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One week into twenty ten. So far it's all about blankets. And warm boots. And three cups of hot (decaf) tea a day. We are on a self-imposed wine and cookie detox. I am learning how to pay bills online through BofA. (I know, what took me so long?) I have scheduled 12 of the 17 flights I need to take in the next 5.5 months. I have been taking a photo a day on my iPhone and organizing them with the Project 365 ap. We are completely hooked on "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." Which might as well be called "The Laugh So Hard You Cry Show." I have realized my unofficial goal for 2010 is to curb my spending. Towards the end of last year, I was buying out of boredom. No more of that. My urge to buy has been replaced with an urge to not go broke. And following that is an urge to minimize the junk we have in this apartment so we are ready to move at the end of March. I predict many many donations to Goodwill in the near future. And many giveaways and fun paper packs for sale on this blog.

So far in 2010, I have found these links to be interesting :

This weekend we are going shopping (again) for wedding bands. We have been twice. This time I don't want to leave unless we've put some money down. It's time to start shortening this wedding to-do list. We are also going to see Avatar. I am anxious to see the magic behind the hype.

How is your 2010 so far?

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17 responses to “so far.”

  1. Melissa Gruber Avatar

    so far so good…i want to stop spending money too. but, i just bought a pair of ugg boots…on clearance, but still $100. what type of boots do you wear…i am trying to figure out if i should keep the uggs or get a pair that is warm and i can play in the snow if i want too!

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  2. Lisa Truesdell Avatar

    omgoodness, that app is awesome! i just added it. i can’t handle doing 365 w/ my big camera, but i bet i can pull it off w/ the iphone. thanks for sharing. =)

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  3. Kal Avatar

    You are too awesome.
    We are in parallel universes. Wanna be my stop-spending buddy? I just finished decluttering the main floor and hope to get some new art finished to “change it up” and get a new groove for 2010.
    I have everything I need. Or something like that after I buy a few more things. 😉

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  4. Christina Avatar
    Christina

    I just downloaded that app I am excited to get started even if we are already 8 days in to the year 🙂 I need to follow you on the not buying thing I tend to buy things when I am bored also, I also have a problem going into a store and not purchasing anything.

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  5. Suzanne Avatar
    Suzanne

    Twenty Ten is off to a great start! I’m 30, with a bachelor’s degree, and back in school for a business I.T. program, moving back to San Diego in August, and I am getting back into great shape after being hit by a moving car 1 year ago yesterday. 2010 for me = PERSEVERENCE 😉

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  6. Amy Lapi Avatar

    i love sunny so much.. i’m kind of in love with charlie.

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  7. Melanie K. Avatar

    Did you say ‘paper packs’???? Hee hee, that won’t help my resolution of not spending money!
    Also, Avatar is MAGICAL. I am not a person who says that often OR lightly. And spend the money on watching it 3D. Unbelievable!

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  8. Lisa Avatar

    2010 is going well. I’ve been in a really good mood after work for several days, whereas I’m usually quite wiped out. I hope these high energy levels continue – I think it’s from getting at least seven hours of sleep a night, and eating more veggies. 🙂

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  9. Gina Avatar

    I started paying my bills online BOA a few months back. Its scary! lol. At first then you are right its like what was I doing paying almost 50 cents each bill to mail the sucka??

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  10. Elise Blaha Avatar

    wow, go you!! 🙂 happy 2010

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  11. Elise Blaha Avatar

    i think i’m in love with mac.

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  12. Laura Avatar

    The 365 ap sounds fun! hmmm… won’t work with my Shuffle (the only Apple product I own) though will it? LOL. 2010 is going well (are we really more then a week into it already?). Going to try crafting with what I have and buying less. That said the quilt/yarn store near me is having a sale starting tomorrow and I might just have to drop by!

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  13. Little Gray Pixel Avatar

    You’ve made me long for an iPhone even more — 365 app? Awesome! And paying bills online is the best, isn’t it? I sometimes wonder how I used to keep and balance a checkbook.

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  14. Thinkie Avatar

    We saw Avatar this week. The story was very predictable and it’s sad they don’t just make a movie where everything is nice and stays that way. But the movie was very pretty so I loved it anyway!

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  15. Miranda Avatar
    Miranda

    Thanks so much for mentioning the 365 app! I always fall off the wagon when it comes to pulling out my camera, but my phone is always with me. This seems so much more do-able and fun now!

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  16. Kal Barteski Avatar

    PS– thanks for the tip on Sunny in Philly because we needed a new show and you’re right it’s hilarious.

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  17. krystyn Avatar

    17 flights in the next 5.5 months!!!! i want ur life!!! I love (and miss) flying…big time!!

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