Point Release

Everything feels slightly different to me.

My HTC Hero got the Android 2.1 update… only because I stomped into the Sprint store at the mall and demanded it. The darn update wiped my customized scene but I’m slowly rebuilding it. I can’t quite figure out exactly what’s different, I just know it’s different.

And WordPress recently updated as well. Things are similar but not comfortably familiar… yet.

I am sure I will grow accustomed to my phone and WordPress 3.0. The funny thing is, after 2 years I am still not comfortable with Microsoft Word 2007. I hate it and can’t get used to it and I would do anything to get the old interface back.

Garbled Translation

I use Google Voice and love it regardless of whether Google is using it to spy on me.

I love how it transcribes voice mails and sends them to my email. No longer do I listen to rambling voice recordings. Now I read rambling, surreal email messages.

Just today I got the following message, “Bye bye mechanic and incest me please.”

Here’s another one: “I don’t know if you know. Frying Pan Alley and, and some people wee wee, Sucks”

Often times I find the odd celebrity showing up in my Google Voice Inbox.

“Hi Donna, This is Sean Connery for 6 tech solutions.” I also had Jacky Stallone listed as a caller.

It keeps me entertained.

Walmart Service Dog

On Saturday I went to Walmart and I brought Bobo with me in his little carry bag. Now, I’ve taken Bo with me to supermarkets, the mall, restaurants, movie theaters, etc… and I’ve never been stopped. This time was different. The Walmart Greeter stopped me and said, “Sorry, no dogs allowed!”

“But he’s a service animal.” My Emotional Support Puppy Goes Shopping

“You’re not blind!”

“I didn’t say he was a seeing eye dog. He’s my emotional support dog, I must have him with me at all times.”

“Oh, I see… Hey there little fellah, you’re a cutie, aren’t you!”

“Please don’t disrupt a service animal when he’s working!”

“I am so sorry!”

I thought the issue was resolved but somehow the store manager was alerted and he insisted he see Bobo’s service animal papers.

AND SO I WAS KICKED OUT OF WALMART!

Cougars

How old do you think a woman needs to be in order to be labeled a cougar? I thought late 40’s, or 50’s. Turns out, I’m a cougar! 35! Of course I need to be preying on young men to truly earn the esteemed title. Still! 35?!? It’s like a clueless 17-year-old came up with the definition!

It gets worse folks. I was told I could be in movies… playing the part of a soccer mom! It amazed me the crash I felt in my heart wasn’t audible. All I know is the days keep piling on. One after the other.

Things ain’t ever easy

On Friday I brought the exterminator back for a THIRD visit. He used a spray that he says he’s only allowed to use once a year so if this doesn’t kill these pesky ants, they will have dynamite the house. I am feeling confident that this will be the last visit and I am hoping all the poison he’s pumped into my house won’t affect me!

I’ve also been having issues with my heat pump. The inside unit leaked about 2 gallons of water through the ceiling into my kitchen. This happened last year and Ray came out and said he fixed it. But then it happened again this year. Ray’s not sure why it’s happening and he’s making me feel as if there’s some other situation going on. He put the dang heat pump in– and these units aren’t supposed to leak– not even once at the beginning of the season– right?? I have a feeling I am going to have to raise hell and I just hate that I have to push it.

Gift Certificate Paradise

I went shopping today with TWO Gift Cards held tightly in my grubby little hands. You see, Pookie Bear bought me two sweaters for Christmas that didn’t fit and when I went to return them I found I could only get a gift card. Yeah, I’ve had a Macy’s Gift Certificate burning a hole in my pocket since CHRISTMAS! That’s not the only one! Recently my Aunt Helen sent me a TJMaxx gift certificate because I helped delouse her computer. I love TJMaxx and I’ve been wanting to use this one up but I wanted to wait for the right time. Today was the right time, so I grabbed my gift cards and painted the stores red.

I bought 3 dresses, 1 black pencil skirt, 1 black jacket, 3 pairs of mamasita underwear, & 2 bras! All of this for less than $150.00! And I still have $30.00 left on the one card!

The dresses are gorgeous and I looked all over the Web trying to find photos that I could post but unfortunately I came up empty. All three dresses are black and white– yes, I am obsessed with black and white movies and black and white dresses– but they are all very different in style and print. The one dress is black and white striped, the other is black and white giraffe print, and the last one is black and white polka dotted.

It feels so nice having some new clothes.

Oh! And that’s not all! The other cool thing is my mother was out shopping last week and she found a Talbot’s dress for just $10.00! She scooped it up for me and I absolutely love it! So I have 4 NEW dresses! Awesome!

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Recommended Drugstore Skin-Care Routine

Just a note for myself:

A Beautypedia-Recommended Drugstore Skin-Care Routine for under $50!

Eucerin Gentle Hydrating Cleanser – $6.99
Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Scrub – $5.99
Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15 – $18.99
CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM – $13.99

Existential Dread

I’ve been feeling anxious the last couple days.  Don’t know why.  Maybe it’s my poor diet?  I really gotta exercise my butt off this week.  I hate that feeling of dread, tension, anxiety.  I must rise above it– tune to a different frequency.

At least the weather is supposed to be pleasant and not too hot.  I got in the car yesterday and the digital thermometer on my dashboard read 114 degrees!?!

Still haven’t watched Burn Notice.