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Need To Go On A Diet Fast!

2009-12-17T15:08:00.000-08:00

I really need to lose weight. I have not gotten on the stick yet to do anything about it. Not only am I going on a cruise in January, and I need to look halfway decent, but I need to lose weight to attract men better. Now, no lectures please. I know that when I am thinner, men find me more attractive. There is no doubt about that, so don't try to tell me otherwise. A friend of mine is sending me a diet and I might try a diet pill, maybe Fastin or something.

Want To Go To Florida!

2009-12-17T15:04:00.000-08:00

Ok, I was in Florida not long ago, for a lovely week long vacation in Destin. Nothing beats Destin for its beautiful white sand and clear water. And I will be in Tampa briefly after the first of the year when I fly in to board my cruise ship. I haven't been there in a while, so that will be nice to see that city. It is so neat! But I can't get enough of Florida or the beach. I have been to Disney and Epcot, but that was so long ago, I really need to go on one of those orlando vacations and see what is new at Disney. I haven't even been to Universal yet. Can't believe it. Vacation here I come!

My Christmas Shopping Is Done!

2009-12-16T14:49:00.000-08:00

I finished up my Christmas shopping last night, and that is a good feeling! I havent added up the expenses yet, but I don't think I spent too much. That is a nice feeling too. I am meeting someone tonight from online datin (hope there is a connection!) and then I am going home to wrap presents. Tomorrow, someone at work will help me make a box for the toys I am sending my nephew. He will have to use a box cutter to make the box fit right. Maybe combine two boxes together. I need to get those gifts in the mail by Friday. I will decorate my tree this weekend. I am a little on the late side--but that is OK.

No Worry Vacations

2009-12-03T20:40:00.000-08:00

My parents are fans of all inclusive vacations and have gone on many, ranging from Spain to France to Mexico to Italy and Turkey. They love them, because they pay for the trip, and everything is taken care of. The flight, the hotel, the food, and the side trips. They get to travel with people similar in age and interests. They don't have to worry about anything. Of course, they are not cheap, but they don't mind paying the price to not have to worry about anything. I hope they take me on one someday!

The Kind Of Law I Want To Practice

2009-12-03T20:28:00.000-08:00

I am not practicing law full time, even though I have taken a few clients on the side. But it hasn't been much. Where do I want to go from here? Boy, the world is wide open. The areas I am interested in are juvenile guardian ad litem, employment law, social security disability, and libel, slander, and defamation. Those are the areas that hold my interest. I might also be interested in probate. Criminal--now sure. I doubt it, but then sometimes I think that it would be fun. Like flying by the seat of your pants. I'm just glad I have the law degree--it has given me a lot of new options.

I Love Lost!

2009-12-03T20:15:00.000-08:00

My favorite TV show now is Lost. I never watched it on regular TV, because it was on during a bad night while I was in law school. I got on the ABC website a few weeks ago and discovered that you can watching their shows online. So I have been catching up on the past seasons. I am now midway through season three. I have two and a half seasons to go before the show starts its final season in January. I love the show--it is so creative. If I were stranded on an island, I would want to be stranded with such an interesting group. In addition to just trying to survive, they do fun things like create a golf course, and just a few shows ago they built a ping pong table and found a ball. Hugo played Sawyer and won. Because he lost, Sawyer could not call anyone by a nickname for a week.

My Cat Poops In The Bathtub!

2009-12-03T20:11:00.000-08:00

I hate to be so blunt, but it is true! Luckily I have two bathtubs, and it is not the one I use. I started out with a regular litterbox, but she would fling the litter around on the floor so much, I got one of the hooded varieties. That prevented the flinging, but that is when she started poopin in the tub! I googled this phenomenon and found out that this is not that unusual--that some cats do do this (no pun intended) all of their lives. I hope she is not one of them. After several weeks of this icky behavior, I went back to one of the regular litterboxes again. She is now flinging the litter, but hopefully there will be no more poop in the tub. Thank goodness she is cute and otherwise sweet.

Where To Go On Vacation?

2009-12-03T15:01:00.000-08:00

I have two friends I may travel with in the next year. And they both like the beach, so we might check into some North Carolina beaches and myrtle beach vacation rentals. I haven't been to Myrtle Beach in a long time! I used to go there a lot when I was in college, but now the beach closest to me is Destin. But I wouldn't mind going back to N.C. I also hear Wrightsville Beach is nice.

Don't Want To Get Paranoid

2009-12-03T14:58:00.000-08:00

But I haven't heard from new guy on match today or yesterday. We had a long conversation the other day. It was great! Found out we used to work at the same big company. We haven't met yet, so don't know that the chemistry is there. I think he is a little on the hefty side, so that may be a negative. So am I, but I am going to get in shape. Hope he is too. But, that is jumping the gun. He knew my mother was going to have surgery, and he didn't write to see how it turned out???? Don't want to get paranoid, but don't you think he would write to ask how she is? If he was interested in me? Don't get paranoid......

Buying Jewelry For Christmas Presents

2009-12-03T14:53:00.000-08:00

I love jewelry, but I don't wear it very often. I went to an art sale a few months ago, and bought a very nice ring there for about $30. It looks much more expensive. I wear it everyday and love it! You would call it Contemporary Jewelry. I like it so much, I am going to try to go to some other places where the jewelry maker will be showing her items. I may buy a similar ring for my niece and maybe a bracelet for a friend of mine.

Making A Christmas Wish List

2009-12-03T14:46:00.000-08:00

If I were making a Christmas wish list, it would contain a lot of electronics. Like a new computer, plasma TV, Wii, all the bells and whistles, lcd monitor, Iphone, games, and movies. Plus all the apperati that goes with everything. Well, it doesn't hurt to dream does it? I can't even get my DVD player hooked up correctly, so I probably don't really need any new gadgets right now.

I'm An Email Hoarder

2009-12-03T14:28:00.000-08:00

I have been watching the show Hoarders, and yes it is disgusting. I do feel sorry for the people who find themselves in those situations. My mother is super clean, and she does not hoard, so I did not grow up in that situation. I am not a collector, but sometimes I don't clean and throw out as well as I should. Especially when I was in law school and studying for the bar exam. Woowee! But I am getting better. But where I really hoard is in my inbox. I thought about just starting over with a new email account, and then I thought, no. I am just going to handle it. I am doing a search on obvious words, and it is easier to clean out that way. I have already deleted about 7,000 emails! And I am going to continue on.

Don't Overlook Life Insurance

2009-11-27T13:36:00.000-08:00

I am one of the few people in life who may not need a lot of life insurance. I am a NMNK, or never married, no kids. So at least as of right now, I don't need to pay for any kids' college or leave a spouse in a certain financial situation. But I know plenty of people who do need life insurance, and lots of it. And you never know when my situation may change. I need to check the life insurance rate for my age and the amount of benefit I would want. As with many things in life, with life insurance it may be better to be safe than sorry.

Credit Insurance And Extended Warranties

2009-11-27T13:28:00.000-08:00

Some people scoff at credit insurance and extended warranties. I would not take out insurance for every debt I have, but mortgage life insurance would be valuable. Especially in this climate when people are losing their homes hand over fist. What if you were to die, and your spouse or beneficiaries couldn't pay the mortgage and consequently lost the home?

I have an extended warranty on my car, and I am so glad. It has paid for itself time and again in just three short years. I wouldn't be without it, for sure. I understand the views of those against it--that rather than paying for the warranty or such, just save up money to pay in cash when a problem arises. But how many people can save up thousands of dollars to pay for repairs?

Have I Met The One?

2009-11-27T13:25:00.000-08:00

Oh, come on. I am smarter than to say something like that. I have met someone online. Okay, I know that is not meeting them in person yet. But one can dream, right? He is nice looking and educated. Seems to have ambition, yet laid back. He says he is easy going. Have I found my laid-back executive I am seeking? Only time will tell. Watch this space.

Need To Update My Blogs

2009-11-27T13:20:00.000-08:00

I attended a blogging conference, and it was great. Good to be around like minds. I am a word person, and I miss not working with other word people. So, the conference enabled me to be around a lot of word people for a change. And of course some techies were thrown in as well. I learned a lot of valuable info, not the least of which was how to submit your blog to a web directory or too. I need to do some updates to my blogs, but there is never enough time. Ya know? But I will do it soon.

Finding The Perfect Skin Cream

2009-11-27T13:12:00.000-08:00

One thing I have been avid about is keeping my face looking young. Even during law school and bar study, I made taking care of my skin a priority. And I am so glad. I look at some of my friends' faces and they have a lot of cheek wrinkles. These are people both my age and younger than me! Everyday I use sunscreen and face wrinkle cream. I gently suggested to my friends' a number of years ago the value of using sunscreen and other preventive products, and they had a million excuses why they didn't want to use them. Well, the proof is in the treatment jar!

It Is So Nice To Spend Some Time At Home

2009-11-27T13:08:00.000-08:00

I am spending this afternoon (Friday after Thanksgiving) at home, catching up on my housework and, of course, my blog writing! I got my nails done this morning (both mani and pedi) and have come home. I have been doing laundry and cleaned out one cupboard. I really need to go to the post office before it closes. I feel so happy doing all of this. My life is so hectic and crazy, just a nice day like this renews my energy.

Healh Care May Be Where The Jobs Are

2009-11-27T13:00:00.000-08:00

The whole job situation out there right now is scary. I think the number of jobs lost is going down, or at least not getting worse (at least that is what I hear) but for those who have lost a job or are afraid they will lose their job, this info doesn't help much. But with the aging population, and increase in obesity, diabetes, etc., health care will continue to be a growing job field. Maybe some of those who have lost jobs could try to go to nursing school or medical assistant training school to start a second degree. Having medical knowledge and training could be job security for sure.

Looking After My Doggy Stoopot

2009-11-27T12:55:00.000-08:00

My doggy Stoopot is strong and lively, but he is getting older. Not that you would know that by looking at him. He is lean and sleek and runs like the wind. Everyone comments on how fast he is at the dog park. Makes me proud! But, since he is getting older, I do want to start paying attention to what I need to do for him. Maybe I should change his diet or give him pet supplements just to make sure he is getting what he needs as he gets older. I will go into the pet store sometime soon and start looking to see what there is for older pets.

My New TV Favorites

2009-11-27T12:45:00.000-08:00

Now that I am not studying for the bar exam now (yay!) I am rediscovering TV. I am not one of those insufferable snobs who say they never turn on their set. I don't believe them for a second anyway. Just trying to impress everyone, and they don't fool anyone! Anyway--here are my current fav shows. Madmen for sure. What a gem! And I have just discovered The Prisoner, also on AMC. The show is a little confusing, but I guess it is supposed to be. Comcast is also featuring the original version of the show until 11/30. I hope I get to watch at least a few of the episodes before they take it down. I also love Lost, but I am having to watch the prior shows on the computer. The new season starts in January, and I still have 2 1/2 seasons to watch before then.
I really think it is a great show. It appeals to my sense of adventure.

Need New Sandals For My Cruise

2009-11-25T15:11:00.000-08:00

I have signed up for my cruise again last year and I am so excited! I really shouldn't spend the money--I had to take the funds out of my paltry savings--but hey, I am wacky and couldn't say no! I bought some nice cruisewear for last year, which I can take again, and I don't need to buy too many more clothes. I could use some cute sandals and found some Naot sandals online and thought I might go and try some on. I need something cute and stylish for my trip.

Getting My House Back In Order

2009-11-25T14:45:00.000-08:00

I have been getting my house back in order, literally, little by little, and boy does it feel good! Cleaning out cupboards and closets, and throwing stuff out and giving it away. It is starting to look livable again and cozy like it used to. Before law school and the bar exam! I want to get it to a place where it is easy and quick to maintain it every week!

The Geico Ads Are Cute

2009-11-25T14:40:00.000-08:00

I haven't looked around for new car insurance in a while, and maybe I should do that soon. I think I pay way too much, and I bet I could find some good insurance a lot cheaper. I think the Geico ads are cute (at least some of them) and I have heard it is really good insurance. But I have also heard that you have to have a really good driving record to get that insurance. I had that bad wreck about 3 years ago (my fault), even though I did not get a ticket for it. But I still caused the damage. So I am not sure I would qualify yet. Maybe in a couple of years I could. But I just hate to keep shelling out all that money for something I could probably get cheaper.

Attended Transitional CLE

2009-11-25T14:36:00.000-08:00

I attended a CLE a few weeks ago that is geared toward the new law graduate. Some of the sessions were more useful than others. It talked a lot about ethics, which is good, except all of us have been pretty welled versed in lawyer ethics by now. One thing I did find useful is that it talked about how to start and end a relationship with a client, and even had some sample letters in the handout. That is useful, as I would need to know how to do that, and having sample forms or letters seems to be worth its weight in gold!