Birthdays and Top 10 Lists

First, I forgot to wish my momma a happy b-day!!! (Happy b-day, Momita!!)

Second, I'd like to list my New Year's resolutions... (There are quite a few.)

1.) Only hit the "snooze" button ONCE in the mornings.
2.) Spend 30 minutes or less on the computer at home each day.
3.) Take only 1 trip per month.
4.) Only eat out once per week.
5.) Pay off at least 2 times each credit card bill's monthly minimum each month.
6.) Clean house/room 15 minutes each day.
7.) Make good eating choices.
8.) Get more tutoring/work hours if possible.
9.) Find some way to exercise (even a little bit) every day.
10.) Do not do anything that is inconsistent with who you are.

So there.

Finally, since I'm into "top 10" lists lately, I'm going to make one for another situation in my life. You see, my roommate and I have not been able to get the heat turned on in our house yet (looong, stupid story). Thus, we've had to be creative with how we stay warm at night & in the mornings. Without further ado, my list:

You know it's too cold in your house when...

1.) Putting a Dura Log in the fireplace raises your thermostat by 7 degrees.
2.) You lay the cat on your stomach for extra body heat.
3.) You don't change out of the clothes you wore from the day because it'd be too cold to remove them and change into pajamas.
4.) Breakfast is eaten in front of the open stove, set to 400 degrees.
5.) You sleep with a robe, a hat, gloves, and a scarf on.
6.) Friends come over and never take their coats off.
7.) You brush your teeth by candlelight because of the added warmth.
8.) You warm up by drinking warm beverages and doing any exercises you can.
9.) You wake up with a headache from a night spent with chattering teeth.
10.) Work seems more appealing because there's heat at the office!

Ta da!! Good news, though: this problem should (hopefully!!!!!!!) be remedied tomorrow, should the gas & electric people get their acts together.

For now, adieu.