Category: Everyday Life

Kicking the Habit

My recent doctor's visit opened my eyes to some new things. As stated in a previous post, my weight was the biggest consideration (as well as something else which will be revealed time). So in addition to eating right and exercising, I've decided *twitch* to give up drinking *twitch* diet sodas. No, it's not because … Continue reading Kicking the Habit →

Toughest. Job. Ever.

This one might just pull a heartstring or two. For it was a few days ago when The Kid's beloved rat Percy, or PercyMouse as he called her, slipped the surly bonds of Earth to touch the face of...GodRat. Yes, she was only an eight-dollar pet but she was his favorite in this house filled … Continue reading Toughest. Job. Ever. →

Life Imitates Art

Jacques-Louis David was a French Neoclassical artist. And up until the time I took Art History class in college, I had no idea who he was. But after studying his work I began to admire it more and more, probably because it isn't what I've coined "mouse-pad art" like Van Gogh's "Starry Night" (and I … Continue reading Life Imitates Art →

This Makes Me Happy

Why does the image to the left make me so darned happy? Here's why. Over a month or so ago, I got a call from a prospective employer that saw my resume online. She told me that I was qualified for the position of Associate Web Editor/Writer for this startup site called EggXpert.com, a division … Continue reading This Makes Me Happy →

I Got My Pink Slip

Well, it finally happened. And it came in the mail. Yep, I got my pink slip. And I'm actually pretty happy about it. This means I'm now officially the registered owner of my 2006 Ford Explorer. No more lienholder; no more payments. It's mine I tell you, MINE! And in case you didn't notice, I made … Continue reading I Got My Pink Slip →