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And this weeks Hot topic is...
Plastic bags. At the beginning of this week, also known as June 1st, Target began using compostable plastic bags, for which the customer is charged 10 cents (20 for a large one)The customer has a choice of paying for the bag, buying a reusable one, using their own bag or going without. As aware as I am that people don't like change, I'm still ( Read more... ) -
Update... we have moved!
The actual move was exhausting. Being that we were fairly tired anyway, and we both had (and still have) the flu, I'm surprised we managed it at all. We had help and are appreciative of it, but the fit an healthy young people stayed away in droves, leaving two sick and sorry parents (us), one tired BabyGirl, who returned from camp on Friday and was ( Read more... ) -
Another excuse for long absence
I think "moving house" is a legitimate excuse for not updating. Only just over a year since the last move and we are off again. This time not quite so far, only a few streets up. Stress has been rearing it's ugly head this week, resulting in the odd screaming match with TeenBoy, and the occasional panic attack as i remember something I have ( Read more... ) -
I can has Twilight... twice
The DVD was on the shelf already when I arrived at work yesterday. I picked up my pre ordered two disc version from Sanity and got the third disc with exclusive content with it. So yes, I got to see the Vampire Kiss montage... Edward playing the full Bella's lullaby, and all the rest that I've been hearing about since the US release a month ago. I' ( Read more... ) -
Finding work for idle hands...
So I went from doing an easy three hour afternoon shift to a long long 7+ hour shift on the door. Lots of standing, strolling around the front when the legs or back hurt too much, occasional relief on the register. Now I'm so tired i can barely think. The problem is, I didn't get to hand my form in to the dole office, and I could use this time to ( Read more... ) -
Paper cuts and other tragedies...
Seriously, at this point, I really wouldn't mind if Jasper Hale wanted to suck my blood out through a paper cut on my finger. My shoulder and wrist hurt from two five hour shifts in a row. My house is a mess. I have to pay my fortnightly visit to Centrelink in the morning to hand in my form and pretend I actually enjoy applying for jobs and getting ( Read more... ) -
Another day, another....
have you ever had a job that you would have done for nothing? For me, being a tutor was the best time. I think I learnt (or relearned) as much as the kids I tutored. I was happy, active physically and mentally, and felt that I was spending my time in a worthwhile occupation. And then, there's now... two casual jobs that I'm doing for the money and ( Read more... ) -
Two days running... so far, so good
Ah, Easter... for some it's about chocolate, and I can't fault that. For some Christians it's about mourning the crucifixion of Christ, for us, it's about remembering his sacrifice and rejoicing in his resurrection and all it means for us. Today, we were blessed to hear the words of our leaders at the April General Conference, which happened last ( Read more... ) -
Two days running... so far, so good
Ah, Easter... for some it's about chocolate, and I can't fault that. For some Christians it's about mourning the crucifixion of Christ, for us, it's about remembering his sacrifice and rejoicing in his resurrection and all it means for us. Today, we were blessed to hear the words of our leaders at the April General Conference, which happened last ( Read more... )