February 7th was my 31st birthday. I had a nice, relaxing day. Ok, relaxing after I ran to pick up my cake, get the party plates, candles, soda, ice… you get the idea.  Amongst multiple phone calls from various family members looking to see when I’d get back home I was able to arrive safely, unscathed and totally pissed off.  But once I calmed down, cooled off (60° in freaking February?! I was born during a record holding blizzard!) and had guests arrive, I had a really nice time.

My sisters each gave me gift cards.  One to Sephora and one to Target.  My mother gave me a Vera Bradley bag, along with the matching clip id case and the free sweetheart pouch.

Dinner was fantastic; ravioli lasagna, baked ziti, stuffed mushrooms and chicken parm were all on the table.  Dessert was a chocolate cake with cherry filling.

So, now what.  It’s almost one week to the day and life is moving along, just as always.  No magical knowledge appearing.  I have the same vocabulary, still barely bi-lingual (not that many people speak French),  I still suck at math and my CSS is still no where near up to par.  I have, however, gained glasses for seeing while driving at night, glasses for use while on the computer, knee pain and the ability to pee if I sneeze.  Ok, so that last one is more from having the kiddo than being 31 – but you get the idea.

So moving forward, I am going to force myself to do more of what I should be doing/intended to do.

  1. I will go to the gym at least 3x a week.
  2. I will open up that container of resin I purchased last September.
  3. I will bomb clean my office and keep it clean
  4. I will stick to my work schedule; I don’t get paid for overtime so I won’t do overtime [anymore]
  5. I will drink at least 2 bottles of water a day; 3 if I’m feeling particularly parched
  6. I will create and [try to] sell the blogwear I’ve been brainstorming

Somehow, some things alway seem to slip my mind.  I’m beginning to wonder if I am, indeed, ADD.  I can’t say no, and my head goes into a million different directions.  Focus people, focus.  Maybe that should be my new 31 year old theme:  focus.

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