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The madness is almost over…I hope

December 23, 2009

The stores are getting even more crazy if that is even possible. It took my longer to get from work to the mall area then it normally takes me to get home home at night and I only live five to ten minutes past the mall. Not that I was going to the mall. I cannot say that last time that I was in the mall. But still, it was the area that I was going. I could not believe the number of cars on the road and the number of people who were just driving like complete morons. Since I was going to dinner with Gretchen tonight at 6, I decided that it probably wasn’t even worth it to try and go home only to have to make my way back to Olive Garden. Instead, I stopped at Ulta to pick up more chocolate hand creame and the couple of things that my mom needed. It was crowded in there but I really think it was more people like me hitting the sales for stuff that we like then for people really shopping for anyone else. After that, I stopped at Barnes and Nobles to see if I could get the Star Bucks gift card I need for tomorrow night but since the Star Bucks is in Barnes and Nobles, they only do Barnes and Nobles gift cards. That was fine; I just decided to kill some time and wander around the store to see if there was anything that I might like to read on my week off. Probably not the best idea since I had my laptop with me and as I wasn’t leaving it in the car, I was carrying that bag around with me. After the first five minutes or so, the thing gets really heavy and I really wish I had left it at home. But someone said they were bringing a DVD to work and asked if I could bring it in the play it. And then they forgot the DVD. I did find two books to see if I like them and plan on reading them next week along with playing some computer games.

I didn’t spend to much time in the book store since I really am trying to limit the number of books I buy right now. By that point it was 5:20 and I just decided to go sit at Olive Garden until Gretchen got there. I am glad that I left early since it took me over twenty minutes to GET ACROSS THE DAMNED STREET. It drove me nuts. If I was so inclined, I could have walked across the street faster then it took me to move two feet in the parking lot. I still got there early though and when I texted Gretchen, she said go in and put my name in so we could get a table. They were not busy at all and so I got a table right away. I think the waitress felt sorry for me because I had to wait twenty minutes for Gretchen to get through traffic because she kept coming over and asking if I was okay and just randomly talking to me. It was nice actually. Dinner was not bad and while I do not like chocolate cake, we split chocolate cake and it was good. LOL.

Tomorrow I have to run to Star Bucks and WaWa to get two gifts cards and I do believe that I need to get my eye brows done. At least I do if they aren’t too crazy. With it being Christmas Eve, they might be packed. So I guess that means I am getting up early and hoping to beat the crowds out at the stores. Once we get home, I can play World of Warcraft and try to get my character to level 10 or higher. It’s weird being so low again but I deleted all my old characters. Yes, I know, that was stupid and crazy of me. But we shall see how I do. It can be fun and exciting. I do know we have dinner at Mel’s parents house tomorrow night though I’m not sure what time we need to be there so Steve is going to call our dad tomorrow morning and find out. And with that, I am freezing and sleepy so I think I’m going to go curl up in my bed and sleep for a bit.

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SNOW DAY!!!!!

December 19, 2009

There is just something about a snow day that wants to make you curl up and not move. Or run outside, lean your head back and act like a four year old trying to catch snow on their tongue. I’ve done both. LOL. This morning I got up to some snow on the ground but not too much and so I drug the brat out of his room and made him come grocery shopping with me. We now have food to eat…and it’s not snow! LoL. Never mind that I found food in the freezer that we could have eaten. Took some pictures as we were driving home – only at red lights since I have put into effect that I cannot talk on the cell phone and drive in good weather – forget snowy weather. On the way home we stopped at WaWa because its not like we had just left the grocery store or anything and got sandwiches for lunch…and I got Diet Orange Soda! I <3 orange soda. Once we got home, I spent twenty minutes fighting with the freezer to get the food away and then got to eat my lunch while watching Mythbusters. Sadly, after lunch, I had to write my essay for Legal Writing. I did finish it though so that is a good thing. I’ve been dreading having to write this and putting it off but its done. Now I no longer have to worry about writing it and instead can worry about having to write the next one. Yeah, so much fun. While I was writing that, I re-downloaded WoW because let’s face it, I’m just a hopeless geek who has her computer in her life and law school. Oh yeah, and facebook because apparently I’m addicted to that. So let’s see, I’m addicted to facebook, the Internet, new gadgets and looking at cute guys but not doing anything about it. Yup…so completely hopeless. Anyways, the rest of the night is going to be spent here on the computer either a) working on thegrrlgeek.net to get 7DayPrompt up, b) aimlessly looking at videos on YouTube and FunnyOrDie, c) playing WoW, d) playing TheSims3, or e) something else completely random. I will be warm though as since its snowing, I refuse to worry about what I’m wearing and am lying around in both a Hatboro-Horsham t-shirt and sweat pants and an over-sized hoodie. And if anyone has a problem with that, they can bite me. Though if they bite me, I’m going to bite them back!

In other news…errr…there was other news that I wanted to share but apparently I have lost my mind. I haven’t lost my Grinch doll though because he’s sitting here next to me on the couch. Madi though…she loves the heater more then she loves me. Little brat. And I’m out of orange soda. NNNNOOOO. Need more orange soda. Hmm…I could sled down to WaWa and get some more but then I’d have to walk back up the hill. No, not going to do that. Guess it’s Diet Iced Tea instead. Blah. Want orange soda. Mind has completely run away. It must be hiding from more essays but I promised it no more writing them tonight. And with that…I think I’m going over to livejournal because the more random and free my mind gets, the less I know what I’m typing.

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The pieces begin to fall…

September 3, 2009

I have a couple of things to write about so let’s get started. :)

First, the shoes that I ordered from Zappos on Sunday were received in the mail on Wednesday. Not only was that a fast shipment but the shoes are great. They are the shoes I was looking at in the Sketcher store out at the Lancaster Outlet’s. Of course, the store itself did not have the clogs in a size eleven and so I did not think I was going to get them. But then I was looking at Zappos and not only did they have a pair but they were even less expensive then the shoes at the store. And guess what – I got free shipping! So not only did I get my shoes but I got them for less then I would have if I had bought them in the store. Go me! Of course, now that I’ve found the site, I am kicking myself for ordering winter boots from j.c. penny’s. If I do not like them when they come, I am going return them and look at Zappos.

Second – law school began on Tuesday. And so far, I am loving it. Yes, it is a lot of work. And I already feel like I’m falling behind even though I am moving through the modules like I am suppose to be. I do not know if I am suppose to be feeling that or not; but I am. Of course, it probably is just my mind that is doing this since it’s been over a year since I’ve been in school. Hopefully by next week, everything will just feel normal to me. I was wondering though, if anyone has any suggestions for outlining content? I’ve never been one for creating outlines or flashcards or really studying in general. I was always one for just reading the text book and listening in class. Not taking notes or making outlines. This is probably what is going to kick my butt. Blah.

I am happy to say that I made a whole $2.00 in writing an article for Associated Content. While it doesn’t seem like much, that $2.00 went into my savings account and hopefully I will get a few more writing assignments worth that. Actually, I’m not picky. I’ll take $0.50 for an article, just like I’ll take $20.00. The money can add up if I can get the writing assignments. And I am liking finally being able to build a savings account. It is not a lot of money, I know that, but it is money and eventually I will have a happy little nest egg. :)

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Running Shoes at Zappos

August 30, 2009

Are you in the market for new running shoes? Have you looked at local stores only to find that a) they don’t have your size or b) they just don’t have a pair that you like in your price range? If so, then it’s time to consider purchasing your next pair of running shoes from Zappos.com.

What is Zappos? Zappos is an online retail store that sells just about anything you can think of. Started in 1999 by Nick Swinmurn as an online shoe retailer, Zappos has grown in the past ten years to include clothing, accessories, beauty products, house wares and sporting goods. What’s even more important is that Zappos is in business for the customer and as such, wants to make the customer happy.

But back to those Running Shoes. I know that when I’m trying to pick a running shoe, I am very particular. They have to be a certain brand, a certain color and a certain material. Add into the fact that I wear a women’s size eleven and trying to find a shoe becomes a major challenge. I’ve spent hours running around to different stores trying to find a size eleven running shoe and then, I’m lucky if they have anything in a color or style that I’ll wear. So when I heard about Zappos and how they have most brands that you can think of in various sizes, I wanted to laugh. In most instances, I’ve found a store that’ll carry a number of different brands but they only carry select sizes. When I first went to the web site, I selected the type of shoe I was looking for. After that, I selected what brand and what size I was looking for and a page of the various shoes came up.

Once I found a pair that I like, signing up to purchase the pair was easy. Entering my e-mail, billing address and credit card information (they accept paypal too!), my order total was calculated with shipping (free standard shipping) and taxes. All in all, I couldn’t ask for more. And the shoes are great too!

Running Shoes at Zappos!

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