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Lifes Happenings
Here are a few tid-bits of what's happening in and around my world:
- I dropped my iPhone in the toilet over a week ago! I immediately put it in a bag of rice to dry out, but since then, I've been having problems with my sound. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. If this was just my personal phone I wouldn't worry about it, but since it is technically a work phone, it is important that I have a ring tone to know that customers are calling me. I have the option to upgrade from my 3GS to an iPhone 4S, but I've been so hesitant to do it. I know I will love the new 4S, but I am a creature of habit and I am (for some reason) really attached to MY phone and don't want a new one! What to do?
- Last month I got our electric bill and my jaw dropped to the floor! I assumed it was because we had all the Christmas lights on in the house and all of the outdoor decor lit up. Well, I'm still assuming that, but this morning I got our electric bill for this month and it is about $100 more than last month! I don't know how we are going to keep paying for these. I checked to see what my bill was last year at this time considering we would have had all the Christmas lights going last year too. My current bill is over 150% higher this year....what the hell!
- Next Monday Lainey and I start puppy classes. We both need some serious training! I've tried and tried to properly train her to walk on a leash and heel when commanded, not to jump on people when they come into the house, to sit on command...every time. Whatever I am doing is not working. I just hope that the classes are worth the money and can really teach both of us a thing or two. I'm also hoping that my spaz of a dog doesn't get kicked out of class on the first night.
- I love my kindle (as I knew I would), but I feel so guilty when I sit down and start reading. My mind won't relax and instead keeps reminding me of all the things I could be accomplishing if I wasn't just sitting here reading. I made a promise to myself that in 2012 I would slow down a little and enjoy more ME time, but I'm starting off the year a little rough. Do you think there will ever come a time that I can fully enjoy putting chores aside for a little relaxation to read?
- I'm loving this Michigan weather. It has been near 50 degrees about 3-4 times in the past week. And the sun has even been shining! They are calling for some snow later this week, but until then I'm not complaining one bit.
What's been happening in your neck of the woods?
1 comment:
Maybe check around your house to see if there are things that you could unplug when not using them?
I don't know what you set your house temperature at, but you could always get a programmable thermostat and set the temps throughout the week. For instance, we keep our house at 58 from 10pm-6am. On the days that I work from home it is set for 64, on the days that only CP is home it is set for 62. If we have sweaters on we are usually good. That can make a huge difference.
Do you have leaky windows? You could put the plastic film up.
Look for an energy audit company in MI- maybe call your electric company. Ours in CT was $75 and they insulated pipes, did a blower door test, etc. It's a good way to figure out if you need insulation or other weatherization done to your house.
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