Doctor Gets Scammed On Chairs

The remodel for Mat's office has been done since August 21st. We tiled and painted and floored and countered. It looks wonderful, except for the new black chairs. The black office chairs were ordered and never delivered. When we went to check on our order the webpage was gone. Gasp! It was a company we found through amazon too, so we weren't being stupid.
We called our credit card company and they said that we had to wait a month from the date they said they would deliver and then they would refund us the money. That due date was today, so hopefully the money will be back in our pockets and we can complete our office. You know how it makes me crazy not to have this done? You know how I like my completion? Surprisingly, I'm calm and collected.

Until then, I will keep trying to grow me some thick skin and learn how to run a business. If you haven't already, check out Mat's blog at utahoc.com or head to his Facebook page. He'll be supplying you with tips from his trade.

30 Yr Old Bear Gets Invited to Picnic

Micah had a Teddy bear picnic with her preschool class yesterday. She had to select a bear to bring and she chose none other than my teddy bear growing up. I was so proud, proud that i actually held onto something from my past! She has given her the name of Bootie Bear because she claims her Bootie is exposed. She giggles as she sings "Bootie Ba-were!"

The rest of the day as usual is pure silliness when she got home.

Woman starts. Then stops. Then starts. Then stops. Something Time And Again

What's up with the newspaper titles?  It's something new and I like calling myself woman in my titles.

So, we started looking for a house to buy and then I realized taking on a business and moving took precedence. In fact, a week after we signed our 6 month lease agreement, I marched myself right back over to that leasing office to sign a 1yr lease seeing how this rose colored doctor dream was going to take a little more work.  I declared from that day that I would not look at a single house until we had our down payment saved.  Then I told myself, it was okay to look for neighborhoods to live in. Well, that turned me into an envious state again wanting a bigger fridge, an ice maker, a garage...that I had to draw my line again. Then I erased it. Then drew it again.

Baby Doll, our beloved car, is on it's last leg.  It's taken us everywhere, I'm not exaggerating. We got it when Gretchen was in the womb.  It's been a good car to us, but it is having it's issues, sorta like a pet getting older.  The driver seat doesn't work, so I stretch my leg to reach the gas pedal or use my latest invention, sticking a pillow behind my back.  There are some dents and 3 out of the 7 days of the week it doesn't start unless you give it a little gas.  I'm tired of nursing it and fear I'll be stranded one of these days. I started to look for new cars, but then realized that it would have to wait.  To make myself feel better, Mat suggested that we deck it out with the extra wood floor he had and maybe put up some curtains inside. We'll see. I would love it if it had a wood floor, then I would just have to sweep it out. Just in case I do need a car, what do you suggest?  Maybe I shouldn't go there :)

Then I feel like I'm getting dumber, so I'm back to starting up crossword puzzles again.  I'm hoping they'll kick my mush brain up a notch, but so far I only got two right.  My brain is at it's low. For example, Mat told me three times the name for this rock climbing gear  yesterday and I swear I made him repeat it to me three times before I could remember it. Quick draw. Quick draw. Quick draw. Ugh.

And finally, I'm back to couponing. And budgeting. "HA!"That's what the Mister said.  I'm not good at either, but I will die trying. It just so happens that I met a coupon AND budget savvy friend and I will make her show me the ropes, even if I pest her.  I will be patient by waiting for the sales and not go to stores more than once every two weeks.  So far, I've been to the store twice in the last 5 days and I have to go tomorrow. Micah has to furnish some gummy bears for her teddy bear picnic tomorrow and my kids shoes reek with nastiness, so I need shoe odor destroyer.

Until then, I will wrap my thoughts with rock climbing and be happy.  It usually gets a little of my aggravation and stress out.

Woman Paints Toenails Red to Honor Immortal Woman

That's right, I painted my toenails red for Ms. Henrietta Lacks to honor her immortal cells. I usually paint my toenails red for September because September spells apples spells red. You follow? But, this time I won't let them chip. Henrietta would have never let her toenails chip.

It was a good informational book that turned novel when you started learning about Henrietta and her family. HeLA cells (Henrietta cells) were the first to survive in a petri dish, but wait until you hear how it happened.

Here is a picture I love