After my lovely list post from earlier this week, I felt like I have made some progress. Isn't fun crossing (or "ticking" as the Brits on our favorite BBC show, TopGear say) items off your list? Having a list always makes me feel more focused and makes things easier to accomplish. Here is what I was able to accomplish so far...

House Stuff

• Paint the kitchen a yet undetermined color.
• Paint the maroon kitchen tile border to white or black..still haven't decided.
• Touch up kitchen baseboards.
• Find some GD place mats for the dining room table. (I feel like I have looked everywhere!) I took the search out to St. Charles today and found some place mats that weren't available at the Bed, Bath, and Beyond I went to in Brentwood. And I got them on the cheap because the were on clearance...HOLLA!
• Order this fantastic bedding from West Elm for the bedroom.
• Curtains..I want  need curtains. Opening and closing a bajillion blinds everyday is beyond annoying. Plus they're hideous.
• Get a hamper for the laundry room.
• Buy a BBQ grill and make a fabulous grilled dinner.Again on the cheap because we used a gift card we received at our housewarming party. Can't wait to grill up some dinner!

School Stuff

• Attend 3 days worth of curriculum revision
• Supply shopping - markers, colored pencils, desk calendar, air freshener, post-its, and pens.I just couldn't resist buying some supplies that were on sale, 99 cent Crayola markers at Target and some GIGANTIC post its...seriously, there like 8x8..and freaking awesome.
• Frame this for behind my desk. 
• Create some other classroom decor...Martha pom-poms and new door hanger.

Me Stuff

• A haircut is in order. I have been rocking the ponytail with bangs pushed back in a headband for 8 solid weeks now, I doubt that would be considered professional dress... unless I was the gym teacher.
• New clothes. I have missed going to the mall and buying clothes for myself since purchasing the house. I have saved a little cash to put towards some new back to school gear to coincide with birthday shopping.
• Lose 5-10lbs. Did I mention I haven't bought new clothes because I currently can't fit into anything I own without an elastic waistband? It might sound backward to not buy bigger clothing but I pretty much refuse.I went to the gym! And ohmygoodness my thighs burn so bad! I took the "Butts and Guts" class up at Club Fitness and I was cursing at myself within 5 minutes but ultimately I do feel better about myself and am looking forward to working out more next week.
• Turn 26.

Other

• Read The Help and New Moon Read The Help in 48 hours and it was great. Definitely glad I picked it up.
• Finish up my two Master's classes
• Move all my Cricut stuff from parent's house.

 Can't wait to mark off a few more things this coming week!