After seven years of paying of debt, I am debt free. I'm in the  process of buying a home. Yeah, adult independent me ( Read more... )

I just strained a back muscle and can't move. On top of that I'm supposed to help my parents move furniture tomorrow, so they have new carpet installed. What is the proper term for this situation. I don't think it is ironic.

I used to being an after thought when it comes to my family. The phrase "Oh! Didn't I tell you," comes out of my mother's mouth more often than I care to acknowledge. I'm used to out about family functions the day before the event, but we have a family tradition, were we go out to dinner at restaurant of our choosing for our birthday ( Read more... )

Okay so at 4AM CST Northern IL experienced an earthquake. I live about 10-15 miles from the epicenter, as the crow flies. I woke up to a rumbling and some minor tremors. I though it was thunder at first. We were in the middle of a snowstorm and Thundersnows aren't unheard of, but it last too long. I was confused, but when it was over I realized it ( Read more... )

On Black Friday, I shopped online for my family's X-mas presents. I also bought Dragon Age: Origins, for myself. I check my order status and it's due to arrive Monday. I don't want to wait. I want to play NOW!

in about a year I should be for the first time in my adult life I will be entirely debt free. *Snoopy Dance*

My brain will not stop giving me story ideas. I'm too busy to write. I am currently addicted to Sims 3 and having too much fun, but my brain is like "Oh, but what about this." and "Oooh, shiney idea." ARRRGGH ( Read more... )

My co-worker today told me today, evolution isn't real and that humans and dinosaurs once lived sided by side. I've heard of people like this, but have never met one. I pride myself on being open mind and able to see both sides in an argument or a debate. I didn't even know evolution was still on the table. Even most religious folk I know have ( Read more... )

Recently, I have had sudden frequent sustained ringing in my ears. I feared I was going deaf. I went to the doctor. she said there was no sign of infection, but there was some fluid build-up in my ears and my sinuses were irritated probably due to the development of an allergy. She gave me some sinus stuff and said it should be cleared up in a week ( Read more... )

Some people say that things come in threes. I've had three bad things happen recently--see my previous post. Today, I won $25 off of a scratchy. I hope that means more good things are coming.