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Posted by kim 06.15.2008 7:51 pm in Digressions, Habitations, Incantations
Yes, I’ve been slacking on the blog posts. I was gonna claim I’ve been a “busy beaver”, but Urban Dictionary’s definition differs vastly from mine. So, what have I been up to? About 5′ 7″. Sorry, couldn’t resist the joke.
Speaking of jokesters, for one of my class reunions, I volunteered to type up the questionnaires of what everyone has been up to. People wrote their name, address, spouse, work, etc. Under “Children”, the former Homecoming King wrote “Waiting to see if I get any cards on Father’s Day”. And to think I dated him after that. Can’t say he was ever boring. Anyway, I think of that damn near every Father’s Day.
I’m not real close to my dad, as you long time readers would know, so I’ve been trying to muster some energy to go give him a card today. But the problem was just solved as he called asking me to loan (aka give) him some money, so I added a “happy” greeting to the call, and figured the money will be his present.
I had my Lasik enhancement surgery Friday and all went well. I can see better already, although my computer screens appear to not be as clear as before. If I need reading glasses for computer work, I’ll be okay with that. But I can definitely now see the detail on the camper that sits at the end of the culdesac, a camper belonging to new neighbors that now blocks my view of the passerby traffic. So much for my perfect view from my office window.
And isn’t it funny how I forgot just how much I hate to paint until one of my daughters wanted to move into the guest bedroom and paint the room hot pink. So we cleaned out the toy room (aka Barbie town) to move the guest bed in there, and painted away. It was so much easier to paint before trim was up and carpet was laid! And then she wanted a black stripe all the way around the room. Thinking what a pain it would be to paint a black stripe (the measuring and making straight), I had this *brilliant* idea to buy a couple rolls of black shiny duct tape, and it looks impeccable.
What I’m listening to on iTunes: “Last Name” by Carrie Underwood Reminds me of the movie “What Happens in Vegas” - great date movie, btw.
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Posted by kim 05.2.2008 4:33 pm in Specifications, Habitations, Incantations
FRIDAY UPDATE: Rainy Days and Mondays don’t get me down (it’s raining now), but the snow forecasted for tomorrow is not a pleasant thought for our scheduled soccer game and track meet (believe it or not, I used to run sprints in high school). Doesn’t Mother Nature realize it’s May already?! The goodie bag that Market Leverage sent me will come in handy.
MICE UPDATE: I made a friend of mine go with me (yes, I was too chicken to do it alone) to check out the cable box supposedly full of mice in my backyard. But the box was locked. He kicked the box and threw down a tool acting like it was mouse to see my reaction. He seemed to think it was quite funny that I jumped and screamed. And although I never actually saw any mice, I dumped out instant mashed potatoes all around, and put traps in my garage. I’ll really scream if I catch anything.
EYE UPDATE: I had my eye doctor appointment today. I told him I haven’t been driving at night because my vision is so poor. He basically said I should be not driving during the day either, as my eyes have gotten that bad! Yes, I’m one of those drivers that gives 40-county a bad name. So, I’m scheduled for a Lasik eye enhancement surgery next month, on Friday the 13th. Good thing I’m not superstitious. Tarot cards don’t count.
The doctor said a lot people in their mid-thirties start to lose their close up vision and need reading glasses. But a study has shown that people in their mid-thirties who spend a lot of time in front of a computer screen (definitely me), are becoming more near-sighted. So, I’m just having surgery on my dominant eye, cuz if I have both done, I may lose my ability to see close up. Hope I get some Valium or something, as I remember last time being nervous that a cart would crash causing my eyes to twitch while being lasered and totally effing up my vision.
IMPERTINENT UPDATE: I saw this graphic on one of my MySpace friend’s page that I can totally relate to. I’ll type out the words as it is a bit blurry to read (or maybe it’s just my dilated eyes)…
I want a guy who calls me beautiful instead of hot. Who calls me back when I hang up on him accident or not. Who will stay awake just to watch me sleep. A guy who will kiss me on the forehead and shows me off to the world. Who will hold my hand in front of his friends. A guy who thinks I’m pretty with or without make up. The one who is constantly reminding me of how much he cares about me and how lucky he is to have me.
I think I’ll add that to my Date Requirement List. Along with Punctuality. Is it too much to ask to call if you’re gonna be late?
I was gonna link to the Trisha Walsh Smith Video where she bashed her soon-to-be Ex-husband, but it “has been removed by the user.” My ex should be glad youtube wasn’t around when we got divorced.
What’s Playing on iTunes: Rainy Days and Monday by The Carpenter’s
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Posted by kim 04.24.2008 9:04 pm in Digressions, Habitations, Incantations
I’m not Sure Happy It’s Thursday, but the saying sounded good. It feels more like a Thirsty Thursday to me. Too bad I don’t like $1 beers. I prefer Rainy Days and Mondays.
Today was rainy. During a thunderstorm this morning, my cable went out. Thinking CableOne would eventually fix the problem, I didn’t worry (if they were my internet provider, then I would have). I didn’t need the TV on as I listened to some of Andrew Wee’s podcasts (cuz he’s gonna interview me next week, and I want to be prepared). But when the kids came home from school with no TV, I figured I better call before they close for the day so I can watch the new episode of ER tonight. I missed The Office due to my daughter’s spring concert. Yes, the Brady Bunch theme song is stuck in my head now, too.
So, the cable repairman reported back to me that - get this - I have a whole nest of mice living in my cable box (he saw 7 or 8 alone) that have been chewing on the cable lines. So the lines must have got wet today in the rain and shut down. Great, just great. Have I ever mentioned that I HATE MICE?!
He tried to reassure me by saying they were field mice and not house mice - I didn’t know there was a difference. Guess I’ll be stocking up on some D-Con. Or I read you can use instant mashed potatoes to kill mice. I have a huge container of instant spuds from Sam’s Club that my kids refuse to eat (they didn’t fall for “they taste real”).
Maybe, just maybe, if I get brave enough to go near the mouse nest myself, I’ll bring along my FlipCam to share the horrid experience, as I’ve been addicted to vid-blogs lately. T.G.I.F. tomorrow? Don’t count on it.
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