How writing notes on your hand is any different than reading off a telepromter? Is it the electricity?

Two quizes, two subjects - all correct answers.

Still havent smoked 388 cigarettes – doesn’t that sound better than 25 days?

I have a new toy – a little red ASUS netbook, I think I’ll call her Lillith. I also received a new copy of Strunk & White Elements of Style (all part of the whole A student thing).

And I was reading over at thebloggess.com and and learned something amazingly funny – you try it: Type “why” in your google search box and see what it suggests.  Here is what I got

Ok, so these are frequently searched items, so does #2 bother anyone else?  Like just how many people are searching for that? And why can’t I own a Canadian? The last item was confirmed by a friend who says that, at least in the South, its because of large families – the loudest gets heard.  This could be applicable for anyone!

20+ years out of school and remembering that I asked myself, in high school, what will I ever use Algebra for – I don’t think I ever have. Until now, back in school and trying to remember proper forms, formulas and rules.  The only one I can remember is Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally (parenthesis, equation, multiplication, addition, subtraction).  And there is waaaaay too much reading for the Psychology course.

The hubster is being a help, taking over some of the things I used to do (mostly kitchen type stuff) and it totally makes a difference.  I was really stressed last week, but after this weekend I think I’m getting a routine together.

Still not smoking – day 25 and down 367 cigarettes!

So, I’m taking college courses again – its been 20 years.  I managed to get registered the day before classes started.  I’m taking on-line classes (3) but will have to make the 45 minute trek to the school’s testing center twice a month for exams.

I’m a little anxious about getting myself back in the “classroom” mindset.  I have no concerns about the discipline of studying – that’s not the problem. I’m just afraid that I wont be able to keep up intellectually – marraige, children, jobs may have killed off that part of my brain!

On the other hand, it was kind of fun shopping for “school supplies”.

The January List

1. Stop Smoking – check on day 18 as I type this.
2. Schedule my surgery – Waiting on call from scheduling
3. Apply/register for school Done
4. Get passport
5. Make appointment with eye doctor for new glasses Done and I’m wearing them now.

So we’ve had lot of snow lately – we live in Ohio so that’s expected.  One of the hubster’s “jobs” is to take the trash and recycling to the curb on Tuesday nights.  It’s been like this for going on 15 years. 

This week, since there is something like six inches of snow on the back patio where the trashcan resides and he didn’t want to shovel a path first, he decided to place the recycle bin IN the trashcan to take it down. That way he would only have to make one trip, do you see where this is going? Yup, he forgot to take it OUT of the trashcan and since real people don’t pick up our cans any more (big truck with metal arms), no one noticed that they just threw it away!

I get to go to the utility department to pick up a brand shiny new one!