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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Ouch...

Picture this, I'm sound asleep last night and all of a sudden, my cat jumps on my pillow scratching me on my head. It's in my hairline so you can't see the scratch. Boy, I shot out of bed, cat flying in the air. I look at the clock and it's 2am.
Well you know me, if I'm awoken during the night, I don't get back to sleep. So, I ended up staying up til me alarm goes off at 6:30am. Then I piddle around, late for my day. Late to the bank this morning on an errand, then late to volunteering.
So, I feel that my day has just been a blur. I get home and there are three hairballs on my bed, two on the floor and my cat has scratched up the toilet paper.
I don't know whats gotten into her today. Maybe she's gotten a lot of energy . Who knows?
It's time for my day to unwind and slow down. Hopefully my night will become uneventful. I hope so because I need some sleep.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Boy, it's cold

It is just downright cold and wet outside today. The news said we were suppose to get a "trace" of snow, but I never saw any. Snow reminds me of Christmas. It's so pretty to see snow on Christmas trees. But it is kind of good that it didn't snow because there are no headaches with the roads icing over.
I completely forgot to blog yesterday. I got home, wet all over from not having an umbrella with me. Stripped down, got into my sweats and warm socks, then curled up on the couch for the remainder of the day.
Tomorrow it's suppose to be sunny but still chilly. I made some soup the other day and have been enjoying since then. It's vegetable soup. I got the low sodium chicken broth, put in tomatoes,celery,peas and corn. It turned out pretty well. I also bought some fresh broccoli. I steamed this the other night and it makes a good side dish with the soup.
Hopefully the market will have some fresh shrimp. I have found that shrimp goes well with soup. Heck, I might even put the shrimp in the soup. Can't hurt.
My glasses are falling down all the time, since they are broken. I'm too cheep to buy new ones. I just tape these together. I wear a different pair in front of others. I don't want to look like a nerd with taped up glasses.
I may see my friends from Jasper Thursday afternoon. We have had two plans to meet that have fallen through. So, hopefully I'll get to see them.
Thats about all my news.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Rainy Sunday

Boy, on a day like this people usually nap all day. I know I could. It's dark outside and you can hear a gentle rain outside. I need to get up, get dressed and go to Walmart to grocery shop. But no, I'm still in my jammies, warm socks and haven't made any effort to get out of bed.
Plus, Sunday's are a day at rest, so they say. Anyway, I think I'll stay lazy today. I may not even get dressed today.
Oh, Alabama won yesterday at the Iron bowl. I kind of figured that they would. Auburn just isn't the team they were last year. But I'm sure they'll make a comeback next season.
I didn't hear any screaming Alabama fans yesterday. My neighborhood is filled with them.
Well, that's about all my news for the day. I hope everyone has a good Monday tomorrow.

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Saturday

I hope everyones tummy was full from Thanksgiving goodies. I was sick all day yesterday to my stomach. I think it was a combination of all the food I had eaten. Then I woke up this morning with really low blood sugar and a head cold. So I took some glucose tablets and ate some peanut butter and my blood sugar got better.
The big game is today, the Iron bowl. I wonder who will win. Auburn or Alabama. My neighbors have their patio all decorated with Alabama flags and banners. Their not suppose to do that, but who cares?
Most neighbors around my block are all Alabama fans anyway.
I think I'll root for the underdog, Auburn.

Friday, November 25, 2011

A Gathering

Did you have a good Thanksgiving? I did. It was so nice to see everyone. While everyone is talking and laughing, I'm usually the one who is very quiet. It bothers me sometimes, but I've become a great listener throughout the years.
My mother always goes all out with the food. I don't think I will ever be such a good cook as she is. She's been doing it for a long time, but I still don't think I can ever prepare meals like she does. I splurged last night by eating pumpkin pie. That is one of my favorite kinds of pie.
I paid for it with my blood sugar readings this morning. It was close to 200. I just have to drink plenty of water today.
I'm going to be able to see my friends from Jasper today.
Thats whats so good about holidays. Everyone seems to enjoy each others company more. And of course the big game is tomorrow. The Iron bowl between rivals, Auburn and Alabama.
Auburn seems to have a more weaker team this year than Alabama. So, we'll see who wins.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Thanksgiving

I wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. I'm looking forward to seeing some extended family members today along with the regulars. At my parents house, there's always lots of homemade foods, drinks and cheer to go around. I've been saving up my calaries so I can enjoy all the food.
TCM has been running family favorites today like the Music Man, The Secret Garden etc.. I think I already missed the Thanksgiving Day parade. I always forget about that.
Anyway, have a happy day everyone.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Hearing from Friends

You know it's so nice to hear from friends during the holidays.  I have those friends that are one in a million. I feel so blessed to have them in my life. We've all grown up together and even though I may not see them very often, it's as if no time has passed at all.
I will tell you something funny. I went out last night to put some stuff in the trunk of my car and there was this animal just a few feet away. Well I start calling kitty, kitty. As it got closer, I realized that it was a raccuun. I could have tried to pet that thing. Thank goodness I didn't because I probably would have been bit or something. These types of animals hang around the grounds by my home because my neighbors leave food out on the lawn for them.
I'm gonna have to tell my neighbors to stop doing that. It probably won't help, because my neighbors also leave their trash out on their patio at night when the trash bend is just a few feet away from their front door. Maybe I can get the management to get involved so I won't be the one asking them to stop. Yea, I think thats a plan.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Severe Weather

My volunteering job closed early today due to the oncoming weather. I heard that schools are also closing early too. I think people are overreacting to this threat of severe storms. I think that they are all afraid because of the April 27th. storms of this year. I agree that we all need to be prepared for the weather, but I also think that people can be too prepared.
Watch the weather get really bad, I hope not.
Anyway, I'm off from volunteering until next Monday. It was going to be closed tomorrow, Thursday and Friday. Even though I'm not being paid, I feel that the time I spend there is worthwhile. I really enjoy it. Plus it gets me out of the house.
I wonder if this Friday or should I say black Friday will be super crowded all over. I'm glad I got all of my running around for Christmas done around Halloween. My Christmas is not going to be big, but I hope the gift cards that I did purchase will be fun for the family.
Thats about all my news for the day. Stay safe!!

Monday, November 21, 2011

The Tree

Last night I decided to put up my Christmas tree. This is early for me because I usually do it the day after Thanksgiving. It's so funny because I have to kitty proof it. Last year my cat climbed up the tree and actually knocked it down. She would also play with the ornaments, batting them to the floor. So, I had to hang some of the ornaments that she goes for higher.
Well that didn't stop her. I heard crash after crash of ornaments hitting the floor last night. I finally had to close her into the bedroom last night. So, we'll see if that does the trick every night. After pawing on the door for awhile, she finally settled down.
I also put small trees in the dining room and bathroom. All is festive at my house now.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Things you like

When I was walking this morning, I thought about places that I'd like to go. I've always had a fascination with castles. I tried to find a book about Scotland's castles, but I couldn't find one. Especially Edinburg's castles. There is a castle in I think South Carolina called the Biltmore. I've seen pictures of it in magazines.
I think the idea of a castle is so romantic. And it's rich in history.
Closer to home, there's nothing like having your first cup of coffee in the morning.And having a hot shower. In the summer, I like to feel the warm sun on my face. If you live on a beach, waking up to the sound of the ocean. I haven't been to a beach in a long time, but I remember the sound of the waves hitting the shore.
I also like Christmas tree shopping. Finding that one special tree to decorate. Each year I help decorate my parents tree. It's turned into a tradition for me.
One of these days, I'd like to be somewhere where there's snow on the ground and take a sleigh ride. I like the snow. If I were rich, I would probably have a cabin in Gatlinburg and a beach house in Florida. That way you get the best of both worlds.
But I am thankful that I have a roof over my head, plenty to eat, good doctors, great friends and a wonderful family.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Noise

Ok, Ok. It was 2am and all of a sudden I heard someone yelling. I get up and looked out the window and my hillbillie neighbors are out on the front lawn yelling at each other. Things are being thrown out in the yard. Usually I would have gotten dressed and walked over there to ask them to quiet down, but I didn't want to get in the middle of things.
Just as I was about to call the police, they pull up in the parking lot. Obviously someone else called the police. I continue watching and the police were there for a good 1/2 hour.
Then I don't hear anything. The police left and I tried to go back to sleep. It's now 3:45am and I am still awake.
These people may be nice, but they are way to loud all the time. I think their both half deaf with the way they talk to one another. And their poor dog must be up all the time. I know I would.
I guess sleep is not in the cards for me today. Maybe I'll drift back off in a couple of hours.
I think it's about time that I notify the management of the noise that is constantly being heard next door.
Somethings gotta give.
If it's not the noise next door, it's all the cigarette butts all over the ground. Or the beer cans left all over their patio. I wish these owners of these condos would screen people better before they rent their condos out. The guy that lived there before them, would blast his stereo up at these hours of the day. So, as long as I've owned my condo, there has been noise over there.
We'll see if I go back to sleep, very doubtful...

Friday, November 18, 2011

Friday

Well I've been up since 5"30am this morning. I had a good sleep though. I have a real big treat today. I'm going over to my sisters house today. We hardly ever get to spend "quality" time together. She's super busy with her job.
It's only 9:00am and I've already been for my walk today. I've fed and cleaned after my cat. Done all my chores, so I've got the rest of the day to enjoy myself.
We got a notice from the management on our doors yesterday telling what the rules are. On one of those it said no banners or flags allowed. I wonder if my hillbillie neighbors will abide by that. Their the ones that I have blogged about before that go to the extreme in decorating their patio with Alabama stuff. It would be nice if they didn't do that anymore because it kind of junks up the area. From the street it looks awful.
So we'll have to see.
Well, I hope everyone has a good Friday.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Doctor day

I went to see my diabetes doctor this morning for two hours. Yes, two hours. My nurse got there late this morning. After I had been there for 45 mins. Anyway, I had good reports and bad reports. First the good: my blood pressure was good and the last two weeks of blood sugars were good. My chloresteral was great at 115.
The Bad: My A1c level was still high at 9. It had gone down from four months ago, but it was still high. He told me that my body is making more sugar, so that means my pancreas is making less insulin. So, he put me on some additional medication. My vitamin D levels were low. Mine is at 13, but the normal is around 50 to 75. I'll have to start taking this Rx'd vitamin D now once a week.
I gained 1 pound of weight from last time which was a surprise to me because I had really been watching what I eat and exercising. Even though I felt like I had lost weight. I probably did, but for the past month I have been increasing my insulin intake and I have probably gained back what I lost from that. The more insulin you take the more weight you gain. So, it's hard.
When you are a diabetic, you will have foot problems. Sometimes your toes will turn blue. The reasoning behind this is that your feet are the farthest from your heart. There will be a lack of blood flow and circulation which causes the foot problems. So, far I've been lucky. Just experiencing numbness.
All in all, it was an OK appointment. Plus, I can't expect to have all A's when I go to the doctor. Who does?

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

The Joke's on Me...

I had something funny happen to me today. Well some may think it's funny, while others would dread it. I was sitting at my desk and all of a sudden I was having bad gas pains. I just knew that if I got up I would pass gas. So I stayed seated until they passed.
It reminded me of a time I worked in criminal court a few years back. Picture this...
I'm sitting at the table you know where the defense attorneys and DA's sit and clients. Well, for no apparent reason I passed this loud fart when I got up to go to the podium where the judge sits. I could feel my face getting hot because I was mortified. I did my thing with the judge and slowing walked back over to the table. When I sat down, the probation officer that was sitting next to me says "damn girl.." He starts laughing and I start laughing. I told him to please excuse me. I then said that it was so bad, it followed me up to the judge [the smell]. I looked across at the other end of the table and the DA was snickering. So, that day will live on in my memory as my most embarrassing moment.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Tuesday

It was nice to be back at my volunteering place. I like hanging around the house, but this lets me get out of the house and makes me feel like I'm doing something to help others. It's been raining all day so far, so a walk is not possible today. It's been so warm these past couple of days . I'm hoping that it turns cold and stays cold for awhile.
I have been sleeping fine for about a week now. Don't know why, but I'm not objecting.
I saw as I was leaving this morning, that my hillbillie neighbors left large pieces of bread out in their front lawn. I guess their trying to feed all the rodents in the neighborhood again.
Their always feeding some sort of animal. No wonder my birdhouse is always raided, because all the bird feed is gone most nights.
I've asked them before about that and their answer is always, "we used to live out in the country."

Monday, November 14, 2011

Volunteering

Well I start back at my volunteering place again tomorrow. Thank goodness their opening again because I really like being there. I'm meeting my friends from Jasper, Al. today. She's in town to see her doctors.
We usually meet at Cracker Barrel. Have lunch then visit for a little while. The last time they came into town, we got to visit for a couple of hours, which was nice.
I'm going to have to drive up there sometime. I used to go every few months or so, but now I don't. I don't like making that drive. It's a little over an hour to get there.
I can't believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Then before you know it Christmas will be here. Thank goodness I have already taken care of my gifts. I hate running through town at the last minute to buy gifts. I like it all done so I can decorate my tree, wrap my gifts ahead of time.
Well, I'm off. Hope everyone has a good week.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

What a Sight

Have you ever seen those pictures of Walmart customers? I believe it went viral a couple of years ago, where every so often you'd get an email of these pictures of how Walmart customers would be dressed. Well this morning while I was at Walmart buying groceries I saw two of the most outragious people.
One was of this woman who was wearing see through white pants. She had on smily faced underwear that you could see under her pants. I can't believe she would go anywhere in that.
Another one was of this man who had these really short shorts on that had his bottom sicking out and he was wearing this sweater. He had knee socks on with high tops.
You wonder what goes through these peoples minds. It's like you don't want to stare,but you can't help but notice. While this guy was walking around by the milk section, every person who was in the area was starring at him. Did he dress like that to get attention?
And I wonder if the woman who had on the smily faced underwear really knew that you could see through her pants. 
And I was worried that I would look too bummed out in my sweat pants and sweat shirt.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

This is....

This morning I woke up with a bad cold. Even though I didn't feel good, I went for my walk. About a block away from my house, this dog came up to me charging. His tail was up and I could see his fangs. He just kept charging at  me. His owner was across the street yelling for him. What I couldn't believe was that his owner didn't rush over to grab him.
I finally yelled back at the owner to come get his dog. He finally came. He apologized for his dog and then began dragging him away from me.
What gets me is that all dogs are suppose to be on a leash and not just roaming around. Who knows what this dog could have done if his owner wasn't around.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Dadgumit

Boy, maintaining your blood sugars is a challenge. I blogged a few days ago about going up 4 mgs. on my insulin. A week ago it was holding me, but now it seems that it isn't. The past two days I have had low bedtime readings and high morning readings. Like for an example, last night it was 114. This morning it was 131, fasting.
So, it looks like I need to go up another 2mgs. The way they do it is increase  2mgs. per four days. So for four days I stay at a certain mgs. Then if my fasting is too high, I'll go up another 2mgs. until I reach 120 for a fasting. It sounds complicated, but it's not.
The only problem to this is the more insulin you take, the more weight you'll gain. On one end I have my father not wanting me to increase my mgs. dosage and then on the other hand I have my doctor telling me to increase.
I know my father is worried about me and doesn't want me to gain anymore weight. Do I go up per my doctor or stay the same per my father who is also a doctor. So, I'm stuck.
The only reason I can think whats going on is my pancreas is not making the amount of insulin that it used to be doing. I do take a medication that is suppose to stimulate my pancreas. Maybe I just need to go up on that. Who knows?
I go see my diabetes doctor on the 17th. so maybe I'll have this solved. The one thing that has stuck in my mind is that high blood sugars can damage your organs. It's usually over a longer period of time to do this.
I guess I just have to weight it out until I get a definite answer.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Grandma

When I was at my parents house this morning, I got all of my winter clothes. They store my clothing over there because I don't have enough space to do it a home.
Anyway, my mother and I went through some yarn of Grandma's. We're giving it to a friend of mine who crochets blankets herself and she also belong to the Linus Project. The Lius Project makes blankets for infants, children and adults affected by disasters.
When we opened a bag we found a blanket that my Grandma has been sewing while she was at the nursing home. It was unfinished, but beautiful. I just wrapped it in my arms and it felt like I was wrapping my Grandma in my arms. There were also unfinished napkins and saucers that she had crocheted.
I'm gonna use some of the saucers as Christmas ornaments on my tree. So, I can say I have something of Grandmas. I miss her terribly.
It's hard to look at these things that she made without feeling a sense of sadness. But how special they are.. I remember her hands. They were always so soft. I think I'll put her pictures out at Christmas time so she will be remembered. She always wore this green sweater around Christmas. And the pins she had on were always festive. I wish I could find those pins. If I did, I would wear them with pride.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Weird

Well I just got home. Something weird happened where I volunteer. About 10am, the volunteer coordinator came through my section and told everyone that they were closing up shop today and that we needed to go home. When we asked what was going on, she just said that "they" will call us when they needed us again.
That's bizarre. One of the volunteers said to me in the parking lot that this happened another time. And she was told by another volunteer that they were late on the rent at that time. So, I don't know.
I do know that they work on donations worldwide.
I've just never seen that happen before whether it was a place I was working at or volunteering at.
Maybe that's why they function off of volunteers, because there is a lack of money flow.
In any case, I guess I'll have to find a new place to volunteer. Or go back to where I was before I signed on for this.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Tuesday

Well I didn't know if it was going to rain today or be a sunny day. After I got done today, I came home and there was dog poop on my patio. Obviously someone is not taking their dog out on a leash to go to the bathroom. I see one dog in the next breezeway that is never on a leash. And of course, there's cats that roam freely over here that aren't suppose to.
That's what gets me. Why on earth do people not follow the rules. Each time a person moves here, their given a list of the bi-laws. I hate to say this, but most of the rule breaking is done by renters. They just come and go out of here all the time. It's the responsibility of the owners to keep their renters in check. But most owners don't give a damn. They just want their money. They could care less if someone is not following the rules.
Take my neighbors. Their nice people and all, but they tether their dog from their patio, which is not allowed. In the next building theres a couch on someones deck, which is not allowed. In the summer, people put the towels on the railings, which is not allowed. And the list goes on.
Some of you might think that I am being nick picky, but this condo complex has really gone to trash in the last few years. I remember that was one of the perks when I bought my place, because everything was neat and well kept. The rules were being enforced by the board. And any violators were being fined if they broke the rules. Now, this new board [ members are elected every year] just are not doing their jobs. Doesn't it look better for the neighborhood if there's not trash in the yard?
So, there are perks to live in a condo. No yards you have to cut. No painting outside your home. No roof to replace, etc...
But when you have those that live in your community that don't give a flip of the cleanliness of the property, then there's trouble.

Monday, November 7, 2011

Monday

My blood sugars have been right on target this past week. I went up 4mgs. of insulin because my blood sugars were a little high. I also have been really strict with what I eat and it's funny that I'm not as hungry anymore. Of course, I'm walking everyday but Sundays. So, I think I can say that I have been feeling really good for awhile now.
I just love these cold mornings. It always wakes me up in the morning walking to my car. I slept really well last night. It's a hit or miss with me with the sleeping as you can quite imagine by now.
There's nothing much more going on with me today.
I think I'll sit back and watch an old movie.
Butter as always is sleeping in my bed under the covers. What a life to be able to sleep, eat and sleep again with no cares in the world. Boy, she really has the life. She gets at least one new toy every few weeks and gets to play when I get home.
Although she is short tempered, she's been a really good cat. If I can just calm her down with the scratching and nibbling at my ankles it would be a lot better.
I bought her a scratch pad to help my furniture out, but she still goes for one chair in my living room. And I've learned to cover my bedspread with an old blanket so she won't tear it up. She's just too old to get declawed now. It's better to do that when their under a year old. She'll be two in December.
I catch myself thinking of my other cat that I had to get put down. I miss her all the time. She was my first cat I had ever owned and she was a good one. Sweet and well tempered. Even though this cat is a little hellion, she still likes her belly rubbed when she's sleepy.
I will tell you something funny. About two weeks ago I was taking a bath and Butter kept walking back and forth on the rim of the tub. I told her that she was going to fall in and wouldn't you know, she fell in. I have never seen a cat jump so high.
Since then, she won't come near the tub.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Early

Well another night has passed and I'm not sleeping again. This comes in waves. And I didn't even realize that daylight savings time ended today. So, I've had to set all of my clocks and watch back an hour.
Even though it's still dark outside, I bundled up and went out on my patio and had my coffee. I like it at this hour because everything is so quiet and still.
I wonder sometimes about going outside when it's this early because of the crime rate where I live. But I feel safe in my little community.
Oh and yes, my neighbors had all of those stuffed animals out on their patio with little Alabama shirts on. I blogged about that several weeks ago.
They'll keep them out in view for a few days, although the complex management says that all banner and football decorations must be withdrawn the next day.
I have walked through the complex on game day and their are the only ones that have a huge Alabama banner and stuffed animals out. I sometimes feel like I'm back in college with all of this hoopla.
I wonder who won the game yesterday, Alabama or LSU.
Or if Florida won yesterday too. Who knows?

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Quality Time

My Dad is off today, so I went to my parents house and spent some time with him. We watched the Florida and Vanderbuilt  game. When I left Florida was in the lead. My dad went to the University of Florida so he's a huge fan of the Gators.
We're also big Auburn fans as well. Except for my brother who is a Alabama fan. I know whenever there's a big game, they usually get together to watch it. I'm usually not watching football, but on occasion
I do watch a game every now and then.
Bama plays LSU today. If I were watching that game I would yell for LSU. I remember one day about 15/yrs. ago I went to a Bama and LSU game. It was wild. Of course I was sitting with Bama fans.
Ohhhh... I just baked some lemon pepper chicken. I think I'll go and have me some. More later.

Friday, November 4, 2011

A Face Too Familiar

When I was at the grocery store this morning I saw an elderly lady who had the same face as my grandmother. I kept running into her on each isle. I finally said to her that she has brought back a good memory for me. I told her that she resembled my grandmother. She said that she has people all the time saying to her that she looks like someone they know.
My grandmother has been dead since December of 2006. For the life of me, I haven't been able to remember what she looked like until now. Sure I have pictures of her, but their all packed away. Before I bought my condo, I used to live by her. I can remember going to her apartment, drinking tea and hearing stories of her youth. I really miss her sometimes.
I haven't been back to where her ashes are, but I'm going to make a point to do that very soon.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

A Good Visit

I met my friends from Jasper, Al. this afternoon for a late lunch then they followed me back home. I get to see them about twice a month because one of them comes to Birmingham to see her doctors then.
Anyway her husband bought me two dwarf boxwood shrubs and mulch.
In my garden I have a japanese maple and a bird feeder under the tree. Then to the right I have a alberta spruce planted in a large pot. On each side of spruce is where he planted the boxwoods. Then put down that fresh mulch in the bed of the garden. It looks so pretty now. I also have two planter boxes hanging up from the boxwoods on the patio railing.
That mulch makes it look so clean and organized.
My garden is all set for winter now. It's nice to sit on the couch and look over my garden while watching the birds feed. I have a pair of cardinals that feed there and a pair of blue jays. I think there are a few finches there too.
Well it's been a full day again and I'm ready to relax with a good book.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Wednesday

When I got done today, I came home and took a long walk. About a 1/2 mile down the street there's a lake. I walked down there and fed the ducks. You would think with this cooler weather, the ducks would have flown somewhere warmer, but their still there. Their all fat, so I can just assume that a lot of people feed them.
This is a really nice spot. There's a pavilion in the middle of the lake. I think this is a man made lake because it's small. I wonder if there's any fish in the water. There's also a dirt track that encircles the lake.
In total I think I walked 3 miles today.
Tomorrow I go to get my labs done at my diabetes doctor. I've had a little trouble with my blood sugars lately. I think what has happened is that my pancreas is not making the amount of insulin that it was. I take medication to stimulate the pancreas to make insulin. The reason why I think this is because I get plenty of fluids a day and I watch what I eat and don't eat past 6pm. So, we'll see what they say.
Otherwise, everything else is fine.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Tuesday

Yesterday, when I got done with my day I went to three different stores and purchased gift cards for everyone for Christmas. I wanted to go ahead and get that done. I'm doing gift cards because it's cheap and everyone would be able to get what they want instead of me buying something that they might not want or need.
I know it's kind of early to be thinking about Christmas gifts, but I just wanted to have that done. I had some cash saved from last year when I cleaned homes.
My computer was on the blink this weekend. The server at at-t was down again and I think my modem is starting to malfunction. This is the second modem I have and I was told by at-t that they only last a year or so. So, of course it always seems to happen after the first six months that I have one. During the first six months, at-t will replace them for free. So, thats another $70 dollars that I have to invest in one.
Last night my red neck neighbors had scary music on outside on their patio until late in the evening for Halloween. Unfortunately they had to learn the hard way that we don't get trick or treaters here at all. I did tell them, but I guess they were hoping we would.
They threw candy corn out on the grass sometime last night. I saw it this morning when I was drinking my coffee out on my patio. I wonder what kind of animal they think is going to eat candy corn.
Thats a new one for me.
Well thats about all my news for the day. Have a good week everyone!