Gotta be cool or today's cool!

Today's cool meaning what day"it is".

Today is Halloween. OK. Forget the gotta look cool for school.

This is the day that you gotta look ugly, stupid, mismatched or uncoordinated.

No "does this look good with that?" today.

More like "will you put your green eyeshadow on my face? Witches are green".

Another day of the week, we got to look great for school. Everything has to go together. The shirt has to match the pants, skirt or whatever. The whatever has to match the whatever.

The jacket has to be just so, as well.

So what is it about tonight that makes things different? How did Halloween start and who's idea was it to dress in costume? I would like to know.
Sure, I got the computer and could look it up, but, I want someone to tell me.

I used to do it. Yep. I love the candy. Don't think that I am not gonna hit Jenna's, it was my eyeshadow!! I applied it. I am sure I'll clean it off. That indirectly makes me part of this and I am entitled to candy. (tell my diet that)

But, now we as adults are faced with buying candy that we wouldn't normally buy to give to other peoples children. You know (admit it) you get the kind you like in case that there are leftovers. I do. I didn't get any this year however. Last year I had 1 child at the door and that does not constitute a bag of candy. Besides, Jenna went to a "pre-Halloween" event and she gave me her rejects just in case. (Pitiful isn't it)

But, just tell me how this started...

If it is so important, why isn't it a national holiday?

What about those sickos' that want to poison randomly any child that happens to get their Snickers bar. Or the little old lady putting arsenic in her "Famous home made Chocolate Chip Cookies" what about that side?

So, we as the responsible parent, dress our children up silly or scarey or just plain weird and send them out to psychopaths homes. Gee, nominate me for Mom of the year!

Actually, Jenna is going with the neighbor to churches and a nursing home. Some neighborhoods that he cousin knows. But, then again, "Who is that new couple in the neighborhood?"

Should I eat or at least take a bite of everything before Jenna eats it? Yep. She would love that. I think that she takes inventory when she gets home.

But, that is the way it is, that is the way it was and I suppose that is the way it is gonna be. Some things just don't change.

Me? I am dressed up as a Mom. Original, huh?
Til next time...

Just me

"Oh Hail Exercise Ball!"

Yes. This is exactly what I ordered.

However, this isn't exactly what I expected.
The color was right. It is just the size that kinda surprised me.
A neighbor had one of these exercise balls. I don't know yet about the exercise factor (you just can't rush into these things) however, if you lean backwards over it, oh my God. It feels so good to the back it is unreal. My back anyway, which is giving me fits lately.
So, this is how things in my life work.
I go to borrow the neighbor's exercise ball. (she don't use it and she has 2 anyway) Fine. Mine wasn't due to come til Fri. This was Tue and I didn't know how I could live on without one. So, naturally, upon arriving home with hers, I immediately assumed the backwards position. AHHH.
That was just toooooo good.
The next day. Mine came. I thought that this would have to be odd to have borrowed hers overnight. But, none the less, I pumped my new one immediately up as per directions (I normally don't do directions) and pumped and pumped and pumped. Even re-read the instructions to double check so this bad boy wouldn't blow up in my face. Sure enough,I was doing it right. It seemed like it would never reach it's size. There is a band thing that goes around the outside of it and when it is taught, you are done. I would pick it up and there would still be slack. You gotta be kidding me and the bigger it would get. That is why I put the milk jug there for comparison in size.
This thing is huge. I am 5'9" and good Lord. I had to put it away when we went out so the dogs wouldn't think it was for them or gonna attack them for that matter. I couldn't fit it though the door. I did get it in my room squeezing it though, but, not in the closet or bathroom.
It is gracing the living room right now. I haven't figured out quite where it's new home is gonna be, or if I have to build it a room. However, now, my neighbor can have hers back and my back will be getting better treatment and more limber.
Intimidating as it may look, it's here, and it will work.
I have also read that they are good to sit on at the computer for your posture. This one would be a little high. But, the next size down would work!

Til next time,

Just me

Update on the "Invention of the Century" Anti Thumb Sucking Device!!!

Yep! It's true. I'm a genius.

The "Anti Thumb Sucking Device" worked like a charm. No thumb in mouth.

My baby didn't try to get if off.

In the morning, there were no red marks or any discomfort.

So, needless to say, I am proud.

I really need to shower more often to come up with these terrifically brilliant ideas!!!
Until next time...

Just me

The Computer's here, The Computer's here!!!

No. This is not me. Just the way I feel.

Bored.

The old (new) computer is here and it is great. Except for downloading all the things that I (A me thing) like.

First the antivirus. Then weatherbug and the list goes on and on and on. Kinda like I do. (Those that know me know what I am talking about)

But, did you know that computer repair"people" (don't want to be gender discriminating) unknowingly speak another language. Just ask them something that you have been wanting to know. They will start talking so above your head (unless you are another computer person and then the first one wouldn't be there anyway) They don't know it. Bytes and bios is all in a day's work to them.

But, I asked a question anyway. Did I get an answer? Yep. Do I know what I was told? Haven't got a damn clue. But, being polite, you just smile and nod your head and say "oh, I get it now" because, from past experience, they just repeat what they said in the first place with a "you didn't understand that" tone. Not condescending or anything. Just they don't realize your not on their megabyte. So, truthfully, the question was for a friend. So, when he asks me what the computer person said, I can just honestly say,"I really don't know".

He (The computer person) was nice enough to set up my email. Something that I would have had to call tech for. That is always fun. Although, calling the local tech isn't near as challenging as calling a "Dell" or "HP" tech. Then you get to hear Hubba Bubba in India talking bytes and bios to you. Great. Something you don't understand from someone you can't understand.

But, I guess that is the American way. (Political jab)

Well, back to the old download post.

Then it is desk switch time. Maybe the ultimate time to clean my desk area and try to get something called organization going. I got a book on it. But, I don't read books. But, that is another story.

So, until next time,

Just me

Only with a mind like mine...

OK, being a single, not so rich Mom, you gotta do what you gotta do.

So, after taking my baby (I know,she is almost 9) to the dentist last week, I was informed of all the problems that sucking your thumb can cause. I was shocked.
Naturally, upon arriving home, I immediately got on this computer and looked up an "anti thumb sucking device". This was what was pulled up. (The pretty one.) Hereafter referred to as "Theirs". It looked effective, a very good idea indeed. However, not knowing if a dentist prescribed such a thing and knowing that I could afford it, my unique mind swung into action.

I didn't come up with anything other than a sock and a cable tie that night.

However, the next morning in the shower, (somehow, I do my best thinking in there) I came up with an idea based on that collar thing that they put on a dog to keep him from licking an incision or something. Sorta looks like a satellite dish.

My first thought was a regular medicine bottle. It would have worked, but,it was too hard to cut the end off. So, I just happened to take my last vitamin.

BINGO. Even wide at the end. I had my satellite dish.

Add some shoe string, a couple "O" rings, a little bit of chain and a quick link and WaLa!

You have my "anti thumb sucking device"!

Yes, it isn't as pretty. It's a bit crude. No, it don't hurt her. It is actually comfortable she says. Better than the sock and cable tie! (yeah, I know. That was a bit crude too) But, most importantly, it works.

Ingenuity strikes and prevails!!

And it didn't cost anything. Had all the stuff here.

That's all for now!

I'll be improving the design and taking orders in the future!

Until next time...

Just me

It's coming home!

The computer that has the most of the most is coming back.

Good and boring.

I have to re download a bunch of stuff.


All those things that I can't do without and forget the things that I don't know what to do with.


You see, this process has taken months. Months for me to get ahold of someone to fix it (waited 2 weeks before the warranty expired), you just can't rush into these things. Then the first guy that came out really didn't fix it. He just thought that he did and with my experience, even I knew that it wasn't. Turns out he's fired. So, took me another month to contact the place that fixed it. (you gotta take your time on these things!)


Funny part, is the computer guy fixed it in a few days (he obviously rushes into things)


Now it is coming back "naked". Couldn't put on the bundle that came with in the beginning of time,so, just Windows XP. Cool. No wasted memory with all those things that you never use. Or I don't. I never even looked at most. That would involve reading directions and I don't do those unless it is an extreme case.(brain surgery perhaps?)


So, the work begins cleaning up the desk area. Actually 2 desk areas.


The main one and the soon to be "daughter" one that most likely will be used to solely search for Webkinz. Her destination in life. (See video!)


So, there is loads of fun in store.


Time to make a list and check it twice. I want the programs that aren't naughty but nice. (Ok, not an original) But, some of them are really good.


Killer timer program. Small. But, very effective.


Blogger of course and a host of others.


I am complaining sure. But, not really. It will be a relief to get the other one back as this one is having issues. But, if it weren't that, something else would have issues.
The best thing of all is that it got done.
I sure wish that I knew how to do more than say what happens in my boring little life.
Well, wasn't boring yesterday. But, we know that. Yesterday was a total learning experience in more ways than one.
But, then again, you learn something new every day. Or you should.
On that note, I am going to learn what programs I need and learn I need to get off my butt and get busy.
Til next time...
Just me

And today this is my attitude.

Well, it happened.

I got my baby to the "Trained Professional Dr." (of course, I expected to be able to bring her in first thing. Never thinking I may have to wait until afternoon)

All was going so well. Even after the fact that we had to kill 4 hours time in between an appointment of mine and her "squeezed" in appointment.

There were a few bumps in the time killing. Like at the McDonald's that Jenna has wanted to go to since we moved to NC. Well, I guess little Miss Thing thought that the play area was one child at a time. Nope. Headache city. A true torture pit. Kids everywhere. Even to many for her who now declares that she hates that McDonald's and never wants to set foot in there again or go to the drive through. OK. Speed bump.

So we go to the mall. All the mall is to Jenna is a possible source for a Webkinz. Nope. We found them. Mom didn't buy them. Bummer for the child.

So after walking the mall a little, wasting more time, it was finally time for our appointment.

Jenna was all smiles and happy to see our Dr. He is a very nice Dr.

UNTIL...

He insisted she get a flu shot.

The child turned wild. Crying. Thrashing. Fighting. (I found out I have a very strong daughter.) At one point, she had me on the floor, I was holding on to a doorknob for dear life. It took the nurse, the receptionist, myself and the PA was on her way too. But, the deed was done.

I hated the fact that we put her though this, but, understood due to asama (and I know that is spelled wrong.) and allergies.

After all the drama. Jenna simply states "that wasn't bad". I just won't worry about it that much next time. Like nothing unusal went down.

Oh gee, you think not? Why didn't you just listen to me? I told you it wouldn't hurt. You didn't have a reason to get all flustered,(went though my head)

Well, now I an nursing my back after the wrestling match. That girl could be a lineman on the defensive tackle of a football team. At this age. Pro, of course.

So, that was today. Makes you wonder what tomorrow will bring. The only thing I know is a very early alarm.

So on that note, that is all for tonight!!
Until next time...

Just me

More on kids.

My baby has a earache.

Anyone that has a child has had them get sick in one form or another.

What about the sickness that baffles the hell outta you because you don't know anything about it?
OK. My daughter has tubes in her ears. Put in about 10 months ago. The Dr said that there may be drainage. Yeah, after the surgery. Makes sense to me. But NOT 10 months later. SOOOOOO, here I am with the child that keeps my life in sync with an earache, a little drainage and the biggest thing (to me) the ear tubes.

Now, if it were a cold, cough even chicken pox, I would know what to do. But, those ear tubes really throw a wrench in the gears for me.

Who do I call? What Dr, the specialist? The primary? The president?

911?

OK, calm down. You know other Mommies. With answering machines.

No good there.

OK, calm down. You have a computer. Look it up.

Bad move.

Now I think that she needs major surgery.

So, OK. Calm down.

She is breathing, smiling. Says her ear hurts. "how bad? Dr bad?" I ask and I get "yes, Dr bad".

So, come hell or high water, my baby will be seen by a member of the medical profession that speaks good old English one way or another tomorrow. (she even went to bed early. Totally not normal)

I am normally a laid back, easy going person. When it comes to Jenna.
Look out. Here I come.

Truth is, it's probably nothing. Maybe even the tube coming out (this is the fake calm me talking) I am sure that she will miss school for nothing.

But, even if they don't make Jenna feel better. I know I will just knowing the answer.

So, until next time,

Just me

Passwords...

I don't know about anyone else, but, passwords and user names are driving me up the wall. Crazy. Insane.

I think that you will need a password for milk soon.

I can't get on one thing cause I don't remember my password. Another because I don't remember my user name.

If I try, just even think about using my real name, four thousand people already have it and every varity known to mankind and I don't stand a chance.

So, who am I? Here, Just me. That is easy.

Other places, I have had to get creative and that is the problem. Same with passwords. I listened to "Them" like "they" say, don't use the same password for everything. What a crock. Why not? Who is gonna want my info. They would only return it.

Kinda like identiy theft insurance. There is one thing that I absoutely don't need. I have to have all other insurances. But, that one, someone would probaly pay me to take my identiy back!!

But, that may not work, because, I sorta am confused who I am.

Better consult the drivers license. But, how do I know I even gave them the correct name in all this confusion of "user" names.

So, here, I am just me.

With that on my mind, I am ok.

Time to call it a night.

Til next time...

Just me

Kids and wasted energy.

Yep. This is about the extent of my energy.

Then there are kids. My little one is a prime example, bring over a friend, it is double the trouble. (or wasted energy)

Just think if you could bottle some of that energy and put a drop (just a drop or you would have a stroke) that energy in to your morning beverage of choice. WOW. The things that I could accomplish.

Right now, I have 2 *TWO 8 *EIGHT year olds here. Good Lord. I have to expend what energy that I have just to calm down thiers.

Do you ever think that life should be backwards?
The beginning of your life, you are in a nursing home, getting tended to (and most likly in adult diapers), Then you enter your "golden years" when you play golf, get paid retirement and don't have to work. Are wise and hopefully content. Then you enter the working years.(with the energy level I have now) and instead of your job getting boring, it gets better (cause it gets newer every day), Then you hit your 2o's and you feel great. Then the teens when you think that you know it all. Finally about 8 years old with all that energy and nothing construtive to do with it. Then your a baby and really don't know anything but crying will get you your own way. Then you are back in your Mommy and then you never worry about getting old and dying.

Just a thought.

I have lots of thoughts. I just don't always write them down. They can be pretty bizzare. But, maybe that is the point. Get bizzare!

That's it for now!
Have a bizzare day in a good way. Til next time...

Just me

I'm Back!!!

OH YEAH, I AM BACK AGAIN!

Hi again. Give up on me? Well, here I am.

I don't really have much to say today. Or do I?

Things that we think are unimportant,are. And the other way around as well.

For instance. I love that cartoon at the top. It gets attention. That makes it important to a degree, for this blog anyway.

If I put my photo up there, it wouldn't grab quite the attention. So, for this blog it is unimportant.
Where am I going with this. Beats me.

As we speak, I am baking a cake for my 8 year old. Little does she know that the icing has half the sugar (Ok, that is a me thing). Sorta like washing a candy bar down with a diet soda. Huh?

Cake at my house constitutes the main course. There is no meat, veggies, or anything. Just cake. Pitiful, don't you think. Then later in the blogs, I am sure I will complain about my weight. I always do.

Today was rather uneventful. I did some listings on my ebay. If you want to check out my Ebay listings, my seller name is jazznickie.

I sell a little of this and a little of that and some of that too.

That and the cake, laundry, Ebay, vacuuming, mopping and all that fun, enjoyable stuff is what I must get back to for now!
Let the games begin!
Til next time...