Well, I am feeling the stress of the holidays. I can't really blame it on anything but my amazing ability to procrastinate. Not that I am proud of this talent at all but somewhat like my finances I know what I should be doing but am having a hard time doing it.

I have called in sick to work today. I do feel under the weather. Yesterday something hit me after lunch and I had the chills all afternoon. I am taking the day to recover and get some of the things I need to do done so I can stop worrying about it.

This is my to do list for the day:

*wrap all the presents including a couple of birthday presents

*bake at least 3 types of cookies

*order Christmas cards from Sam's

*pick up Christmas cards

*at least 2 loads of laundry

*take our comforter to the laundry mat to wash since it is to big to fit in my machine

*go to the post office to ship the rest of my sister's Christmas present and buy stamps

*figure out if I've forgotten a gift for anyone

I think if I get this all accomplished I will be in a good place.

I am excited to start my first quarter goals for 2009. I am ready for the challenge and even convinced my sister to come up with some concrete financial goals. Hopefully we will be able to motivate each other and hold each other accountable.

I am going to go now before I get too comfortable at the computer and have the day is gone.

Have a great day everyone!