april.

where has the time gone? the first quarter of 2018 is already over. let's recap march. i went out for my first st. patrick's day in about 5 years...at 11 o'clock. i had two ciders and left. i've never really liked being out on st. patrick's day for a few reasons: i never really like big crowds of drunk people, i don't need to drink in public to know i'm irish, and "cultural appropriation" for a lot of non-irish people celebrating being irish is just dumb. the big news for march?! thanks to my mom, i was able to buy my dream sofa for half price. my mom was at the mall and called me at work to tell me my sofa was 50% off...$850. it was the floor model. i went over after work to check it out and look it over. i went home to measure, because i thought the chaise portion may have been too long. i measured and taped it off...it was perfect. and that price! even at full price, it's a steal so at 50% off - it's like it was meant to be! so, i drove back across town and bought it. :) my brown sofa has been great...i bought it 12 years ago for $300. if it were a sleeper, i'd keep it but since it's not, it's time to donate it.

for april, i am embarking on a 30 day challenge. a challenge to tell myself "no" with the hope of making better choices and me feeling better about myself - outside and inside. love & respect...love & respect.

money.
1. snowball #1: still PIF | do not use
2. snowball #2: make returns
3. snowball #3: make remaining returns
4. house bills: mortgage; water; gas; electric; internet who knows when i'm going to get a water bill - but when i do, it'll be big!
5. apartment bills: rent/water/trash; electric
6. other bills: cell phone; car insurance
7. order checks with my new address!
8. order a new drivers license with my new address!
9. purchase presents: brother-in-law's birthday (may 15) & mother's day (may 13)

self.
1. 30 Day Challenge (see earlier post)
2. use R+F daily
3. oral: brush/floss/use Act after every meal, even at work; begin oil pulling 1-2 days a week; start using carbon coco to whiten/lighten teeth
4. beauty nights: 4/13, 4/27

fun.
1. church: 4/1, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/29
2. Easter Sunday 4/1
3. grandma turns 95!
4. STUDY STUDY STUDY
5. apartment lease ends 4/15 - turn in keys!
6. house cleaning schedule fun...4/7, 4/28

work.
1. town council 4/5
2. social media & gov't conf. call 4/10
3. NCDOT meeting 4/10
4. USACE meeting 4/16
5. CWEP meeting 4/17
6. County RAC meeting 4/17
7. PFC meeting 4/25
8. County CTP Steering Committee meeting 4/26
9. pay days: 4/6, 4/20

image credit: https://www.newyork-english.edu/rookie-blog/uncategorized/april-showers-bring-may-flowers/