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A letter from Santa
Christmas is coming like it or not. But if you have kids, remember Santa is what makes Xmas. And there is nothing more fun than receiving a letter from Santa Claus except perhaps for a er PRESENT!
Life
Oh to be a teenager again when your biggest worries are “acne serums that work” and “exams”. People always said that it is the easiest tie and I never believed thinking… how can you not remember what it was like? Three kids later and oh boy! Taking responsibility for 3 other people besides yourself is scary. It is not just about buying them the right stuff but things like am I sending them to the right school? Am I being too harsh? Am I being too soft?
Cosy
Winter is upon us and the chill is setting in. And all I can think of is ways to get cosy. Hot chocolate, cashmere sweaters, cosy bed socks, electric blankets and fleece. And snuggling up to my hubby.
As for shopping in the rain… pretty abysmal but still retail therapy. So yes, despite the weather I did hit the shops today. However with weather like this I am grateful for internet shopping. Mind you if you still hit the shops, then you miss the delivery, and if you miss the delivery, you have to go out into the bad weather again!
Party Time
Our Party yesterday was a great success. Shame about the hang over! And I do wish I saw this offer before the Party! Maybe for our next party.
WWW
The great thing about the Internet and shopping, is that you can find anything and everything. There are obviously different ways you can search for things like using a free web directory. You will find that directories unless very specific eg wedding directories will be a tad lacking as they rely on people knowing about them and advertising. At least if it is free, they might actually bother to sign up. It is the paid directories which are more lacking. However, personally I believe in following recommended links on blogs and review pages or googling it!
And if you can’t find it, leave me a comment and I will do my best to source it for you.
Being Insured
Why do auto insurance companies seem to only insure you on a car. I would love it if I could buy personal drivers insurance. This would mean that I could drive any car whenever I needed or wanted. I needed to drive a friend’s car recently and I thought I could just drive it. Only for me to find out that I was not covered. I was not pleased. My hubby who is the primary driver on our insurance can drive other cars but I am a named driver and so can only drive those cars. Grr.
Freecycle
If like me, you are forever buying stuff, then probably like me, your house is full to bursting. So what can you do? Well you can throw out what you don’t use, sell it using places like eBay or recycle it.
Personally I hate the first option, because if I bought it (unless I really used it to death), then someone else might like it or have a use for it. The second option requires time and perhaps maintence and a whole load of writing descriptions to every knitty gritty detail and I don’t have the time for it (though you do earn some extra cash to buy new stuff) and last is my favourite, you recycle it. Which is what brings me to freecycle.
Freecycle works like this… you have things you no longer like, want or even work and you list them. It appeals to someone and viola they come collect and wow your extra space.
Other benefits include :-
- Being able to try things before you decide to buy so you know what options you want,
- If you need something as a stop gap (I once borrowed* a bed for a couple of weeks while I had many many guests)
- Getting rid of all your extra never used stuff
- Getting spare parts – which is why even broken stuff is listed as 2 broken items could lead to 1 good as new!
- Most of all – Being GREEN and environment friendly.
Anyway, if you like the idea, just sign up and really start recycling. Just chose the area you live in or are prepared to drive to!
*Technically you are not allowed to borrow or lend, but you can work around the rules as I did with the bed. Obviously don’t lend something you don’t want damaged or will be very upset if it does not come back, but otherwise why not?
Frasier
I was asked if I was going to do a Seattle job search as I want to return to being a psychologist. I must admit I did find it funny to be asked that because I wanted to go back into psychology. I guess Frasier is what comes to mind (hence Seattle). The money might be good but I could never live in a place known as “The Rainy City”. My ideal country would be bright and at a reasonable constant 25 degrees except at Christmas!! Then it must be a white Christmas. I guess I want it all. LOL!
My Job
After my mentioning my job, someone asked me what I did. When I said I was a psychologist, I was asked if I did Mesothelioma treatment. I don’t because I am not a doctor but a counsellor and that would need to be treated by a doctor. And in case you are wondering, no I cannot treat myself for my shopaholicism! And yes… I admit it on a daily basis that I am a shopaholic because if I didn’t my shopping might get out of control.