Our new living room, courtesy of Ikea (except the couch, of course.)
Living Room 1
Living Room 2
Living Room 3
When Morgan moves the Camaro seats and his tools, it'll be perfect.
The Camaro concept:
Camaro Concept
Yep, we were at the Cleveland Auto Show on Friday.
Itchy tummy.
I'll update more later.
That is all.
Monday, February 27, 2006
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Another A+
The alien received his second A+ today. He's doing fine, and all is normal with him. We have another sonogram of him peering at us, but it's nowhere near as good as last week's, so I won't bother posting it.
The trip to the dietician went well today. I can eat so many more things than I thought I'd be allowed, it's crazy! The amount of food I'm allowed to eat for a 2000 calorie diet is also crazy. I'm going grocery shopping tomorrow; that'll be fun.
That is all.
The trip to the dietician went well today. I can eat so many more things than I thought I'd be allowed, it's crazy! The amount of food I'm allowed to eat for a 2000 calorie diet is also crazy. I'm going grocery shopping tomorrow; that'll be fun.
That is all.
Freestyle Flash Is My Bitch
Oh yes, the Freestyle Flash is wonderful. It truly is pain free diabetes testing.
I'm excited about our new couch, but I have to get through tomorrow (Tuesday) first. Busy, busy, busy.
When the alien is born I'll be in the hospital 4 days for the C-Section. Fine by me!
Ultrasound tomorrow!
I need sleep.
That is all.
I'm excited about our new couch, but I have to get through tomorrow (Tuesday) first. Busy, busy, busy.
When the alien is born I'll be in the hospital 4 days for the C-Section. Fine by me!
Ultrasound tomorrow!
I need sleep.
That is all.
Monday, February 20, 2006
New Pillow=Sleeping Pill?
Yesterday I ventured out to buy some towels and two new pillows. I found Tommy Hilfiger towels on sale for $5 each, so I bought 5 of them (all they had left) and 2 Ralph Lauren pillows (they rock ass.) I bought Morgan a firm pillow and myself a medium firm pillow. Apparently the new pillow works better than any sleeping pill I've ever taken. I laid down last night before 2AM, fell asleep within 25 minutes (usually takes at least an hour) and slept until 9:45 this morning. Almost 8 hours!! I didn't wake up to pee, and even Morgan's snoring didn't wake me up. I went to the bathroom then went back to sleep until 1:45PM. It was amazing. I was tuckered out last night, too. I haven't slept for shit in a while, and we drove to Elyria yesterday (over an hour each way) for Morgan's second TPI system. After we picked it up (and I sat in the car for 2 hours while he yammered on) we went for lunch because my blood sugar was waaaaaay too low, to AutoZone and to the furniture store. Then we came home, I made dinner then went shopping. So yeah, I was freaking tired.
The furniture store...I know most everyone is probably confused as hell about what couch we're getting. Originally we were buying the couch below:
(click for fullsize)
It was nice enough, but only a 2 cushion and not exactly what we wanted (we thought it was real leather, but it turned out to be faux leather.) It wasn't long enough for Morgan to stretch out on, and it wasn't going to be in stock until this weekend.
Fast forward to Friday when my Mom and I went furniture shopping. A local furniture store was having a huge sale on leather furniture, and I was hoping to find a better deal. My Mom and I loved this sofa:
(click for fullsize)
Of course I wanted it in black, which meant it had to be ordered. Not nearly as bad as the first sofa, though, and I would only have to wait until Wednesday for delivery. Plus it was genuine leather and oh so comfy. Friday night Morgan and I went to North Royalton to pick up his first TPI setup, so we couldn't go to the furniture store until Saturday. I figured since he will sit on the couch too, I should make sure he liked it. Of course he hated the couch. He said it was too smushy and I paid way too much for it since it was only a 2 cushion. We roamed around the store for almost an hour looking for a couch he liked. Our salesman rocked and was very nice and helpful. The major problem was there were only 4 or 5 sofas we could order in black. The rest were brown, maroon, etc. It haaaaaaaaaad to be black or grey. Well, there was a rockass graphite colored sofa I saw when my Mom and I went to the store on Friday. The lady who "helped" us told me the sofa was $1200 (when that was really the price for the 3 piece set,) so I told her no way. I even sat on the damned thing and loved it. Hell, even my Mom liked it and she hates leather furniture. Anyway, Morgan and I were "discussing" which couch to get and our salesman needed a smoke. I told him to go smoke while Morgan and I argued. He scurried off, then Morgan went to walk around the store to make sure we hadn't missed anything. Turns out we had missed something. The graphite couch I originally wanted...There it was on clearance for over $400 less than what I'd paid for the other couch. I guess the sofa wasn't supposed to be ordered separate from the loveseat and ottoman, and this was a straggler piece of furniture. I wound up getting the couch I originally wanted, and for a price I almost felt bad about paying (almost.) Here's a photo of the couch we bought, and it is being delivered Wednesday (we would have taken it Saturday but my brother had to stay home with the kids.)
(click for fullsize)
Oh how freaking comfy it is...
In not as fun news, I had to buy one of these today. I have to test 4 times a day, and the monitor I purchased offers the most testing sites. I do not want to test on my poor fingers, and this monitor allows me to test on my forearms, upper arms, thighs, calves and hands. No fun, I tell you, not at all.
I'm going to be so freaking busy this week, it isn't even funny. My Mom and I are going shopping tomorrow (Monday,) I have an ultrasound and school on Tuesday, Wednesday our couch is being delivered and I have the ultrasound follow up with my ob/gyn, Thursday I have to visit the dietician and go to school, Friday I'll be at the hospital from 7AM-3PM for testing then Morgan and I are going to the Cleveland Auto Show after 7PM. I hope to throw a visit to the maternal-fetal specialist in there as well. Can we say ass dragging?
Speaking of ass dragging, I'm going to bed.
That is all.
The furniture store...I know most everyone is probably confused as hell about what couch we're getting. Originally we were buying the couch below:
(click for fullsize)
It was nice enough, but only a 2 cushion and not exactly what we wanted (we thought it was real leather, but it turned out to be faux leather.) It wasn't long enough for Morgan to stretch out on, and it wasn't going to be in stock until this weekend.
Fast forward to Friday when my Mom and I went furniture shopping. A local furniture store was having a huge sale on leather furniture, and I was hoping to find a better deal. My Mom and I loved this sofa:
(click for fullsize)
Of course I wanted it in black, which meant it had to be ordered. Not nearly as bad as the first sofa, though, and I would only have to wait until Wednesday for delivery. Plus it was genuine leather and oh so comfy. Friday night Morgan and I went to North Royalton to pick up his first TPI setup, so we couldn't go to the furniture store until Saturday. I figured since he will sit on the couch too, I should make sure he liked it. Of course he hated the couch. He said it was too smushy and I paid way too much for it since it was only a 2 cushion. We roamed around the store for almost an hour looking for a couch he liked. Our salesman rocked and was very nice and helpful. The major problem was there were only 4 or 5 sofas we could order in black. The rest were brown, maroon, etc. It haaaaaaaaaad to be black or grey. Well, there was a rockass graphite colored sofa I saw when my Mom and I went to the store on Friday. The lady who "helped" us told me the sofa was $1200 (when that was really the price for the 3 piece set,) so I told her no way. I even sat on the damned thing and loved it. Hell, even my Mom liked it and she hates leather furniture. Anyway, Morgan and I were "discussing" which couch to get and our salesman needed a smoke. I told him to go smoke while Morgan and I argued. He scurried off, then Morgan went to walk around the store to make sure we hadn't missed anything. Turns out we had missed something. The graphite couch I originally wanted...There it was on clearance for over $400 less than what I'd paid for the other couch. I guess the sofa wasn't supposed to be ordered separate from the loveseat and ottoman, and this was a straggler piece of furniture. I wound up getting the couch I originally wanted, and for a price I almost felt bad about paying (almost.) Here's a photo of the couch we bought, and it is being delivered Wednesday (we would have taken it Saturday but my brother had to stay home with the kids.)
(click for fullsize)
Oh how freaking comfy it is...
In not as fun news, I had to buy one of these today. I have to test 4 times a day, and the monitor I purchased offers the most testing sites. I do not want to test on my poor fingers, and this monitor allows me to test on my forearms, upper arms, thighs, calves and hands. No fun, I tell you, not at all.
I'm going to be so freaking busy this week, it isn't even funny. My Mom and I are going shopping tomorrow (Monday,) I have an ultrasound and school on Tuesday, Wednesday our couch is being delivered and I have the ultrasound follow up with my ob/gyn, Thursday I have to visit the dietician and go to school, Friday I'll be at the hospital from 7AM-3PM for testing then Morgan and I are going to the Cleveland Auto Show after 7PM. I hope to throw a visit to the maternal-fetal specialist in there as well. Can we say ass dragging?
Speaking of ass dragging, I'm going to bed.
That is all.
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Update
Apparently 2 hours of sleep is enough to keep me going. Thursday night I slept from 8AM-10AM and tonight I slept from around 1AM-3AM. This is insanity.
I'm glad I picked Aultman as the hospital for delivery. They have the only Level 3 Perinatal unit in a 5 county area. This is the doctor who is consulting with my regular ob/gyn. He looks doctorly, which makes me feel better. LOL He also reminds me of my first pediatrician, who was freaking awesome (he retired when I was around 10/11.)
I'm such an ass. I was looking at the wrong page in my day planner when I gave my weeks' gestation. I'm only 30 weeks, not 32 weeks, pregnant. 37 weeks is the goal, people, so only 7 weeks to go!
We have to leave for Elyria in an hour. Won't that be fun? I get to dry off with a pillowcase after my shower, because someone decided she didn't want to wash towels this week. Yes, dry off with a PILLOWCASE. I love it.
We ate at Applebee's twice this week. I had steak and shrimp both times, but the second time it was much more healthy since I'm Miss Diabetic all of a sudden.
Speaking of being Miss Diabetic, Aquafina water with lemon flavor is awesome. Sweetened by Splenda, bitches, of course it's good. Amazingly Diet Dr. Pepper is also OK to drink, since it's free of carbs and sugars as well. Even better, it really does taste almost like original DP; no diet taste at all.
Gah, I should get ready.
That is all.
I'm glad I picked Aultman as the hospital for delivery. They have the only Level 3 Perinatal unit in a 5 county area. This is the doctor who is consulting with my regular ob/gyn. He looks doctorly, which makes me feel better. LOL He also reminds me of my first pediatrician, who was freaking awesome (he retired when I was around 10/11.)
I'm such an ass. I was looking at the wrong page in my day planner when I gave my weeks' gestation. I'm only 30 weeks, not 32 weeks, pregnant. 37 weeks is the goal, people, so only 7 weeks to go!
We have to leave for Elyria in an hour. Won't that be fun? I get to dry off with a pillowcase after my shower, because someone decided she didn't want to wash towels this week. Yes, dry off with a PILLOWCASE. I love it.
We ate at Applebee's twice this week. I had steak and shrimp both times, but the second time it was much more healthy since I'm Miss Diabetic all of a sudden.
Speaking of being Miss Diabetic, Aquafina water with lemon flavor is awesome. Sweetened by Splenda, bitches, of course it's good. Amazingly Diet Dr. Pepper is also OK to drink, since it's free of carbs and sugars as well. Even better, it really does taste almost like original DP; no diet taste at all.
Gah, I should get ready.
That is all.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
A+ For The Day
The baby scored an A+ on his tests today. I thought these ultrasounds were to check his size, but they are to check movement and fluid levels. The fluid is where it's supposed to be, and in the proper amount, he moved the parts he should move and the placenta is fine. A+ I say!! We also received more confirmation he is DEFINITELY a boy. LOL I've settled on Viktor Morgan as his name, regardless of what Morgan says. He won't offer any suggestions, so I get to pick the name.
Morgan received this for Valentine's Day. It's the cutest phone, and better than mine (probably because it's a brand new model.) He wanted a flippy phone, so a flippy phone he received.
New couch Friday.
I made chicken breasts marinated in Italian dressing. Holy ass it was good!
That is all.
Morgan received this for Valentine's Day. It's the cutest phone, and better than mine (probably because it's a brand new model.) He wanted a flippy phone, so a flippy phone he received.
New couch Friday.
I made chicken breasts marinated in Italian dressing. Holy ass it was good!
That is all.
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Woo
I received a postcard in today's mail saying I can file my Ohio taxes for free! Woo! I've filed mine and Morgan's state returns, and our refunds will be in our checking account Friday. That's freaking awesome!
My Mom and I went to Target tonight, and I found this lamp. Unfortunately Target only had one of these lamps. It's sooooooooo cute, I wish they'd have had a pair. Grrrrrrrr. But, for $6.24 I can't complain. Oh yes, less than $7!!
I'm still pregnant. LOL
Oh, I found the coolest bunny ever. Like he isn't. He's called a lionhead rabbit because of his lion's mane. Adorable!!!
I think thus ends my daily activities log.
That is all.
My Mom and I went to Target tonight, and I found this lamp. Unfortunately Target only had one of these lamps. It's sooooooooo cute, I wish they'd have had a pair. Grrrrrrrr. But, for $6.24 I can't complain. Oh yes, less than $7!!
I'm still pregnant. LOL
Oh, I found the coolest bunny ever. Like he isn't. He's called a lionhead rabbit because of his lion's mane. Adorable!!!
I think thus ends my daily activities log.
That is all.
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Baby Update
For some reason I've been Miss Suzy Updater over on MySpace, but have neglected this blog. Enough of that! The entry below was taken directly from the MySpace blog, because it's long and I'm too lazy to type it again.
It seems as though my pre-eclampsia is getting worse, and I probaby have gestational diabetes as well. Lucky me. I had a one hour glucose test today, and we'll see if it confirms the doctor's suspicions. I had to get jabbed in the finger during the one hour test. I was supposed to alert the reception people if I started feeling ill or otherwise funny after I drank the glucose stuff. Well, about 25 minutes in, I suddenly felt really lightheaded and tired. I'm talking falling asleep in the chair tired. So I went to the front desk, told them and the lab lady ran out and did a finger prick to check my blood sugar level. Holy shit, the finger pricks hurt! It bled like a bastard too. Anyway, my sugar level was 200, which I guess is bad (every other time I've had it tested at the endocrinologist, it was 100 which they said was good.) I returned to the waiting room, and the lab lady ran out every 10 minutes or so to check on me. By the end of the hour, I felt fine again and she did the regular blood draw (which didn't hurt at all, and didn't bleed either.) So yeah, I now have weekly ultrasounds (Tuesdays at 5:30PM) and weekly checkups (Wednesdays at 2:30PM) until the mini-Morgan decides to make his grand entrance into the world. Oh well, at least I'll get to see how the alien is growing!!
In other news, I finally exchanged our busted DVR for a new one. How I missed thee, DVR. Especially with the Sleuth channel pimping out Knight Rider and Miami Vice, the DVR is quite handy.
Apparently Morgan's ex is jealous of my being pregnant. She's running her mouth about this being his 3rd kid, which is totally untrue. The last girl he lived with wasn't pregnant with his kid. When the baby was born he was black as night, probably because the father is black. Morgan, however, isn't black and besides, he met this chick after she was all ready pregnant. But then his ex also tried to say Morgan has herpes, which is again totally untrue (he doesn't even get cold sores, the assmonkey, and I tested clean.) So far she's 0 for two, and making herself look more pitiful every day. I'm pretty sure she doesn't read this blog, and even if she does I couldn't give a shit less. Even their mutual friends have told me she's a crazy bitch, and I guess her Mom's all different kinds of fucked up, too. Fabulous environment, I'm sure. Besides, I'm fucking awesome and everyone knows this. LOL
I can add to the MySpace post about the baby...I'm 30 weeks (as of Tuesday) and the doctor was freaking out thinking I'm more like 35 weeks. She went over the date of my last period again, busted out her little chart thing and confirmed I am due April 27, just like we've thought all along. I'm certain of the LMP date because I always mark it down or else I'd forget. The only reason I realized I may be pregnant was because I was looking through my day planner and realized I hadn't had a period in 2 months. For all of you playing along at home, remember this: I was told it would be "next to impossible" for me to get pregnant on my own. I was with Brian for 4.5 years and never had anything happen. Apparently Morgan's swimmers can swim like nobody's business. Anyway, being pregnant was the furthest thing from my mind last summer. We had just moved in here and I honestly thought at first it was a stomach bug. Then I thought it was something in the apartment making me sick (mold, the carpeting, etc) because Morgan was totally unaffected and feeling fine. When he found the yucky mold in the toilet tank we thought we'd found the culprit. After cleaning the hell out of the toilet with 2-3 bottles of bleach I still didn't feel any better. Around my birthday (September 23,) I realized my period had been MIA. Beginning of October I took 2 pee tests and both came back jackpot won. At this point I realized I'd better call my gyno and found out she was on vacation for 2 or 3 weeks! I had the first ultrasound at the local clinic place, and found out I was almost 4 months along. I promptly freaked out thinking the baby was going to be deformed because I had 4 alcoholic drinks in August, and hadn't taken any prenatal vitamins the entire first trimester. Fast forward to present time and apparently the alien is doing quite well; all of the screenings and bloodwork indicate he's completely healthy. I, on the other hand, could be doing better, but I could be a lot worse too. I'll be thankful for not being completely jacked up; I'm only partially jacked up. LOL
Isn't it my bedtime yet?
That is all.
It seems as though my pre-eclampsia is getting worse, and I probaby have gestational diabetes as well. Lucky me. I had a one hour glucose test today, and we'll see if it confirms the doctor's suspicions. I had to get jabbed in the finger during the one hour test. I was supposed to alert the reception people if I started feeling ill or otherwise funny after I drank the glucose stuff. Well, about 25 minutes in, I suddenly felt really lightheaded and tired. I'm talking falling asleep in the chair tired. So I went to the front desk, told them and the lab lady ran out and did a finger prick to check my blood sugar level. Holy shit, the finger pricks hurt! It bled like a bastard too. Anyway, my sugar level was 200, which I guess is bad (every other time I've had it tested at the endocrinologist, it was 100 which they said was good.) I returned to the waiting room, and the lab lady ran out every 10 minutes or so to check on me. By the end of the hour, I felt fine again and she did the regular blood draw (which didn't hurt at all, and didn't bleed either.) So yeah, I now have weekly ultrasounds (Tuesdays at 5:30PM) and weekly checkups (Wednesdays at 2:30PM) until the mini-Morgan decides to make his grand entrance into the world. Oh well, at least I'll get to see how the alien is growing!!
In other news, I finally exchanged our busted DVR for a new one. How I missed thee, DVR. Especially with the Sleuth channel pimping out Knight Rider and Miami Vice, the DVR is quite handy.
Apparently Morgan's ex is jealous of my being pregnant. She's running her mouth about this being his 3rd kid, which is totally untrue. The last girl he lived with wasn't pregnant with his kid. When the baby was born he was black as night, probably because the father is black. Morgan, however, isn't black and besides, he met this chick after she was all ready pregnant. But then his ex also tried to say Morgan has herpes, which is again totally untrue (he doesn't even get cold sores, the assmonkey, and I tested clean.) So far she's 0 for two, and making herself look more pitiful every day. I'm pretty sure she doesn't read this blog, and even if she does I couldn't give a shit less. Even their mutual friends have told me she's a crazy bitch, and I guess her Mom's all different kinds of fucked up, too. Fabulous environment, I'm sure. Besides, I'm fucking awesome and everyone knows this. LOL
I can add to the MySpace post about the baby...I'm 30 weeks (as of Tuesday) and the doctor was freaking out thinking I'm more like 35 weeks. She went over the date of my last period again, busted out her little chart thing and confirmed I am due April 27, just like we've thought all along. I'm certain of the LMP date because I always mark it down or else I'd forget. The only reason I realized I may be pregnant was because I was looking through my day planner and realized I hadn't had a period in 2 months. For all of you playing along at home, remember this: I was told it would be "next to impossible" for me to get pregnant on my own. I was with Brian for 4.5 years and never had anything happen. Apparently Morgan's swimmers can swim like nobody's business. Anyway, being pregnant was the furthest thing from my mind last summer. We had just moved in here and I honestly thought at first it was a stomach bug. Then I thought it was something in the apartment making me sick (mold, the carpeting, etc) because Morgan was totally unaffected and feeling fine. When he found the yucky mold in the toilet tank we thought we'd found the culprit. After cleaning the hell out of the toilet with 2-3 bottles of bleach I still didn't feel any better. Around my birthday (September 23,) I realized my period had been MIA. Beginning of October I took 2 pee tests and both came back jackpot won. At this point I realized I'd better call my gyno and found out she was on vacation for 2 or 3 weeks! I had the first ultrasound at the local clinic place, and found out I was almost 4 months along. I promptly freaked out thinking the baby was going to be deformed because I had 4 alcoholic drinks in August, and hadn't taken any prenatal vitamins the entire first trimester. Fast forward to present time and apparently the alien is doing quite well; all of the screenings and bloodwork indicate he's completely healthy. I, on the other hand, could be doing better, but I could be a lot worse too. I'll be thankful for not being completely jacked up; I'm only partially jacked up. LOL
Isn't it my bedtime yet?
That is all.
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
WTF Thanks, LG1
Courtesy of LG1, I bring you David Hasselhoff singing Hooked on a Feeling. Your "What the Fuck" moment for February. Enjoy.
Doctor visit today, woohoo! I wonder how big our little alien is at 7.5 months? Speaking of our alien, I think I've come to a name: Viktor Morgan. With Morgan's last name, it's quite exotic sounding. Viktor is spelled with a "K" on purpose, of course. I can't be normal for one second.
Lame update, but I'm going to bed.
That is all.
Doctor visit today, woohoo! I wonder how big our little alien is at 7.5 months? Speaking of our alien, I think I've come to a name: Viktor Morgan. With Morgan's last name, it's quite exotic sounding. Viktor is spelled with a "K" on purpose, of course. I can't be normal for one second.
Lame update, but I'm going to bed.
That is all.
Monday, February 06, 2006
Ack
Morgan and I ran our mouths about the snow, and now it decides to really start snowing. That's what we get, I guess.
$22 later our laundry is washed. I still have 4 comforters to wash, but that's all right; our 2 favorite ones are clean now, and his new Zim sheets should be here Tuesday. Woo!
No weird pains today, so it must have been how the baby was lying yesterday.
I hope it doesn't snow next weekend so we can visit Barb and Kanan.
Blah, going to bed.
That is all.
$22 later our laundry is washed. I still have 4 comforters to wash, but that's all right; our 2 favorite ones are clean now, and his new Zim sheets should be here Tuesday. Woo!
No weird pains today, so it must have been how the baby was lying yesterday.
I hope it doesn't snow next weekend so we can visit Barb and Kanan.
Blah, going to bed.
That is all.
Sunday, February 05, 2006
RoadRunner Is A Whore
RoadRunner Internet service is a whore. My wireless connection doesn't work for more than 5 minutes at a time, and when I call to have someone come out and fix the connection, I'm on hold for 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes and never talk with anyone. Bastards. When I pay this month's bill, I'm going in person (I usually pay over the Net) and requesting a service call while I'm there. Guess I'll get a new DVR while I'm there, too.
I think I'm in labor. I dunno, it feels weird but there's no pain (just weird pressure; may be how he's laying,) and my water hasn't burst (heehee) or anything. If it gets any worse I'll go to the ER, and I have a doctor appointment Wednesday too, so I'll make sure to mention it to my gyno/ob doc.
We got our new mattress yesterday, and it's so nice. I can sleep and not wake up with a backache. How novel an idea! My back hurts for other reasons, but not because of the mattress.
The giant snowstorm still hasn't arrived, but I'm not disappointed. Everyone's freaking out and stocking up on provisions, but it's not going to amount to anything. Every winter this happens; the weather people forecast a huge storm, and it never shows up. When it's only supposed to be a few inches we wind up with a foot of snow. Ohio rules!!
I think I'm hungry, but I'm not sure.
Oh! We're finished with Comp 2. No more writing! The class was fine, finally a good teacher, but I hate writing. HATE IT. Now we're moving on to Constitutional Law which will be a total yawn. Oh well, better than math.
Morgan fried something in the charging system of the red RS. I can see it now; the perpetual project car.
No news on the BaronBomb. The bank lady said she'll start searching Tuesday. Woooooo!
OK, my bladder says I have to get off the computer now.
That is all.
I think I'm in labor. I dunno, it feels weird but there's no pain (just weird pressure; may be how he's laying,) and my water hasn't burst (heehee) or anything. If it gets any worse I'll go to the ER, and I have a doctor appointment Wednesday too, so I'll make sure to mention it to my gyno/ob doc.
We got our new mattress yesterday, and it's so nice. I can sleep and not wake up with a backache. How novel an idea! My back hurts for other reasons, but not because of the mattress.
The giant snowstorm still hasn't arrived, but I'm not disappointed. Everyone's freaking out and stocking up on provisions, but it's not going to amount to anything. Every winter this happens; the weather people forecast a huge storm, and it never shows up. When it's only supposed to be a few inches we wind up with a foot of snow. Ohio rules!!
I think I'm hungry, but I'm not sure.
Oh! We're finished with Comp 2. No more writing! The class was fine, finally a good teacher, but I hate writing. HATE IT. Now we're moving on to Constitutional Law which will be a total yawn. Oh well, better than math.
Morgan fried something in the charging system of the red RS. I can see it now; the perpetual project car.
No news on the BaronBomb. The bank lady said she'll start searching Tuesday. Woooooo!
OK, my bladder says I have to get off the computer now.
That is all.
Saturday, February 04, 2006
Valentine's Day
Heehee, I love this Valentine's Day card, but it's not really applicable.
That is all.
That is all.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
BaronBomb Part II
I spoke with the bank lady in regard to the BaronBomb. She's trying to find the beast, and once she does, Morgan and I can inspect the car prior to paying the $400 to get it back. I'm excited. Even though the car was a piece of shit half the time, the other half it was a lot of fun to drive. Plus, since it won't be my only means of transportation this time around, I won't be as irritated by it overheating and all the other BaronBomb things it was so good at doing. It'll be parked at my Mom's house (she can't drive a 5-speed, HA) and will wind up being our parts hauler. Morgan got a kick of the suggestion, but it's true. Since the car's a convertible, we can put the top down, and hang parts out of the backseat. It'll wind up giving us much more room than TruckBird, as long as everything is secured. I think it's a good idea, no matter how hard he laughed at me.
Instead of taking advantage of the empty bed (Morgan fell asleep on the couch,) I'm on the Internet. LAME.
I woke up this morning (Monday) and couldn't walk. Physically my legs worked fine, but my hips weren't cooperating. I crawled to the bathroom (Morgan had left for work so he couldn't help me,) and tried to sleep some more. I made dinner around 6PM, then sat on the couch for a couple hours. When I finally laid down, I slept for an hour or so, got up to pee then laid down again. Upon stretching, I heard some nasty crack-pops from my hip/tailbone areas, and I can now walk fine. My crotch (is it called the "crotch" on women?) still hurts from everything moving around, but I can at least walk pretty normally. I think I overdid it this weekend with the trip to Mansfield and 2 hour jaunt in the junkyard on Saturday, then grocery shopping for 2 hours on Sunday.
I should probably sleep.
That is all.
Instead of taking advantage of the empty bed (Morgan fell asleep on the couch,) I'm on the Internet. LAME.
I woke up this morning (Monday) and couldn't walk. Physically my legs worked fine, but my hips weren't cooperating. I crawled to the bathroom (Morgan had left for work so he couldn't help me,) and tried to sleep some more. I made dinner around 6PM, then sat on the couch for a couple hours. When I finally laid down, I slept for an hour or so, got up to pee then laid down again. Upon stretching, I heard some nasty crack-pops from my hip/tailbone areas, and I can now walk fine. My crotch (is it called the "crotch" on women?) still hurts from everything moving around, but I can at least walk pretty normally. I think I overdid it this weekend with the trip to Mansfield and 2 hour jaunt in the junkyard on Saturday, then grocery shopping for 2 hours on Sunday.
I should probably sleep.
That is all.
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Return Of The BaronBomb?
Heh, my longtime readers will remember the BaronBomb. For those of you newbies, I'll write a brief recap of the BaronBomb legacy. I bought the BaronBomb in November of 1998, right after I totaled my Porsche. Actually my DAD bought the BaronBomb, I made the huge $115/mo car payment. When I got the Bomb, it had 74K miles and was 6 years old. Power everything, with leather interior, convertible, 5-speed and a turbo. Yes, a turbo. It was a great little car for a month or so, then my ex-husband (now deceased) poked a hole in the radiator. The Baron overheated, and never stopped. Fast forward to April of 2002 and my Dad is dying from cancer. He decided to have a new engine installed in the BaronBomb so I'd have a dependable car. Practically everything else on the car was new (including complete front end, brakes, tires, top, fuel lines, brake lines, exhaust) so he rightly assumed I'd have a great car. Heh, not so much. Montrose Chrysler in Louisville fucked my car up. $3200 later the car still overheated. 4K miles the head gasket blew. 10K miles the head gasket blew again. They replaced the lifters, about 5 thermostats, etc. My Dad died and that car was still a piece of shit. Long story short, I sued Chrysler under the Lemon Law, and WON. I felt I had no other option; I'd given those fucktards many opportunities to correct the problems, and they refused to do so. Anyway, I had the car and could drive it, but I couldn't drive it over 60MPH or it'd overheat, couldn't get stuck in traffic or it'd overheat, etc. I was working at Pro Car Auto Group by this time (summer of 2003) and was making great money. I had the 88 GTI ($1500, out of my "sued Chrysler" money,) and I also had a 98 Malibu. I drove the Malibu to work (100 miles each way) and the Baron was driven very little. I'd drive it once in a while just to get all the crap blow out of the engine, but didn't drive it a lot. OK, my birthdy is the end of September and I needed to renew the plates on the Baron. I couldn't do so; it was in my Dad's name and he was dead. I called the finance company (National City) and they said unless I paid it off that day ($713) I wouldn't be able to get plates before they expired. I quit Pro Car by that time and was a broke ass again, so I didn't have the money to pay off the car. I made my last payment September of 2003, and turned the car over to the bank November of 2003. Fast forward to this past Friday, and we have the BaronBomb quite possibly making a return. I received a letter saying I (when I say "I" I mean my Dad, but since he's dead, I have to take care of the car account) owe $713 on the car. Hello, turned it in 2.5 years ago. So I called the bank, and after a bunch of explaning and yelling they got the point. The lady I finally talked to was really nice, and told me the car is in Cleveland at a storage area. She has to track down which storage area it's in, I can pay $400 to satisfy the loan and they'll let me have the BaronBomb. Oh yes, I may get the Bomb again. As long as it'll start and it's in the same condition as when I gave it back, I'll pay the $400 and get it back. Baaaaaaaaaaaahahahahhaahahha.
I picked up my new glasses Friday, and my old frames promptly broke in a fit of jealousy.
Morgan has another Iroc hood. We drove to Mansfield yesterday to pick it up, then stopped at the junkyard on the way home. Yeah, that was fun.
Gah, I need to get to the grocery store and Target before I decide to stay home today.
That is all.
I picked up my new glasses Friday, and my old frames promptly broke in a fit of jealousy.
Morgan has another Iroc hood. We drove to Mansfield yesterday to pick it up, then stopped at the junkyard on the way home. Yeah, that was fun.
Gah, I need to get to the grocery store and Target before I decide to stay home today.
That is all.
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Oh Holy Crap
Morgan and I went to the Olive Garden tonight for dinner. We'd went to the mall for a little money wasting, and I didn't feel like going to the grocery store, then cooking. So off to the Olive Garden we went. Oh holy shit, the Stuffed Shells W/Shrimp are sooooo good. Seriously, I could eat them every day for the rest of my life. Morgan had the Chicken Parmigian, which he gets all the time. It looked good, but the shells were fucking pimp. OK, I'll stop now.
I have a Nine Inch Nails record hanging on the wall. I don't know what that says about us, but it probably isn't good.
Blah.
That is all.
I have a Nine Inch Nails record hanging on the wall. I don't know what that says about us, but it probably isn't good.
Blah.
That is all.
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Blah, Blah, Blah
I shouldn't have checked Nordstrom's website. There's a new Dooney and Bourke bag, and it's hella cute. I won't buy the purse, but the wristlet is only $45 and perfect for car shows, when we go to the Chamber and/or concerts.
In other purchase news, my Mommy bought us these sheets for our new bed. Aren't they cute? The best part is they were only $19! She bought a set of green ones for herself. I really liked the peeeenk set, but figured I'd spare Morgan the agony. See, I am nice. We're not getting a new bed bed, just a new mattress. The headboard I have is fine, and only about 5 years old, so no need for a complete bed.
Also at Target (of course,) I found the perfect DVD/VHS/CD storage thingie. I needed a unit (heh, unit) no higher than 5' because of the ridge we have going around our wall. It's cool for sitting stuff on, but limits the height of any furniture against the wall. Oh well, that piece is by Sauder and it's only $70.
Have I mentioned how much I love Target?
Why am I watching Duel for the 70 billionth time?
My friend Jenny got herself a new tattoo today. I must admit I'm jealous as all shit. I want a couple more, but have no idea what I want. Not to mention the fact my tattoo guy won't tattoo me while I'm pregnant. I wouldn't want to get a tattoo right now anyway; I'd probably go into labor.
It's snowing and needs to stop.
Blah, guess I'll finish up my homework, write out the grocery list and watch the movie.
That is all.
In other purchase news, my Mommy bought us these sheets for our new bed. Aren't they cute? The best part is they were only $19! She bought a set of green ones for herself. I really liked the peeeenk set, but figured I'd spare Morgan the agony. See, I am nice. We're not getting a new bed bed, just a new mattress. The headboard I have is fine, and only about 5 years old, so no need for a complete bed.
Also at Target (of course,) I found the perfect DVD/VHS/CD storage thingie. I needed a unit (heh, unit) no higher than 5' because of the ridge we have going around our wall. It's cool for sitting stuff on, but limits the height of any furniture against the wall. Oh well, that piece is by Sauder and it's only $70.
Have I mentioned how much I love Target?
Why am I watching Duel for the 70 billionth time?
My friend Jenny got herself a new tattoo today. I must admit I'm jealous as all shit. I want a couple more, but have no idea what I want. Not to mention the fact my tattoo guy won't tattoo me while I'm pregnant. I wouldn't want to get a tattoo right now anyway; I'd probably go into labor.
It's snowing and needs to stop.
Blah, guess I'll finish up my homework, write out the grocery list and watch the movie.
That is all.
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Baby Update
Seems as though I have myself a slight case of pre-eclampsia (or toxemia.) The doctor says it isn't too bad, but we need to monitor it closely. "Monitoring closely" consists of doctor visits and ultrasounds every two weeks until I have the baby. In better news, the baby is fine (all the test results were negative,) and I have no icky diseases, including HIV, herpes and hepatitis. We're both disease free and healthy except for the pesky pre-eclampsia. Hopefully it doesn't cause any problems.
Knight Rider is on Sci-Fi and Trio! I must exchange the DVR so I can annoy the piss out of Morgan with Knight Rider reruns.
Woo, instead of buying a 4th Gen Camaro, we're buying a digital camcorder. I figured this model is the best for us because it supposedly takes movies in low light. We're going to use the camcorder primarily at night, so this is an important feature.
How I wish our new couch were in stock...
Blah, I'll go back to bed, but if Morgan's still snoring I won't get any sleep.
That is all.
Knight Rider is on Sci-Fi and Trio! I must exchange the DVR so I can annoy the piss out of Morgan with Knight Rider reruns.
Woo, instead of buying a 4th Gen Camaro, we're buying a digital camcorder. I figured this model is the best for us because it supposedly takes movies in low light. We're going to use the camcorder primarily at night, so this is an important feature.
How I wish our new couch were in stock...
Blah, I'll go back to bed, but if Morgan's still snoring I won't get any sleep.
That is all.
Monday, January 23, 2006
Friday, January 20, 2006
Public Service Announcement
This post is for all you car thieves out there. So you know, newer Camaros and Firebirds can't be stolen without their ignition key. There's a chip in the key, which corresponds with the Pass-Key system. Use the wrong key and the car won't start. It may also activate the timer for ignition kill, which lasts anywhere from 3 minutes to, I believe, 12 minutes. Every time you try starting the car with the wrong key, it'll keep adding time to the ignition kill timer. To recap, NEWER 3RD GEN FBODYS CAN'T BE STOLEN WITHOUT THEIR KEY.
That is all.
That is all.
Where's The W-2's?
It'd be nice if Morgan's W-2's would arrive so I could file his taxes (I use TurboTax's free file.) He's supposed to get a refund of around $500, and I'm getting a whopping $197! I'm sure he'll use his refund for car stuff, and I'll probably wind up putting mine in our checking account. We will not buy another car! No we will not!!! I find it amusing the general public thinks people (like us) drive 3rd gen Camaros and Firebirds because we can't afford any better. Um, no. We could have purchased a new, or almost new car, but then we'd have a car payment. And only two cars. And new cars, for the most part, suck ass. We have 4, count them, FOUR cars. All are paid for. All run well and can be trusted to go anywhere. 3 of the 4 are virtually rust free. Our car insurance is $102/month. And we don't have any car payments. Take that, people who scoff at our cars!!!!
Went to the laundromat today and had the usual rip-roaring time. At least the clothes are washed now.
The big news...We bought a couch! Our first major purchase together, awwwwww (if you don't include the red RS we bought in November.) It's black leather, but won't be available for delivery for 3-4 weeks. That blows ass, but at least we can look forward to our new couch. We're getting a new mattress tomorrow thanks to my Mom. For her birthday she's going to buy us a new mattress. Makes complete sense...
I'm feeling much better today so I think I was blessed with a bout of the 24 hour flu. Thank goodness it was only the 24 hour kind. A friend of mine had some crazy stomach flu that lasted a week. A WEEK!!! I'd have shot myself, or drown myself in the potty.
I still haven't exchanged our DVR/cable box for a new one. I really should do that tomorrow since the hard drive went bad, what, two weeks ago? We don't have to pay for the replacement, the one good thing about cable, but I will have to stand in line I'm sure. Gah, I hate standing in line.
I'm taking the Birdy to my Mom's house tomorrow. This will be his second significant trip (more than 5 minutes round trip) since the cap and rotor replacement. If he behaves tomorrow I think I can pronounce him cured. Woo!
Blackie needs wheel bearings something fierce. The noise is getting way too annoying; I'm so glad that's not my daily driver. Firebirds are way cooler anyway.
OK, then. I'm going to watch some show on torture (History Channel) then go to bed.
That is all.
Went to the laundromat today and had the usual rip-roaring time. At least the clothes are washed now.
The big news...We bought a couch! Our first major purchase together, awwwwww (if you don't include the red RS we bought in November.) It's black leather, but won't be available for delivery for 3-4 weeks. That blows ass, but at least we can look forward to our new couch. We're getting a new mattress tomorrow thanks to my Mom. For her birthday she's going to buy us a new mattress. Makes complete sense...
I'm feeling much better today so I think I was blessed with a bout of the 24 hour flu. Thank goodness it was only the 24 hour kind. A friend of mine had some crazy stomach flu that lasted a week. A WEEK!!! I'd have shot myself, or drown myself in the potty.
I still haven't exchanged our DVR/cable box for a new one. I really should do that tomorrow since the hard drive went bad, what, two weeks ago? We don't have to pay for the replacement, the one good thing about cable, but I will have to stand in line I'm sure. Gah, I hate standing in line.
I'm taking the Birdy to my Mom's house tomorrow. This will be his second significant trip (more than 5 minutes round trip) since the cap and rotor replacement. If he behaves tomorrow I think I can pronounce him cured. Woo!
Blackie needs wheel bearings something fierce. The noise is getting way too annoying; I'm so glad that's not my daily driver. Firebirds are way cooler anyway.
OK, then. I'm going to watch some show on torture (History Channel) then go to bed.
That is all.
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Yeah, Sure
NASCAR is such a redneck sport. I caught the last 5 minutes of some NASCAR thing on Speed, and I'm still giggling. The Barrett-Jackson auto auction is on all this week. Since I have to miss the Detroit Auto Show this year, Barrett-Jackson is my entertainment.
Apparently I have the stomach flu. Without going into gory details, I was up all night, and on the potty pretty much all of today too. I called my gyno/ob doc since I had an appointment today at 3:30PM, and she said I'm not supposed to leave the house. My appointment is rescheduled for Monday at 11AM. I get to sit here all evening, hoping my stomach doesn't begin revolting.
How does my $75/month cell phone bill wind up being $103/month? There were no usage fees, nor were there any ringtone purchases, yet it's almost $30 more than it should be. I love cell phones.
OK, I'm watching TV now.
That is all.
Apparently I have the stomach flu. Without going into gory details, I was up all night, and on the potty pretty much all of today too. I called my gyno/ob doc since I had an appointment today at 3:30PM, and she said I'm not supposed to leave the house. My appointment is rescheduled for Monday at 11AM. I get to sit here all evening, hoping my stomach doesn't begin revolting.
How does my $75/month cell phone bill wind up being $103/month? There were no usage fees, nor were there any ringtone purchases, yet it's almost $30 more than it should be. I love cell phones.
OK, I'm watching TV now.
That is all.
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Downtime
TheLawnBunny.com will be down until GoDaddy is finished with the domain transfer. I was going to let it go, but decided to keep it one more year. Besides, all I do with the name is point it to ThePooper anyway.
Still waiting on my jewelry purchases. I'm half afraid some nitwit in the building received the packages and kept everything. Our mailman is a fuck and always puts our mail in the wrong boxes. I'm also waiting on a new belt purchased on eBay, and my Sesame Street address labels (they match our checks.) Gah, I hate waiting...
It's over 50 degrees today; wooooooohooooooooo! It's supposed to be nice until Saturday, then it's going to get cold and snowy. Still, over 50 degrees in January? IN OHIO?! I'll take that.
My Mom is buying me a new bed tomorrow. Apparently she's tired of me bitching about our current one, so she's getting me a new mattress. I won't know how to act with a new bed. Maybe I'll actually sleep!!!
Should I bust out sandals for school tonight? Oh, I think I will.
I forgot to mention this when it happened. Anyway, a couple weeks ago (day after Christmas, actually) I was strolling through Target and decided to inquire about their Crest WhiteStrips gift sets. I located a Target employee, and asked him/her (I couldn't tell, but I think "it" was male) where the gift set would be located. I was answered with a blank stare. Then he/she started walking. I followed. After sashaying toward the toothpaste aisle, he/she said "I dunno where they are. Maybe we're, like, sold out." All the while he/she was trying his/her hardest to be the EmoLiveJournalWhoaIsMe Poster Child. I wanted to smack him/her. I'm sure he/she posted something in their LiveJournal about a mean customer, and they have no idea why the customer was mean to them. Fucking moron.
Well my tummy's rumbling, and I have to take my blood pressure too. School tonight, yay!
That is all.
Still waiting on my jewelry purchases. I'm half afraid some nitwit in the building received the packages and kept everything. Our mailman is a fuck and always puts our mail in the wrong boxes. I'm also waiting on a new belt purchased on eBay, and my Sesame Street address labels (they match our checks.) Gah, I hate waiting...
It's over 50 degrees today; wooooooohooooooooo! It's supposed to be nice until Saturday, then it's going to get cold and snowy. Still, over 50 degrees in January? IN OHIO?! I'll take that.
My Mom is buying me a new bed tomorrow. Apparently she's tired of me bitching about our current one, so she's getting me a new mattress. I won't know how to act with a new bed. Maybe I'll actually sleep!!!
Should I bust out sandals for school tonight? Oh, I think I will.
I forgot to mention this when it happened. Anyway, a couple weeks ago (day after Christmas, actually) I was strolling through Target and decided to inquire about their Crest WhiteStrips gift sets. I located a Target employee, and asked him/her (I couldn't tell, but I think "it" was male) where the gift set would be located. I was answered with a blank stare. Then he/she started walking. I followed. After sashaying toward the toothpaste aisle, he/she said "I dunno where they are. Maybe we're, like, sold out." All the while he/she was trying his/her hardest to be the EmoLiveJournalWhoaIsMe Poster Child. I wanted to smack him/her. I'm sure he/she posted something in their LiveJournal about a mean customer, and they have no idea why the customer was mean to them. Fucking moron.
Well my tummy's rumbling, and I have to take my blood pressure too. School tonight, yay!
That is all.
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Just In Case
I've found my wedding dress, now I have to get someone to marry me (hint.)
Morgan and I are going to an FBody party this Saturday. It'll be outside unless the Ohio weather gets really nasty, then it'll move inside. It should be quite interesting.
School is going OK. It's pretty much the same thing as Comp 1; same assignments and stuff, so it should be easier than Comp 1 as far as getting everything completed on time.
Morgan and I both have dentist appointments tomorrow (Wednesday.) Won't that be fun? My appointment is at 10:40AM and his is at 5:30PM. Neither of us have ever had a cavity, so I hope that streak will continue.
My next gyno visit is January 18. Hopefully I'll have another ultrasound pretty soon to determine how big this monster is getting.
Poop and blah.
That is all.
Morgan and I are going to an FBody party this Saturday. It'll be outside unless the Ohio weather gets really nasty, then it'll move inside. It should be quite interesting.
School is going OK. It's pretty much the same thing as Comp 1; same assignments and stuff, so it should be easier than Comp 1 as far as getting everything completed on time.
Morgan and I both have dentist appointments tomorrow (Wednesday.) Won't that be fun? My appointment is at 10:40AM and his is at 5:30PM. Neither of us have ever had a cavity, so I hope that streak will continue.
My next gyno visit is January 18. Hopefully I'll have another ultrasound pretty soon to determine how big this monster is getting.
Poop and blah.
That is all.
