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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
What's up, people? FITB poll
The last house project/purchase I did/made was _______________.
The last fun purchase I made was _____________________.
The goal (s) (personal, professional, financial, etc) that I'm currently working towards are______________________.
I'm really looking forward to ____________________.
Re: What's up, people? FITB poll
The last house project/purchase I did/made was tile for a kitchen backsplash last weekend. We'll install it in a couple of weeks.
The last fun purchase I made was a new couch for DH's man-room/entertainment room.
The goal (s) (personal, professional, financial, etc) that I'm currently working towards are finding a new job/career path.
Lately, my favorite leisure activity has been reading. I haven't read in months, but I'm slowly but surely getting back into it.I'm really looking forward to seeing my sister and grandparents this weekend.
The last house project/purchase I did/made was power-washing the house. It was embarrassingly dirty.
The last fun purchase I made was a GPS watch that tracks mileage/pace for running. It's supposed to be here in a few days, I can't wait.
The goal (s) (personal, professional, financial, etc) that I'm currently working towards are getting my professional engineer license. I've been taking review classes since May, the test is next month and I'm starting to feel the crunch.
Lately, my favorite leisure activity has been sitting on our screened in porch chatting or taking the dog for a walk.
I'm really looking forward to the next month being over. I'll be in my 3'rd wedding in 4 months and I'm excited to be through w/ the wedding stuff. Then I'll take my test, and I'm excited to be done w/ that too.
The last house project/purchase I did/made was some fall decor for our mantle and stuff to make a wreath for our door.
The last fun purchase I made was the DSLR camera I bought msyelf for my birthday.
The goal (s) (personal, professional, financial, etc) that I'm currently working towards are saving money for maternity leave so that I can take a few weeks unpaid without too much hassle.
Lately, my favorite leisure activity has been reading and playing with my camera.
I'm really looking forward to seeing Chelsea Handler in October.
The last house project/purchase I did/made was clean off our patio and threw our picnic table out. We are hoping to go out and get some new patio furniture this weekend.
The last fun purchase I made was a new pair of TOMS. I ordered them last week.
The goal (s) (personal, professional, financial, etc) that I'm currently working towards are trying to lose weight. That always seems to be my goal and it never happens.
Lately, my favorite leisure activity has been reading or playing guitar.
I'm really looking forward to our drug rep dinner at Red Rocks tonight. It's always nice to eat and drink as much as you want when it's not your money.
The last house project/purchase I did/made was Wall sconce for the living room... now to figure out where to put it
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The last fun purchase I made was did a little shopping with a friend last week, bought a new shirt, some costume jewelry and some undies
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The goal (s) (personal, professional, financial, etc) that I'm currently working towards are losing 10, maybe 15 lbs by the end of the year.. I'm already down 3, so I'm on a good start.
Lately, my favorite leisure activity has been handing out with DH, he's been out of town a lot lately.I'm really looking forward to going to Busch Gardens.
The last house project/purchase I did/made was a desk/craft table... it should arrive next week!
The last fun purchase I made was apparently not very fun or too long ago because I can't remember it!
The goal (s) (personal, professional, financial, etc) that I'm currently working towards are getting a better handle on our budget, expanding our family, and finally asking for a raise at work.
Lately, my favorite leisure activity has been reading... and lots of it.I'm really looking forward to my sister visiting this weekend.
The last house project/purchase I did/made was we got our popcorn ceilings scraped/smoothed. Glad that is over!
The last fun purchase I made was getting some new fall clothes for me and DS.
The goal (s) (personal, professional, financial, etc) that I'm currently working towards are Professional: I am contemplating apply for a master's program. Personal: I am training for my 2nd half marathon since DS was born!
Lately, my favorite leisure activity has been family walks.I'm really looking forward to our trip to England next month.
The last house project/purchase I did/made was __wayyyy long time ago, but I built a raised garden. I'd like to paint it. . but all we have is sky blue paint. I think I might still do it, just so it'll be a fun funky color
). . .We want to paint our bedroom, but cant settle on a color scheme 
(_.
The last fun purchase I made was _Bordetella for Lucy. . .which led to us getting Rudy since she was left at our vets office. . .I suppose that could be a "purchase" right?_.
The goal (s) (personal, professional, financial, etc) that I'm currently working towards are_Losing weight. I need to. I lost 35 lbs before the wedding and have gained about 10 back. . I just don't have the motivation or drive for some reason. . I need a weight loss buddy
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Lately, my favorite leisure activity has been _Sleeping and relaxing... neither of which have I done recently and it sucks. However, I'm headed to the beach for a bach party this weekend, so WOOO_.I'm really looking forward to _Graduating. It's taking too long due to 'life' happening and I'm VERY ready to be done. Also, being on campus. . hopefully making more friends. Most people I know have moved away and i desperately need 'girl time' or just 'fun time' in general. I miss putt putt hah
The last house project/purchase I did/made was organizing our laundry room. I have about 40 bottles of soap and softener and it was starting to CRAZY
The last fun purchase I made was New gear for riding my motorcycle
The goal (s) (personal, professional, financial, etc) that I'm currently working towards are getting done with my Rookie Status and moving up to be a Senior Member of Cary EMS
Lately, my favorite leisure activity has been chilling with hubby on the couchI'm really looking forward to Fall/Winter
The last house project/purchase I did finally fixing the office so that it doesn't look like an eyesore (Its the first room you see when you open the front door of our house)
The last fun purchase I made was buying a Dyson Ball today! I'm a nerd for getting excited about a vacuum cleaner!
The goal (s) (personal, professional, financial, etc) that I'm currently working towards are finally taking the time to get in shape, placing more money into our savings account
Lately, my favorite leisure activity has been relaxing on the back porch with a glass of wineI'm really looking forward to the next real vacation my husband and I get to take...in 4 years together we had never taken a full vacation!
What's cookin'? BFP: May 16, 2011 DD born January 19, 2012 | Chart
The last house project/purchase I did/made was
bought a couch!
The last fun purchase I made was
a couple of soft tissue tees from Target last week - $8 each, score!
The goal (s) (personal, professional, financial, etc) that I'm currently working towards are
run a PR in the Chicago Marathon - 2.5 weeks to go!
Lately, my favorite leisure activity has been
running on the trails at Umstead.
I'm really looking forward to
having our apartment fully unpacked/furnished. Just a few more boxes to go, and we need to buy a desk. Almost there!
Last Race: California International Marathon - December 4, 2011 - 3:29:18, 7:59 pace
Next Race: ARun for Young 5K - January 7, 2012
The last house project/purchase I did/made was I repainted our mailbox and put new reflective numbers on it. Also planted some iris bulbs at the same time
The last fun purchase I made was fun? Well, I bought one of my friend's a really cute baby gift that hopefully she'll love. But as far as something for me? Over labor day weekend I bought myself a dress that had an orange and pink bicycle printed dress (that I can't afford.)
The goal (s) (personal, professional, financial, etc) that I'm currently working towards are watching a bunch more AFI's Top 100 movies. So far, I'm on a roll!
Lately, my favorite leisure activity has been watching movies AND of course running/cycling....oh, and hoping for RAIN!!!
I'm really looking forward to getting some rain sometime this month....will it ever come? My plants are all crying for it.