Does anybody know what an "air hog" is??? ...
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I recently went on a road trip with a college roommate to go visit another college roommate. Here's a glimpse into our adventure:Number of different beverages consumed: 8Number of gigantic American flags seen: 6Number of World's Largest Truck Stops seen: 1 (there only IS one)Number of stops for Fast Food: 4Number of Adult Bookstores seen from I-80: 3Number of Outlet Malls seen from...
There are a lot of crazy people out there.It’s time for another pedicure.It’s amazing what one night at The Backer can do for one’s soul.I need my own PR.I should really have a cooler and ice packs. And those foldable camping chairs that go in a bag you can throw over your shoulder. Yah, I need these things a lot and get sick...
I really don't buy that many groceries. I eat out (too much). Or I just skip meals. Or have a bowl of oatmeal from my seemingly bottomless canister of Quaker Old Fashioned Oats (really, I'm not being paid for this).Even staples like bread, milk, eggs, I just don't often need to buy.As I was inputing my latest purchases, sinceI'm now keeping track of...
A lot can change in six months.October, 2007: April, 2008 ...
Check out this awesome banner that my amazing sister-in-law created for me! That ought to be a big enough reminder for my boss, eh!?So, now we know he knows. The only question remaining is, Will he do anything about it? ...
I'm just going to pretend this gift on my desk is for Administrative Professionals Week.Even though it's not. ...
Happy Administrative Professionals Week to me!Happy Administrative Professionals Week to me!Happy Administrative Professionals Week to . . . ME-EEEE,Happy Administrative Professionals Week to me!!!!!Dilemma: Do I remind my boss so he feels forced into getting me something because he did last year (along with lunch)? Or do I just remain silent and see if he remembers or, more likely, let the week go...
A friend asked me today if I had any summer plans. At first I heard “slumber plans” (I was feeling a bit sleepy, yes). Upon clarification, I told her I am very much looking forward to my friend Velvet’s wedding in June. I am honored at being in the wedding party and know it will be a wonderful (and highly organized!) event. The...
I was recently told that because I can write and because I possess a library card, I am dateable.This gave me such pleasure. ...
The MidWest was struck with an earthquake early this morning. While I slept miserably last night and woke up a lot, I don’t recall ever waking up and feeling the house or my bed shaking.Everybody’s talking about it today, sharing stories of how they felt it and how it woke them up. And I’m actually kinda disappointed that I didn’t get to experience...
For the last week I’ve been wearing a pedometer, keeping track of the steps I walk every day. It is recommended to walk 10,000 steps per day. My relationship with my pedometer is that of a love/hate. It is way too frustrating to have the pedometer fall off and reset (repeatedly). But if it actually stays on and makes it all the way...
Putting much thought and discussion into the current coffee situation, I have come up with a list of potential variables on how my coffee can taste better:Have better coffee.Clean the coffee maker with water.Clean the coffee maker with water and vinegar mix.Have freshly ground coffee.Use filtered water.Use COLD water.Rethink amount of coffee grounds.Use a metal coffee filter.Use a different coffee maker.Last night my...
my town:my home:my mornings:my source:my treat:my joy:my excitement:my entertainment:my retreat:my fun: ...
It's pretty awesome what you can find at the Dollar Store these days... ...
I am missing Jerry Boy. Jerry used to work in my office. His schedule kept him out of the office a lot, but I usually saw him every day, even if it was brief.Knowing what a fan I am of McDonalds breakfast foods, he would frequently bring me a special treat or two in the morning, always including a cup of their wonderful...
Question:If you had a $25 gift certificate (expiring next month) for Amazon.com, what would you get? ...
Does anybody out there have bags full of trash lining their halls at work?Welcome to my world. And it’s my own fault that we have garbage bags in our office.It started when I realized I could make a decision to find a better waste removal company. The one we had was not consistent in actually removing our trash weekly like they were supposed...
This is something I have been sort of half thinking about for years. Periodically it will come to the forefront of my mind, and I will struggle with feelings and desires and issues. Most times it just stays at the back of my mind.But tonight it's right at the front, and I'm talking about it and blogging about it.I'm all for women being...
thanks for your comments and suggestions. i write this in response:i drink my tap water and think it tastes fine. i use cool water.i make a 3 "cup" pot every morning for my travel mug. coffee "cups" are just 5 oz. for some reason. so it's 15 oz.i buy coffee already ground.i can't remember how much i used to add when the coffee...
I was able to get my hands on a pedometer last week that I’ve been wearing ever since. It’s been awesome to be more aware of how much I’m walking and to have the goal to increase my steps. It has given me a reason to go out and walk.Every night after I crawl into bed and remove the pedometer, I write down...
I am considering giving up on making coffee. I make coffee almost every day. Unfortunately, it’s rarely good.It started off really strong (or so I was told). So I decreased the amount of coffee. Now it’s struggling to be strong enough. Or it just has an unpleasant taste to it.I’ve tried 3 different kinds of coffee. And I’ve tried 4 different kinds of...
I had to scrape frost off my windshield this morning.That's just soooo wrong... ...
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Well, I am super excited to announce that the taxes are 100% DONE!!! And already on their way to TaxLand! I will be getting a pretty penny back from TaxLand straight to my checking account which will be perfect for . . . bill paying.Bill paying? How boring.I know! I've never done anything big with my refunds. What do you do with yours?...
Well, ya know how I thought I found all the necessary forms and documents to do my taxes?Turns out those were all documents from 2005 instead of 2006! How does THAT happen???I was back to the drawing board today. And I'm pleased to say (again) that I think I have all the correct paperwork now.So, that's my big task for tomorrow. Then hopefully...
Well, the good news is that I THINK I have found all the tax related documents that I need.So, now I just need to get them started.And finished.Fun... ...
In no particular order...Driving to NappaneeDinner with the girls FridayA quiet and productive weekend (hopefully)Visiting my parents and hearing about their trip to West Baden SpringsHanging out with my brother and hearing about his trip to MaineGoing to LibraryNot waking up with a headacheHaving my taxes DONEHearing Dr. Bob at GCCA good spring thunder stormA cheaper cell phone billThe church bells tolling on...
6 Days left until the April 15 deadline.I'm getting a bit worried.I have my W-2 form.But that's it.Still need to find a whole lot of stuff...Crap! ...
In the last month I’ve had 3 cell phones. I switched over to Sprint and got a new phone. Unfortunately it sucked. So I got another new one and made plans to send the old new one back. Sprint sent me a return package, and then it just took me awhile to do anything with it. I was busy and unmotivated and full...
Any New Kids fans out there? I can’t believe the news I just read. Wow…PS, I'm loving my links now that I know how to do it! ...
There’s something soooooo great about unwinding. Coming home at 10 pm after a LONG day in professional attire… Taking off the shoes, taking off the bra (ladies, can I get an “amen”?), and changing into loungewear! Getting comfy on my great green sofa and stretching my feet out on my ottoman. Kicking back with a blog and a small bowl of Edy’s Limited...
Every weekday at noon and five I hear church bells toll, followed by the strike of 12 or 5, and then an old hymn or two from a church down the street from my office downtown.It’s a soothing, comforting, peaceful ritual that I have experienced for the last year and a half. And I never realized how much it affected me until this...
The other day I was packing for a weekend away. I decided to sort through some of the items in my bottomless purse too. I emptied the pocket, which I knew contained, in addition to a bunch of random stuff, 2 earrings and my ring. A couple days before, I had put them in there when I went to work out straight after...
Many times lyrics of a song will jump out at me. This morning as I was lying in bed, trying to muster up the strength to get out of bed and face another day, this song came on the radio. It speaks of something that has been on my mind a lot lately – what I FEEL about God’s existence in my life...
Every day is a battle. I don't know how to become stronger emotionally.Friends won't always be there.Some people's eyes will never see my successes.My body is not good at healing. In fact, it actually has a tendency to reject it.Every earthly thing I hold dear can disappear in an instant.Life will go on. It just won't be the life I envisioned.There is still...
I'm shocked to report that it is possible for me to go a day without coffee.Hmm! Who knew!?I'm certainly not trying for two days in a row though! ...
