Project Vicki is one year old this month!
Time for a revamping and a look at what I've accomplished.
I'll be on a plane for many hours this week, so I will come back with lots of new ideas and plans.
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Goal: eliminate cc debt, for real this time!
Here's another goal for the financial pages
What? Pay off credit card debt
How? Pay $250 a month while the interest rate is 0%
Starting balance:$3058
April: paid $250, balance $2808
May: paid $250, balance $2558
June: paid $250, balance $2308
July: paid $250, balance $2058
August: paid $250, balance $1808
September: paid $250, balance $1558
October: paid $250, balance $1308
November:paid $58, tough month balance $1250
December: paid $250, balance $1000
January: paid $350, balance $650
February: paid $250, balance $400 paid $400 BALANCE 0
GOAL ACCOMPLISHED FEB 29. 2006
What? Pay off credit card debt
How? Pay $250 a month while the interest rate is 0%
Starting balance:$3058
April: paid $250, balance $2808
May: paid $250, balance $2558
June: paid $250, balance $2308
July: paid $250, balance $2058
August: paid $250, balance $1808
September: paid $250, balance $1558
October: paid $250, balance $1308
November:paid $58, tough month balance $1250
December: paid $250, balance $1000
January: paid $350, balance $650
February: paid $250, balance $400 paid $400 BALANCE 0
GOAL ACCOMPLISHED FEB 29. 2006
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
two more goals accomplished
Hooray for me!
I finished the Lemony Snicket books. And I finished my bedroom shelves project.
Time to set some new goals, that sidebar is looking pretty sad!
I finished the Lemony Snicket books. And I finished my bedroom shelves project.
Time to set some new goals, that sidebar is looking pretty sad!
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Vicki Vs. Titanium Drill Bit, day 2
My thumb still hurts but I think I'm going to live.
I don't know what my fingernail will look like, I might be like one of those old construction-type guys who has black marks on their nails. yuck! Paul from work seemed to think it was nifty that I practically drilled through my thumb. Like it made me cool to have a war injury.
I managed to finish the bedroom shelves project last night, but I'm not quite satisfied with the results. I'm going to let it stew for the weekend and think it through. And get started on the dozens of other projects racing through my head!
Called mom to sing her happy birthday last night. She seemed so happy. It makes me happy when she's happy.
I don't know what my fingernail will look like, I might be like one of those old construction-type guys who has black marks on their nails. yuck! Paul from work seemed to think it was nifty that I practically drilled through my thumb. Like it made me cool to have a war injury.
I managed to finish the bedroom shelves project last night, but I'm not quite satisfied with the results. I'm going to let it stew for the weekend and think it through. And get started on the dozens of other projects racing through my head!
Called mom to sing her happy birthday last night. She seemed so happy. It makes me happy when she's happy.
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
OUCH
I practically drilled through my thumb last night.
I still can't figure out exactly how it happened, but as I was drilling, the drill bit broke and drilled into my thumb. On the bottom right where the nail meets the cuticle. It was quite painful. Still is. Wouldn't stop bleeding. Cried like a baby.
Now I don't know how I'm going to attach the headboard to the shelf. That is the hardest part of the project and being thumbless is a huge disadvantage. Darn, I was going to finish last night, too. :(
I still can't figure out exactly how it happened, but as I was drilling, the drill bit broke and drilled into my thumb. On the bottom right where the nail meets the cuticle. It was quite painful. Still is. Wouldn't stop bleeding. Cried like a baby.
Now I don't know how I'm going to attach the headboard to the shelf. That is the hardest part of the project and being thumbless is a huge disadvantage. Darn, I was going to finish last night, too. :(
Friday, April 08, 2005
Bedroom shelf project
Bedroom Shelves Project
X - Attach top board
X - Clean underneath bed:
X -move rug up away from wall
X - vacuum
X - Two shelves:
X Buy 4 small scraps
X Attach to sides of shelves
X Attach shelves to scraps
X - Head board:
X Buy plywood
X Assemble two pieces of plywood
X Buy fabric and batting
X Attach batting and fabric to plywood
X - Hinge:
X Buy hinge
X Drill pilot holes in shelf
X Attach hinge to headboard
X Attach hinge and headboard to shelf (tricky)
Update April 14 Technically, this project is complete. But, I really don't like the way it hangs, so I'm going to think on it for a few days, then re-attach the headboard to the shelves.
Update April 20 DONE DONE DONE! Here's a link to the finished photo Finished Shelves
X - Attach top board
X - Clean underneath bed:
X -move rug up away from wall
X - vacuum
X - Two shelves:
X Buy 4 small scraps
X Attach to sides of shelves
X Attach shelves to scraps
X - Head board:
X Buy plywood
X Assemble two pieces of plywood
X Buy fabric and batting
X Attach batting and fabric to plywood
X - Hinge:
X Buy hinge
X Drill pilot holes in shelf
X Attach hinge to headboard
X Attach hinge and headboard to shelf (tricky)
Update April 14 Technically, this project is complete. But, I really don't like the way it hangs, so I'm going to think on it for a few days, then re-attach the headboard to the shelves.
Update April 20 DONE DONE DONE! Here's a link to the finished photo Finished Shelves
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Friday, April 01, 2005
random goofiness
These lists are popping up all over the crafty blogger sites, so I thought I'd add my two cents.
Ten random things about me
10. i've been to italy, france, england, scotland, ireland, and wales
9. i saw the Queen when i was 4
8. i am a morning person
7. my check book is always balanced
6. My favorite book is a tree grows in brooklyn
5. I really, really want to buy a computer
4. I drove to New Jersey by myself to see Donovan and got to meet him.
3. I am happy.
2. I was surprised to fall in love with someone who adores me.
1. I like visiting cemeteries.
Nine ways to win my heart
9. Cook for me
8. Make me laugh
7. Make fun of me!
6. Quote the Simpsons or Seinfeld
5. Be honest with me
4. Tell me I am talented.
3. Push my hair behind my ear.
2. Pick me up (literally)
1. Make the bed
Eight things i want to do before i die
8. Pick up and move to a new town
7. Visit Australia
6. Give birth
5. Own a house
4. Get married
3. Sell things I've made in an online shop
2. Give a solo performance on stage (guitar)
1. Make love outside
Seven ways to annoy me
7. Slow down when driving uphill
6. Play tricks on unsuspecting victims.
5. Waste my time
4. Be irresponsible.
3. Bad spelling.
2. Nose-in on my business.
1. Have no regard for anyone else.
Six things i believe in
6. love
5. you are responsible for your own happiness
4. God
3. Everyone should sing
2. I will always be happy where I am.
1. Spontaneity
Five things i am afraid of
5. Guns
4. Death as an innocent bystander
3. (secret)
2. Scary movies
1. Turning into a nag
Four favorite items in my room
4. Heated mattress pad
3. Pink and red comforter
2. Mike
1. New bookshelfy-thing (when it's done)
Three things i do every day
3. Think about crafting.
2. Tell Mike I love him.
1. Drink coffee
Two things i want to do now
2. Lay on a blanket under a tree
1. Spring clean my apartment
One person i want to see right now
Mike
Ten random things about me
10. i've been to italy, france, england, scotland, ireland, and wales
9. i saw the Queen when i was 4
8. i am a morning person
7. my check book is always balanced
6. My favorite book is a tree grows in brooklyn
5. I really, really want to buy a computer
4. I drove to New Jersey by myself to see Donovan and got to meet him.
3. I am happy.
2. I was surprised to fall in love with someone who adores me.
1. I like visiting cemeteries.
Nine ways to win my heart
9. Cook for me
8. Make me laugh
7. Make fun of me!
6. Quote the Simpsons or Seinfeld
5. Be honest with me
4. Tell me I am talented.
3. Push my hair behind my ear.
2. Pick me up (literally)
1. Make the bed
Eight things i want to do before i die
8. Pick up and move to a new town
7. Visit Australia
6. Give birth
5. Own a house
4. Get married
3. Sell things I've made in an online shop
2. Give a solo performance on stage (guitar)
1. Make love outside
Seven ways to annoy me
7. Slow down when driving uphill
6. Play tricks on unsuspecting victims.
5. Waste my time
4. Be irresponsible.
3. Bad spelling.
2. Nose-in on my business.
1. Have no regard for anyone else.
Six things i believe in
6. love
5. you are responsible for your own happiness
4. God
3. Everyone should sing
2. I will always be happy where I am.
1. Spontaneity
Five things i am afraid of
5. Guns
4. Death as an innocent bystander
3. (secret)
2. Scary movies
1. Turning into a nag
Four favorite items in my room
4. Heated mattress pad
3. Pink and red comforter
2. Mike
1. New bookshelfy-thing (when it's done)
Three things i do every day
3. Think about crafting.
2. Tell Mike I love him.
1. Drink coffee
Two things i want to do now
2. Lay on a blanket under a tree
1. Spring clean my apartment
One person i want to see right now
Mike
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