Thursday Thirteen

Thirteen Things about Amanda I have been thinking lately that there are a lot of things that I need / want to accomplish before this year ends, and we're nearing the end of the first quarter of the year already! So, here's my 13 things that I want to get done before December 31, 2006. 1. Start an ING Orange Savings Account, and commit to putting at least a little bit of money away every month (March 31) 2. Have a smooth move into my new home – pack well, be organized, and remain calm (April 15) 3. Write and give a meaningful and heartfelt speech at Heather’s wedding (May 5) 4. Help my family to truly enjoy the milestones in their lives this year as they have done for me in the past few years, mainly my sister (college graduation – May 13) and my mom (50th birthday - August 22) 5. Figure out my car situation (lease or buy, new or used, etc.) and get a new car – well, new to me (June 30) 6. Lose the fatty inner tube that I currently call my stomach and turn it into strong muscle (NO LATER than July 1) 7. Raise at least my $2000, if not more, for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for the triathlon (by July 1) – see link to the right 8. Complete the Lifetime Fitness Olympic Distance Triathlon (July 15) 9. Save enough money to have a fabulous time in Las Vegas for Erin’s bachelorette party (September 28) 10. Cut my credit card debt in half (December 31) 11. Be supportive, understanding, and optimistic about Mark and his employment situation (Mark works on the assembly line at the Twin Cities Ford Plant. Layoff talks have been going on for quite some time, and we’re just not sure where Mark stands at this point) 12. Read more books – I used to read all the time, and now I just don’t find myself doing it as much 13. Allow myself to be less stressed out about money and to know that money is not the be all, end all of the world – which is kind of a humorous one considering numbers 1, 5, 9, and 10 above! Happy Thursday everyone! Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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