Future Prep

Having a sick friend has really started to make me think. It would be very smart if I started to compare life insurance to find something just in case for the kids. I have no idea if my friend got anything for his kids but I worry what might happen to them if he goes. He and I are both the soul supporters of our children and it started to run through my mind that if something were to happen to me things might get really bad. I don't like think ing about that and I know it's not something other people like to think about either but it is really good to be prepared because anything can happen at any time.

My Own Boss

My aunt has a friend who has been trying all sorts of different way to work at home. It was interesting to hear about all of the different business opportunities that she's tried because she's a mom of two too and I'd like to find something I can do as well. There are so many things that can be done but when it comes to having kids, especially young ones, it can make things a little more difficult. I can't wait to start looking into and trying out some of the ideas and things she's come across. Hopefully I can get to where she is soon too.

He's Dying?!

I got word that my best friend from like 18 years ago has been battling stomach cancer and might be dying. I can't imagine that he might only have a short time to live from here on out! He's only going to be 32 in a couple months and he has three kids and one on the way. It's way too short for him to go now and I hope he doesn't find out that it might be coming back. I haven't heard from him in a week or so and I'm beginning to worry but I think his girlfriend is keeping him from calling me. I'm not sure what to do about it yet so all I can really do is sit and worry and it's not the most fun thing to do.

More Money

I hardly use my cell phone and mostly communicate through email but I've noticed that usage going up and I had to change our plan the other day. It's funny because I love my Samsung phone but I haven't used it enough to know what it does. Does it make me old that I don't know what to do with my phone? LOL!! We have really only stuck with Samsung cell phones because a long time ago we had no reception at all and their phones were the only ones that got any. now we have some but we still can't walk through our house without losing the person or breaking up so badly that there's no point. I'm hoping that we can use the phones without worrying now and it's only a few dollars more really so it was a good decision. The guys might want newer Samsungs now that they can talk more though. LOL

Techy Daddy

Sometimes when I look back on my life there are things that seemed just tiny bit odd to me and I would just shrug them off. My dad is involved in many of these types of memories. LOL I never quite understood why he had this thing attached to the windshield of his car that had blinking lights on it. He told me it was a radar detector but of course I had NO idea what that was and I'm sure he didn't want to tell me that it was to avoid speeding tickets, so I just kind of sat there confused but let it go. I'm not entirely sure why he had one since he never seemed to go that fast but maybe he did when I wasn't around? Who knows. He had so many gadgets of different sorts that I never bothered wondering what much of it was until I was old enough to start to understand what each of them did.

Get a Job(?)

Even though I have so many ideas that I'd like to work on and bring in some money with I've been thinking that maybe the safer route would better. I'm thinking maybe I'll just go back to school and get an actual career. I'd LOVE more than anything to work for myself, it might be better to have a stable job, insurance, and a pension. I'm not sure any idea I have will really bring in enough for living and saving so it might be a better side thing to do. The only question I have left to answer would be what kind of career path do I want to follow? The medical field is probably best since there's never a shortage of jobs so I might look for a medical assistance program that suits me and is some what flexible since I really don't have a schedule. We'll see but at least it's a thought for now.

AWWWWW!

No-No needs new sheets soon so I've been looking at a lot of kids stuff lately. Of course I can't help but look at all the cute baby things too. The patterns for crib bedding are SO adorable now! I always seems to just miss out on something cuter than what I got. LOL The strollers are amazing now too! I remember how hard I looked for exactly what I wanted when I was having her and now it's not that hard at all.

Now we've moved onto something "bigger and better"...she wants a ride-on toy! She loves jumping into all of them at the toy store and saw this Peg perego one in a catalog that she really liked. DH wants to get her one but could you imagine?! It would be really cute to see her driving all over the yard in one though. I'll have to think about it some more...maybe next year when she's a little older. I'm sure she won't be much bigger than she is now so it wouldn't hurt, she's such a peanut!

My Mindset

I've been going through a lot lately but if it wasn't for the place where I keep my mind I don't know if I would be making it right now. I realized there's a huge difference between being motivated and inspired and that the latter will bring me the best results. Motivation has only gotten me so far before I burned out in the past and that's not a place where I want to be. I've been working on a new project and if I wasn't thinking the right way I know I would have burned out by now. I'm thankful for having "come into" myself and it's great to see so many around me doing the same.

Changing "Gears"

I've decided that I really want to get rid of my treadmill and get an elliptical trainer. I was holding onto the mill because I swore I'd use it but I think I know better. I thought I was smart in buying a manual one because logic made me think that I would burn more calories by making the thing go myself. I wouldn't know now though because the wire to the meter broke so I have no idea what I'm doing besides how long I've been on it. LOL At least I can say that it served its purpose and I did get use out of it for the price that I paid. Hopefully I can get an elliptical soon, I've always wanted one.

What to Get Grandma

My grandma's birthday was last week and as always it was a bit of a dilemma of what to get her. The only thing she really needs is clothes but how many can we really get her? We decided to go with one of these fresh gift baskets I found and she really enjoyed it. Sometimes I wish there was something just a tad more exciting to get her but she's become so simple that just about anything brightens her day and she loves flowers. It's not like she remembers where it came from or who had given it to her anymore anyway so it's better that it's something she can look at and enjoy regardless of all that. We all tend to give her flowers now and I think this is one reason why, plus with her being in a home they all really brighten up her "not so lively" living quarters especially since she doesn't have a yard anymore too. As long as she enjoys them I'm happy with what ever we give her, that's what really matters.