Starting Seven Steps

I did it.  I went to read the Seven Steps for this week and did one of them today!  These are all of the expired medicines from my cabinets.  I thought the little trash can would hold it all but had to expand to the shoe box.  The oldest thing I found were some cough drops that expired in 2000! Now I have a long list of things I need to update my supply.  I never check dates before I give medicine, so at least I know that any medicine I give to my sick babies will be current with full potency.

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What Kind of Geek Are You?

So, an artist named Scott Johnson had some free time and decided to draw up cartoons for all the different types of geeks he could think of and post them on his website here. When he was done he had 56 of them. I first thought I would take a look and see if I matched any of them. It got a little sad when my matches reached the double digits (I mean, come on, who doesn’t love Tron?).

Click on the link below to see all 56 geeks. Go ahead, see how many you match up with. Think you don’t match any of them? Here’s a fun game, find a spouse, roommate or some other “loved one” and have them see if they can find any matches for you. I think you’ll be surprised at all the wonderful and depressing insights you gain from that little exercise. 😉

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Where Do I Start?

My Mom has revived her emergency preparedness blog, Totally Ready! She will be posting regularly about tips and steps to take to be ready for disaster or tragedy. Her first campaign is to get everybody rolling on preparing themselves and their families by using baby steps. Every Monday she will list 7 things to do that week to get you prepared. They won’t take a whole lot of time, but if we keep with it, we’ll be prepared in no time. She has three things we can do now as a head start before she really gets going on Monday. Check out her new look, new ideas, and let her know if you plan to join in!

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Another City?

Have you ever wondered what kind of salary you would need to make in another city to continue your current lifestyle? Or in other words, ‘How much would I need to make if I moved to…?’ I found a cost of living calculator that I loved several years ago, but it was removed from the site. I went looking for another one, and this calculator takes a distant second place, but gives a good comparison of the two cities. I do this when I start to miss family or feel antsy for a change…

Pro and Cons to living in Orange County:

Pro: The weather is mild and beautiful year round.

Con: The cost of living is lower just about everywhere else. Average home price here is $681,500.00

Pro: A million things to do

Con: Most of it costs money

Pro: Close to the beach

Con: Lots of freeways and traffic

Pro: Lots of parks for the kids

Con: The houses are so close together that your neighbors know more about you than you think.

Pro: Schools are well rated

Cons: They are crowded and some kids are spoiled by parents who feel guilty about working so much.

Pro: No shoveling snow

Con: No snowmen for the kids

Pro: There is lots to do when family comes to visit

Con: Family has to come to visit. There are no spontaneous gatherings.

(sigh) There is no perfect place is there?

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Our Name’s Hidden Meaning

What Rob Means

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You’re always up to something.You have a ton of energy, and most people can’t handle you. You’re very intense.You definitely are a handful, and you’re likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life.You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you.At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself. You are full of energy. You are spirited and boisterous. You are bold and daring. You are willing to do some pretty outrageous things. Your high energy sometimes gets you in trouble. You can have a pretty bad temper at times.

What Amy Means

You are usually the best at everything … you strive for perfection.You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.You have the classic “Type A” personality.You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated.You master any and all skills easily. You don’t have to work hard for what you want. You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you’ll knock down anyone who gets in your way! You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in. You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising. You may miss out by not settling down, but you’re too busy having fun to care.

What’s Your Name’s Hidden Meaning?

Do these descriptions fit us?  Does yours fit you?

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A Couple of Political Rock Stars

So, I’m not entirely sure what the message is in these videos, but whatever it is, I’m impressed.

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