I got this in my email, from one of my friends, and just had to share it with all of you! Thanks for being my friends. I look forward to sharing 2009 with you!
After serious & cautious consideration . . .
Your contract of friendship has been renewed for the New Year 2009! It was a very hard decision to make. So try not to screw it up!!!
My Wish for You in 2009
May peace break into your house and may thieves come to steal your debts. May the pockets of your jeans become a magnet of $100 bills. May love stick to your face like Vaseline and may laughter assault your lips! May your clothes smell of success like smoking tires and may happiness slap you across the face and may your tears be that of joy. May the problems you had forget your home address! In simple words . . .
May 2009 be the best year of your life!!!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
2009 Contract
Check Out These Fun Glasses
We added vision coverage to our insurance for next year. We've never had that before, so we always had to pay for our eye exams and glasses out of our own pocket. Even though I know it's important to get my eyes checked and get new glasses every couple of years, that's part of the reason I put it off. That, and actually making an appointment and taking the time to go do it.
This last year I learned about Zenni Optical and really wanted to try ordering some eyeglasses from them. They sell direct to the consumer with no middleman, so their prices are really reasonable. Prices start at $8, which is really hard to believe when I'm used to a couple hundred. That's also why they can offer an entire collection of Holiday frames. Glasses don't just have to be practical at these prices. You can have several pairs for different occasions, sort of like shoes. You can get them to match any outfit!
I like this red pair here. They're still quite basic because I haven't quite gotten into the habit of thinking of glasses as fashion statements or accessories. There are some other ones that are really a lot of fun. These come in black too, so I'm getting pretty wild by going for the red, don't you think? With our new vision care insurance, I'll have to make the time for that eye exam so I can finally order a pair or two of new glasses.
Check out the selection from Zenni and see if you can't find a pair or two you'd like. Shipping is only $4.95 no matter how many pairs you order.
This last year I learned about Zenni Optical and really wanted to try ordering some eyeglasses from them. They sell direct to the consumer with no middleman, so their prices are really reasonable. Prices start at $8, which is really hard to believe when I'm used to a couple hundred. That's also why they can offer an entire collection of Holiday frames. Glasses don't just have to be practical at these prices. You can have several pairs for different occasions, sort of like shoes. You can get them to match any outfit!
Check out the selection from Zenni and see if you can't find a pair or two you'd like. Shipping is only $4.95 no matter how many pairs you order.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
Beth had her heart surgery today. (In case you missed it - why she needed surgery)
While she knew it was coming up and scheduled time off work to do it, she was a little unsure about going through with it today. Make that a lot unsure, but she went. Once we got there, she did really well. All the nurses and the doctor were really friendly and supportive, doing their best to put her at ease.
The hardest part was probably getting the IV in because they couldn't find her vein. The procedure itself went really well and was over relatively quickly. Then she had to stay in bed, on her back, for 4 hours before she could get up and move around. While she was still sleepy from the anesthetic, it wasn't too bad, but she got pretty uncomfortable after a while. Finally, she tried eating (grilled cheese) and then about 6:00 they got her out of bed to walk around the hall. Once the nurse determined that she wasn't bleeding from the catheter insertion, she was good to go home.
She's sort of sore and tired, and she's supposed to take it easy for a couple days but should be back to regular activity by Friday. And, she shouldn't have any more of those racing heart episodes. That should be a relief, because they were happening more frequently.
Here's an article about the hospital and the procedure. If she had to have a procedure like this, then this was the place to have it done. Her doctor is the Dr. Chapman mentioned.
While she knew it was coming up and scheduled time off work to do it, she was a little unsure about going through with it today. Make that a lot unsure, but she went. Once we got there, she did really well. All the nurses and the doctor were really friendly and supportive, doing their best to put her at ease.
The hardest part was probably getting the IV in because they couldn't find her vein. The procedure itself went really well and was over relatively quickly. Then she had to stay in bed, on her back, for 4 hours before she could get up and move around. While she was still sleepy from the anesthetic, it wasn't too bad, but she got pretty uncomfortable after a while. Finally, she tried eating (grilled cheese) and then about 6:00 they got her out of bed to walk around the hall. Once the nurse determined that she wasn't bleeding from the catheter insertion, she was good to go home.
She's sort of sore and tired, and she's supposed to take it easy for a couple days but should be back to regular activity by Friday. And, she shouldn't have any more of those racing heart episodes. That should be a relief, because they were happening more frequently.
Here's an article about the hospital and the procedure. If she had to have a procedure like this, then this was the place to have it done. Her doctor is the Dr. Chapman mentioned.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Your (old) Jewelry Could be Worth a Lot
I'm sure you've heard that the price for gold is really high right now, and lots of people are selling their old jewelry and getting lots of money. It makes you want to search your jewelry boxes for some jewelry you're not wearing anymore just to see how much you can get for it. I haven't actually done that, but I trying to remember if I have any old jewelry I could turn in for cash. I know I have a necklace that broke years ago, and I'm never going to get it fixed. I wonder how much that would be worth?
I just requested my free kit from Cash4Gold to see if I can get some of that Cash for Jewelry. It says that the price they'll pay is based on weight and karat grade, and my necklace is pretty thin, so I'm not so sure it'll be worth much. I might pull out some of my old, tarnished Mexican silver necklaces, too. Hopefully those Mexican vendors weren't lying to me when they told me it was real silver.
Do you have any old jewelry sitting around that might get you some money? With Cash4Gold, you're selling directly to the refiner, so there's no middleman. They pay the highest prices, you can have the cash in hand within 24 hours, and they have a 100% guarantee. I'm not spending my money before I get it, but I figure it's worth a look, and they're sending the kit for free. It's even postage-paid and insured.
I just requested my free kit from Cash4Gold to see if I can get some of that Cash for Jewelry. It says that the price they'll pay is based on weight and karat grade, and my necklace is pretty thin, so I'm not so sure it'll be worth much. I might pull out some of my old, tarnished Mexican silver necklaces, too. Hopefully those Mexican vendors weren't lying to me when they told me it was real silver.
Do you have any old jewelry sitting around that might get you some money? With Cash4Gold, you're selling directly to the refiner, so there's no middleman. They pay the highest prices, you can have the cash in hand within 24 hours, and they have a 100% guarantee. I'm not spending my money before I get it, but I figure it's worth a look, and they're sending the kit for free. It's even postage-paid and insured.
The Problem with Winter Break
The kids sleep in, as late as they can possibly get away with.
I forgot to remind them last night that I was going to need their laundry in the morning. If they don't want me to wake them up earlier than they want to be woken up, the ideal thing is for them to set the laundry out in the hall the night before.
But this morning there was no laundry in the hall, because I forgot to remind them, and they didn't think of it on their own. So, I didn't get the laundry going as early this morning as I would have liked, and then it looked kind of like this when I finally got the kids moving and got their laundry:
How exactly do they end up with so much laundry, anyway? This is gonna take all day.
I forgot to remind them last night that I was going to need their laundry in the morning. If they don't want me to wake them up earlier than they want to be woken up, the ideal thing is for them to set the laundry out in the hall the night before.
But this morning there was no laundry in the hall, because I forgot to remind them, and they didn't think of it on their own. So, I didn't get the laundry going as early this morning as I would have liked, and then it looked kind of like this when I finally got the kids moving and got their laundry:
How exactly do they end up with so much laundry, anyway? This is gonna take all day.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Camera Critters (#38)
Tillie doing what she does a lot of - sleeping. Actually, I think she was trying to sleep, but it was hard because I was pointing the camera at her.
Poor baby. Do you feel sorry for her?
Camera Critters is a fun weekend meme hosted by Misty Dawn.Visit the Camera Critters headquarters and join in.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Google Has a Strange Sense of Humor
I just recently started my new recipe blog, right? I had a recipe blog before, hosted on Xanga. In fact, it was the first blog I ever signed up for, so I've had it for a long time. I don't post very regularly over there, though. The last time I posted anything was in August.
It never used to have a PageRank, until I went looking for a recipe there earlier this week - and noticed it now has a PageRank of 2. What the ??? Real funny, Google.
It never used to have a PageRank, until I went looking for a recipe there earlier this week - and noticed it now has a PageRank of 2. What the ??? Real funny, Google.
Learning Study Skills
Your child's success in school is strongly tied to his or her Study Skills. Most schools don't teach study skills. I think that's a shame, because the purpose of school should be to teach students how to learn instead of simply asking them to memorize a bunch of facts they're most likely going to forget. Students simply go to class, do homework and take tests. Some students do well, some don't. Those who don't do well in school may just not understand why they need to learn this stuff. After all, they're never going to use it in real life. You've heard that before, haven't you?
Or maybe with just a little guidance, those same students can discover their own individual learning style and the best strategies to learn and comprehend their school lessons. I'm a Visual Learner, something I didn't consciously realize until I was out of school. For me that means, as long as I can read the book, I can usually figure it out. But some people need to hear it and some need to actually do something in order to learn.
Club Z! tutors can help your child learn these skills now so he or she can begin doing better in school. Club Z! offers one on one tutoring in the comfort of your own home. They offer tutoring for students Pre-K through 12th grade and adults in all core subjects. They also help with standardized test prep, so it might be worth looking into to get Cory ready for the ACT, which he is going to have to take before too long. Club Z! tutors have helped over 100,000 students improve their grades, raise their test scores, and build their academic self-confidence.
Or maybe with just a little guidance, those same students can discover their own individual learning style and the best strategies to learn and comprehend their school lessons. I'm a Visual Learner, something I didn't consciously realize until I was out of school. For me that means, as long as I can read the book, I can usually figure it out. But some people need to hear it and some need to actually do something in order to learn.
Club Z! tutors can help your child learn these skills now so he or she can begin doing better in school. Club Z! offers one on one tutoring in the comfort of your own home. They offer tutoring for students Pre-K through 12th grade and adults in all core subjects. They also help with standardized test prep, so it might be worth looking into to get Cory ready for the ACT, which he is going to have to take before too long. Club Z! tutors have helped over 100,000 students improve their grades, raise their test scores, and build their academic self-confidence.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Sky Watch Friday (#49)
It's (almost) Friday again, and that means
Sky Watch Friday!
I took these from my back door Wednesday morning. The sky was just a solid gray, with lots and lots of snow coming out of it.
If you enjoy looking at the sky as much as I do, you'll want to check out Sky Watch Friday. You can enjoy skies from around the world!
Did You Forget Anyone?
While I was bumming around doing practically nothing today, I should have let you know about the last minute gifts from Kmart you could still get - just in case you forgot something or someone. While the stores were all closed, you could still have done some shopping online. They had some special deals going on, like 10% off almost everything, 50% off winter clothing, and 70% off diamonds.
It might not have been the same thing as handing someone a gift, but you could have browsed to Kmart.com and pointed out what you bought, or maybe done some shopping together. Remember Kmart has lots of gifts under $25, so it's easy to find something affordable. I was just browsing jewelry and found a sterling silver and onyx ring I really like for $24.99, and a double heart CZ necklace for $14.99. They've got toys and clothing and bedding, electronics and sports equipment. I'd say Kmart has something for everyone.
Kmart also has the perfect last minute gift, the eGift Card. You select a card, customize it, and send it via email. The card arrives within hours and can be used online, via phone, and in store. Your gift recipient can use it to buy whatever he or she wants. It's not too late to send some of those, just in time for the after Christmas sales. Keep these cards in mind for future use, too. They have them for all occasions, weddings, babies, birthdays, etc.
It might not have been the same thing as handing someone a gift, but you could have browsed to Kmart.com and pointed out what you bought, or maybe done some shopping together. Remember Kmart has lots of gifts under $25, so it's easy to find something affordable. I was just browsing jewelry and found a sterling silver and onyx ring I really like for $24.99, and a double heart CZ necklace for $14.99. They've got toys and clothing and bedding, electronics and sports equipment. I'd say Kmart has something for everyone.
Kmart also has the perfect last minute gift, the eGift Card. You select a card, customize it, and send it via email. The card arrives within hours and can be used online, via phone, and in store. Your gift recipient can use it to buy whatever he or she wants. It's not too late to send some of those, just in time for the after Christmas sales. Keep these cards in mind for future use, too. They have them for all occasions, weddings, babies, birthdays, etc.
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