I saw this quote and wanted to share with all of you. That's all :-)
"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly" - Anonymous
2010 - a year that certainly won't be missed
I'm not going to give specifics, but this year has not been kind to me. At all. In any way shape or form, other than my Peace Corps nomination, which at this point in time is as big of a mystery as ever, so I'm not even sure if that's in my future or not. I just hope that this new year is a lot better than this past one has been to me and I hope it gets better for everyone else and the world as a whole.
So Goodbye 2010. I hope we never meet again.
So Goodbye 2010. I hope we never meet again.
A few of my favorite things
Just a random post about a few of my favorite things. I have a lot of favorite things, but I decided to randomly share some.
1) Snail mail from friends (and the Peace Corps).
2) When BAMF (my cat) is curled up in my arms or on my lap and she lets me pet the bridge of her nose, we're both happy.
3) Sleeping in.
4) Traveling.
5) Halloween.
6) Cold sheets when you get into bed so you can create a little warm spot with your body heat.
7) Flintstones Gummies vitamins.
8) Anything with a panda or octopus on it or involving one of those creatures.
9) Taking time to go through the Sunday paper, each Sunday, even if it is just for the funnies and coupons.
10) Mangos.
11) I'm skipping this number. (FYI, my 26th birthday is coming up on 1-11-11).
12) Brownies.
13) Zombies.
14) Riding my bike.
15) Painting my toes.
16) Being barefoot.
17) Spending a nice day under a tree with a good book, some noodles, tea and my guitar.
18) My body pillow.
19) Movies.
20) Bubble tea.
What are some of your favorite things?
1) Snail mail from friends (and the Peace Corps).
2) When BAMF (my cat) is curled up in my arms or on my lap and she lets me pet the bridge of her nose, we're both happy.
3) Sleeping in.
4) Traveling.
5) Halloween.
6) Cold sheets when you get into bed so you can create a little warm spot with your body heat.
7) Flintstones Gummies vitamins.
8) Anything with a panda or octopus on it or involving one of those creatures.
9) Taking time to go through the Sunday paper, each Sunday, even if it is just for the funnies and coupons.
10) Mangos.
11) I'm skipping this number. (FYI, my 26th birthday is coming up on 1-11-11).
12) Brownies.
13) Zombies.
14) Riding my bike.
15) Painting my toes.
16) Being barefoot.
17) Spending a nice day under a tree with a good book, some noodles, tea and my guitar.
18) My body pillow.
19) Movies.
20) Bubble tea.
What are some of your favorite things?
Early January Goals
I don't really do the resolution thing. January is actually my least favorite month of the year. Historically nothing good has ever happened in January. I'll explain the "curse" that my brother an I semi-joke about later. Right now I'm going to focus on the positive.
I have a few main goals in January. I have off from BOTH jobs on Sunday the 2nd and took vacation on Monday the 3rd. my overall goal is to condense and de-clutter. My goals are to at least begin the following.
1) Attack my bookshelves and closets for things to toss, recycle, sell and donate.
2) Set aside a box for things that I am picking up (water bottles etc) for my hopeful venture into the Peace Corps.
3) Watch the Netflix that have been sitting on my desk since October.
4) Go through my dvd's and blu-rays for keep vs. sell items.
5) Do at least 4 loads of laundry (curtains, sheets, comforters, etc).
6) Start reading at least 1 new book.
7) Try not to obsess over my Peace Corps application (hopefully these distractions will work)
8) Clean the grossness of the wooden floors that my roommate and I have successfully tracked in due to snow and the overall filth factor of where we live.
9) Try to spend time with some friends :-) (Gotta' throw some fun in there somewhere).
10) Finally mail gifts to people who have very belated Christmas presents coming.
11) I don't like this number.
12)This is a reach - maybe, attack my basement.
13) Go to the BMV for my stupid new PINK drivers license. Why we have to have a "salmon" colored drivers license is beyond me...
I'll let you all know how well this goes and of course if there is any news.
Congrats to those who have gotten invites recently :-) I can't wait to hear about your journeys!
I have a few main goals in January. I have off from BOTH jobs on Sunday the 2nd and took vacation on Monday the 3rd. my overall goal is to condense and de-clutter. My goals are to at least begin the following.
1) Attack my bookshelves and closets for things to toss, recycle, sell and donate.
2) Set aside a box for things that I am picking up (water bottles etc) for my hopeful venture into the Peace Corps.
3) Watch the Netflix that have been sitting on my desk since October.
4) Go through my dvd's and blu-rays for keep vs. sell items.
5) Do at least 4 loads of laundry (curtains, sheets, comforters, etc).
6) Start reading at least 1 new book.
7) Try not to obsess over my Peace Corps application (hopefully these distractions will work)
8) Clean the grossness of the wooden floors that my roommate and I have successfully tracked in due to snow and the overall filth factor of where we live.
9) Try to spend time with some friends :-) (Gotta' throw some fun in there somewhere).
10) Finally mail gifts to people who have very belated Christmas presents coming.
11) I don't like this number.
12)This is a reach - maybe, attack my basement.
13) Go to the BMV for my stupid new PINK drivers license. Why we have to have a "salmon" colored drivers license is beyond me...
I'll let you all know how well this goes and of course if there is any news.
Congrats to those who have gotten invites recently :-) I can't wait to hear about your journeys!
Philanthropic dentists and bean sprouts
This morning I went to my dentist for my semi-annual cleaning. I' really weird about my teeth so I tend to stay on top of my cleanings almost exactly every 6 months. I've also seriously contemplated dentistry as a future career path post corps.
So as boring as that is, I'd just like to share how much I love my dentist because he and his (also dentist) wife are major world travelers and philanthropists. They spend at least 1 month a year traveling and helping out small villages (typically in Africa). They also adopted 2 little boys from there. So not only do I get the satisfaction of a minty fresh mouth when I leave, but just knowing that when I get my bill in the mail, at least part of that is going towards something good.
So, still no word from the Peace Corps. This worries me a lot considering I'm supposed to leave in February and I don't even know who my placement officer is and if they changed my assignment. Though I know I should wait, I did buy a few things for the Corps to help me quell the my RAS (Restless Applicant Syndrome). Just a few ecologically friendly water bottles with adorable designs on them that can be strapped to a carabiner on long walks or hikes. I'm also planning on purchasing another new journal and a reusable cloth bag with that peace quote I put up about a week ago on it.
And on a really random note, I love bean sprouts. They are super tasty and I love when Noodles and Co. loads up my Japanese pan noodles with them.
I hope everyone is doing well. Cheers all.
So as boring as that is, I'd just like to share how much I love my dentist because he and his (also dentist) wife are major world travelers and philanthropists. They spend at least 1 month a year traveling and helping out small villages (typically in Africa). They also adopted 2 little boys from there. So not only do I get the satisfaction of a minty fresh mouth when I leave, but just knowing that when I get my bill in the mail, at least part of that is going towards something good.
So, still no word from the Peace Corps. This worries me a lot considering I'm supposed to leave in February and I don't even know who my placement officer is and if they changed my assignment. Though I know I should wait, I did buy a few things for the Corps to help me quell the my RAS (Restless Applicant Syndrome). Just a few ecologically friendly water bottles with adorable designs on them that can be strapped to a carabiner on long walks or hikes. I'm also planning on purchasing another new journal and a reusable cloth bag with that peace quote I put up about a week ago on it.
And on a really random note, I love bean sprouts. They are super tasty and I love when Noodles and Co. loads up my Japanese pan noodles with them.
I hope everyone is doing well. Cheers all.
Holiday Wishes to All
No matter what your denomination is, I hope all of you have are having a very Happy Holiday season.
That's all :-)
That's all :-)
For my fellow Peace Corps applicants
“Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.” - unknown
Thought you all would like that as much as I did. :-)
That's all for today.
Thought you all would like that as much as I did. :-)
That's all for today.
About Me
- S. Wanderlust
- I'm Stephanie, a 26 year old Social Worker who got bitten by the travel bug at a young age. My innate need to see the world and philanthropic ways have led me to become a Peace Corps volunteer leaving for Belize in March 2011 as a Youth HIV/AIDS Facilitator.
S. Wanderlust
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