Time to Decide

I am having such a hard time deciding what I want to do for the future. The choices revolve around whether or not I want to move. It would be a final move. It would have to be someplace I am happy with forever. Most of me wants to move away from anywhere that has septic systems and well water, not too mention too much land. I have several options but at the same time I will miss the place here. If we do stay here there are so many things that will need to be done. Some of the stuff in internal, a new bathroom, a bigger bedroom, kitchen remodeling, but some of the stuff is outdoors too. Turning the property into a retirement estate rather than a farm. I love gazebos, lakes, big patios, and all of that will take a lot of work. It would be nice though and we have the land here to really make a pleasant and relaxing landscape. Fortunately I have some time to decide but I am not making much progress.

Adjusting well

The new birds are adjusting really well after just 9 days. They have taken really well to the play stand and enjoy being out most of the day on it. I even got them to accept taking a shower tonight. Since Sugar (the lutino - white- one) is begining a molt I want to keep them showered several times a week, it helps cut down on floating feathers and helps the new feathers come in easier for them.

Finding What I Want and What I Need

I've been having trouble thinking about losing weight because I've been concentrating on quitting smoking for the past few weeks. Unfortunately weight LOSS and not smoking do not usually go hand-in-hand. Because of that I've considered trying a fat burner pill to combat the extra weight that comes with loss of one addictive habit. Finding the best prices is easier with the Internet and there is a much better selection than if I were to just go to the local store. Being so rural means it isn't likely a store near me would have much of anything to choose from but I can always find what I want on here.

New Pets

I brought two new birds into the house last night and they are doing just great. They are a pair of cockatiels who are quite tame, if a little timid. They are adapting wonderfully to their new home although I'm sure they are scared of the different environment. Here's a picture of them from this morning.

Forever

The song that is number one on my playlist for now is not a Michael Jackson song... but it is dedicated to him and how I feel in my heart. I know that the entire world is grieving the passing of a great artist and I feel quite lost knowing that he is no longer with us.

Tiny Little Netbook

About six months ago my husband bought himself a Netbook. At first I was concerned about its size. It seemed like it would be so uncomfortable to type on for any length of time but I was impressed at how easy it would be to carry it around. Well, on our vacation a few weeks ago I realized just how handy that tiny little computer really is. I also gained a new appreciation for how powerful it was for such a small device. I have definitely decided that netbooks are a great invention. I have it on my must have list now as an item that will give me maximum flexibility especially when we travel. I can't pry hubby's out of his hands long enough to use his on my own.

Rest In Peace Michael

Perfect Kitchen Plans

When I remodel my kitchen, which is coming up soon, it needs it badly, I am definately going with an undermount sink. That's where instead of resting on top of the counter the lip of the sink is underneath the counter top and the edge of the counter extends to the very edge of the sink basin. It really works best with granite types of counter but I think it will be great with tile too and that's the way I was planning on going for my new counter tops. There are a couple reasons I prefer undermount to the old-fashioned top mount sink. The first is simply style. It looks nicer. The second is more of a practical nature, an undermount sink is less likely to leak or have broken seal problems. It is also easier to keep clean where the sealant on top mount sinks tend to get grimy and be hard to get clean after years of use.

Home Again

Okay, we're home again. Vacations are wonderful and you never want them to end. They do, though, unfortunately, and all too fast. We had a terrific 4 day vacation again in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin at the Lodge at Geneva Ridge. This time was even better because unlike in April more activities are available thanks to the summer tourist season. Boating on the lake in a fast little speedboat was really the absolute highlight of the trip for me, and I spent most of my time for the first few hours back here last night perusing boats for sale ads online, lol. We even saw a great looking boat for sale at a lot on the way home not far from where we live. The place wasn't open to ask about price so I'm going to call today. Here are a couple of pictures of the 'Dancing Horses' in Delevan, Wisconsin.

Help with Diet Aids

If you have ever wondered which diet pills will be the best of the pack, or what fat burners are a better choice to buy you can find out online. Review sites give you a great way to find out before you buy which pills, powders, and concoctions are rated highest and which are not worth the money. I really like that because there are so many different types of diet aids now it's almost impossible to know which ones to try without some help. Being in the middle of a diet struggle means I am constantly looking to find what will work and what won't. If I had to try and figure out what is best and what just isn't on my own I'd have given up a long time ago. While it's true what works for one person may not work for another, it does help to get insight from those who have been there before you.

AWESOME Speed

I just had one of the most exciting times I've ever had. While on vacation up here in Lake Geneva, WI we rented a speedboat and went out on the 7 mile long lake. What a BLAST! Now we want to buy a boat. LOL I definately see it in our future. I knew we'd like it because we'd been on boats before, just never on a small personal boat. Well, obviously we didn't 'like' it we LOVED it. What a thrill. It wasn't a huge expensive boat. Just a little runabout but it kicked butt and was just as much fun as could be. Got a couple of pictures as I was driving. LOL

Skin Care

Most people think of acne as a teenager problem but there are a lot of adults that have trouble with it too. My daughter has nice clear skin and had limited problems with acne as a teen as well. Now me, on the other hand had terrible acne as a teen, but my skin as an adult is clear and I don't have any more problems with it. My husband had teenage acne and still has very mild occassional problems but nothing to worry much about. My son got the worst of it. He had terrible teenage acne like I did but as an adult did not grow out of it. While it isn't as severe it can't be said that his is as light as my husband's. He still requires the use of acne treatments like Acnetix to handle the problem on a regular basis. It is a very emotional problem. Unlike many illnesses it is right up front on the surface and being on the face makes it even more traumatic. He deals with it well and keeps it under control the best he can but I wish he didn't have to deal with it at all. I'm glad that they make such products now for adults. When my husband and I were younger they didn't have those offerings and it would have been much harder for us than it is for my son now with all of the great products available.

Vacation Time Again

Yeah it is. I'm back up in beautiful Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on vacation. That's right, I'm sitting here typing on vacation in a lovely hotel suite at a luxury spa resort. My husband said just this morning as I typed away--you really don't understand the concept of a vacation do you? LOL

I guess not.