And That’s….the Truth

I have to say that this week has probably been one of the longest weeks of my life!! The two kids were home this week for their March break, and let me tell you all, that fun was NOT had by all. Because the weather was so crappy most of the week, they couldn’t go outside at all. So this meant that they were in the house all week. Well they were bored and decided to fight all week. Seriously, at one point during this week I was awful tempted to check out some Florida Keys vacation rentals and run away from home. But… the good news is, is that this week of *** (you know what I mean) is almost over. Monday morning they will both be on that school bus, and I for one can’t wait!

Well I’m a little anxious these days. A few days ago we were informed that the owners of our trailer park sold the park. So everyone living in here is a little on edge these days. We don’t know if things will stay the same or if the new owners will fly in here with a bunch of new rules and regulations. We have been at our current location for over 10 years now and really hope that there isn’t any (or many) changes that will take place. But only time will tell whether the new owners will be decent or if they will come in and demand that the entire park starts doing things differently.

After living in a mobile home for the past 10 years, I really am starting to wish that I had a manufactured home. I’m not really particular on what kind of home I would like, just a home away from this trailer. I hate living in this park and would love to move away from it. Hopefully I won’t have to wait another 10 years to get the home of my dreams and to get away from this stupid trailer park.

Last night I was looking through one of the catalogues that come to our house. I had originally started looking at different types of office furniture that I may end up buying a little later down the road, but ended up spending quite a bit of time looking at preschool furniture. I never realized that there was so much different types of furniture available on the market this days. Although I’m not in any need for any preschool furniture myself, I know someone who is, so I think I’m going to pass my catalogue on to her. It was fun looking, but I don’t think I’ll end up making any purchases any time soon.

It’s a beautiful spring day out today. The sun is shining and it’s supposed to go to +19 degrees. So this will be a perfect day to get some yard work done. After I’m finished on my computer and have all my housework done, I’m going to go outside and do a little digging in the garden. On nice days like today, I really do hate sitting inside. So I’m going to play a little hooky and see what I can get accomplished outside. Hopefully I’ll get the gardening done, but if not, maybe I’ll play hooky tomorrow too.

Well a while back I started my spring cleaning, but do to some online activities (work) that unexpectedly came my way, I kind of had to put the cleaning on hold. Well my work online is finally completed (for this week) so it’s about time that I get back to it. Today I plan on doing the living room. I can’t do a whole lot in there myself as I really can’t move all the big furniture around to be able to clean around it. But, I’ll get done what I can and then wait until my husband gets home from work to help me finish up. Hopefully, I’ll get most of the work done over the weekend and then I won’t have to worry about spring cleaning again until next year.

Well you sure can tell that the economic times around here are getting pretty bad. There are a lot of houses on the market these days that are going for way below their market value. I honestly think that people are just looking for ways to get from out under a huge mortgage. And by what I have been seeing online, the US isn’t fairing much better. I seen an ad on the Internet last night for different listings in the Wilmington NC real estate area and I have to tell you that I was quite shocked to see how little houses are going for these days. It would be great for people who have a little extra money for investments, but since it’s tight all the way around, I really have to wonder if these houses will sell even at extremely low prices. Hopefully for all of us, the economy will pick up and will pick up soon.

Wow, I was trying to remember the last time that I had the house to myself. And you know, it’s been well over two weeks. Two weeks ago the kids were home on March break and then last week my husband was home on a week’s holidays. So, it’s been quite a while since I have been home alone and have been able to do everything that I normally do. So, I have a lot to get done this week. But being in the house by myself, I’m pretty sure that I can get it all done.

Yesterday as the kids and I pulled into our driveway after school, a hydro truck pulled in behind us. The lady behind the wheel asked if I lived here. When I stated yes, she then informed me that she was there to pull my meter. Realizing that when they pull a meter I have no hydro I was not real impressed. So I asked her to sit tight so I could call their toll free number to see what was going on. Well, turns out that it wasn’t my meter that she needed to pull at all. It’s a good thing I arrived when I did, or we could have been in serious trouble. It was minus 16 out with a windchill of minus 28 and with no hydro we would have been frozen. So after I got off the phone with them, I sent this lady on her way.

Who else besides myself are having a hard time believing that the end of 2008 is now in sight?? Do you guys have any plans to go out tonight or are you staying in? Well our family is staying in tonight. With my husband on call, we are pretty much limited to what we can do. But I’m sure it will be a great new year’s eve any way.

Well with the end of 2008, 2009 is coming rushing in. Did you happen to make any new year’s resolutions this year? I did. But I only made one. My new year’s resolution is to become a more healthier and better looking me. And, my first step that I’ve decided to take is to purchase some new eyeglasses. I have decided to make my purchase from Zenni Optical. After browsing their site, I have found a lot of different styles that interest me very much. And with prices starting at only $8.00 a pair, I’m bound to find a pair that I not only will look good in, but a pair that I will be able to afford quite easily.

In the past I really haven’t kept any of my new year’s resolutions, but after seeing what this site has to offer with their many Holiday frames, I am quite confident that I will be able to keep this resolution. So after I make my purchase, get my hair cut and dyed I will have fulfilled my new year’s resolution of a better looking me.