Summer '09

A while back, I was kind of hoping Becca's family would take pity on me again this summer and take me on a vacation. It's totally selfish of me, but I had my hopes. Now, I'm kind of looking forward to a summer at home, because I can earn money. I'm slightly obsessive, I know. I'm hoping to earn about $400 so I can buy this mini Acer laptop, plus maybe the case and a flash drive. Probably the warranty, too.

I plan to do this by mowing the lawn once a week for us and our neighbors (which I already mentioned) and doing other odd jobs. I figure if I start saving right away, I can save up $100 just from my monthly allowance. Unfortunately, this means no makeup, no food, and no more coffee. At least, not that I'm spending my money on. 

Today I bought a dress. Actually, Mom bought it for me at Savers. It's one of the few dresses I've seen that actually like, which is probably why she got it for me. It's blue and gray, with a halter-style tie in the back and comes down almost to my ankles. The thing is, it's a tiny bit too small. However, I'm hoping that by doing all of the lawn mowing and going to the gym more often (which I have to do--more on that later), I'll be able to loose enough weight that it will fit me. Also, I'll definitely have stronger legs and arms, not to mention a good tan, by the end of the summer. I look so pale, and I hate it.

I need to start going to the gym more often. I don't have much of a choice. See, Mom and Dad will actually have to start paying full price for our gym memberships soon, cause Snowbasin decided to get rid of their employee discount to Ogden Athletic Club. This means I have to start going to the gym more so that it's actually worth it. I'm also thinking about going to the Body Combat classes.

As much as I'd like to get a job this summer, I won't be fifteen until July and even at fifteen, I wouldn't have many options. Except for Lagoon maybe. But I'm not working at Lagoon. I thought about Kaffe Mercantile, but they're closed now, so I kinda doubt that would work out.