12/25/2006: "Christmas!"
music: Watching the newsmood: Tired
I didn't think I'd be getting a lot for Christmas. I don't ask for much anymore, I let my mom and dad get stuff for David and Charlie more [my siblings]. This year my mom didn't get me anything...But thats because she's having money problems, and I don't blame her! Besides, she spent what little money she had on my younger brother's wedding, and buying a few small gifts for my little sister who is 15 years old [at least, soon to be 15].
As I said, I was surprised with what I got for presents. From my boyfriend's mom, I got a Nintendo DS Lite and that game Brain Age, quite nifty! And then I got an MP3 player from my dad, and a check for $250 - I was surprised at that, but I think that is because he usually spends about $300 on us for presents. And then I got diamond earrings from my boyfriend 
~~ My first diamond jewelry! I haven't taken them out of my ears yet lol.
This isn't a great time of the year as far as my car goes. I had problems with it last year, and that ended up with a bill in excess of $1,000. Now, my car is having the same problems (running rough at odd times, ETS OFF light coming on and then going off again...). The good part is, there is a warranty on what I had done last year, but it only lasts until January 16th (or 18th, something like that). I don't have much more time to bring it in! Luckily enough I have a week of vacation starting January 5th, if I can't get it in any earlier than that.
I know a lot of people claim as a new years resolution that they will work out, whether at the gym or at home. I'm not making a resolution to work out...I'm making a commitment. I want to be a US Marine. As of January 1st, I plan on starting to work out with weights. I'm going to give myself 7 months to get in shape and tone down. Do you think that is not enough time, or just right? I don't think I want to try to lose twenty pounts in one month (like what my last recruiter wanted me to do lols!). I want to do it the right way. Besides, I've been reading up a lot on weight loss, working out, etc, and how it pertains to going into the military, and it says people - especially women - can benefit from working out on weight lifting type machines before they enter boot camp.
The place where I still have a gym membership has a thing where they can tailor an exercise program just for you for just $3.
