As I mentioned the other day, my computer chair is almost busted. It’s being held together by duck tape (and yes … I mean duck. it’s duck brand ). Well, I asked at work if they’d be willing to sell one of the chairs that are sitting around unused. They said yes. And for only $25. Nice chair too. It’s got 3 adjustment levers … up and down … back forward and backward … seat pivot forward and backward. Really nice chair.

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So … does anyone want an almost busted chair … being held together by (black) duck tape?

Mood: okay   Y&R

I have only 2 more full payments and a partial payment and my car is finally paid off. So, of course, it has to start acting up. I know that there’s things I need to have looked at on it. And I plan to after the first of the year (after it’s paid off). But this time it’s something different.

I went to Burger King for supper (I got paid today and haven’t gotten groceries yet and nothing in the fridge but cake. I went thru the drive thru. When I was done, I went to roll up my windows (they’re electric) and it wouldn’t do anything. So I freaked. Called and talked to Dad about it. I kept trying to get it up and it would go up a little bit and then die. Let it sit a bit then try again. Up a little bit more. It FINALLY rolled all the way up. I figured the motor was going out. Dad said it could be the wiring or maybe it was just stuck in the track. At this point, I don’t know.

When I got home, I tried it a little. Rolled it a little ways down and then back up. It seemed to be working without any trouble. Of course, I didn’t roll it down very far ‘cuz I didn’t want it to get stuck again (it is November in ND after all). I just need to be careful. The only time I’ll roll it down for the next few months is going thru a drive thru (whether it’s the bank or fast food).

I just hope the gremlins stay away ’til spring. Is that too much to ask?

Mood: blah   Y&R

I swear … you’d think I was 5 years old the way I’m acting … LOL. Ya see … I ordered myself a birthday cake. It’s the only way I’m gonna get one. Mom and Dad don’t live in the same town. And I wanted one. And the way it’s decorated, you’d think i WAS a little kid …

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And I got a free video rental coupon too … just for ordering a cake. I haven’t rented a movie in ages. Too bad it doesn’t include new releases. Still … there are a lot of older movies that I wanna see. And when I say older, I mean only a few months … LOL.

Robin and I are going out for supper tonite. I want a free meal! LOL We’re going to Big Daddy’s Surf Bar and Grill. I’ve never been there. They’re fairly new. They replaced Geckos. I’m not sure that I can wait ’til 6:30 to eat though. I might have to cut into the cake. But I won’t. I was gonna invite Robin over for cake. Guess everyone will just miss out. At least Mona has a good excuse for not making it … they’ve got teachers conferences ’til 8. Haven’t heard from Amanda, so who knows what’s going on there. And I’m not suprised that Barb isn’t coming.

I’m off to snack on something to tide me over. Gotta stay away from that cake … for now …

Mood: hungry   30 Minute Meals

My computer chair has been very squeaky lately. Last weekend when Lisa came up, she brought Dad’s 3-in-1 oil with her so I could try to fix the squeaks. It seemed to help a little. But that’s the least of my worries now.

I was sitting here doing some stuff online and all of a sudden I heard a snap and my chair went forward a little. Uh oh. I looked and the part where the seat is attached to the base is almost completely broken. It looks like the weld gave way. Crap.

It’s still (barely) in one piece, but I’m not sure how long it will hold. Guess I need a new chair. I might ask at work if they’d be willing to sell one of the excess chairs that are sitting around and how much they’d one for one. They are nice chairs. Otherwise, it looks like I’ll be getting another cheap (crappy) Walmart chair. I’m a cheapskate and won’t fork over the money for a nice one. So I guess it’s my own fault when they break …

I DO have some ducktape in the trunk of my car. Maybe I can use that to fix my chair … at least for a little while. :)

Mood: hungry   Busch Series Qualifying

I was hoping someone out there who reads this (I think there are 1 or 2 of you … LOL) might have a cell phone thru Verizon. As of today, I’m eligible to upgrade to a new phone, up to a $100 value, for free or $100 of a more expensive phone thanks to their ‘New Every Two’ plan. I just briefly looked at the phones they’ve got online. I’m not sure what I should go with. The one I have now is an LGVX4500. It’s worked for me for the past almost 2 years. A little limited on the backgrounds and ring tones, and I’m too cheap to buy any. I did buy 2 ring tones though. And I supposed I’ll lose those when I get a new phone … damn. Didn’t think of that ’til now.

Anyways … I was hoping someone out there might be able to give me a review on the kind of phone they have. According to the website, if I get it online, I can get a Razor for free. There are a bunch of others that would be free too. I’m not good with choices … LOL. But honestly, I don’t know what kind of phone is a good phone. I’ll probably go look at what they have in the store at the mall. That way I can play with ‘em before I decide.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Mood: blah   Jericho

That’s how I feel when I wake up in the morning. Like I slept face down in the sand. My eyes are extremely dry. And it feels like it’s starting to get worse. I was gonna call my eye doctor to see how much an exam to check things out would be. But I think I’m gonna hold off on that … at least ’til the end of the week.

I stopped at Target on my way home from work to see about getting some lubricating eye drops or artificial tears. I found some ointment. It’s Bausch & Lomb Advanced Eye Relief Night Time Lubricant Eye Ointment. I’m hoping it’s exactly what I need. The only thing that sucks is that it was about $8 for a 1/8oz tube. It’s TINY. It damn well better work for that price … LOL. I also bought Bausch & Lomb Advanced Eye Relief Dry Eye Environmental Lubricant Eye Drops. It even says “… fast relief from exposure to: … Computer Use”. My eyes have been kinda dry during the day lately too. I don’t know if it’s all in my head or not. But hopefully this eye gook stuff will help.

If things aren’t any better by the end of the week, then I AM going to call my eye doctor. I really want to go back to wearing my contacts at work again. I haven’t been able to since I started back. I can wear them on the weekend though. I think it’s because I’m up for at least an hour before I put my contacts in, so my eyes have a chance to lub-up and wake up and stuff. I don’t have that much time in the morning before work.

Mood: blah   Inside Nextel Cup