbuk2 that has lasted me for at least 7 years if not more.  It works well for just carrying a laptop, but I would like something that I can put a little more in when I am traveling.  When flying I use the laptop case as my personal bag and it would be nice to fit a magazine or my Kindle in too.

3. Doctor Cat stickers.  Totally cracks me up.  I like cats that have jobs.  I wish my rabbits would get jobs and help pay for their pellets and hay.

4. Travel Mug.  I used to have one until the lid got messed up in the dishwasher and then I stopped making coffee at home.  My coffee habit has returned and I’m spending at least $2 every time I grab a cup, so I need to get back on this at home stuff and that means a new travel mug.  The reviews on this one seem like it would be a good purchase.

That is enough coveting for today, but there is always tomorrow for more!.

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