Bad case of the 'tuesdays'
I've said it before. I'll say it again. I hate Tuesdays. (At least until 6:00, when small group starts...then it's alright).
So today is no exception. I woke up with a splitting headache. Even now, staring at the lousy computer monitor is not helping it much. And I've got such a disjointed list of things to get done today, I don't even know where to start. So would someone please stop the beating of the kick drum between my ears?
There is some good stuff going on. First, ALL of Zachary's tests came back negative, meaning his short stature is most likely genetic (thus, "normal for him," as his doctor says). Obviously, that makes us breathe a huge sigh of relief. Second, we had our house appraised last week, and it 'weighed in' at more than $30,000 more than we paid for it 3 years ago. Woohoo! Very nice...
So I guess I need to quit whining and get on with the day...
Called REI (the outdoor outfitters place) just a few moments ago, and the operator who talked to me seemed pretty ditzy (sp?). In fact, I think the telephone headset was the only thing keeping her head from floating away. Anyway, we ordered several things Friday night from REI.com during a 50% clearance sale, and got some amazing deals, but I haven't been able to track the purchases. Fortunately, she was able to read the computer screen and confirm that my order was well on its way to being shipped, though no online status of my order could be checked at this time on my end.
I picked up a $65 sleeping bag for $20, a "Life Is Good" $75 sweatshirt for only $12, and a $150 hiking/camping backpack for only $35. The sleeping bag and the backpack are things I've wanted EVERY time I go camping, but couldn't justify spending over $200 on these things. But $55 is more reasonable...
Stacey got some good deals, like some $95 cross-training shoes for $22. Heck, we even got Kailyn a "Life Is Good" sweatshirt for $6 (marked down from $35).
I also ordered a keyboard amplifier this week. I've been keeping my eye out for a good deal, and I found an Alesis Sumo 100 amp (plenty of juice for what I need) for about 27% less than normal price (and believe me, in the realm of "new" music equipment, 27% off is a rare find). Now, I can't think of anything I 'need' musically anymore, as the keyboard amp was the last thing on a list of things I've been putting together for over 5 years.
All in all, WAY too much spendage in our house this week, but generally that's how we buy clothes and stuff...by stocking up on clearance sales rather than spending full retail. I think this is Kyle's clothes-shopping theme, too. I don't think there's anything in my (or Stacey's) closet right now that we spent full or even 'sale price' on (even the Polo winter coat that I have was a ridiculous 75% off a couple of years ago at a Dillard's clearance sale). You get name-brand, quality stuff for less than Wal-mart prices. And that ain't too shabby...heh.
So today is no exception. I woke up with a splitting headache. Even now, staring at the lousy computer monitor is not helping it much. And I've got such a disjointed list of things to get done today, I don't even know where to start. So would someone please stop the beating of the kick drum between my ears?
There is some good stuff going on. First, ALL of Zachary's tests came back negative, meaning his short stature is most likely genetic (thus, "normal for him," as his doctor says). Obviously, that makes us breathe a huge sigh of relief. Second, we had our house appraised last week, and it 'weighed in' at more than $30,000 more than we paid for it 3 years ago. Woohoo! Very nice...
So I guess I need to quit whining and get on with the day...
Called REI (the outdoor outfitters place) just a few moments ago, and the operator who talked to me seemed pretty ditzy (sp?). In fact, I think the telephone headset was the only thing keeping her head from floating away. Anyway, we ordered several things Friday night from REI.com during a 50% clearance sale, and got some amazing deals, but I haven't been able to track the purchases. Fortunately, she was able to read the computer screen and confirm that my order was well on its way to being shipped, though no online status of my order could be checked at this time on my end.
I picked up a $65 sleeping bag for $20, a "Life Is Good" $75 sweatshirt for only $12, and a $150 hiking/camping backpack for only $35. The sleeping bag and the backpack are things I've wanted EVERY time I go camping, but couldn't justify spending over $200 on these things. But $55 is more reasonable...
Stacey got some good deals, like some $95 cross-training shoes for $22. Heck, we even got Kailyn a "Life Is Good" sweatshirt for $6 (marked down from $35).
I also ordered a keyboard amplifier this week. I've been keeping my eye out for a good deal, and I found an Alesis Sumo 100 amp (plenty of juice for what I need) for about 27% less than normal price (and believe me, in the realm of "new" music equipment, 27% off is a rare find). Now, I can't think of anything I 'need' musically anymore, as the keyboard amp was the last thing on a list of things I've been putting together for over 5 years.
All in all, WAY too much spendage in our house this week, but generally that's how we buy clothes and stuff...by stocking up on clearance sales rather than spending full retail. I think this is Kyle's clothes-shopping theme, too. I don't think there's anything in my (or Stacey's) closet right now that we spent full or even 'sale price' on (even the Polo winter coat that I have was a ridiculous 75% off a couple of years ago at a Dillard's clearance sale). You get name-brand, quality stuff for less than Wal-mart prices. And that ain't too shabby...heh.
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