March Already?

March. Month 3 of 2011. I guess I'm just getting old, but time seems to be going by so much faster than it used to. Already, I'm supposed to be in the third month of my resolutions. Hmpf-- my sound effect for self-assessment. I have managed to successfully run a 5k outside, today in only 29 minutes. (That may seem like a tortoise pace to some, but for me, it's like neck-breaking.) I must admit, I'm quite proud of this feat. My budget-- still under construction.

I am also pleased with my progress on being a more thoughtful person. Although it's difficult to do everyday, I have been working to do nice things for others. Simple things... giving up my seat at lunch, speaking kind words about someone's outfit, buying a book for a friend's baby... etc. Yesterday, I got up early and made my husband's traditional pre-game meal-- two peanut butter and honey sandwiches. Not my personal snack of choice, but he is a baseball coach. Anyone who knows baseball players or coaches must recognize their extreme belief in and dedication to game day superstitions. He has been eating two of those sandwiches before every game as long as I've known him (about 8 years). Crazy. I would be so sick of them, but I guess that's what superstition is about.

We've made progress around our house this week. I worked last weekend, despite two ball games in less than 24 hours... where I am now in charge of running the concession stand..., to paint my dining room. It's annoying how when you finish one of those kinds of projects, it makes you notice the flaws in other rooms. Serious domino effect. At least I'm motivated...