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Just a Minute (September 2011)

September 30th, 2011 by Manda | 1 Comment | Filed in Life

On the last day of every month, I take Just a Minute to reflect on what I’m currently up to.

Happy… that I am able to blog again! I’ve spent the better part of September unable to access my blog’s admin panel. Long story short, I’ve been working with support to get the issue fixed, so hopefully things are good now.

Writing… various research papers and case analysis for my classes. Midterm season is coming up in just a few weeks so it’s definitely time to kick it into high gear.

Scouring… the web for the hottest deals from Groupon, LivingSocial, etc. Last weekend, I used a $15 off coupon I claimed for free at a really awesome restaurant for dinner with the boyfriend. Then, my friend shared her Groupon for a delicious Italian restaurant. It’s safe to say I’ve got couponing on the brain!

Bookmarking… zillions of recipes so that I won’t ever run out of meal ideas. Next on my cooking list are vodka penne pasta, cheesecake stuffed strawberries, and buckeye brownies. Yum!

Searching… for my misplaced external hard drive and camera cord and charger. I’m really, really hoping that they aren’t lost forever.

Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Floods, and Now a Terrorist Threat

September 8th, 2011 by Manda | 4 Comments | Filed in Life

First there was an earthquake. Then there was Hurricane Irene. Now there is massive flooding from Tropical Storm Lee. And now, in light of the 10th anniversary of September 11 this Sunday, there is a terror threat.

I guess there’s nothing like starting the academic year off with lots of dramatic events…

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Just a Minute (August 2011)

August 31st, 2011 by Manda | 2 Comments | Filed in Life

On the last day of every month, I take Just a Minute to reflect on what I’m currently up to.

Starting… my classes for the fall semester. So far I’m really excited about them all, which is great because my schedule is overpacked this semester and it would be horrible if I didn’t like my classes!

Loving… my internship. It’s early days, but I have a really good feeling about this. I was already doing hands-on work my first day, which is a very positive sign.

Working… a lot. I love my job (I have a part-time job in addition to my internship and classes) and I look forward to work every day, but having such a thorough schedule impacts my social life a teeny bit. I’m not complaining, though :)

Spending… time with my friends, roommates, and boyfriend. It’s hard to juggle seeing everyone on top of all my other commitments, but I vowed to not let my social life slide in favor of class and work. So far I seem to be balancing everything pretty well, but it is only the first week of the semester.

Buying… daily deals from sites like Groupon and LivingSocial. I only buy them for things I would go to anyway (like discounted museum tickets) or for a restaurant I’ve been wanting to try. It reminds me of those coupon books my mom had when I was a kid and we’d use the deals in the book to try out new restaurants!

Budgeting… more stringently from now on, thanks to the help of BudgetPulse. (Funny how “budgeting” comes right after my bullet about “buying”!) My goal is to use BudgetPulse as a tool for me to not only manage my money better but also to figure out where it all goes.

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