I've been spotted!

Well folks, despite my best efforts the WKU Alumni Association has found me!  Having had to work for said Alumni Association (although admittedly, only for a week and a half, I just couldn't handle asking people for money) I understood the plight of the Sophomore who called me -- she was really nice and sweet and I was nothing but the same back to her.

Don't get me wrong, I have every intention on giving back to my university, especially the Ad+PR program whether it be with my time, money, talents or a combination of the three.  I got so much more out of college than what I paid for, I really did.  But couldn't they at least wait until I'm done paying off my student loans?!  Seriously.

I've actually made some progress (and some regression) with some of my goals that I listed in my previous blog, here's the update.

1. Get into an exercise routine with a minimum of at least 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes each time. I actually learned that as civilian employee I'm allowed 3 hours per week of work time to work out at the base gym, all I have to do is get a medical release from my doctor saying that I am in well enough health to work out and I should be set to go.  Just have to find a doctor.  So now, not only will working out be able to fit into my schedule, but it's a part of my job *woot*

2. Have at least $1,000 combined in my savings accounts. This goal actually regressed, it makes more sense to pay off a credit card with a 7.9% interest rate than have money in a 2% interest rate savings account.  It only regressed $301 though, so no worries.

3. Learn CSS & HTML, or at least have a good grasp on both. Started the basics of HTML yesterday...AND I ACTUALLY UNDERSTAND IT!

4. Watch at least five movies that are considered pop culture icons that I missed growing up.  Exact movies have yet to be determined. No progress yet...working on it though.

5. Use my yoga set and exercise ball daily for morning and/or nightly stretches. Semi Progress, we're actually getting a few exercise ball chairs for my office.  Most of you know that I have degenerative disc disease in my lower back, and using exercise balls for chairs in the office is supposed to do remarkable things for your posture and your core, subsequently helping my back problems.  So while it's not actual exercise my new chair will have physical benefits.

6. Get more creative and diverse in my cooking.  i.e. pasta and soup should not be the core of my diet. Hasn't changed a bit.

7. Fly somewhere for a random weekend just because I can, booking this flight for next year is also acceptable.  I am going to San Antonio in a few weeks for work...isn't exactly a random weekend, but it's still a new city!

8. Finish at least 3 books.  One each full month remaining in the year.  I have a few books started: The World is Flat, Get a Financial Life, and Captivating.  Although, admittedly, I've already read the third one.  These books may or may not be the ones I finish by the end of 2008.

9. Find a church.  Definitely slept in on Sunday and didn't go to church, in my defense I barely got out of bed because I was so sore from the caving trip last Saturday.

10. Find somewhere to volunteer.  Still nothing here, but I do have a few ideas.