Mini update - Feelings of accomplishment
Boy, while it doesn't take much, it's amazing what a little bit of online shopping can do to give you a sense of accomplishment. It's too bad that I'm feeling physically bleeh. I haven't been getting enough sleep, and I think my body is starting to rebel as a result. I woke up in the middle of the night (well, early morning) with a killer headache. I typically don't get those, I mean any kind of headache that actually wakes me up. It was that bad that it almost scared me. Two hours after taking an Aleve for the pain, it's now just a dull ache in my head. I don't know if it's the body rebelling that I need more sleep and rest, or the weather, or both. I would take the day off, but there's a big "meet and greet" meeting this afternoon, and I'd rather save the days or time for when I feel like I'm at death's door instead. Maybe since JC is working from home today, when I get home I can take a nap for a while and not worry about making dinner.
But I digress...
Two major "purchases" yesterday that will be for the better.
1) Finally bought Drew his electric guitar. Also bought a mini amp and connecting cord too. I finally talked JC into letting him have it sooner than later. We were going to buy it from Best Buy, (heck, we are over there every weekend), but found the same stuff that we were planning to buy at Best Buy from another source online (a reputable one, don't worry) for a lot less. Like, the three items I just mentioned-- the guitar, amp and cord that we bought through the online dealer (no tax, free shipping) was about $30 less than if we bought the same package before sales tax at Best Buy. No brainer. Drew has no idea that we have made the online order. Our explanation for him to do it now is that it's a combination late birthday present, he stuck to the lessons, and he had a good school year and earned it. (Which is true-- I consider this past year, even with its problems, to be his most successful school year yet. The principal didn't call me once! And his report card was still pretty good despite all the stuff that went on with the meds and his aide. I think that counts.) I'm excited about him getting the stuff. I think it will extra motivate him with the lessons. I may get JC a little travel guitar too. He thinks having the cheap toy guitar we have for Drew now, plus the electric guitar (see my icon, btw, that's what it will look like), plus another regular or travel acoustic would be too much. But I have to tell you, JC was fiddling around (no pun intended) on the acoustic more than Drew was, so it might be a surprise for him as well. JC can hold out a little longer, and it might be a delayed Father's Day present, or an early Bday present. I might even try to get into playing it again as well. (Dummy me, JC convinced me to toss out my old guitar when we moved to this house, even though now it would've been good to have, and possibly better repaired had I kept it. It was a very cheap guitar, but still...what was I thinking?) But anyway, I think Drew will be very excited and surprised, and I really hope he sticks with this. I think it might bring him a lot of enjoyment if he does it right.
and...
2)We finally booked our vacation! Yes, we are going back to Myrtle Beach again the week before school starts. In the end, we came to the same conclusion about going there. Even with the long drive, it still ends up cheaper than some other places, and there's more to do with a kid down there. Drew loves it there, and I'm sure with some planning, we can figure out some new things to do as well as the "old" things to do too. We're going to be staying at a different resort/hotel this year. The one we've been going to for the last two years is okay, but it's run down, and even their "renovations" aren't that impressive. They have a great location and their own pier which we liked to walk on at night, but it wasn't enough to keep up there. For just a few dollars more (and I mean only a few dollars), we could get a nicer place a few blocks from there and still be on the end of town that we liked. I think it'll be a good change of pace. I was starting to look at the restaurants and theater show websites around there, and getting excited already. Too bad it's still two months away! But it gives us something to look forward to doing. After looking at the website for the new shopping center that's there that we discovered last year (and it's built up even more since), I really started to get excited about where to go and what to do down there. Maybe I'll still get my day trip to Charleston in this time.
So, having found a good bargain online for my son's guitar and equipment, and having nailed down a good deal for our hotel accomodations and getting booked, you can understand why I feel a certain sense of accomplishment, and why I'd be excited about both of them. Fun stuff. :-)
But I digress...
Two major "purchases" yesterday that will be for the better.
1) Finally bought Drew his electric guitar. Also bought a mini amp and connecting cord too. I finally talked JC into letting him have it sooner than later. We were going to buy it from Best Buy, (heck, we are over there every weekend), but found the same stuff that we were planning to buy at Best Buy from another source online (a reputable one, don't worry) for a lot less. Like, the three items I just mentioned-- the guitar, amp and cord that we bought through the online dealer (no tax, free shipping) was about $30 less than if we bought the same package before sales tax at Best Buy. No brainer. Drew has no idea that we have made the online order. Our explanation for him to do it now is that it's a combination late birthday present, he stuck to the lessons, and he had a good school year and earned it. (Which is true-- I consider this past year, even with its problems, to be his most successful school year yet. The principal didn't call me once! And his report card was still pretty good despite all the stuff that went on with the meds and his aide. I think that counts.) I'm excited about him getting the stuff. I think it will extra motivate him with the lessons. I may get JC a little travel guitar too. He thinks having the cheap toy guitar we have for Drew now, plus the electric guitar (see my icon, btw, that's what it will look like), plus another regular or travel acoustic would be too much. But I have to tell you, JC was fiddling around (no pun intended) on the acoustic more than Drew was, so it might be a surprise for him as well. JC can hold out a little longer, and it might be a delayed Father's Day present, or an early Bday present. I might even try to get into playing it again as well. (Dummy me, JC convinced me to toss out my old guitar when we moved to this house, even though now it would've been good to have, and possibly better repaired had I kept it. It was a very cheap guitar, but still...what was I thinking?) But anyway, I think Drew will be very excited and surprised, and I really hope he sticks with this. I think it might bring him a lot of enjoyment if he does it right.
and...
2)We finally booked our vacation! Yes, we are going back to Myrtle Beach again the week before school starts. In the end, we came to the same conclusion about going there. Even with the long drive, it still ends up cheaper than some other places, and there's more to do with a kid down there. Drew loves it there, and I'm sure with some planning, we can figure out some new things to do as well as the "old" things to do too. We're going to be staying at a different resort/hotel this year. The one we've been going to for the last two years is okay, but it's run down, and even their "renovations" aren't that impressive. They have a great location and their own pier which we liked to walk on at night, but it wasn't enough to keep up there. For just a few dollars more (and I mean only a few dollars), we could get a nicer place a few blocks from there and still be on the end of town that we liked. I think it'll be a good change of pace. I was starting to look at the restaurants and theater show websites around there, and getting excited already. Too bad it's still two months away! But it gives us something to look forward to doing. After looking at the website for the new shopping center that's there that we discovered last year (and it's built up even more since), I really started to get excited about where to go and what to do down there. Maybe I'll still get my day trip to Charleston in this time.
So, having found a good bargain online for my son's guitar and equipment, and having nailed down a good deal for our hotel accomodations and getting booked, you can understand why I feel a certain sense of accomplishment, and why I'd be excited about both of them. Fun stuff. :-)