Saturday night fun

A little part of my car broke today. It really wasn't a very big part at all. Since we had to deal with getting to that part, we figured we better replace the cracked serpentine belt, too. $100, 4 hours, lots of grease, and some interesting swear words from Kevin, and it's fixed right up now. Thanks honey!

After that, I showed Kevin and Natalie the treasure that I got from a buddy at work.



It's a life preserver from an airplane. After a certain number of years, they are retired, and this is from a plane that my boss used to have. When I saw it, I know it would be a lot of fun to check it out. I'm always curious about how this stuff works. A CO2 cartridge can inflate this thing quickly? How quickly? Is it loud?

I told Natalie that I'd let her do it. She asked if it would hurt. I told her, "If I knew the answer to that, I'd do it myself. Why do you think I want YOU to do it?" Of course, I was joking, but it made her nervous. I assured her that, if it is put out there to save your life, it wouldn't hurt you. Inside, I was wondering if it would scare her, and make her THINK that she was hurt.

Well, she did it, and it was hilarious...for everyone except Natalie. It scared the bejeebees out of her.



Wanna see all 5 of the series?

Life Preserver

Go Tigers!

My hometown Tigers won the homecoming game 41-6. WoooHooo! GO TIGERS! We watched half of the game, and then came home so Monica could get ready for the dance. *sniff* Her first high-school dance. I'm pretty concerned about a dance that has 7th graders AND Seniors, but there are plenty of chaperones, and I'll pick her up early, so it's all good. I guess.

Wanna see her? OK



She was sick of smiling by the time I took this one, but she was a trooper about it.

Monica has been using a trumpet borrowed from the school for 2 years. I didn't want to buy one until I knew she was going to stick with it. Now, in 7th grade, she isn't only sticking with it: She's very good! I posted on facebook about being upset at not finding one we could afford, and the generosity of friends blew me away. Monica is now the owner of her OWN trumpet, for free. I cried on the way home, thinking about it, and she is SO stoked. She had to play a scale or two on it, right off the bat.

I get so upset about being broke. I worry about paying bills. Then, something like this happens, and I just feel so overwhelmed and blessed.

OK, time to peruse some journals, and maybe doctor up my own a bit. If not, I'll do it tomorrow. Either way, I have to get this place looking like my own right away.

Well, Hello there!

OK, time to take this blog seriously. It beats the heck out of AOL anyway.

We are still under boil order, and according to the Department of Natural Resources for Missouri, it will likely last through next week. *sigh* I want to cry. It's already been 11 days. There are worse things, however. My husband and i are both employed, and we're too poor to notice the problems in the economy. Life goes on.

We watched Survivor, and then I went to Mom's to refill the water jug. It's getting old, lugging that thing around, but we're still best friends. It beats the HECK out of boiling, and I'll not complain.

Now that I'm bored with the debate, I'm watching Tombstone. Best. Movie. Ever.

OK, I'm out for tonight. I'll try to do pictures tomorrow, but it will be late. It's the homecoming game, and Monica is going to the dance. Busy night indeed.

Change of plans?

I think, with AOL's recent announcement, that I'm changing plans. This is my new home. I have GOT to get some new furniture in here, don't you think?

I think I should delete this blog

I seldom put anything here. I originally started it in case AOL went belly-up. I don't think the chances of that happening are any less than before, but I can always start it up again when that happens, right? One boring journal is enough for anyone, right? Yeah, that's what I thought.

Me

What Rachel Means

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality. You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily. You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind. A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable. You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out. Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia. Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

What a difference 10 days can make-Mom's Hill