I’m Underwhelmed

February 4, 2010 by

I think that’s how I truly feel about the Lost premiere. I was underwhelmed. Oh, sure, it had its good points. And it raised more questions – of course. But overall, Meh.

Things are a little hectic. Man took his truck into the shop so I’m the taxi for him and the kiddo. Which is really fine. We’re lucky in that we only work about 5 mins from each other and his work is on the way to/from my work. And the dealership is just up the street from the house.

I’m nearly done with my taxes. I have a few tweaks to make on it before I decide to submit it. Then I’m hitting efile and calling it done. With my tax refund this year, I’m going to try to get my sorry bathrooms fixed. They’re really in sad shape and if I ever want to sell the house, I think they need some attention. New shower/tub installations, a coat of paint, new sinks new light fixtures, new mirror, some storage. Yes, I hear the dollar signs ringing. But I will do what I can with what I have.

Got about 800 words written on the story. The evenings go SO fast and the kiddo had a ton of homework last night because he was out Tuesday for the doctor. It was painful. Math, science, spelling. We didn’t finish. Luckily he only has to turn it all in by Friday so we’ll be finishing it up tonight.

And that’s about all I have to report. I’m relieved it’s nearly Friday.

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Lost Season Finale

May 13, 2009 by

I have two words:

HOLY SHIT

That is all.

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Odds and Ends

January 22, 2009 by

So… raise your hand if you watched LOST last night. It was…in a word… AWESOME. This season is totally going to rock. And the really big question is this: Is Locke really dead? Hmm…

I just love Daniel Faraday. Mr. Cuse and Mr. Lindelof, you two BETTER NOT KILL HIM OFF. Okay?!?

Got the kiddo last night and we had a nice evening together. He likes his new dictionary and kept asking what the meaning of words were. When he did, we’d pick up the dictionary and look it up together. He wanted to know what mischief and solitary meant. I said mischief should have a picture of him under it for the definition. He kinda giggled at that.

He’s still reading Harry Potter, too. He even bragged on himself this evening: “Mom, isn’t it impressive I’m reading Harry Potter all by myself?” Yes, dear. It is. Shortly before that, he was playing his Hot Wheels game and shouting, at the computer, “You want a piece of me!” and “Come on! Let’s do this!” It was cracking me up.

I gotta say… I love having the DVR. I can just pause it and then skip the commercials. I got to watch the entire premiere and even though the kiddo interrupted me a hundred times, it didn’t bother me because I knew I could just rewind. I don’t know how I lived without it before. LOL

Okay that’s it for me. Short entry today.

Oh and YES! I wrote!

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Happy Leap Day!

February 29, 2008 by

Today is a day that only happens every four years…so make the best of it. ;)

Can I just say I totally love this new blog? I’m thinking it’s a keeper!

Was I the only one bawling like an idiot at the end of Lost? And FINALLY! We got some answers. It was a great episode. Totally cool! I love Desmond. That’s all I’m saying – no spoilers here.

AND…the Stars kicked Blackhawks booty. They won 7-4. Brad Richards is our new guy and he had 5 assists. I think he was definitely a good addition to the team. I’m going to the game next Wednesday, so I’m looking forward to watching him play in person.

Plus the kid was in a pleasant mood, so it was a good evening all around.

At lunch yesterday, a co-worker friend and I went to Steinmart. I totally forgot about this store, but she had been telling me about some great deals she found there. So went went a lunch and I came away with another steal – Michael Kors shirt for $17. I was so happy! I can’t believe all the great deals I’m finding lately. I’m going to have to keep Steinmart on my list of places to shop.

When I got home from work, I had a nice refund check in my mailbox. That was a pleasant (and unexpected) surprise. Inching ever closer to getting me out of debt (even though I really want to blow it, I’m doing the adult, responsible thing and paying off bills. How boring!). But on the downside, my car insurance went up and I have no idea why. I’m going to have to call them and see what’s up. That was a bummer and really rather irritating.

Overall, the day was pretty bang up good. Shocking, really. I found good deals, the Stars won, I got money… all is right with the world! ;)

I haven’t written much in the last few days. I’m sort of waiting for March 1. And now that I’ve started the story, Delilah has suddenly shut up. I will have to make her talk. Perhaps special dark chocolate will coax her out of her silence.

This weekend, we have a soccer game on Saturday afternoon and then we’re headed to the movies on Sunday to see the Spiderwyck Chronicles. It’s supposed to rain that day, so it’ll be a perfect day to get out and do that.  We also have a school project to work on. He has to make a Texas flag – which of course means, *I* have to make a Texas flag. It has to be bigger than 12 x 18 and the colors have to be done in something OTHER than crayon. Okay, so I have to get creative. I haven’t come up with anything yet. Feel free to toss ideas my way. :) In the meantime, I’ll be heading to Michael’s, Hobby Lobby or Wal-Mart to see what I can find.

Tonight, though, we’re just hanging around together at the house. I love those evenings. They’re the best.

Oh, and I redid the fashion blog the other night too. I’m working on an entry right now about shopping smart (hehe) so when you have a chance, pop over here and check it out. I hope to have my post up sometime later today or maybe tonight.

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