Defining My Own Perception: 2013

I'm linking up with Janna to share my expectations for 2013.

I never make yearly resolutions, so I LOVED Janna's idea of sharing what I expect for 2013. 

In 2013, I expect:

To help many more foster children.

To travel a lot--I'm sure I'll make MANY trips to Phoenix (to see to Jacob), but I hope to visit at least one new place this year.

To spend some time on a beach. I love Oklahoma, but I hate that it's landlocked. I plan to spend a few days doing nothing but laying on a beach. 

To pay my car off and make, at least, a small dent in my MBA loans. This is a completely realistic expectation, but will take a lot of devotion on my part.

To drink more water. I've never been good at drinking the recommended amount of water, but I expect to change this in 2013. 

To get to my goal weight and maintain it. I've been on Weight Watchers since last August and I LOVE it! I'm only about 10 pounds away from goal weight. 

To make more time to do the things I love (like reading and working out) and spend less time on my computer. 

To spend more quality time with my family.

To figure out what I want to do with my life--or at least take a few steps in the right direction. 

What do you expect from 2013?

I Swear, People Don't Want Me to Have Nice Things...

After a near death experience a car was about 6 inches from hitting my bumper going 70 mph,  I decided people don't want me to have nice things. The reasoning behind this theory?  Said crazy driver was in a ghetto P.O.S. car (did I mention, it was yellow). No less that 5 minutes down the road, I saw a Jeep almost flip because of people driving like maniacs.
After years of extensive research watching idiots on the road, I have come up with this highly scientific list of drivers:
1. Grandmas: You know the type, the ones who go 10 miles under the speed limit and come to complete stops before turning. The type that you often find yourself honking your horn at and speeding around.  These drivers are typically older and drive a Cadillac/Buick or similar boat.
2. Brown Nosers: The drivers who drive exactly the speed limit (maybe even one mph under the speed limit), promptly stop behind the white line on YELLOW lights, and who never think of getting in the fast lane unless they repent afterwards.  These drivers can typically be found in a Focus, Cavalier, or Silverado.
3.  Daredevils: If you are a daredevil, you often find yourself going several mph over the speed limit, driving with your knees while you apply makeup/eat dinner/paint your fingernails, and get angry when people mess up your cruise control. Daredevils own cars like Mustangs, Chargers, or Corvettes. 
4. Ticking Time Bombs: Drivers who suck at merging, cut people off, come close to causing wrecks on a daily basis, and who change lanes 4 at a time. These drivers are typically in P.O.S. cars, for obvious reasons. 
I think I fall into the Daredevil category. What about you?
Also, if you're interested in swapping for the month of January, please let me know ASAP!

Giveaway!!

I'm so glad this week is over! Can I get an amen?
It might possibly have been the longest week of my entire life. I actually sat at my desk and cried the other day--I kid you not. 
But, there are a few things that helped me survive this week:
Knowing that Jacob will be here next Thursday!!
My beautiful niece

And you guys! I've said it before and I'll say it again--the blogging community is amazing.  Speaking of amazing, if you haven't entered Janna's giveaway yet, you better jump on it because today is the last day!