DirectTV installers are coming, and I can finally say GOODBYE to Comcast!! Unfortunately, my cat is HOWLING because I had to lock her in another room. Oy.
Imagine what Comcast and Time Warner will be like together. Comcast is in the news yet again today for cashing some old lady's rent check, and then just wanting to give her a Comcast credit for the amount instead of giving her the money back so that she could actually pay her rent!! Thankfully, the story got to the media, and they returned it immediately. Assholes x 1,000,000.
I love my DirectTV. For the longest time, like 6 yrs they never raised my rate. Thoroughly happy with their service. Always super nice when you have an issue. Enjoy Julie.
I'm binging on Jimmy Webb and he's great for what ails me.
Son of an okie Baptist minister, his dad performed the marriage of Florence LaRue of the 5th Dimension in a hot air balloon. Guess what song that inspired? 1967 Song of the Year (and still a dear little charmer....)
Ah! Jimmy Webb. His Ten Easy Pieces album gets a lot of play in this house. I saw him in concert with Michael Feinstein ten years ago. They were excellent.
Sending positive vibes @getoffmylawn Quitting smoking was the hardest thing I have EVER done! Quit cold 14 years ago after someone I loved was diagnosed with lung cancer & never looked back or taken a single drag since.
It did ruin drinking for me temporarily though, as the 2 go hand in hand, but no worries, I got over that eventually! (Can't give up EVERY vice!) ;)
I went cold turkey on a Saturday AM & gave myself a few days of being a b*tch & staying in bed, but once I knew the nicotine was out of my system & it was about retraining my brain/habits I kept reminding myself that it was all psychological & I would not let this control me. I just kept telling myself over & over again every time I wanted to smoke that I was stronger than that & not to give in. When I was really desperate I literally still walked around the building & took the deep breaths as if I was smoking, minus the cigarettes. Sounds cheesy, I know.
I quit and i sympathize. You have so many smoke related habits you dont even realize, and its brutal to switvh them. For example, i never thought id be able to eat italian food without cig after. Now the thought disgusts me, but then very much a habit. So good vibes and juju to everyone trying to quit!
GOML. Best of luck to you. I swore with this last cold I was done smoking but nope. Kept at it. I hate being a smoker so time to stop as well. Rooting for you though.
Recovering. The dog got away from me yesterday and I took a bad fall. Of course, first order of business was checking to see if anyone saw it happen...LOL! Then I realized I was okay. But man, I am SO SORE today and I am walking around here like a 92 year old lady.
I'm bored and baking. Today it is chocolate sugar cookies. Tomorrow I'm making a Conversation Hearts sugar scrub for my 12-yr-old and salted caramel and banana mason jar pudding.
Hey we're doing Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Cookies over here. Got this recipe that tastes like them and you can even shape them into peanut shapes if you want (we tried once but don't bother now). It has the recipe for the frosting/cream filling, but damn it's sweet. We pretty much just bake the cookies by themselves.
Still watching more paint dry while listening to The Jason Ellis show on Sirius' Faction channel. If you have never heard it, I highly recommend it. Been listening religiously every day for 5+ yrs now. His show is highlarious! A bit raunchy but so fun!
No way my son has that on ALL THE TIME. I can't believe theses guys are married w kids! He's 9 and on Sat decided I had to watch them teach us how to make your own country so that's what we did all sat/sun. Opiea
Opie, I was reading yesterday's pet post and found it funny that you referred to your departed cat as The Opster like I call my husband. His real name is Opie hence my nickname for the blogs sake
Went food shopping a forgot about 5 things. Things i really wanted and needed. Even tho had list. So annoying!! Ah im over it now. Reading, maxing and relaxing. I have to get centered before my daughter and grand come this weekend. My daughter is lovely Person but sometimes we bump up against each other. She is all healthy food, holistic and fit. Me, not so much, lol.
I actually sorta screwed around work today. Been busting my ass and not feeling like I'm getting anywhere whereas when I chill I reach my goal. Yep, that's how it's been working.
Watching or rather time sharing the SIL's dog for two days and it's nice having a pet around. Plus the NorCal weather is quite conducive to dog walks. It's just abso gorg here and going to be nicer tomorrow.
Three day weekend with no big plans save for a quiet V-Day with the Opster.
DirectTV installers are coming, and I can finally say GOODBYE to Comcast!! Unfortunately, my cat is HOWLING because I had to lock her in another room. Oy.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE DirectTV and have never regretted kicking Time Warner to the curb.
DeleteImagine what Comcast and Time Warner will be like together. Comcast is in the news yet again today for cashing some old lady's rent check, and then just wanting to give her a Comcast credit for the amount instead of giving her the money back so that she could actually pay her rent!! Thankfully, the story got to the media, and they returned it immediately. Assholes x 1,000,000.
Delete@Julie WHAT?!
Deletehttps://www.yahoo.com/tech/s/comcast-cashes-elderly-woman-rent-check-refuses-her-175058835.html
DeleteI love my DirectTV. For the longest time, like 6 yrs they never raised my rate. Thoroughly happy with their service. Always super nice when you have an issue. Enjoy Julie.
DeleteI'm binging on Jimmy Webb and he's great for what ails me.
ReplyDeleteSon of an okie Baptist minister, his dad performed the marriage of Florence LaRue of the 5th Dimension in a hot air balloon. Guess what song that inspired? 1967 Song of the Year (and still a dear little charmer....)
Ah! Jimmy Webb. His Ten Easy Pieces album gets a lot of play in this house. I saw him in concert with Michael Feinstein ten years ago. They were excellent.
DeleteUp, up, and away and damnit I feel old now, thanks G....
DeleteKaren, I saw Michael Feinstein years ago in NYC. Great show.
I love Jimmy and Michael! That is all. Y'all have a great day.
DeleteDear Old Girl I've been thinking of you and sending you my best possible wishes.
DeleteBe good to yourself.
Have the day off work, day #3 of not smoking, so eating like a piglet even though I'm not even hungry. :(
ReplyDeleteHow is the non-smoking thing going? I SO want to quit. How are you doing it - cold turkey, nicotine gum/patch, e-cig?
DeleteKaren - I'm using the nicotine patch and it is taking away the physical cravings, but mentally, all I can think about is having a smoke!!!!
DeleteSending positive vibes @getoffmylawn Quitting smoking was the hardest thing I have EVER done! Quit cold 14 years ago after someone I loved was diagnosed with lung cancer & never looked back or taken a single drag since.
DeleteIt did ruin drinking for me temporarily though, as the 2 go hand in hand, but no worries, I got over that eventually! (Can't give up EVERY vice!)
;)
I went cold turkey on a Saturday AM & gave myself a few days of being a b*tch & staying in bed, but once I knew the nicotine was out of my system & it was about retraining my brain/habits I kept reminding myself that it was all psychological & I would not let this control me. I just kept telling myself over & over again every time I wanted to smoke that I was stronger than that & not to give in. When I was really desperate I literally still walked around the building & took the deep breaths as if I was smoking, minus the cigarettes. Sounds cheesy, I know.
Delete@GOML You can do it!!!
DeleteThanks for the support!!!! I sure do need it!!!!
DeleteI quit and i sympathize. You have so many smoke related habits you dont even realize, and its brutal to switvh them. For example, i never thought id be able to eat italian food without cig after. Now the thought disgusts me, but then very much a habit. So good vibes and juju to everyone trying to quit!
DeleteI had my ears LASERED - it's ariculotherapy - like acupuncture but with a laser. Brooklyn. Smoked a pack a day BOOM! Stopped. Look for it!
DeleteOooo! Thanks for the info! I'll have to look up if that's offered out here in my neck of the woods!!
DeleteHang in there. You're doing great.
DeleteThanks!!! Trying my best!!!!
DeleteGOML. Best of luck to you. I swore with this last cold I was done smoking but nope. Kept at it. I hate being a smoker so time to stop as well. Rooting for you though.
DeleteThanks Sherry. The worst part of it is that I truly enjoy smoking!! Talk about saying good bye to an old friend!!!
DeleteI'm not a quitter
DeleteRecovering. The dog got away from me yesterday and I took a bad fall. Of course, first order of business was checking to see if anyone saw it happen...LOL! Then I realized I was okay. But man, I am SO SORE today and I am walking around here like a 92 year old lady.
ReplyDeleteSoak in a hot tub. With bubbles! Hope you feel better soon.
DeleteGlad you didn't break anything!! Feel better!!
DeleteBrenda Im so glad nothing sprained or broken. Be easy in yourself.
DeleteFour day weekend starts tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI'm bored and baking. Today it is chocolate sugar cookies. Tomorrow I'm making a Conversation Hearts sugar scrub for my 12-yr-old and salted caramel and banana mason jar pudding.
ReplyDeleteI might need an intervention soon.
Can I come over to your house? It sounds delicious!
DeleteHey we're doing Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Cookies over here. Got this recipe that tastes like them and you can even shape them into peanut shapes if you want (we tried once but don't bother now). It has the recipe for the frosting/cream filling, but damn it's sweet. We pretty much just bake the cookies by themselves.
DeleteMinPin - those are my favorite cookies. I'm going to Google the recipe.
DeleteKaren - come on over!
Y'all are making me HONGRAY!
DeleteStill watching more paint dry while listening to The Jason Ellis show on Sirius' Faction channel. If you have never heard it, I highly recommend it. Been listening religiously every day for 5+ yrs now. His show is highlarious! A bit raunchy but so fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm watching this YouTube channel I recently discovered called Rhett and Link. I never watch YouTube series but these guys are hysterical!
ReplyDeleteMaking Real Food with Playdough Toys - RealDough!
No way my son has that on ALL THE TIME. I can't believe theses guys are married w kids! He's 9 and on Sat decided I had to watch them teach us how to make your own country so that's what we did all sat/sun. Opiea
DeleteOpie, I was reading yesterday's pet post and found it funny that you referred to your departed cat as The Opster like I call my husband. His real name is Opie hence my nickname for the blogs sake
DeleteStill recovering from the latest Parks & Rec. I love Donna/Gary.
ReplyDeleteWent food shopping a forgot about 5 things. Things i really wanted and needed. Even tho had list. So annoying!! Ah im over it now. Reading, maxing and relaxing. I have to get centered before my daughter and grand come this weekend. My daughter is lovely
ReplyDeletePerson but sometimes we bump up against each other. She is all healthy food, holistic and fit. Me, not so much, lol.
I can so relate on both forgetting important things at the grocery store and bumping heads with the Mum.
DeleteHayley and Juliet mills with Reggie Jackson on the love boat..oh my..
ReplyDeleteStill trying to recover after watching that gorgeous ballerina!
ReplyDeleteI actually sorta screwed around work today. Been busting my ass and not feeling like I'm getting anywhere whereas when I chill I reach my goal. Yep, that's how it's been working.
ReplyDeleteWatching or rather time sharing the SIL's dog for two days and it's nice having a pet around. Plus the NorCal weather is quite conducive to dog walks. It's just abso gorg here and going to be nicer tomorrow.
Three day weekend with no big plans save for a quiet V-Day with the Opster.