Randomness and Tid Bits

My last couple of blogs were a little deep. I was starting to get a little worried about me. All better now, though. I'm sure snarkiness will settle in again, but right now, it's all good. I'm settled in with a cup of warm, spiced chai tea with honey, my iPod plugged in, and all my computer chores and work are done. It's time for bullet points. I think I need a 12 step program for my addiction to them. Do they have one of those? Carrying on...

• Hubby was on a web site today that catalogues conspiracy theories. I think that's frickin' hilarious. There are so many out there. One of the latest is the plane that landed on the Hudson River. Apparently, all the people that saw it and were involved in it faked it. Ok. Whatever floats your boat. I'm pretty sure that the people on that plane that filed out onto the wings and waited for help were in on it somehow. Have you ever seen Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura? I can't remember what channel it comes on, but that is one whacked out show. You spend too much time listening to that, watching it, absorbing it, you start to act like Mel Gibson in his movie Conspiracy Theory. Or just like he acts when he's had a couple of drinks.
• I get a new lap top! I am super excited about that. Our other one took a dive a while back. Hubby bought a McAfee to put on it, and reset it to how it was a year or so ago, but it acts weird now. I've had to make some rules about being on the internet so I don't get a nasty little bug. I can't get on Facebook with it, I can only go to certain websites, and it must wear a condom at all times. Just kidding about the approved websites ;o).
• I have been thinking about starting another blog. Yeah, I know, when do you have time to blog. Right now. Anyway, I would really like to start writing, but I don't think either one of these blogs is where I want to do it. I may add it to this one, or go brand new. I'm not sure yet. I just know I have to get these voices out of my head. You writers out there know what I'm talking about. I have all these people that really want me to tell their stories and I need an outlet before my head explodes. If it provides me a certain amount of exposure and I get published, all the better. If not, oh well.
• I didn't think it would ever happen and I have been very vocal about it. I think in April, when it's time for new free phones, we will add texting to our bill. For a long time I have been opposed to being charged for texting. You use the same technology as a phone call and it costs the phone company maybe half a cent for that text. You are double and overcharged for texting. Any more, though, it just seems the way of the world. I know, don't be a follower is what I preach. I think this time I might have to be the lamb, and not the shepherd. That hurts to admit.
• We still have not heard anything about the job in Texas. Big blog on homeschoolshus, so check it out if you don't know what I'm talking about. I am so conflicted between loving our life and our friends that we have here, but wanting to be closer to my family. I miss being around them. Our relationship with hubby's family can be quite strained sometimes. I don't always understand the way they do things and they have a hard time understanding my wanting the family to be together and do things together. We all live within 30 miles of each other, but can't seem to get together more than 2 or 3 times a year.
• I have really been enjoying cooking lately. I have spread my wings a little and gotten some things from our co-op that I would not ordinarily get. I've been able to stock our freezer a little better by using coupons. They make a huge difference in our grocery bill. Almost every time I go shopping, I can save upwards of $50. Tomorrow, I go and use a ton of coupons. I love it when there's a BOGO. I have two coupons that will allow me to save $15 off the top. The pantry is stocked with crock pot staples, as well as cereal and other things that we normally use and need. We are at the point that we can start donating to our church's food pantry. That is a great feeling.
• I have given up chocolate, sodas, and desserts for Lent. All those things contribute to bad health and the pain in my thumb. We went to dinner last night and I almost ordered the cheesecake. Then I remembered Lent. Oops. I'm hoping by the end of this time it will be easier to give those things up for good. Except the chocolate. That would be like cutting my thumb off and I am not doing that. I know who to lean on for inspiration.

That's about it for now. Life is good. It's time to look at lap tops on the internet. I need to make a list of the features I want and help narrow the search. Peace.