While we were with my husband’s family today the conversation quickly turned to cars. Not surprising, they love cars. Most of them have older cars that are considered classic, some of the younger guys were discussing where to get Ferrari parts for a new purchase. I really don’t get into that kind of thing, I’m happy if my car runs and has air conditioning. I also like something that looks half way decent, but I don’t get into the classic car look or the largeness that they usually have with them. They just seem so big. I’ll take a compact any day!
I’ve been looking at a lot of sales for exercise things for Christmas. Do you think it’s odd to give that as a present to someone? Is it like saying, oh you need to get into shape now? It’s a bit impersonal isn’t it? Anyway, I want it for me, not for a present. I’ve also been researching Fenterdren, I’ve heard tons of great things about it from individuals who have used it. Still, that doesn’t mean that reviews are all great about it. I’d love to have an exercise bike for Christmas this year, but I know my husband would never go for it. He’s all like you don’t get things that are for cooking or exercise, just things that are for you!
I was watching some early morning show the other day and they were talking about how prices are negotiable because of the economy right now. They were saying that hotels are really going to be feeling it, but what people weren’t considering is that they can get cheap rooms if they just ask. Now, I know this to be true because of the hotel I just booked in October and got a really good rate, without even asking. It started to dawn on me that if I actually tried to get a cheaper room I might get a great deal. Now, if I could only get an equally good deal on airfare to someplace like las vegas we’ll be in business.
My mom is the hardest person to buy presents for. To be fair, I try really hard and I respect her wishes. What really makes me angry is the fact that she is always doing this thing where doesn’t use what you got her or something like that. Almost like why are you wasting your money on me, I will never appreciate it. This year I’m thinking I’ll get her some safety equipment for work. She can’t hardly tell me she doesn’t need that now can she? Last year she told me she wanted a new purse. I went out and picked out a middle of the road line as I knew she’d pull her usual with it. I even got a matching wallet. About a month in she finally switched over, 6 months later she was back to using her old one. I asked why? She said things kept falling out of the one I got her. We went out of town shortly after that her old one broke, she had to carry it with a broken strap. I said Karma is strange isn’t it?
The Comedy Central channel is on my tv right now with a Christmas special. Jeff Dunham and his puppets, the redneck one is on there right now. Sometimes I wish I had home theater seating so we could have friends over to watch this stuff and enjoy. This house is way too small for that and you could never hear all of what was going on. Speaking of getting together for the holidays my family is going to do something new this year. We’re doing our thing after Christmas and we’re actually going to play games, etc. We never do anything like this, fun I mean. It’s usually centered around a fight or something. I’m so looking forward to this!
After being sick for a week I have really been eating today. My mouth hurts and it’s making it difficult to get the job done, but I’m trying my hardest. I feel like I was starved for a week and now I’m all like FOOD!! FOOD!!! With the holidays coming on I’m not planning on stopping any time soon. I’m so looking forward to cookies and pies and anything thing else comforting. At this rate I’m going to have to shop for a new diet pill to take off the excess weight.
Thanksgiving was nice. We were with my family for quite a while that day. It was sad listening to everyone talk about the current employment situation around town. Most of the people in my family have gotten or are getting laid off. They have a problem where the companies want to work them 2 days a week and make them get partial unemployment instead of laying them off completely. It’s just not working out for the workers that way. Some of them are totally out of work and looking for anything they can find, which isn’t really much right now. I’d love to purchase a franchise and hire them all, but I’m not in a situation to do that. I also don’t know what would be frugal right now as it seems most of the town is down on their luck! This year I really got the meaning of Thanksgiving because I’m so thankful for everything I have and realize it could be much less!
I feel so overwhelmed right now. It’s currently bedtime and I’m just starting to get around to doing a ton of things that need to be finished. I feel like the holidays are way more hectic this year and much less enjoyable. Probably because of family members being in the hospital and trying to fit them into the visiting schedule a couple of times a week? I’ve been attempting to clean and organize the 100 papers on my table, scrapbooking supplies that are taking over my home, and children’s clothes that are just way too small. At this rate I’m about to start looking into self storage and say forget it.
Thanksgiving went well here. I’m stuffed still and it’s a day later. The nicest part was seeing all my family and visiting with them. My aunt has lost a lot of weight in the past few months, almost 60lbs to be exact. She’s doing a few different things that are really lifestyle changes like exercising and cutting out soft drinks completely. She’s also using the alli weight loss system. Looks like it works really well if you attempt to change your life for the better along with the pills!
I’ve been asking for some electronics this year for Christmas. Yes, I want things, but I’m ashamed to admit that I have no clue what the specifics are. I want to be able to play games, in the car. So I’ve asked for a Nintendo DS. I started to wonder if that was really the best option for me? I’m going to check out an electronics blog to see if I can get some insight into what is the best product of this kind and would fit my needs as opposed to being the one with the pink case! I know, I’m not techno geeky save your judgments.