It's been a long time since I did one of these.
I've been missing my Ten Things Tuesday list.
There seems to be some strange rules people follow when on the internet. Some things are just OK and other things are so bad.
I am going to take a look at those things today.
Today's Ten Things Tuesday is all about rules~ internet rules.
1. Use horrible spelling and/or bad grammar, but under no circumstances should you use ALL CAPS.
ALL CAPITAL LETTERS IS YELLING, YOU KNOW. IT IS NEVER ABOUT THE FACT THAT SOMEONE MAY SEE THE CAPITAL LETTERS BETTER BECAUSE THEY DON'T SEE SO WELL. OR, BECAUSE, IN THE CASE OF MY HUSBAND, USING THE SHIFT KEY IS A PAIN AND IT IS EASIER(i.e. LAZY).
2. When you use the internet, manners are not important.
Be rude. After all, no one can see you. They can't bitchslap you through the monitor for your insensitive comments.
3. WebMD is the go to for medical advice.
Type in your symptoms and you are good to go. Except that your headache might be a brain tumor. You might need to check that out.
4. There are no such things as too many ads.
Between you and me, I zone most of them out so the joke's on them. By the way, if you click on one of the ads on my blog, I will make 10 cents. Click away. Shhh. If Blogger knows that I am asking for clicks, they won't give me my pennies.
5. Make a meme about a week, day, or year and circulate it without a date.
Is is Autism Awareness Week now when I see it or two months from now when someone else sees it and posts it? Or was it a few weeks before I saw it? That's OK. We don't need to know.
6. SPAM is just like hangers in your closet.
It multiplies. Do not be alarmed.
7. So people understand you are kidding, you must make a winky face or write jk.
If you don't, people will not know you are just kidding. Fonts don't show emotion, People!
8. Mail you want inevitably will end up in your junk folder and crap mail will make it into your inbox.
It's a scam to make sure you look through all your mail.
9. Google it!
If you don't know something, go to Google and only look at the first three pages, at most.
Sure another search engine might give you the answer. But, Google is where it is at. And the link you want might be on page 8, but why bother. It just takes time. Time that you could use to play Criminal Case on Facebook.
10. Changing passwords gets more and more complicated for security.
Never forget your password. Changing it involves special characters, upper case, lower case, numbers and some creativity to make it good and strong. Too weak. Ohh...too bad, so sad. Try again.
Oh, Internet, what would we do without you?
Have a great day!
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Ten Things Tuesday- Words That Need To Go Away
I've missed the last few weeks of these.
Well, I am back with another Ten Things Tuesday.
There are certain words or phrases that just drive me nuts.
Lots of things drive me nuts.
I am just very complex and I like what I like.
And I don't like what I don't like.
So, here we go.
1. Selfie
I understand not having anyone to take your picture. I've been there. But, for the love of God, don't say you took a selfie. Especially if you are a celebrity surrounded by hundreds of people that would take your picture. That is just stupid. And no matter who you are, please don't take one in front of the mirror. I don't care what your phone looks like.
2. Years young
You are 1 day old, 1 month old, 1 year old and so on and so forth. One day, many years later, you turn in old for young. I don't know when it happens, but it does. And that's just really sad. It's like "let's not offend the old person by calling them old". Trust me, they know they are 98 years OLD.
3. Trending
Where did it come from? It just appeared. Telling me who is newsworthy, but not why. They are trending. Shouldn't it be trendy? Maybe that's just old school.
4. Closure
Does that really mean anything? I need closure. They need closure. They have closure now. Does closure do anything for a person? The pain is still there and knowing why or how doesn't really close the wound. Maybe an attempt, but that's all.
5. Viral
You know what I hate about this word? It sounds like an infection. But, in the internet world, it means that it's a video that everyone all over the world is watching. When I hear " it went viral", I do not want to watch it. It's a turn off. Which brings me to another thing- why is the first thought is getting things on video to post? Your kid talks back to you or scales the refrigerator and it needs immortalized.
6. Featuring
Remember way back when? When two people made a song together it was a duet. Now, the song is by one person and features a second one. And in some cases person "featured" is in the song more than the one that has his name on the song.
7. Twerk
I know that Miley Cyrus twerked, but I am still confused as to what it is. It sounds like a made up word. Was it just for her twerk show thing or was it something before.
8. Issues
Everything is an "issue". There used to be problems and just things that came up. Now, we all have issues about everything.
9. Liberal
I hate this term. It groups people into categories. If you think this, you must be liberal or if you don't believe in this you can't be. People are people.
10. Conservative
Ditto on what I said for liberal. I have a problem with sticking people into piles. I agree with some of one and some of the other and disagree with both sides a lot of times. I am a human and I think. It drives me insane to be told that according to your political ideology, this is what you think. They don't know me.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Well, I am back with another Ten Things Tuesday.
There are certain words or phrases that just drive me nuts.
Lots of things drive me nuts.
I am just very complex and I like what I like.
And I don't like what I don't like.
So, here we go.
1. Selfie
I understand not having anyone to take your picture. I've been there. But, for the love of God, don't say you took a selfie. Especially if you are a celebrity surrounded by hundreds of people that would take your picture. That is just stupid. And no matter who you are, please don't take one in front of the mirror. I don't care what your phone looks like.
2. Years young
You are 1 day old, 1 month old, 1 year old and so on and so forth. One day, many years later, you turn in old for young. I don't know when it happens, but it does. And that's just really sad. It's like "let's not offend the old person by calling them old". Trust me, they know they are 98 years OLD.
3. Trending
Where did it come from? It just appeared. Telling me who is newsworthy, but not why. They are trending. Shouldn't it be trendy? Maybe that's just old school.
4. Closure
Does that really mean anything? I need closure. They need closure. They have closure now. Does closure do anything for a person? The pain is still there and knowing why or how doesn't really close the wound. Maybe an attempt, but that's all.
5. Viral
You know what I hate about this word? It sounds like an infection. But, in the internet world, it means that it's a video that everyone all over the world is watching. When I hear " it went viral", I do not want to watch it. It's a turn off. Which brings me to another thing- why is the first thought is getting things on video to post? Your kid talks back to you or scales the refrigerator and it needs immortalized.
6. Featuring
Remember way back when? When two people made a song together it was a duet. Now, the song is by one person and features a second one. And in some cases person "featured" is in the song more than the one that has his name on the song.
7. Twerk
I know that Miley Cyrus twerked, but I am still confused as to what it is. It sounds like a made up word. Was it just for her twerk show thing or was it something before.
8. Issues
Everything is an "issue". There used to be problems and just things that came up. Now, we all have issues about everything.
9. Liberal
I hate this term. It groups people into categories. If you think this, you must be liberal or if you don't believe in this you can't be. People are people.
10. Conservative
Ditto on what I said for liberal. I have a problem with sticking people into piles. I agree with some of one and some of the other and disagree with both sides a lot of times. I am a human and I think. It drives me insane to be told that according to your political ideology, this is what you think. They don't know me.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Ten Things Tuesday- Things I Miss
It's been an interesting weekend.
I broke a tiny piece of tooth on a Valentines caramel.
I tried to call the manufacturer and all operators were busy and I got tired of waiting.
I'll try back.
Took Kiddo to the ER for a foot x-ray.
She got kicked while sparring in Taekwondo.
Nothing broken, but she has more bruises appearing.
As my years on this earth grow more plentiful, I find myself missing the way things used to be.
Sure, a lot of things are convenient now.
That's not everything.
1. Eating candy without it sticking in my teeth
I love Butterfingers. Now, they just stick in my molars and I need a putty knife to pry the candy out. Now, apparently harder caramels are a problem. Sad times.
2. Paying cash
Having and spending actual green is nice. Some places are not accepting it anymore. Checks or debit/credit only because they don't keep change in the office. What kind of crap is that?
3. Showing ID to buy alcohol if you looked under 21
A few years back they changed it. First they changed it to under 27 show ID. Now, everyone has to show ID. At first, it feels flattering that they must think that I look so young. Once I see the sign, the thrill is gone.
4. Clever and/or funny commercials
I find it amazing how some ads get on the air and how some people think they are great. Apparently, when that puppy/horse Budweiser ad aired during the Superbowl woman actually cried. Really? Now, that's just sad.
5. Automatically knowing what size you wear
Now, it matters on the brand. First, it started with clothes. Now, it has progressed to shoes and even coats.
6. Store-bought eggs that hard-cooked in 12 minutes
They seem to take longer and longer to cook the yolk through. There is just something not right about that. Thankfully, I get farmer eggs now and they cook in 12 minutes.
7. Freddie Mercury
I don't care what Queen thinks. With Freddie gone, they need to pack it in.
8. People not asking for prayers
People seem to do it all the time. That used to be a church thing. I never know what to say. It's not like I wish the person ill will. I am sorry your daughter/husband/uncle/friend/whoever is sick or in need of a job, but I don't pray.
9. TV shows with reruns only in the summer
The season started in August and went to the end of May. Now, you are lucky to get a show before October and run to the beginning of May. You are also lucky to get a month's worth of new programming before a rerun is thrown in.
10. Checks going through the bank.
Before the Automated Clearing House was approved by congress back whenever, the actual paper check had to be processed through your back instead of "electronically represented". No longer can you write a check a day or two before you have the money in the bank cause you will get an overdraft fee of at least $25. Unless, you have figured out which companies use it and which do it the good old fashioned way.
If you are a pay check to pay check kinda person this will possibly add late fees or overdraft fees or, if you are lucky, both.
Of course, I also miss lower gas prices, nicer people, smarter people, and TV that is not affected by the weather.
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Have a great Tuesday!
I broke a tiny piece of tooth on a Valentines caramel.
I tried to call the manufacturer and all operators were busy and I got tired of waiting.
I'll try back.
Took Kiddo to the ER for a foot x-ray.
She got kicked while sparring in Taekwondo.
Nothing broken, but she has more bruises appearing.
As my years on this earth grow more plentiful, I find myself missing the way things used to be.
Sure, a lot of things are convenient now.
That's not everything.
1. Eating candy without it sticking in my teeth
I love Butterfingers. Now, they just stick in my molars and I need a putty knife to pry the candy out. Now, apparently harder caramels are a problem. Sad times.
2. Paying cash
Having and spending actual green is nice. Some places are not accepting it anymore. Checks or debit/credit only because they don't keep change in the office. What kind of crap is that?
3. Showing ID to buy alcohol if you looked under 21
A few years back they changed it. First they changed it to under 27 show ID. Now, everyone has to show ID. At first, it feels flattering that they must think that I look so young. Once I see the sign, the thrill is gone.
4. Clever and/or funny commercials
I find it amazing how some ads get on the air and how some people think they are great. Apparently, when that puppy/horse Budweiser ad aired during the Superbowl woman actually cried. Really? Now, that's just sad.
5. Automatically knowing what size you wear
Now, it matters on the brand. First, it started with clothes. Now, it has progressed to shoes and even coats.
6. Store-bought eggs that hard-cooked in 12 minutes
They seem to take longer and longer to cook the yolk through. There is just something not right about that. Thankfully, I get farmer eggs now and they cook in 12 minutes.
7. Freddie Mercury
I don't care what Queen thinks. With Freddie gone, they need to pack it in.
8. People not asking for prayers
People seem to do it all the time. That used to be a church thing. I never know what to say. It's not like I wish the person ill will. I am sorry your daughter/husband/uncle/friend/whoever is sick or in need of a job, but I don't pray.
9. TV shows with reruns only in the summer
The season started in August and went to the end of May. Now, you are lucky to get a show before October and run to the beginning of May. You are also lucky to get a month's worth of new programming before a rerun is thrown in.
10. Checks going through the bank.
Before the Automated Clearing House was approved by congress back whenever, the actual paper check had to be processed through your back instead of "electronically represented". No longer can you write a check a day or two before you have the money in the bank cause you will get an overdraft fee of at least $25. Unless, you have figured out which companies use it and which do it the good old fashioned way.
If you are a pay check to pay check kinda person this will possibly add late fees or overdraft fees or, if you are lucky, both.
Of course, I also miss lower gas prices, nicer people, smarter people, and TV that is not affected by the weather.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Ten Things Tuesday- Valentines
Since this Friday is Valentine's Day, I thought it appropriate to do a ten things Tuesday for it.
Welcome to Me style, that is.
Lots of things come to mind when I hear the word valentine.
That's the topic of this week's Ten Things Tuesday.
1. Bullet for my Valentine
It's a band, if you have not heard of them.
2. Tremors
Kevin Bacon played Valentine in the awesome movie Tremors.
3. Hearts
Remember drawing your own valentine? Cutting out a heart or drawing one with an arrow sticking out and putting Be Mine on it?
4. The Valentine's Day Massacre
In 1929, seven mobsters were killed by the Capone syndicate.
5. Horror movie
In 2001, there was a movie called Valentine. Five women are stalked as they get ready for Valentine's Day.
6. Saint
The origins of Valentine's Day come from a saint that was arrested for performing weddings for soldiers and other such heinous crimes. Allegedly, he gave a card to the jailer's daughter that he signed "your valentine".
7. The bumpy Z
Also known as the "open hearts collection by Jane Seymour". Kay Jewelers sells them and you always see the ads this time of year. I know she says that you leave your heart open so love always finds its way in. Yeah, yeah, yeah- it looks like a bumpy z to me.
8. Chocolates
Those big heart shaped boxes filled with an assortment of chocolate filled things. I'll take the truffle and creme filled and you can have the rest. Oh, don't forget caramel. Yum.
9. Flowers
Specifically red roses. Because they are popular and it is the middle of winter, you pay a lot more to get roses right now. I'd rather get lilies.
10. It's in Nebraska
The town is located in north central Nebraska. They have a little over 2,500 people so it's a nice little town.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Welcome to Me style, that is.
Lots of things come to mind when I hear the word valentine.
That's the topic of this week's Ten Things Tuesday.
1. Bullet for my Valentine
It's a band, if you have not heard of them.
2. Tremors
Kevin Bacon played Valentine in the awesome movie Tremors.
3. Hearts
Remember drawing your own valentine? Cutting out a heart or drawing one with an arrow sticking out and putting Be Mine on it?
4. The Valentine's Day Massacre
In 1929, seven mobsters were killed by the Capone syndicate.
5. Horror movie
In 2001, there was a movie called Valentine. Five women are stalked as they get ready for Valentine's Day.
6. Saint
The origins of Valentine's Day come from a saint that was arrested for performing weddings for soldiers and other such heinous crimes. Allegedly, he gave a card to the jailer's daughter that he signed "your valentine".
7. The bumpy Z
Also known as the "open hearts collection by Jane Seymour". Kay Jewelers sells them and you always see the ads this time of year. I know she says that you leave your heart open so love always finds its way in. Yeah, yeah, yeah- it looks like a bumpy z to me.
8. Chocolates
Those big heart shaped boxes filled with an assortment of chocolate filled things. I'll take the truffle and creme filled and you can have the rest. Oh, don't forget caramel. Yum.
9. Flowers
Specifically red roses. Because they are popular and it is the middle of winter, you pay a lot more to get roses right now. I'd rather get lilies.
10. It's in Nebraska
The town is located in north central Nebraska. They have a little over 2,500 people so it's a nice little town.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Ten Things Tuesday- She's Not Speaking My Language
I'd like to believe that I'm hip.
I'm happenin'.
However, I feel a little lost when my daughter starts spouting these words.
I have to ask.
She explains.
Suddenly, I can understand my grandma and mom.
For someone that constantly says that she isn't old, I am starting to feel a little that way.
This week I have decided to make Ten Things Tuesday about words that the teens use today.
Maybe you will learn something
Or
maybe you already know.
1. Ship
When you are feeling that two people should be in a relationship, you "ship" them. You just think they should be together, platonically or romantically.
2. Feels
When you have a strong emotion about doing something, you "feels" it. My daughter just said to me the other day that she feels Lords of the Rings really bad so we need to watch it. This one really annoys me. So much that I feels it in my bones.
3. YOLO
I think every knows this by now. You only live once. Unless, you are a cat or are revived by CPR or paddles.
4. O M Gee
What is this? OMG, Oh my God, and O M Gee mean the same thing to a religious person. Writing Gee doesn't make it better because it is still considered blasphemy because it is used to take the place of the word God. Still a no-no. My nieces do this, thankfully not my daughter.
5. Imma
Short for I am going to. "Imma goin' over to Grandma's" is an example. Does anyone else worry for our grammatical future?
6. Squee
I have yet to grasp the meaning of this. I think it is supposed to be a noise of excitement. Yet it makes me think of a squeegee that you clean your windows with while pumping gas.
7. Hit me up
I don't know who came up with this. I don't think I want to know this person. I have a cousin that says this all the time on Facebook. Is the phrase look me up or get a hold of me just too mundane? Let's make it more punchy by saying hit.
8. Random
This word is just over-used. Everything seems to be random, whether it truly is or not.
9. Casually
A favorite adjective of my teen. She is always casually doing something. From going to the fridge to get a snack or taking the remote, she is always "casually" doing it.
10. Derp
In my day, this would be dope, dweep, nerd, or weirdo. Now, dope is marijuana and nothing more and it's OK to be a nerd.
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Have a great Tuesday!
I'm happenin'.
However, I feel a little lost when my daughter starts spouting these words.
I have to ask.
She explains.
Suddenly, I can understand my grandma and mom.
For someone that constantly says that she isn't old, I am starting to feel a little that way.
This week I have decided to make Ten Things Tuesday about words that the teens use today.
Maybe you will learn something
Or
maybe you already know.
1. Ship
When you are feeling that two people should be in a relationship, you "ship" them. You just think they should be together, platonically or romantically.
2. Feels
When you have a strong emotion about doing something, you "feels" it. My daughter just said to me the other day that she feels Lords of the Rings really bad so we need to watch it. This one really annoys me. So much that I feels it in my bones.
3. YOLO
I think every knows this by now. You only live once. Unless, you are a cat or are revived by CPR or paddles.
4. O M Gee
What is this? OMG, Oh my God, and O M Gee mean the same thing to a religious person. Writing Gee doesn't make it better because it is still considered blasphemy because it is used to take the place of the word God. Still a no-no. My nieces do this, thankfully not my daughter.
5. Imma
Short for I am going to. "Imma goin' over to Grandma's" is an example. Does anyone else worry for our grammatical future?
6. Squee
I have yet to grasp the meaning of this. I think it is supposed to be a noise of excitement. Yet it makes me think of a squeegee that you clean your windows with while pumping gas.
7. Hit me up
I don't know who came up with this. I don't think I want to know this person. I have a cousin that says this all the time on Facebook. Is the phrase look me up or get a hold of me just too mundane? Let's make it more punchy by saying hit.
8. Random
This word is just over-used. Everything seems to be random, whether it truly is or not.
9. Casually
A favorite adjective of my teen. She is always casually doing something. From going to the fridge to get a snack or taking the remote, she is always "casually" doing it.
10. Derp
In my day, this would be dope, dweep, nerd, or weirdo. Now, dope is marijuana and nothing more and it's OK to be a nerd.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Ten Things Tuesday- The End of the Year Edition
There are always best of of worst of for the year.
I decided to do a ten things Tuesday on the highlights of my year.
Here we go:
1. Published a book
It is currently in the createspace estore and hopefully by tomorrow it will be available on Kindle. It's a cookbook on dips.
2. Got rid of Directv.
I lobbied hard for this and finally after a couple years, I got my wish.
3. Sister alienation
I am not sorry. But, it ain't easy knowing my own sister doesn't want to hear from me.
4. I got Christmas presents that I asked for
Lots of years, I got nothing or things that I didn't care about. This year was a nice change.
5. More family time
Honeyman got a day job with weekends off. We get to do family things that we haven't done in years.
6. Climbed on my roof
The antenna wasn't going to put itself up so we tag teamed it.
7. Bought things for myself for no known reason
I didn't need them, but I bought them anyway. This is almost unheard of.
8. Sent out Christmas cards
For the first time in several years, I actually did it.
9. Started buying cocoa powder in bulk
Almost 9 pounds costs $32 plus shipping. Even with the shipping, I save over buying it at the grocery store. If I had a bigger house, I would so be a prepper.
10. Did not win the PCH sweepstakes again
I was so sure I had a lock on it this time. $5000 a week for life to be given away. ON MY ANNIVERSARY. It was a sign. It had to be. They must have gotten lost. No other explanation.
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Have a great Tuesday!
I decided to do a ten things Tuesday on the highlights of my year.
Here we go:
1. Published a book
It is currently in the createspace estore and hopefully by tomorrow it will be available on Kindle. It's a cookbook on dips.
2. Got rid of Directv.
I lobbied hard for this and finally after a couple years, I got my wish.
3. Sister alienation
I am not sorry. But, it ain't easy knowing my own sister doesn't want to hear from me.
4. I got Christmas presents that I asked for
Lots of years, I got nothing or things that I didn't care about. This year was a nice change.
5. More family time
Honeyman got a day job with weekends off. We get to do family things that we haven't done in years.
6. Climbed on my roof
The antenna wasn't going to put itself up so we tag teamed it.
7. Bought things for myself for no known reason
I didn't need them, but I bought them anyway. This is almost unheard of.
8. Sent out Christmas cards
For the first time in several years, I actually did it.
9. Started buying cocoa powder in bulk
Almost 9 pounds costs $32 plus shipping. Even with the shipping, I save over buying it at the grocery store. If I had a bigger house, I would so be a prepper.
10. Did not win the PCH sweepstakes again
I was so sure I had a lock on it this time. $5000 a week for life to be given away. ON MY ANNIVERSARY. It was a sign. It had to be. They must have gotten lost. No other explanation.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Ten Things Tuesday- Tis the Season
Well it's a no go on the home refinance.
Apparently a 100 year old small farmhouse on 4-1/2 acres is just not worth enough.
Credit came back fine.
So did the debt/income ratio.
We had enough money in the bank.
The place is worth more than we wanted to borrow.
Just not enough.
So we wasted $537.
Yay!
But onto more interesting things.
Today is Tuesday.
Time for Ten Things Tuesday, which I have missed the last few.
This weeks Ten Things Tuesday is about what this time of year is all about.
So, here we go:
Tis the season for
1. Conversion
Scholars have come to the conclusion that Jesus was actually born in September, but I have seen people date his birth as early as late spring. Why did they pick December 25th as the day to celebrate His birth? That date is during Yule and the best way to get pagans to change their religion is if another religion is right there to take it's place.
2. Shopping
Sales out the wing wang. I still don't know what I am getting for my daughter, but I am sure I will find a bargain.
3. Checkout lines are all open.
The only time that happens at Target and Walmart is during the holiday season. Possibly Kmart too. So many have closed, I can't find one.
4. Waiting
You wait for stores to open. You wait in checkout lines. You wait in return lines. You wait to see if anyone is going to send you a card this year.
5. Eggnog
You can make it anytime you want, but you can only buy it at the store this time of year.
6. Sadness
Some people get the blues around the holidays. I do. When I was a teen, my grandma was found dead on Christmas Eve. That's a phone call I won't forget. Neither is having to go to my other grandma's on Christmas Day to celebrate. Cause that is just what you do.
7. Candy canes
Is there a way to eat them without getting all sticky?
8. Christmas movies
They make tons of made for TV Christmas movies every year. But, I am a fan of A Christmas Story.
I watch that and Scrooged every year.
9. Decorations and lights
I am a fan of simple and tasteful. Putting up gazillions of lights and lawn decorations is why I am glad I live in the middle of nowhere so I don't have to see it.
10. Making cookies
People that never bake cookies, bake this time of year. My daughter, nieces, and I get together and make cookies. My sister doesn't celebrate Christmas anymore and she doesn't talk me much so she doesn't come anymore.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Apparently a 100 year old small farmhouse on 4-1/2 acres is just not worth enough.
Credit came back fine.
So did the debt/income ratio.
We had enough money in the bank.
The place is worth more than we wanted to borrow.
Just not enough.
So we wasted $537.
Yay!
But onto more interesting things.
Today is Tuesday.
Time for Ten Things Tuesday, which I have missed the last few.
This weeks Ten Things Tuesday is about what this time of year is all about.
So, here we go:
Tis the season for
1. Conversion
Scholars have come to the conclusion that Jesus was actually born in September, but I have seen people date his birth as early as late spring. Why did they pick December 25th as the day to celebrate His birth? That date is during Yule and the best way to get pagans to change their religion is if another religion is right there to take it's place.
2. Shopping
Sales out the wing wang. I still don't know what I am getting for my daughter, but I am sure I will find a bargain.
3. Checkout lines are all open.
The only time that happens at Target and Walmart is during the holiday season. Possibly Kmart too. So many have closed, I can't find one.
4. Waiting
You wait for stores to open. You wait in checkout lines. You wait in return lines. You wait to see if anyone is going to send you a card this year.
5. Eggnog
You can make it anytime you want, but you can only buy it at the store this time of year.
6. Sadness
Some people get the blues around the holidays. I do. When I was a teen, my grandma was found dead on Christmas Eve. That's a phone call I won't forget. Neither is having to go to my other grandma's on Christmas Day to celebrate. Cause that is just what you do.
7. Candy canes
Is there a way to eat them without getting all sticky?
8. Christmas movies
They make tons of made for TV Christmas movies every year. But, I am a fan of A Christmas Story.
I watch that and Scrooged every year.
9. Decorations and lights
I am a fan of simple and tasteful. Putting up gazillions of lights and lawn decorations is why I am glad I live in the middle of nowhere so I don't have to see it.
10. Making cookies
People that never bake cookies, bake this time of year. My daughter, nieces, and I get together and make cookies. My sister doesn't celebrate Christmas anymore and she doesn't talk me much so she doesn't come anymore.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Ten Things Tuesday- The Birthday Song
Today is my birthday.
Hold your applause, please.
I thought I would compile a list of birthday songs that I like.
I hope I can find ten.
So, here's this week's ten things Tuesday.
1. Birthday- Beatles
I love this song. One of my favorites.
2. Happy Birthday- Weird Al
What's an occasion without Weird Al?
3. Happy Birthday Hippo Rap
Interesting.
4. Birthday Song- Carole King
I have never heard this one before today.
5. Celebration- Kool and the Gang
Because you made it through another year, you have to celebrate.
6. Party Rock Anthem- LMFAO
Celebrate with a party.
7. Darth Vader says Happy Birthday
8. Unhappy Birthday- The Smiths
Why you would take the time to wish someone you don't like an unhappy birthday, I will never know.
9. In Da Club- 50 Cent
10. Birthday Gal- The Replacements
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Have a great Tuesday!
Hold your applause, please.
I thought I would compile a list of birthday songs that I like.
I hope I can find ten.
So, here's this week's ten things Tuesday.
1. Birthday- Beatles
I love this song. One of my favorites.
2. Happy Birthday- Weird Al
What's an occasion without Weird Al?
3. Happy Birthday Hippo Rap
Interesting.
4. Birthday Song- Carole King
I have never heard this one before today.
5. Celebration- Kool and the Gang
Because you made it through another year, you have to celebrate.
6. Party Rock Anthem- LMFAO
Celebrate with a party.
7. Darth Vader says Happy Birthday
8. Unhappy Birthday- The Smiths
Why you would take the time to wish someone you don't like an unhappy birthday, I will never know.
9. In Da Club- 50 Cent
10. Birthday Gal- The Replacements
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Have a great Tuesday!
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Ten Things Tuesday- Reasons to Shutdown the Government
Maybe I should have done this last week.
But, who knows how long this could drag out.
We do have whiners running the country, you know.
So, here are my reasons that we really should shut down the government.
The parts that consider themselves essential anyway.
1. Do we really need new laws every year?
No we don't. Congress should be in session every few years and not even year round. The President could go down to part-time. Just be there for the big things and call it good. Save us some coin. Everything could go on just fine without them.
2. Not too big to fail
Remember when we were told banks were too big to fail. Nothing is too big to fail and if we don't start shutting a few things down here or there, we are gonna fail.
3. 401(k)
Whoever thought Congress getting a 401(k) as a benefit was a good thing? Doesn't that promote conflict of interest? Like there isn't enough of that already. Shut it down til they get a better idea.
4. They got rid of the $2 bill.
Those things were cool. You didn't see them too often so they were special. Than the government just took them away. Poop heads.
5. They keep changing the Pledge of Allegiance.
The original said "my flag". That was changed to "United States", than "of America" was added, than later on "under God" was added. Just leave it alone! What's next? They need to learn to quit messing with things. It's been 60 years so we're do for a change of some sort.
6. Old people
Raise your hand if at least one senator or representative from your state is older than dirt. Some of them have been there for decades. It's time to go.
7. Blowing the budget
Every few months, they have to raise the debt ceiling. I'd like to raise my debt ceiling too, but it ain't gonna happen. Actually I don't, cause I'd still have to pay it back. But, it would be good to just know that I could.
8. Too many vacations
If you think you are so important that you have to be in session every year and all year, quit taking all these recesses. Hey! Do you think the reason they act like children is because their time off is called a recess like little kids get? There's a thought.
9. Daylight Saving Time
I know a lot of people like it, but I hate it. It messes my sleep up. And there are always more daylight hours in the summer than in winter, a day is still 24 hours, and the study that says it saves us money in electricity makes no sense because it would be lighter later anyway without the government messing with the time so we would use less anyway. But, if you get up early, you are using more electricity because it is dark then. And why did they extend it? For years it was end of April/end of October. Now, I have to look it up to see when it is. Who do they think they are?
10. Moving every holiday to Monday
I know they like their 3 day weekends, but hump day would be good too. A nice little break during to week. Of course, that would mean those poor congressmen wouldn't have time to fly anywhere and that's what matters anyway. I think if they could move every holiday to a Monday, they would. More convenient.
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Have a great Tuesday!
But, who knows how long this could drag out.
We do have whiners running the country, you know.
So, here are my reasons that we really should shut down the government.
The parts that consider themselves essential anyway.
1. Do we really need new laws every year?
No we don't. Congress should be in session every few years and not even year round. The President could go down to part-time. Just be there for the big things and call it good. Save us some coin. Everything could go on just fine without them.
2. Not too big to fail
Remember when we were told banks were too big to fail. Nothing is too big to fail and if we don't start shutting a few things down here or there, we are gonna fail.
3. 401(k)
Whoever thought Congress getting a 401(k) as a benefit was a good thing? Doesn't that promote conflict of interest? Like there isn't enough of that already. Shut it down til they get a better idea.
4. They got rid of the $2 bill.
Those things were cool. You didn't see them too often so they were special. Than the government just took them away. Poop heads.
5. They keep changing the Pledge of Allegiance.
The original said "my flag". That was changed to "United States", than "of America" was added, than later on "under God" was added. Just leave it alone! What's next? They need to learn to quit messing with things. It's been 60 years so we're do for a change of some sort.
6. Old people
Raise your hand if at least one senator or representative from your state is older than dirt. Some of them have been there for decades. It's time to go.
7. Blowing the budget
Every few months, they have to raise the debt ceiling. I'd like to raise my debt ceiling too, but it ain't gonna happen. Actually I don't, cause I'd still have to pay it back. But, it would be good to just know that I could.
8. Too many vacations
If you think you are so important that you have to be in session every year and all year, quit taking all these recesses. Hey! Do you think the reason they act like children is because their time off is called a recess like little kids get? There's a thought.
9. Daylight Saving Time
I know a lot of people like it, but I hate it. It messes my sleep up. And there are always more daylight hours in the summer than in winter, a day is still 24 hours, and the study that says it saves us money in electricity makes no sense because it would be lighter later anyway without the government messing with the time so we would use less anyway. But, if you get up early, you are using more electricity because it is dark then. And why did they extend it? For years it was end of April/end of October. Now, I have to look it up to see when it is. Who do they think they are?
10. Moving every holiday to Monday
I know they like their 3 day weekends, but hump day would be good too. A nice little break during to week. Of course, that would mean those poor congressmen wouldn't have time to fly anywhere and that's what matters anyway. I think if they could move every holiday to a Monday, they would. More convenient.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Ten Things Tuesday- TV Shows That Have Gone On Too Long
The idea for this one came from fellow blogger, David Oliver.
He has several blogs so I linked to his profile so you can choose which one you may like to read.
At first, I thought maybe I had done one of these.
I've done a few on TV shows, but I checked and I did one on shows that never should have been cancelled.
Turns out I have done 78 Ten Things Tuesdays and I started in May of 2011.
Not bad for skipping a few Tuesdays here or there.
I am going to try to do this list without mentioning a reality show.
There are so many and I could crank out this list in 2 minutes.
Instead I am going to go with the real shows.
Ya, know.
The ones with actors and contract disputes and bad behavior.
So, here we go!
1. Saturday Night Live
This show used to be the one to stay up for on Saturday nights. Every so many years, they seem to bring it back to life. I think there is no more coming back. Stick a fork in her. She's done.
2. How I Met Your Mother
At first it was funny. Now, I just want Ted to meet the mother so the show can be over. He should have met her a few seasons ago.
3. The Bold and the Beautiful
First it was Brooke and Ridge and than Taylor and Ridge. Ridge back to Brooke. Than back to Taylor. Lather, rinse, repeat. Oh dear God! Now, Ridge left the show so it's Hope(Brooke's daughter) with Liam and Steffie(Ridge and Taylor's daughter) with Liam and back and forth he goes. Why do people watch this?
4. Maury
I do not know which is more sad: A daytime talk show that always seems to have the topic of paternity tests OR that so many people don't know for sure who the father of their baby is.
5. Judge Judy
This could apply to any court show. Why is this entertainment? I wonder if there are people that just go hang out at their local courthouse for fun.
6. Parks and Recreation
Remember the show My Name is Earl? It did better in the ratings than this show but which one got cancelled? Parks and Recreation was cheaper to produce so it got to stay.
7. Wake Up With Al
The whole Weather Channel was starting to suck, but why put Al Roker on there? To make it less watchable?
8. Two and a Half Men
You all know my position on this one. It never should have made it past episode 2, 3 at the most.
9. The Good Wife
Either cancel it or call it something else. Not much of a good wife is she?
10. Cops
Now, it is Cops Reloaded, but it's the same show. How often can you sit and watch drunk people act stupid and get arrested?
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I tried to go with all current shows. What shows past or present do you should have been put out of their misery?
Have a great Tuesday!
He has several blogs so I linked to his profile so you can choose which one you may like to read.
At first, I thought maybe I had done one of these.
I've done a few on TV shows, but I checked and I did one on shows that never should have been cancelled.
Turns out I have done 78 Ten Things Tuesdays and I started in May of 2011.
Not bad for skipping a few Tuesdays here or there.
I am going to try to do this list without mentioning a reality show.
There are so many and I could crank out this list in 2 minutes.
Instead I am going to go with the real shows.
Ya, know.
The ones with actors and contract disputes and bad behavior.
So, here we go!
1. Saturday Night Live
This show used to be the one to stay up for on Saturday nights. Every so many years, they seem to bring it back to life. I think there is no more coming back. Stick a fork in her. She's done.
2. How I Met Your Mother
At first it was funny. Now, I just want Ted to meet the mother so the show can be over. He should have met her a few seasons ago.
3. The Bold and the Beautiful
First it was Brooke and Ridge and than Taylor and Ridge. Ridge back to Brooke. Than back to Taylor. Lather, rinse, repeat. Oh dear God! Now, Ridge left the show so it's Hope(Brooke's daughter) with Liam and Steffie(Ridge and Taylor's daughter) with Liam and back and forth he goes. Why do people watch this?
4. Maury
I do not know which is more sad: A daytime talk show that always seems to have the topic of paternity tests OR that so many people don't know for sure who the father of their baby is.
5. Judge Judy
This could apply to any court show. Why is this entertainment? I wonder if there are people that just go hang out at their local courthouse for fun.
6. Parks and Recreation
Remember the show My Name is Earl? It did better in the ratings than this show but which one got cancelled? Parks and Recreation was cheaper to produce so it got to stay.
7. Wake Up With Al
The whole Weather Channel was starting to suck, but why put Al Roker on there? To make it less watchable?
8. Two and a Half Men
You all know my position on this one. It never should have made it past episode 2, 3 at the most.
9. The Good Wife
Either cancel it or call it something else. Not much of a good wife is she?
10. Cops
Now, it is Cops Reloaded, but it's the same show. How often can you sit and watch drunk people act stupid and get arrested?
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I tried to go with all current shows. What shows past or present do you should have been put out of their misery?
Have a great Tuesday!
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Ten Things Tuesday- Movie Sequels That Never Should Have Been Made
Sometimes movies are made and just shouldn't be. The first one might be good, but do we really need another?
That's what I am talking about.
Here's my list of movie sequels that never should have come to pass.
1. Cinderella
Not only was there one sequel. There were two. They were made in 2002 and 2007. Just...WHY?
2. Mummy
I loved the first one. It is great! The second one was watchable, but the kid was a brat and the parents ignored him so they could smooch and that is why he got taken. Than was The Scorpion King, which was not Mummy Three, contrary to many people's delusions. The Scorpion King had nothing to do with The Mummy other than the fact that he was a character in the second movie. The last Mummy was bad and didn't even have the original woman actor and the mummy was different.
3. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
Cute little movie. "Meatier showers" made me laugh. But, the second one just looks goofy. Food that's alive. What is this? The Disney version of Aqua Teen Hunger Force?
4. Police Academy
I liked the first one. The second one was not bad. By number three, I was over it. And yet, they made more. Seven Police Academy movies have been made and apparently number eight will be coming out in 2014. By the time that movie comes out, it will have been 30 years since the first one. Some of the original actors have died and I bet the rest ain't lookin' too pretty.
5. Hangover
I know this was a hit. But, I HATED it. I thought it was God awful. I don't even know how that one got made. Than the second one came out. Everyone went to see it. Well, except for me and the mister. He didn't like the first one either. People said that one was bad, but since it made so much money cause everyone "had" to see it they made a third.
6. Meatballs.
Great summer fun with Bill Murray.
Than they made three more really bad, stupid ones.
7. City Slickers
I love the first one. One of my favorites. But, you just don't go and replace Bruno Kirby with Jon Lovitz. Nope, sorry.
8. Matrix
First one was great, second was too. The last was pretty good til the end. They ruined it. They just ruined the whole damn trilogy. Now, I can't even watch the first one without thinking of the ending and what was the point?
9. A Christmas Story
Did you know there were sequels? Neither have the original cast. They can't. Too old or too dead. The first sequel was called A Summer Story and came out in 1994. A Christmas Story 2 was a DVD release in 2012.
10. Predator
This was never my favorite movie either, but what do I know. After the second, came the two Alien vs. Predator movies and than a third sequel- Predators. The creator wants to do more too. So, we have that to look forward to.
What movie do you think should not have been made?
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Ten Things Tuesday- Too Many
Too many days since I have had much to say.
Getting used to this new schedule is harder than I thought it would be.
I can do it.
Just take me a while, that's all.
This week's Ten Things Tuesday is about what there is too many of right now.
1. Idiots
I see and hear so many things that just make me want to shake my head. I think that nothing will ever surprise me. Than, boom! There it is!
2. Numbers in the forecast
It is supposed to hit 102 degrees F. today. That's the temp. not the heat index. That is one too many digits.
3. Typos
Lately, I am having to continually go back and correct spelling. I keep hitting the letter next to the one I want.
4. Know-it-alls
Why does everyone think they know everything? And no such thing as a normal conversation and exchange of ideas. If you don't see things the same way, you will be enlightened as to the "truth". Because they "know!".
5. Zucchini
I cook two, I go out and pick three more. My daughter gave them out to the teachers at school Monday. I love zucchini and never thought I would say too many. But... TOO MANY!!
6. Bank problems
Honeyman's direct deposit got kicked back twice so he got a written check. He took that in and it was filled out wrong so they wouldn't cash it. Thursday is pay day. Let's hope for good news this time.
7. Cicada killers
They are huge, nasty wasps that dig in the ground and drag cicadas down their holes for the young to feed on. The stingers are huge and the wasps do not like anyone near their nest. Problem is that they dig all over the garden. Under the broccoli, green beans, tomatoes, peppers, zucchini. It makes it difficult to do anything without being chased by one. Thankfully their season is almost over.
8. Green tomatoes
I have about 50 tomato plants and they have lots of tomatoes on them, but they are staying green. I have been able to make one batch of salsa. That makes 5 pints. But, when they all turn. Holy Crap!
9. First day of school pictures
Last week was the first day of school for a lot of kids around here. Facebook was just covered with first day of school pictures. I get it if the kid is just starting school. Other than that I just don't.
10. Golf carts
OK, the nearest town to me has 1800 people. Look at the golf carts. I couldn't fit them all in the picture.
This was at the wedding I went to. Lots of people own golf carts in this town. By the way, they did not have enough chairs and we don't own a golf cart so we had to stand the whole time.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Getting used to this new schedule is harder than I thought it would be.
I can do it.
Just take me a while, that's all.
This week's Ten Things Tuesday is about what there is too many of right now.
1. Idiots
I see and hear so many things that just make me want to shake my head. I think that nothing will ever surprise me. Than, boom! There it is!
2. Numbers in the forecast
It is supposed to hit 102 degrees F. today. That's the temp. not the heat index. That is one too many digits.
3. Typos
Lately, I am having to continually go back and correct spelling. I keep hitting the letter next to the one I want.
4. Know-it-alls
Why does everyone think they know everything? And no such thing as a normal conversation and exchange of ideas. If you don't see things the same way, you will be enlightened as to the "truth". Because they "know!".
5. Zucchini
I cook two, I go out and pick three more. My daughter gave them out to the teachers at school Monday. I love zucchini and never thought I would say too many. But... TOO MANY!!
6. Bank problems
Honeyman's direct deposit got kicked back twice so he got a written check. He took that in and it was filled out wrong so they wouldn't cash it. Thursday is pay day. Let's hope for good news this time.
7. Cicada killers
They are huge, nasty wasps that dig in the ground and drag cicadas down their holes for the young to feed on. The stingers are huge and the wasps do not like anyone near their nest. Problem is that they dig all over the garden. Under the broccoli, green beans, tomatoes, peppers, zucchini. It makes it difficult to do anything without being chased by one. Thankfully their season is almost over.
8. Green tomatoes
I have about 50 tomato plants and they have lots of tomatoes on them, but they are staying green. I have been able to make one batch of salsa. That makes 5 pints. But, when they all turn. Holy Crap!
9. First day of school pictures
Last week was the first day of school for a lot of kids around here. Facebook was just covered with first day of school pictures. I get it if the kid is just starting school. Other than that I just don't.
10. Golf carts
OK, the nearest town to me has 1800 people. Look at the golf carts. I couldn't fit them all in the picture.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Ten Things Tuesday- Changes
I have had a lot of things going on lately.
Some stressful and some a big relief.
Here's a rundown:
1. No TV in the living room
We haven't gotten the outdoor antenna up, but we have a couple indoor antennas. Those are for the HDTVs. The third TV just sits there with no reception. It works to watch movies though.
2. Vacation time
My husband got paid not to go to work. He gave notice and they gave him a deal so he took it. Lots of family time for a while.
3. No more lonely nights
My husband found a new job. It is days and no weekends. After 7 years, I am more than ready for this.
4. Less pay
The new job pays less so we will have to make some adjustments. I may be getting a job, the lower pay could mean the loan modification will actually work, and I may have to figure out how to pull money out of my ass.
5. New kitten
Kiddo wanted a kitty from a friend. His name is Felix.
6. Permit time
Kiddo finally got her permit. She had a lot of trouble so this last time, she took it orally instead of on the computer and she passed. The state has an app with a practice exam, but you can only get it if you have an android or iphone. The rest of the lowly people seem to have a lot of trouble passing, but the android and iphone people do great. Kudos to you, Iowa!
7. Cell phone
My family is entering the modern age. We had to get a cell phone so Honeyman has one for work. They don't have pagers or radios, but give a monthly allowance for minutes used. It's not a "smart" phone, but it makes calls and that is all that matters.
8. Buying a dress
I have nothing against dresses. I just never have a reason to wear them one since I never go anywhere. Now, I do. My oldest niece is getting' married in about a week so I need to find one. My first kilt wedding!
9. Having a kid on the go
My daughter, at the ripe old age of 16, has found herself a social life. She's going to the pool or the beach, or to the MALL. It's a strange concept.
10. Lower stress levels.
In a lot of ways, we have been happier with less money. This time is no exception. The atmosphere Honeyman was working in was horrible. The best thing about it was the insurance. That will be missed. But, it was like walking on pins and needles and never knowing what crap was coming down the pipe. It made things hard and it was affecting the home life. So, this is nice.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Some stressful and some a big relief.
Here's a rundown:
1. No TV in the living room
We haven't gotten the outdoor antenna up, but we have a couple indoor antennas. Those are for the HDTVs. The third TV just sits there with no reception. It works to watch movies though.
2. Vacation time
My husband got paid not to go to work. He gave notice and they gave him a deal so he took it. Lots of family time for a while.
3. No more lonely nights
My husband found a new job. It is days and no weekends. After 7 years, I am more than ready for this.
4. Less pay
The new job pays less so we will have to make some adjustments. I may be getting a job, the lower pay could mean the loan modification will actually work, and I may have to figure out how to pull money out of my ass.
5. New kitten
Kiddo wanted a kitty from a friend. His name is Felix.
6. Permit time
Kiddo finally got her permit. She had a lot of trouble so this last time, she took it orally instead of on the computer and she passed. The state has an app with a practice exam, but you can only get it if you have an android or iphone. The rest of the lowly people seem to have a lot of trouble passing, but the android and iphone people do great. Kudos to you, Iowa!
7. Cell phone
My family is entering the modern age. We had to get a cell phone so Honeyman has one for work. They don't have pagers or radios, but give a monthly allowance for minutes used. It's not a "smart" phone, but it makes calls and that is all that matters.
8. Buying a dress
I have nothing against dresses. I just never have a reason to wear them one since I never go anywhere. Now, I do. My oldest niece is getting' married in about a week so I need to find one. My first kilt wedding!
9. Having a kid on the go
My daughter, at the ripe old age of 16, has found herself a social life. She's going to the pool or the beach, or to the MALL. It's a strange concept.
10. Lower stress levels.
In a lot of ways, we have been happier with less money. This time is no exception. The atmosphere Honeyman was working in was horrible. The best thing about it was the insurance. That will be missed. But, it was like walking on pins and needles and never knowing what crap was coming down the pipe. It made things hard and it was affecting the home life. So, this is nice.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Ten Things Tuesday- Reasons I Got Rid of Directv
I finally got my antenna.
It's not hooked up yet.
I need the stuff to ground it.
After ordering one and not getting it,
using that refunded money to buy Christmas gifts,
and hunting high and low for another one.
I got it.
This week's ten things Tuesday is for all the reasons I am going over the air and saying good-bye to the dish.
1. Being treated like an idiot is not something I enjoy.
I know how to read a manual and follow directions. But, sometimes, something just won't work. I call Directv to tell them what's wrong and they want me to do everything I just did. That didn't work the three times I tried. "Let's just try it again!" Turds!
2. Don't mess with my music channels.
Whether you have Dish or Directv, radio stations come with the deal. Directv changed my channels. I had a favorite. They took that away. I found another one and they changed that one too. Turds!
3. Reality shows are the bane of my existence.
You can take the Kardashians, Braxtons, Ax Men, Ice Road Truckers, Honey Boo Boo, etc., etc., etc. and set them on fire. The shows, not the people. That might be a little mean and it would smell really bad.
4. Same show, different channel.
Over the years, there have been so many good shows on TV. But stations pick the new ones and show them all over. A few years ago, any hour of any day you could find Scrubs. After that, it was How I Met Your Mother. Now, it is Big Bang Theory. What happened to variety? Isn't that why we pay for 150 channels? Turds
5. The Audience channel blows.
I think it used to have a different name. I don't remember. I do remember that they showed concerts most of the time. Now, they seldom do. Turds!
6. $104.48
In the end, that was my bill a month. A $3 a year raise in price for programming, equipment or protection plan was the norm. If you got really lucky, they'd raise one and just a few months later, they'd raise another thing. When I called to cancel, they said they'd knock my bill down $35 and "that's less than new customers pay". Really? If you could charge that much, why didn't you? Turds!
7. Where's my anniversary gift?
Directv started to do this nice thing after we dropped the movie channels( Later we did get Encore again). They started giving us three months free around the anniversary of me signing up. If I didn't like that channel, they'd add the one I wanted. Than one year, they just exchanged the one they gave me for the one I wanted. By the way, they always gave me the Showtime channels that I never watched. The last year I got a gift, they wouldn't even let me switch. What good is a gift that I am not going to use? Than, they just quit giving me a gift. But, they value my loyalty. Turds!
8. The Viacom/Directv debacle of 2012
I remember it well. The only channels we watched much of were the Viacom channels like Comedy Central and VH1 Classic got taken off the air. Viacom wanted more money from Directv for showing the channels. Directv thought it was unfair to have to pay more even though they hadn't paid more in 7 years. Doesn't that seem a bit ironic? They bitch because they have to pay more, but it's OK to charge the consumer more EVERY year. To make up for the inconvenience that Viacom was causing Directv customers, they gave everyone free Encore channels. That's nice. But, we were already paying for those.
Like either one is in the right. Just greed. Directv generates a profit of $2 Billion per quarter. As of last year. Turds!
9. The storms make my dish go out.
If something nasty is coming, losing my local channels showing weather and radar is not good. Speaking of weather, what happened to the Weather Channel? It really has gone to crap.
10. The movie channels have gone to pot.
When I was a teen, the movie channels had fairly new movies. Just wait a few months and it would be on HBO. Now, all the premium channels are is older movies with a newer one sprinkled in once in a while. I have a theory that the premium channels made a deal with Directv( Dish, probably too) not to show movies that would compete with the movies on pay per view. Directv needs to make it's $4.99 a movie and they can't do that if it's available on HBO or Stars. The movie channels are possibly in cahoots with the movie studio/dvd sales too. Turds!
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Have a great Tuesday!
It's not hooked up yet.
I need the stuff to ground it.
After ordering one and not getting it,
using that refunded money to buy Christmas gifts,
and hunting high and low for another one.
I got it.
This week's ten things Tuesday is for all the reasons I am going over the air and saying good-bye to the dish.
1. Being treated like an idiot is not something I enjoy.
I know how to read a manual and follow directions. But, sometimes, something just won't work. I call Directv to tell them what's wrong and they want me to do everything I just did. That didn't work the three times I tried. "Let's just try it again!" Turds!
2. Don't mess with my music channels.
Whether you have Dish or Directv, radio stations come with the deal. Directv changed my channels. I had a favorite. They took that away. I found another one and they changed that one too. Turds!
3. Reality shows are the bane of my existence.
You can take the Kardashians, Braxtons, Ax Men, Ice Road Truckers, Honey Boo Boo, etc., etc., etc. and set them on fire. The shows, not the people. That might be a little mean and it would smell really bad.
4. Same show, different channel.
Over the years, there have been so many good shows on TV. But stations pick the new ones and show them all over. A few years ago, any hour of any day you could find Scrubs. After that, it was How I Met Your Mother. Now, it is Big Bang Theory. What happened to variety? Isn't that why we pay for 150 channels? Turds
5. The Audience channel blows.
I think it used to have a different name. I don't remember. I do remember that they showed concerts most of the time. Now, they seldom do. Turds!
6. $104.48
In the end, that was my bill a month. A $3 a year raise in price for programming, equipment or protection plan was the norm. If you got really lucky, they'd raise one and just a few months later, they'd raise another thing. When I called to cancel, they said they'd knock my bill down $35 and "that's less than new customers pay". Really? If you could charge that much, why didn't you? Turds!
7. Where's my anniversary gift?
Directv started to do this nice thing after we dropped the movie channels( Later we did get Encore again). They started giving us three months free around the anniversary of me signing up. If I didn't like that channel, they'd add the one I wanted. Than one year, they just exchanged the one they gave me for the one I wanted. By the way, they always gave me the Showtime channels that I never watched. The last year I got a gift, they wouldn't even let me switch. What good is a gift that I am not going to use? Than, they just quit giving me a gift. But, they value my loyalty. Turds!
8. The Viacom/Directv debacle of 2012
I remember it well. The only channels we watched much of were the Viacom channels like Comedy Central and VH1 Classic got taken off the air. Viacom wanted more money from Directv for showing the channels. Directv thought it was unfair to have to pay more even though they hadn't paid more in 7 years. Doesn't that seem a bit ironic? They bitch because they have to pay more, but it's OK to charge the consumer more EVERY year. To make up for the inconvenience that Viacom was causing Directv customers, they gave everyone free Encore channels. That's nice. But, we were already paying for those.
Like either one is in the right. Just greed. Directv generates a profit of $2 Billion per quarter. As of last year. Turds!
9. The storms make my dish go out.
If something nasty is coming, losing my local channels showing weather and radar is not good. Speaking of weather, what happened to the Weather Channel? It really has gone to crap.
10. The movie channels have gone to pot.
When I was a teen, the movie channels had fairly new movies. Just wait a few months and it would be on HBO. Now, all the premium channels are is older movies with a newer one sprinkled in once in a while. I have a theory that the premium channels made a deal with Directv( Dish, probably too) not to show movies that would compete with the movies on pay per view. Directv needs to make it's $4.99 a movie and they can't do that if it's available on HBO or Stars. The movie channels are possibly in cahoots with the movie studio/dvd sales too. Turds!
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Have a great Tuesday!
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Ten Things Tuesday- TV Show Names
Do you ever wonder where some people get their ideas when they name a TV show?
Some I understand.
Some I just don't get.
That's this week's Ten Things Tuesday. It's a list of TV show names that are weird.
1. Top Hooker
It's a fishing reality show. Really, it sounds like a show about the best prostitute. Last week I saw an advertisement for it and they said "See which top hooker is going down!". I am sure if she is paid enough, she will. I just can't make this stuff up.
2. Graceland
I am not sure what this is about, but something tells me it isn't Elvis.
3. The Real Housewives of ___________.
Insert whatever place you want. I might be wrong, but don't a lot of these women have businesses or never do normal housewifey things?
4. The Willis Report
Yes, it's a serious show. When I see the title, in my head I hear " What chu talkin' 'bout, Willis?"
5. Two and a Half Men
I have never been a fan of this show. The kid is not funny or cute and Jon Cryer's character is so annoying. I used to like Jon Cryer. In fact, he was the ONLY redeeming quality of the movie Pretty in Pink.
OK, half a man cause he's a kid. Still lame. Now, he's not a kid and from what I have read, he is not on the show half the time anymore.
6. Design on a Dime
I wish. What I consider an inexpensive remodel and what the people in this show do are two very different things.
7. Tanked
Sadly, this show is not about people that are so drunk(and funny) they should be in the drunk tank.
This show is about people that make fancy fish tanks. I have one question. WHY?
8. Loaded
Once again, not a show about booze. Or guns. It's a show on the weather channel. I guess it's about trucking. On the weather channel.
9. Beer Money
What? These two guys go to bars and ask people trivia questions and pay them if they answer right. I guess that makes sense, but it's still a weird name.
10. Cat Chat
OK, who thought this was a show about cats? It's a religious show. Cat is short for catholic.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Some I understand.
Some I just don't get.
That's this week's Ten Things Tuesday. It's a list of TV show names that are weird.
1. Top Hooker
It's a fishing reality show. Really, it sounds like a show about the best prostitute. Last week I saw an advertisement for it and they said "See which top hooker is going down!". I am sure if she is paid enough, she will. I just can't make this stuff up.
2. Graceland
I am not sure what this is about, but something tells me it isn't Elvis.
3. The Real Housewives of ___________.
Insert whatever place you want. I might be wrong, but don't a lot of these women have businesses or never do normal housewifey things?
4. The Willis Report
Yes, it's a serious show. When I see the title, in my head I hear " What chu talkin' 'bout, Willis?"
5. Two and a Half Men
I have never been a fan of this show. The kid is not funny or cute and Jon Cryer's character is so annoying. I used to like Jon Cryer. In fact, he was the ONLY redeeming quality of the movie Pretty in Pink.
OK, half a man cause he's a kid. Still lame. Now, he's not a kid and from what I have read, he is not on the show half the time anymore.
6. Design on a Dime
I wish. What I consider an inexpensive remodel and what the people in this show do are two very different things.
7. Tanked
Sadly, this show is not about people that are so drunk(and funny) they should be in the drunk tank.
This show is about people that make fancy fish tanks. I have one question. WHY?
8. Loaded
Once again, not a show about booze. Or guns. It's a show on the weather channel. I guess it's about trucking. On the weather channel.
9. Beer Money
What? These two guys go to bars and ask people trivia questions and pay them if they answer right. I guess that makes sense, but it's still a weird name.
10. Cat Chat
OK, who thought this was a show about cats? It's a religious show. Cat is short for catholic.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Ten Things Tuesday- Plans
Some of us are planners and some of us aren't.
I am a planner.
Not so much out of choice.
More out of necessity.
Years ago, Honeyman and I were spontaneous.
Than life threw us a curve.
Plans had to be made.
Always.
No plan and it didn't happen.
Sometimes even with plans, it didn't happen.
This week's ten things Tuesday is about life and planning.
1. Hell was paved with good intentions.
My mom used to say this all the time. You can mean to do one thing- you have a plan- and it just goes horribly wrong.
2. " Life is what happens to you when you are busy making other plans."- John Lennon
This is one of my favorite quotes. No matter what, you can't plan everything. Too many variables. I didn't plan a lot of things in my life, but there they are.
3. The best laid plans...
You can think you have all your bases covered. But, something can always happen.
4. Plan on it.
That's what you tell people when they ask you to do something with them.
5. Plan B
This is what you do when Plan A doesn't work. Try to always have a fallback.
Also, the name of an album by Huey Lewis and the News. And I think it's a contraceptive for those times when you didn't plan ahead.
6. Simple Plan
Cause, who wants complicated? And it's a band.
7. It threw me a curve.
Something came out of nowhere and screwed everything up. Ain't life grand?
8. Menu plan
That's what I should do. But, I don't. An hour before supper, I say " Is there anything special you'd like?" I used to plan meals. Now, it's what is in the house that I can put together.
9. My being productive in the morning plan
I am not a morning person. But, summer comes and Kiddo has to return her laptop to school so it is back to one computer. Since she is a teen and sleeps pretty late, I decided I would do all my blogging in the morning so she can have the computer later. I have brain function problems early in the day so it's not really working according to plan.
10. The budget
It's a plan of what to spend how much on what. But, it's hard to stay on track. We get a bill paid off so I should be able to put that extra money toward paying off another bill. That doesn't work. The gas budget and food budget had to be revised. It is indeed a quandary. I hate budgets!
Are you are a planner or do you just go with the flow?
Does it work well?
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Have a great Tuesday!
I am a planner.
Not so much out of choice.
More out of necessity.
Years ago, Honeyman and I were spontaneous.
Than life threw us a curve.
Plans had to be made.
Always.
No plan and it didn't happen.
Sometimes even with plans, it didn't happen.
This week's ten things Tuesday is about life and planning.
1. Hell was paved with good intentions.
My mom used to say this all the time. You can mean to do one thing- you have a plan- and it just goes horribly wrong.
2. " Life is what happens to you when you are busy making other plans."- John Lennon
This is one of my favorite quotes. No matter what, you can't plan everything. Too many variables. I didn't plan a lot of things in my life, but there they are.
3. The best laid plans...
You can think you have all your bases covered. But, something can always happen.
4. Plan on it.
That's what you tell people when they ask you to do something with them.
5. Plan B
This is what you do when Plan A doesn't work. Try to always have a fallback.
Also, the name of an album by Huey Lewis and the News. And I think it's a contraceptive for those times when you didn't plan ahead.
6. Simple Plan
Cause, who wants complicated? And it's a band.
7. It threw me a curve.
Something came out of nowhere and screwed everything up. Ain't life grand?
8. Menu plan
That's what I should do. But, I don't. An hour before supper, I say " Is there anything special you'd like?" I used to plan meals. Now, it's what is in the house that I can put together.
9. My being productive in the morning plan
I am not a morning person. But, summer comes and Kiddo has to return her laptop to school so it is back to one computer. Since she is a teen and sleeps pretty late, I decided I would do all my blogging in the morning so she can have the computer later. I have brain function problems early in the day so it's not really working according to plan.
10. The budget
It's a plan of what to spend how much on what. But, it's hard to stay on track. We get a bill paid off so I should be able to put that extra money toward paying off another bill. That doesn't work. The gas budget and food budget had to be revised. It is indeed a quandary. I hate budgets!
Are you are a planner or do you just go with the flow?
Does it work well?
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Have a great Tuesday!
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Ten Things Tuesday- Got It Goin' On
Lots of things have been going on around here.
Thought I'd take this opportunity to share.
Plus, I can't think of a theme today.
1. Rain
Too much. I didn't get half my garden in and my sweetcorn didn't come up. Too wet to replant and by the time it ever dries out enough it will be too late.
2. Kiddo got her 2nd Dan in taekwondo.
That's a second degree black belt. She tested Sunday and she did amazing.
3. Made a pie
I love pie. I haven't successfully made one since I gave up wheat. I tried a rhubarb pie and while I need practice rolling out a gluten free crust, I still have pie. I love pie!
4. Picking asparagus
I am still growing my patch, but in a couple years I may be bartering or selling my asparagus.
5. Harvesting rhubarb
The stalks got plenty big this year. I love rhubarb!
6. Finding ticks
I usually never have a problem with them. I've found them on me, but never been bitten. Til this year. I found it right after it bit and it gave me a nice red mark for a few days, but it's all good. No lyme disease. I know you were concerned.
7. Still helping Honeyman on his weight loss journey
He has lost 35 pounds since January. He is doing good there.
8. Nursing my tomato plant back to life
It is doing well. Somehow it busted off at the ground. Since it had a cage around it, I am not sure what happened. But, it's looking pretty good.
9. Planting
In between days of rain, I did get some plants in the ground. Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, beans, potatoes, sweet potatoes, zucchini, basil, and oregano. Oh and the corn that didn't come up. Or the watermelon or pumpkin that also didn't come up.
10. Questioning my still watching the news
Reporters asking really stupid questions is getting to me, the repeated typos( I may typo here, but I don't get paid to get it right), and the complete lack of simple math skills is pathetic. Last night my local news said that 56% of people approved of the government listening to our phone calls and 46% disapprove. How can you ask everyone, which is 100%, and come up with over 100 %? They not only read it, but put it up big on the screen. Two weeks ago another news said that the CDC announced that 20% of children had a mental disorder, but only 1 in 5 were getting treatment. Huh?I guess that lady from the IRS isn't the only one not goof with math.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Thought I'd take this opportunity to share.
Plus, I can't think of a theme today.
1. Rain
Too much. I didn't get half my garden in and my sweetcorn didn't come up. Too wet to replant and by the time it ever dries out enough it will be too late.
2. Kiddo got her 2nd Dan in taekwondo.
That's a second degree black belt. She tested Sunday and she did amazing.
3. Made a pie
I love pie. I haven't successfully made one since I gave up wheat. I tried a rhubarb pie and while I need practice rolling out a gluten free crust, I still have pie. I love pie!
4. Picking asparagus
5. Harvesting rhubarb
6. Finding ticks
I usually never have a problem with them. I've found them on me, but never been bitten. Til this year. I found it right after it bit and it gave me a nice red mark for a few days, but it's all good. No lyme disease. I know you were concerned.
7. Still helping Honeyman on his weight loss journey
He has lost 35 pounds since January. He is doing good there.
8. Nursing my tomato plant back to life
9. Planting
In between days of rain, I did get some plants in the ground. Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, beans, potatoes, sweet potatoes, zucchini, basil, and oregano. Oh and the corn that didn't come up. Or the watermelon or pumpkin that also didn't come up.
10. Questioning my still watching the news
Reporters asking really stupid questions is getting to me, the repeated typos( I may typo here, but I don't get paid to get it right), and the complete lack of simple math skills is pathetic. Last night my local news said that 56% of people approved of the government listening to our phone calls and 46% disapprove. How can you ask everyone, which is 100%, and come up with over 100 %? They not only read it, but put it up big on the screen. Two weeks ago another news said that the CDC announced that 20% of children had a mental disorder, but only 1 in 5 were getting treatment. Huh?I guess that lady from the IRS isn't the only one not goof with math.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Ten Things Tuesday- Fun Facts
I collect little tidbits of information that I like to call fun facts.
So, for this week's Ten Things Tuesday, I am going to share some with you.
1. Only 50% of people can smell asparagus pee.
Those people have the required gene to do so. Does the lucky person have the gene or not?
2. The CDC says that 20% of children have some type of mental problems but only 1 in 5 gets treatment.
Why is this fun? 1 in 5 is 20%. Saw this scroll on the ticker of the news. Not sure if it was a typo or if the CDC doesn't know math.
3. In Iowa, fireworks are illegal to shoot off.
However, you can buy fireworks and sit around and look at them as long as you don't set them off.
4. The singer Eddie Money used to be Officer Mahoney.
Before he became a singer Edward Mahoney was a police officer. I find this funny because Officer Mahoney was the name of a character in Police Academy.
5. There are 5,000 cults operating in the US today.
They collectively bring in $70 BILLION a year. Maybe I should start a cult.
6. Ground meat used to be the priciest.
Now, it's the cheapest. Figure that one out.
7. Gelatin comes from cooking animal bones, connective tissue, etc.
When the broth is cooled, you get a jelly like substance. To make jello, it is powdered, flavored, colored, and stuck in a box. Who wants jell-o?
8. Rubbing fresh basil over an insect bite will make it quit itching.
It works. I have tried it. Just don't rub too hard or it doesn't last.
9. Twizzlers are made with wheat.
About a year ago, Honeyman bought some and I read the ingredients list. Wheat. What the crap? In candy? It's everywhere.
10. Xmas comes from the Greek X or Chi which is the beginning of the word Χριστός which translates to Christ in English. The mas part comes from mass, of course.
It is NOT meant to take Christ out of Christmas.
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Have a great Tuesday!
So, for this week's Ten Things Tuesday, I am going to share some with you.
1. Only 50% of people can smell asparagus pee.
Those people have the required gene to do so. Does the lucky person have the gene or not?
2. The CDC says that 20% of children have some type of mental problems but only 1 in 5 gets treatment.
Why is this fun? 1 in 5 is 20%. Saw this scroll on the ticker of the news. Not sure if it was a typo or if the CDC doesn't know math.
3. In Iowa, fireworks are illegal to shoot off.
However, you can buy fireworks and sit around and look at them as long as you don't set them off.
4. The singer Eddie Money used to be Officer Mahoney.
Before he became a singer Edward Mahoney was a police officer. I find this funny because Officer Mahoney was the name of a character in Police Academy.
5. There are 5,000 cults operating in the US today.
They collectively bring in $70 BILLION a year. Maybe I should start a cult.
6. Ground meat used to be the priciest.
Now, it's the cheapest. Figure that one out.
7. Gelatin comes from cooking animal bones, connective tissue, etc.
When the broth is cooled, you get a jelly like substance. To make jello, it is powdered, flavored, colored, and stuck in a box. Who wants jell-o?
8. Rubbing fresh basil over an insect bite will make it quit itching.
It works. I have tried it. Just don't rub too hard or it doesn't last.
9. Twizzlers are made with wheat.
About a year ago, Honeyman bought some and I read the ingredients list. Wheat. What the crap? In candy? It's everywhere.
10. Xmas comes from the Greek X or Chi which is the beginning of the word Χριστός which translates to Christ in English. The mas part comes from mass, of course.
It is NOT meant to take Christ out of Christmas.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Ten Things Tuesday- It Drives Me Nuts
We all have things that drive us nuts.
I'm sure I have mentioned some of them before.
Let's have some fun and share some more.
This time in the art of language.
This week's Ten Things Tuesday is about things that drive me nuts pertaining to words.
1. Bad spelling
There is such a thing as typos and there is just some seriously bad spelling. Bad to the point where it is hard to decipher what the person is really trying to say. It hurts my eyes and brain.
2. Bad grammar
I hate it written and I hate it spoken. If you mean you are, write you're not your or God forbid UR. Ugh!
Don't say y'all to one person. It's just not right. And don't say them when you should say those.
3. Geek speak/Text speak
I speak English, not a bunch of letters. I read all this stuff on facebook and sometimes I can't understand half of it. Why can't you say "that was funny" not PMSL? That's just TMI.
4. Um/Uh
I've mentioned it before. It bears repeating. When I was a kid you couldn't say either one at school. The teacher would stop you and make you speak correctly. Now, unless the president and some actors and TV reporters have teleprompters, they say it all the time. I could just slap these people. I might go to jail, but they deserve it!
5. Memes/Internet pic poster things with wrong grammar or wrong spelling
Why would you not make sure it was right before you put it out there? Be very proud that you spelled nickels nickles and everyone knows you are stupid. Dumbass!
And it is different from #s 1 and 2 because it is very specific and it's my list.
6. Receipts from grocery stores
You get home, go through the list and try and figure out what the hell is LOL butt. When did I buy a laughing butt? Why would I buy a laughing butt? Oooohhh, Land O'Lakes Butter spread with olive oil. Well, that's OK then. I also got some Ass cookies. I think that's the different cookies in the same bag, otherwise known as ASSORTED.
7. Date order
I grew up blissfully unaware that writing month, day, year such as 05/28/2013 was an odd way to do it. Apparently other countries write 28/05/2013 and the US is just odd. Who knew? Whenever I do a survey and I have to do this, I end up mixing the month and day up. Why does our country have to be the odd one?
8. Stupidly long hashtags
I am not really fond of the hashtag though I do understand it. Now. When it first came out, I was clueless as to why people kept using the pound key and writing something after it. Have you seen the overly long ones? Where people use a full sentence all in one word as their hashtag? That's just goofy.
9. The semicolon
Why does this bug me? Because I don't know when it is appropriate to use. I know where it is supposed to go, but when I write a post I never know if I should include it. Does it make me seem to highbrow? Or what if I should have just started a whole new sentence? I'm confused.
10. Calling oneself an inanimate object
You are not a Mac, a PC, a Hy-Vee, or a helpful smile. You are a human. Take note, if you work for an ad agency: it was mildly tolerable when the Mac/PC thing was done. Now it is just pathetic.
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Have a great Tuesday!
I'm sure I have mentioned some of them before.
Let's have some fun and share some more.
This time in the art of language.
This week's Ten Things Tuesday is about things that drive me nuts pertaining to words.
1. Bad spelling
There is such a thing as typos and there is just some seriously bad spelling. Bad to the point where it is hard to decipher what the person is really trying to say. It hurts my eyes and brain.
2. Bad grammar
I hate it written and I hate it spoken. If you mean you are, write you're not your or God forbid UR. Ugh!
Don't say y'all to one person. It's just not right. And don't say them when you should say those.
3. Geek speak/Text speak
I speak English, not a bunch of letters. I read all this stuff on facebook and sometimes I can't understand half of it. Why can't you say "that was funny" not PMSL? That's just TMI.
4. Um/Uh
I've mentioned it before. It bears repeating. When I was a kid you couldn't say either one at school. The teacher would stop you and make you speak correctly. Now, unless the president and some actors and TV reporters have teleprompters, they say it all the time. I could just slap these people. I might go to jail, but they deserve it!
5. Memes/Internet pic poster things with wrong grammar or wrong spelling
Why would you not make sure it was right before you put it out there? Be very proud that you spelled nickels nickles and everyone knows you are stupid. Dumbass!
And it is different from #s 1 and 2 because it is very specific and it's my list.
6. Receipts from grocery stores
You get home, go through the list and try and figure out what the hell is LOL butt. When did I buy a laughing butt? Why would I buy a laughing butt? Oooohhh, Land O'Lakes Butter spread with olive oil. Well, that's OK then. I also got some Ass cookies. I think that's the different cookies in the same bag, otherwise known as ASSORTED.
7. Date order
I grew up blissfully unaware that writing month, day, year such as 05/28/2013 was an odd way to do it. Apparently other countries write 28/05/2013 and the US is just odd. Who knew? Whenever I do a survey and I have to do this, I end up mixing the month and day up. Why does our country have to be the odd one?
8. Stupidly long hashtags
I am not really fond of the hashtag though I do understand it. Now. When it first came out, I was clueless as to why people kept using the pound key and writing something after it. Have you seen the overly long ones? Where people use a full sentence all in one word as their hashtag? That's just goofy.
9. The semicolon
Why does this bug me? Because I don't know when it is appropriate to use. I know where it is supposed to go, but when I write a post I never know if I should include it. Does it make me seem to highbrow? Or what if I should have just started a whole new sentence? I'm confused.
10. Calling oneself an inanimate object
You are not a Mac, a PC, a Hy-Vee, or a helpful smile. You are a human. Take note, if you work for an ad agency: it was mildly tolerable when the Mac/PC thing was done. Now it is just pathetic.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Ten Things Tuesday- Zero Words
We say zero in different ways.
So, since we are at Z in the A-Z blogging challenge and it is a Tuesday I am going to list ten different ways of saying or using zero.
1. O
I don't know if this is because the number 0 looks like an O or because O is the last letter in the word zero and it is a short way of saying it.
It's a quandary.
2. Zilch
3. Nada
4. Blast-off!
When you count down to zero, you never just say zero. You just don't. After one, comes blast-off.
5. Mute
When you turn the sound down so far you can't hear it, the TV says mute.
6. Operator
Remember when you could dial 0 and ask the time? They weren't fond of small children that did that repeatedly.
7. Time
Military time is set on the 24 hour clock. O 8 hundred is 8:00 am . Zero Dark Thirty means really early in the morning.
8. None
9. Months or weeks
Ever notice how you stay one year until your next birthday, but babies are never 0. They are hours, days, weeks, or months old. Unless you are filing taxes and than they can be 0.
10. Witching hour
Apparently someone decided midnight or 0 hour was the time when the witches, demons, and ghosts come out to play. No one told my ghost that. She comes out to play whenever she feels like it.
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Have a great Tuesday!
So, since we are at Z in the A-Z blogging challenge and it is a Tuesday I am going to list ten different ways of saying or using zero.
1. O
I don't know if this is because the number 0 looks like an O or because O is the last letter in the word zero and it is a short way of saying it.
It's a quandary.
2. Zilch
3. Nada
4. Blast-off!
When you count down to zero, you never just say zero. You just don't. After one, comes blast-off.
5. Mute
When you turn the sound down so far you can't hear it, the TV says mute.
6. Operator
Remember when you could dial 0 and ask the time? They weren't fond of small children that did that repeatedly.
7. Time
Military time is set on the 24 hour clock. O 8 hundred is 8:00 am . Zero Dark Thirty means really early in the morning.
8. None
9. Months or weeks
Ever notice how you stay one year until your next birthday, but babies are never 0. They are hours, days, weeks, or months old. Unless you are filing taxes and than they can be 0.
10. Witching hour
Apparently someone decided midnight or 0 hour was the time when the witches, demons, and ghosts come out to play. No one told my ghost that. She comes out to play whenever she feels like it.
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Have a great Tuesday!
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