Outside my window…Cloud skies. It looks like it is going to rain. It has been raining every afternoon since May started.

I am thinking…How to prepare for the kids’ school opening happening two weeks from today.

I am thankful for…Kind and reliable sisters who help me take care of my children.

From the kitchen… Fried chicken and Crab N Corn soup

I am wearing… Capri jeans and a faded ON shirt.

I am creating… An Action plan on how to tackle Project Life

I am reading…I plan to read a paperback this weekend. No e-book for me for now. I want to let the kids see I am reading.

I am hoping…A windfall comes in the next two weeks.

Around the house…It’s just me and the big brother. I am working/blogging. Matthew is watching a Scandal Marathon.

One of my favorite things… Right now it would be Martha’s Lalaloopsy dolls. They are just so stinking cute!

A few plans for the rest of the week…I plan to slowly arrange kids’ things in preparation for school. Do a menu plan and organize recipes I can cook. I also intend to get a chord book for the new exciting fender jaguar my brother bought.

A picture I love:
Martha’s 7th Birthday Party!

I should probably skip this edition since I have not be able to keep myself updated with Project Life (stuck on Week 8). I don’t have any intentions on quitting though so you can be assured that I will be trudging on with it as soon as life gets more relaxed. Summer is always a crazy time in the household. I need to fix full extension drawer slides and arrange for new help to come in because our current one is going away. That’s life!

I wanted to share a layout I did for Log Your Memory way back 2012. It was part of their year long challenge book and we weren’t allowed to post it in the galleries until my challenge was up. So this is not a new layout.

To be honest, I kinda miss doing a layout like this. Very much like an exciting giggity pedal when you are playing your guitar, there is just a certain rhythm when you are doing a layout. I also should note that I should probably do an album all about me pretty soon.

Outside my window…it is definitely hot. I am thankful for the clouds and the wind though. Thank you for the trees!

I am thinking…of the numerous things on my to-do list lately. I need to find the time, MAKE the time to accomplish it.

I am thankful for…the numerous blessings we have been receiving lately. Times maybe tough and life maybe rough right now but there is always that silver lining when I look at clouds.

From the kitchen… Roasted chicken and sauteed vegetables. Add mangoes in the mix too!

I am wearing… my Christmas PJs and a faded ON shirt.

I am creating… nothing unfortunately.

I am reading… I just finished the Silver Linings Playbook book. So awesome. I plan to read Kristin Hannah next or a Paulo Coehlo book.

I am hoping… that I can source some funds to finally enroll the kids and throw my daughter a birthday party. I have hope!

Around the house… the Kuya is home after more than a week of being away for NSPC. Martha is with her Lola and Tita, watching practice for a musical called Mama Diva.

One of my favorite things… is the Nike+ and MyFitnessPal apps on my iPhone. It has allowed me to track calories and run!

A few plans for the rest of the week… Watch Mama Diva, schedule dental and eye check-ups for the Big Brother, go back to pedia, ask for HS enrollment procedures. Order for Martha’s party. Check Iolo virus scanner on other laptop.

A picture I love:
This kid. WOW.
This kid won the Nationals.

New editions of Digital Project Life are out!
I have been open to saying my favorites from the new ones that are coming out in May are Honey, Kraft and Midnight. And now two of three of my favorites are out!

Midnight Edition by Liz Tamanaha

Kraft Edition by Tiffani Smith

And yes, I have bought the two editions. After being very good all year without purchasing any scrapbook supplies (digital that is). I figured since I do solely Project Life right now, it would be a good idea to use everything.

I am now just waiting on Honey. And Jade :)
I need to stock up on albums and plastics too. Hopefully my local scrapbook supplier will be stocking up with Project Life kits now since they have partnered with American Crafts already!

HELPFUL LINKS + ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
*This is from Ali Edwards’ Blog*

• Read about how this project got started here.
• Download free Daily Sheets for documenting your day.
• Purchase my Day In The Life layered template set and 6×12 Day In The Life Photo Collage set and check out my free video tutorial on how to work with those templates in Photoshop Elements.
• Check out my days so far in 2013: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
• You can also check out how I incorporated them into my completed Project Life spreads: January (Week 5) | February (Week 9) | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
• 6×12 format not for you? Check out my 8.5×11 Day In The Life layered template that’s great for incorporating a bunch of photos. See how I used that in 2012 here (simply combined the 8.5×11 photo collage template + the Daily Sheets with my hand-written documentation together in Project Life 2012 | Week Six).

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I will be documenting my Day in the Life on Sunday, March 31st. (I observe Lent and would be generally offline and meditating on Thursday and Friday). I have yet to share my layouts for January and February but they are going to be in 6×12 pages. Hope you can join us!

Let me start off by saying I was good with my February I:DO goals. I think the most important parts – spiritual and physical – were great accomplishments.

I am writing this 4 days before March ends, so I decided not to share my I:DO goals in detail. I would like to share with you my progress.

Last month, I had a goal – to look for a job.
This month, I got one.

Last month, I had a goal – to insert more exercise in my daily routine and ramp up.
This month, I asked for my dad’s treadmill. I have been working out with a batting average of 12/26 (12 workout days out of the current 26 days of the month). Not that shabby I know, only 50%. But it is done. I have been doing.

I have not made any progress on saving money (too focused erasing debt), thought I would have wanted to collect presidential dollars. The homefront and scrapbooking projects are also put on hold.

Time to focus on ME first.
And that’s what I’ve been DOing.

Outside my window…the sun is shining brightly! Summer is definitely here.

I am thinking…I am a bit disappointed and frustrated about work pay not being delivered. I am also anxious about some outcomes I don’t have any control of.
I am thankful for…new work for both the husband and I.
From the kitchen… a cup of coffee. And lots of water. (I need to wake myself up and hydrate at the same time)
I am wearing… my red duster.
I am creating… my visual DO board. I got this great idea from two blogs I follow. (will share more in the next post.
I am reading…Lianne Moriarty’s Three Wishes
I am hoping…that we can survive this month with good health and positive vibes!
Around the house…it’s just me in the house. Edil started working this week (hurray!) and the kids are in school practicing for graduation.
One of my favorite things…currently it’s the iBooks app. It’s not a “thing” but I have been reading so many books because of it!
A few plans for the rest of the week…arrange dresses to wear for Matthew’s gratitude day, pick a present to give him, inquire about PRC renewal services in SM and list down summer activities for kids.

A picture I love:

We have a new pope!