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View from above the cloister in Monreale

Pompeii

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I think I have finally finished the guest bedroom- I added some photos to the walls- Picture from when I was in Italy. And a bedspread - nothing special just something I found on sale that matched the colors in the room better. Now all I need are some guests!

Up all night...

This weekend I haven't done a very good job of getting back on "normal people time" - which for my back to work transition is probably better. Lately I have been staying up all night. But at least I have been productive. Thursday night I made a trip to walmart to 1) set up my wireless network, 2) to prevent myself from tripping all over the cable that is strung everywhere around the apartment. Both were accomplished! My mediacom cable comes from an opening in a window in my living room (classy! - this gives the allusion to the neighbors that I have stolen it, but I swear I am paying outrageous prices for it!) there is a splitter for the Internet and the cable- which were just strategically laying behind pieces of furniture before. But since I rearranged in January some of it lays in front of doorways which caused a tripping hazard. Finally I found the inventive little hops that let you nail the cable to something (in my case the wall). So I have limited the tripping hazard! Friday I spent cleaning, doing laundry and shopping (I love the thrift store). Which led to today- my purchase of a tv stand for my bedroom- when my new tv arrives it will boot out the old in the living room, but the old tv can spend time in the bedroom and give my laptop a break from being a constant dvd player (and an expensive one at that). Dad very kindly made a trip to Pella to lend me his truck and help me haul it up the stairs. (he got lucky it actually was pretty lightweight, and as he has helped me move heavier stuff up the stairs before I think he appreciated it). I showed off all the changes in my apartment- he hadn't seen the guest bedroom all put together. He also provided some extra cable for when the new tv arrives so I can get basic cable in the bedroom! All and all pretty sweet! But sadly that hour was about the only one I spent awake today. Instead I got up tonight and got productive. I did some grocery shopping took out the garbage and I am currently waiting for my last load of laundry to finish in the dryer. The cable part of my mediacom is acting up, the rep on the phone was zero help- so I am going to try to fix it myself once again before calling back....

does this count?

Does it count as a two hour cross over event when only the last 30 seconds of each show contains any reference to a cross over? Even then the characters did not cross over it was only implied that they were speaking on the telephone! ABC you punked me- I do not appreciate watching an hour of a lame show (private practice) just so you can get it's ratings up. Next week when you advertise cross over, there better be some freaking crossing over!

Wireless Finally!

I have finally gotten around to connecting and setting up the wireless router Dad gave me before Christmas! I am fully enjoying the wireless connection throughout the apartment.

Grey's Update

I just started to watch Grey's Anatomy tonight (had to watch the office first). Can I say I love the fact they are going way over the top with the Christina and Owen moments- the swelling music and references to Victorian romance is right up my alley. Plus Christina and Owen had provided my favorite moments all season long.

Taking the Plunge!

After months and months of research and a ton of just looking, I finally ordered a new TV! I am completely excited. Originally I had planned on getting a 32 inch. But the prices had not been budging for several months. I have been talking about my want for a new TV to just about everyone and at the Superbowl party I went to on Sunday one of the hosts talked me into going bigger. After some more online research I found a 40 inch for a great price, no taxes and free shipping. Now I am eagerly awaiting its arrival. It is shipping from Chicago and should only take two days to ship! I cannot wait. No one will be able to pull me away from the TV for weeks! I am debating the upgrade to HD channels- the price per month is reasonable. But I am started to feel like the new TV is the gateway to spending tons of money on amazing things like blue ray and hd channels! Wish me luck!

Just for Laura...

(Because she will understand like no one else will).
I have an obsession with a little show that aired after the super bowl tonight. Here is a highlight of my favorite things!
"If it was an ipod, it would be a shuffle" "Boom, Roasted!" "Save Bandit!"