Wednesday, September 17, 2008

To Whom it May Concern

Last night I finished reading More Than Enough by Dave Ramsey. Of the three bestsellers, Total Money Makeover is 1, More Than Enough is 2, and Financial Peace Revisited is 3. This one has some great insights. Dave talks about 10 keys to a "More Than Enough" life--which isn't only about finances. That is what I loved about this particular book. These keys need to be in every aspect of your life. The 10 keys are: Values, vision/goals, unity, hope, accountability, intensity, work/discipline/diligence, patience, contentment, and charity. Lets be honest here...EVERYONE could use more of each of these in their personal, spiritual, and financial life--including yours truly! This is definitely worth your time to read.

Friday night, Zach and I watched the movie 21. It was okay. It's definitely rated PG-13 for a reason (there are a few scenes that take place in a strip club and some language). The story was interesting, though. It is about these kids that work for their professor at MIT counting cards in Vegas. The main character, Ben, is reluctant at first. I think he sees it as unethical/dishonest. After he gives in to peer pressure, he gets hooked on it. This, ultimately ruins his life. The professor steals all the money he'd won and saved, his best friends leave him, and he loses the girl. It all turns out in the end for him, but he had to learn the hard way. That's why I kind of liked this movie. Leave out the inappropriate scenes and I might consider buying this one.

Some Thoughts...
Lawnmower dudes: Why did you HAVE to start doing your thing right after Sami fell asleep this morning??? Curse You!
Facebook: I hate that you can be so time-consuming...addicting...and kinda fun at the same time.
Walmart: You know I love you, but I also hate you. You know what I mean.
Sami: Take a nap, PLEEEEEAAAASE!
Zach: I think I am the worst laundry doer on the planet. It used to be fun and exciting to fold clothes...I don't know what happened. Oh wait, it may be the 50 loads of laundry I do every day! (Ok, that exaggerating a teeny bit.) At least I'm a good cook?
Little Fairies: My ginormous pile of DI junk is still waiting...I thought I asked you to take it away.
Budget: I love you.
People who look at my ads on KSL.com: You look and ignore me...curse you too!
House plants: You are wonderful, please don't die. You add so much life and beauty to my little house, I promise water you. Aslo, side note to my tomato plant/gerbera daisy(aka weed), I fear you will both die soon because I forget to water you. I'm sorry.
So long and Thanks for all the fish!

4 comments:

bestgrandkidsever said...

Keep feeding Sami. Before you know it she'll be big enough to fold the laundry!

Unknown said...

I love your thoughts, I totally relate! The one I felt most was to the lawn mower dudes, same thing happens in my neighborhood, ugggghhh! Everything else is so funny too. You're great! I miss you guys!

Sarah Jane said...

Tara, you crack me up! I love to read your blog because you are so funny! Keep bloggin girl...

The Ballard Family said...

You are funny! Hadlie is attacking me..gotta go