I'm pretty sure everyone knows the term Black Friday, but for those of you that don't. It's the term used for the huge Christmas shopping sales that goes on the day after Thanksgiving.
I used to have to work on Black Fridays in days on by, so I have no desire to shop on that day. I can't stand all the people, the pushing, shoving and plain out and out rudeness of people on that day, I prefer to stay home and hide.
Dr. Corny (my highly educated hunk of a husband) on the other hand, LOVES, that day. He is one of the ones who is up at 4 am to make sure he is first in line for the great bargains he wants to buy. He always finds me the most neato gifts.
Well imagine my surprise when I found out that that there is a site, that let's shoppers shop on line on black friday from the comfort of their homes right from their computers.
I went to the site and checked it out, holy sweet shopping, they have all the major stores listed there, in fact, every single store that my husband would stand in line for, from Circuit City, Best Buy, even Walmart. I am impressed and Dr. Corny is going to have a shopping orgasm when he sees this.
You can sign up on line with your email address and they will send you email alerts when new black friday ads have been posted.
Heck I might turn into a black friday shopper myself now. I'm gonna start saving my pennies, Christmas is 7 months away, and I want to get Dr. Corny something really special, in fact with this kind of savings I might be able to get him several things. Sounds good to me.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Everybodys talking at me
Sometimes, reality is just, well, too freaking real! Every once in a while, I would like to get the chance to be the one who is NOT responsible.
The carefree one, who doesn't worry about consequences, who just fly by the seat of my pants and does whatever feels good at the moment without a worry or care in the world.
Doesn't seem fair to me, that I'm the one who has to always do the right thing. I'm the one who has to worry and fret, not about myself, oh no, there is no time for that...for everyone around me.
My life is so grounded and predicable, everyone knows I'm always there for them. Hell, in fact everyone knows where I am 24 hours a day.
And no one ..I mean no one, hesitates to drop their mistakes on my lap. Because they are not responsible, and want me to fix it. Let me also add, that nobodys there when I need a helping hand...everyone thinks I'm super woman or something and that I can handle EVERYTHING by myself.
I don't think the people around me are even aware that I am a human being. I think they see me more like a programmed robot. No feelings, no dreams, no, emotions...just someone that is always there to help THEM.Just once,
I would like to do something daring again. Not care and worry about the consequence. Ain't gonna happen tho. That makes me sad. I suppose, I should be grateful for my good life and for having the good sense to grow up and be responsible. That's what IS suppose to happen after all.
But just once, wouldn't it be cool...to just disappear for a few days, nobody knows where I am...I'm out partying my fat ass off, doing who knows what but having a blast that I wouldn't be able to remember. hahaha.Sorry for the rant. I guess I'm just kinda sick and tired of everyone around me, living their lives exactly they way they want to, without a care in the world, and I have to run behind them either cleaning up their mess or getting them out of the jam they got themselves into. I'm tired of being responsible for so many. I want my life back damn it.
The carefree one, who doesn't worry about consequences, who just fly by the seat of my pants and does whatever feels good at the moment without a worry or care in the world.
Doesn't seem fair to me, that I'm the one who has to always do the right thing. I'm the one who has to worry and fret, not about myself, oh no, there is no time for that...for everyone around me.
My life is so grounded and predicable, everyone knows I'm always there for them. Hell, in fact everyone knows where I am 24 hours a day.
And no one ..I mean no one, hesitates to drop their mistakes on my lap. Because they are not responsible, and want me to fix it. Let me also add, that nobodys there when I need a helping hand...everyone thinks I'm super woman or something and that I can handle EVERYTHING by myself.
I don't think the people around me are even aware that I am a human being. I think they see me more like a programmed robot. No feelings, no dreams, no, emotions...just someone that is always there to help THEM.Just once,
I would like to do something daring again. Not care and worry about the consequence. Ain't gonna happen tho. That makes me sad. I suppose, I should be grateful for my good life and for having the good sense to grow up and be responsible. That's what IS suppose to happen after all.
But just once, wouldn't it be cool...to just disappear for a few days, nobody knows where I am...I'm out partying my fat ass off, doing who knows what but having a blast that I wouldn't be able to remember. hahaha.Sorry for the rant. I guess I'm just kinda sick and tired of everyone around me, living their lives exactly they way they want to, without a care in the world, and I have to run behind them either cleaning up their mess or getting them out of the jam they got themselves into. I'm tired of being responsible for so many. I want my life back damn it.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Compare and Save
Back in October of this year we moved to Florida. It was a huge move, with buying a new home, new employment, and trying to figure out who our new utility companies were, and contact them to get service turned on. The electric was a breeze because our Realtor was able to supply us with that info as well as the trash pick up and water company. What she couldn't help us with was an Internet provider. We had to search and search providers in our new area and look for the pricing of different bundle plan. It's not a piece of cake I tell ya.
I wish I would have known about Get ISP Info back in October. After checking out their site I learned that you can get high speed Internet options for your area, from their site, and the comfort of your home.
Whether your looking for Wireless, DSL, or even VOIP, they have it all. What I really liked was being able to compare different Internet service providers, and checking out the information for myself without the hassle of calling companies and having to listen to their sales pitches. I like to be well informed, and know of all my choices before I make a decision.
For those areas where you can't get Internet access they also have information Dial-Up service and Satellite.
I wish I would have known about Get ISP Info back in October. After checking out their site I learned that you can get high speed Internet options for your area, from their site, and the comfort of your home.
Whether your looking for Wireless, DSL, or even VOIP, they have it all. What I really liked was being able to compare different Internet service providers, and checking out the information for myself without the hassle of calling companies and having to listen to their sales pitches. I like to be well informed, and know of all my choices before I make a decision.
For those areas where you can't get Internet access they also have information Dial-Up service and Satellite.
Swing time
Mighty Bug is now 10 weeks old and is starting to hold his head up on his own. It's still a little bit wobbly but he is getting stronger by the day..and growing like crazy. So much so that he will very soon grow out of the Boppy Chair we bought him. That is a really neat baby seat, it vibrates, plays soothing sounds etc.
So last night we went and got him a baby swing. It's so cute, with a Winnie the pooh Mobile just like his bassinet. Guess Winnie is the theme this year.
We didn't get to try it out yet, because of course we forgot to buy batteries. I keep forgetting that things now a days use batteries, When my older boys were little everything was wind up. You would wind the swing up...come to think about it, I spent a lot of time, going back to wind that damn thing back up. Guess batteries is a good idea.
So we are headed out tonight to get batteries and go to the local grocery store which is having a huge beef sale. Time to stock up on some yummy steaks for grilling this summer. With the cost of everything going sky high, I stock up when the sales hit.
So last night we went and got him a baby swing. It's so cute, with a Winnie the pooh Mobile just like his bassinet. Guess Winnie is the theme this year.
We didn't get to try it out yet, because of course we forgot to buy batteries. I keep forgetting that things now a days use batteries, When my older boys were little everything was wind up. You would wind the swing up...come to think about it, I spent a lot of time, going back to wind that damn thing back up. Guess batteries is a good idea.
So we are headed out tonight to get batteries and go to the local grocery store which is having a huge beef sale. Time to stock up on some yummy steaks for grilling this summer. With the cost of everything going sky high, I stock up when the sales hit.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Tactical Outdoors
I've never been rock climbing, I don't even have any friends that rock climb, but if I did I would buy my rock climbing pants from 5.11.
5.11 Tactical Series, creates products that exceed the needs of their customers with functional innovation while delivering exceptional value. 5.11 Tactical Series creates superior products that enhance the safety, accuracy, speed and performance of law enforcement, military and firefighting professionals.
I would recommond 5.11 Tactical for all your outdoor tactical needs.
5.11 Tactical Series, creates products that exceed the needs of their customers with functional innovation while delivering exceptional value. 5.11 Tactical Series creates superior products that enhance the safety, accuracy, speed and performance of law enforcement, military and firefighting professionals.
I would recommond 5.11 Tactical for all your outdoor tactical needs.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Happy Birthday Hippy Chic!
Hippy Cake for a Hippy Chic!
Go over to Hippy's Place and wish her a very Hapy Birthday!She is on the good people list in my book.
She's accomplished a lot this year
Just graduated with honors from college
while raising her 3 children (4 actually if you count her husband heehee)
plants a mean ass garden
and takes the most stunning photographs.
She is always there with a kind word, a quick joke, or an understanding ear.
Bec, I hope your day rocks!
Monday, May 19, 2008
Annoying Phone Calls?
Ring, Ring, seems my phone is always ringing. I don't answer calls from numbers I don't know. Most of the time it's annoying telemarketers, and they always call at the most inconvenient times. I am on the Do Not Call List, but somehow, they sneak thru.
How about when you constantly get calls from the same number and they don't leave a message, they just hang up. At Whose Number Is It?, you can get No Call List Information. You can even get Reverse Cell Phone Lookups, as well as Land Line. By typing the number in their search bar, you can get the owner's name, address, cell phone provider, and more in just seconds.
Pretty Niffty if you ask me.
How about when you constantly get calls from the same number and they don't leave a message, they just hang up. At Whose Number Is It?, you can get No Call List Information. You can even get Reverse Cell Phone Lookups, as well as Land Line. By typing the number in their search bar, you can get the owner's name, address, cell phone provider, and more in just seconds.
Pretty Niffty if you ask me.
Weekend Update.
We had a wonderful weekend. The weather has been very warm so we got to swim a lot.
Mini Bug loves the water, We bought her a baby floaty thing that she can sit in and a life jacket, so she feels pretty safe. She is still too afraid to try to go into the water without being in the float. I quess that is a good thing, but I really would like to teach her how to swim. Maybe we will take her to have swimming lessons.
We still haven't found any other children around there for her to play with. I feel bad that she doesn't have a play mate. We are thinking about checking out some of the parks and taking her there, maybe there will be other children playing too.
Mighty Bug is growing like a weed, some of the clothes that we bought him, are already beginning to be a bit small. Yikes. He is only 2 months old and already weighs 13 pounds. Little chunky monkey : ) But so cute and such a good baby.
I am adjusting to having almost 0 time for myself. I still wouldn't have it any other way : )
Mini Bug loves the water, We bought her a baby floaty thing that she can sit in and a life jacket, so she feels pretty safe. She is still too afraid to try to go into the water without being in the float. I quess that is a good thing, but I really would like to teach her how to swim. Maybe we will take her to have swimming lessons.
We still haven't found any other children around there for her to play with. I feel bad that she doesn't have a play mate. We are thinking about checking out some of the parks and taking her there, maybe there will be other children playing too.
Mighty Bug is growing like a weed, some of the clothes that we bought him, are already beginning to be a bit small. Yikes. He is only 2 months old and already weighs 13 pounds. Little chunky monkey : ) But so cute and such a good baby.
I am adjusting to having almost 0 time for myself. I still wouldn't have it any other way : )
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Stark Museum of Art
Are you a history buff like me? If so, you wont want to miss going to the Stark Museum of Art located in Orange Texas.
While we were searching for our vacation plans, we came across this site, I am very excited about going to Texas and checking this museum out. I love everything about Western History, and this place seems to have it all. They have Western, American Indian, and Decorative Arts on top of Rare Books and Artifacts. On their site they say this about their Exhibitions:
"The Stark Museum of Art presents special changing exhibitions to explore themes in greater depth or with new approaches. Special exhibitions offer an opportunity to view an individual artist’s art in concentration or to delve into a topic. These rotating exhibitions have traditionally come from the Stark Museum’s permanent collections. Future exhibitions will continue to use the Museum’s resources, while also including loans from other museums and private collections. Learn more about our current exhibition(s) in addition to past and future exhibitions".
They also provide educational resources for the general public and for students, teachers, and researchers.
Stark Museum of Art is located at 712 Green Avenue Orange, Texas 77630-5721, Is owned and operated by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, this two-story building houses an extensive collection of American Western art and artifacts. It appears to be an exciting place to visit, and did I tell you the best part? Admission is FREE! Which will give you more money to spend checking out Orange Texas.
While we were searching for our vacation plans, we came across this site, I am very excited about going to Texas and checking this museum out. I love everything about Western History, and this place seems to have it all. They have Western, American Indian, and Decorative Arts on top of Rare Books and Artifacts. On their site they say this about their Exhibitions:
"The Stark Museum of Art presents special changing exhibitions to explore themes in greater depth or with new approaches. Special exhibitions offer an opportunity to view an individual artist’s art in concentration or to delve into a topic. These rotating exhibitions have traditionally come from the Stark Museum’s permanent collections. Future exhibitions will continue to use the Museum’s resources, while also including loans from other museums and private collections. Learn more about our current exhibition(s) in addition to past and future exhibitions".
They also provide educational resources for the general public and for students, teachers, and researchers.
Stark Museum of Art is located at 712 Green Avenue Orange, Texas 77630-5721, Is owned and operated by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, this two-story building houses an extensive collection of American Western art and artifacts. It appears to be an exciting place to visit, and did I tell you the best part? Admission is FREE! Which will give you more money to spend checking out Orange Texas.
Grasshoppers
Holy Cow...look at the size of these grasshoppers walking on the outside of my pool cage. Florida has some nasty huge bugs! When I saw these two, my heart just about stopped. How in the world do you kill these things. I have a feeling they are going to eat my palm trees, and probably my orange and lemon trees too.
Any suggestions? I am NOT touching them! I am not hitting them with a fly swatter or shoe, I have a feeling if I did, they would hit me back!
Any suggestions? I am NOT touching them! I am not hitting them with a fly swatter or shoe, I have a feeling if I did, they would hit me back!