It's not you, it's me

It is time to say goodbye. My buying a house is what brought us together, and I feel that now we have nothing left to talk about. I hate to see that disappointed look on your face when once again I stood you up with nothing new to read.

I'm going to give my rose to facebook. Don't cry, we can still be friends...if you send me a friend request.

If I ever move again, maybe we can get back together again. I'll keep you as a bookmark.

Goodbye, faithful friend.

Love always,
NLATKT

PS. My friend and I jogged the whole 5k! I didn't think we (I) could do it.

PPS. Owning a house during tax season is awesome!

HD, 5K, IRS, CH2ON5, WTF, 2:30AM#1

Many topics to discuss that I don't want to really devote full posts to. I'm that lazy.

#1 I got my HD satellite on Saturday (finally)! Yea! So I'm watching the Super Bowl in HD on my new plasma TV! My service appointment was to arrive between 8-12. He didn't arrive until after 5. I won't fill you in with the multiple calls I made and amount of steam coming out of my ears. Point is, my TV rocks now, and my DVR was upgraded b/c they were out of what I had ordered. So now I can record like 300 hours or something. I'm recording the SB now so I can skip through the game and watch the commercials.

#2 I think I will do a 5k at the end of the month. My friend and I started exercising together last week. We agreed to work out on Thursday nights to motivate each other. She is preparing for the 5k, and since it was kind of nice to talk while we jogged, she said I should do the race with her so she would finish. Since I obviously need some type of finish line to motivate me to exercise, I think I will do it.

#3 I think I have all the forms I need to start my taxes. I'm a little curious to see if I will get some money back since I have been paying a lot of interest on my home loan this year. I should put that money towards paying off the mortgage. But I'm thinking...vacation...Ann Taylor Loft...trellis for the backyard...

#4 I'm thinking I might try to attempt to looking into to researching having a compost heap thing for yard waste. I raked just my back yard this weekend (yes, I know fall was so last year), and filled up 5 big garbage sacks. If I had one of those things, I could have fresh mulch for my yard next year. Not sure what kind of commitment or eyesore it will be. Just in the "thinking about" phase right now.

#5 There is a bad smell in my living room that I can't pinpoint! BF said he can't smell anything. But I know better. At first I thought it must be coming from the kitchen and I was just noticing it since they are in the same big room. But I definitely notice it in when I'm in the living area and not the dining or kitchen. Though it does smell a bit like rotting food. I've checked under the cushions, under all movable furniture. I thought maybe one of the cats had left a present for me, but I'm sure I would have found that by now. I can't pinpoint it exactly, but seems to be strongest around the front door. Maybe something died in the attic or around the porch. I guess I need to go up there. It did sound like a squirrel was running in my rain gutters last week. I kinda don't want to look b/c of the book I'm reading right now, Sarah's Key.

#6 The Australian Open finals aired both Sat and Sun at 2:30 am. Being the not so intense tennis fan I am, I chose to record them and watch them at a decent hour. Stupid DVR didn't record all of the men's...cut off in the 4th set. It went to five. But they replayed it, and I caught the fifth set just as I got home from the grocery store tonight. I wish Federe had one. I like Nadal, but now I feel that Roger will not be able to get over the mental defeat, and Rafael will crush him from now on. But, maybe now that Nadal has beaten him on almost every type of court, Roger can relax and just play his game. I think the world should observe CST. Who cares if the sun is up at noon or not.

Get outta my face...book!

Startling news. My parents have signed up on facebook. Now I have to censor everything I post before posting. On second thought, the world is probably better for that. At least I still have my blog that I can ramble on without too much thought.

I went to the gym tonight for the first time in a heck of a long time. Somewhere in my first few minutes of the bike, I had a crazy thought. Maybe I do want to do another triathlon. Remember the feeling of accomplishment? The 10 pounds that I lost? The cool new padded bike pants and goggles I wore?

Then a few minutes later, that thought disappeared to be replaced with thoughts of dinner and since when did 15 minutes seem so long? And how did I gain back 7 of those pounds so quickly?

We will see where those thoughts lead.

He went to Jared's!

Just kidding, he went to Best Buy!

It seems that a lot of people were expected me to get something different for Christmas from b/f. I hope they weren't too disappointed, b/c I wasn't. Actually I don't care if they were disappointed. It was a very nice Christmas, thank you very much. I got a GPS and a very nice new laptop briefcase/portfolio.

I can't even remember much about the trip to tell you, it all seems so last year.

Our flights were great and problem free. We rented a car and drove straight to his parents' house. Most of the people were already in town. Everyone was very nice and welcoming. They certainly had their family traditions and routines down. Since there was a big group there (I think 14-19 for most the dinners, everyone took turns cooking and planning the meal. His brother-in-law is a good cook, and handled a lot of the main dishes. He even had wine shipped to the house to complement each dinner. So most things went very smoothly, at least from my lazy, non-helping manner. The only thing I did was the grate some cheese. But it felt a little like too many chefs in the small kitchen, so I tried my best to get out of the way.

We mostly spent our time at his parents during the day, and his brother's house at night. B/F drove me around El Paso one afternoon, all of his old schools, and we went up the scenic overlook from the mountains. I had been there about 8 years ago, and I remembered many things. Instead of buying presents (other than stockings), the family decided to donate gifts and money to a child crisis center in town. So Christmas Eve day, we all went over there and delivered the stuff - b/f was very generous with buying diapers and formula, etc. We got a tour of the facility and they showed us some of their new improvements. The family even had a very nice TV delivered and it was hooked up when we got there. So that was a very cool way to spend the day.

We walked around a neighborhood to look at lights...went to his sister's house on the other side of town and went to a nature preserve place. But really, other than that, we were at the house. And it wasn't too bad! It went by faster than I expected.

The strangest part was seeing women who look like b/f :)

Day of Reckoning

Wish me luck! Tomorrow I meet b/f 's parents, and siblings, and cousins, and nieces and nephews. All. At. Once. I guess it is only fair as he has met virtually all of the relatives that I seen in any given year, and some that I only see occasionally (at my brother's wedding reception).

After thinking we were going to make the 9 hour drive to El Paso, b/f threw me a curve on Thursday by showing me the airline tickets. Not that it was a bad curve ball. Just not what I had been mentally adjusting to. I had bought several books on tape, and had visions of us having nice, long relationshipy talks. Visions of one less afternoon/evening with his family :) But this will be good. He can finally try out the cool sound blocking head phones I got him for his birthday. Yes, that was in August. Apparently they work so well he can't use them at work, because he needs to hear some sounds like his phone, or his girlfriend talking to him.

And it will be good - less wear and tear on my car (he drives a totally uncomfortable truck), and less of a sore butt. Ask me again after I return from two of the most busiest airport days of the year. I may have wished we drove :)

Anyway, here it is almost 10:00 and I haven't started packing yet. Our flight doesn't leave until 1:15 tomorrow, but I still have a lot to do. But I can make it. I'm on vacation. Sort of. I will ignore the fact that I just got finished working. But at least my work gives me the laptop, so I can bring it and just surf when I need to get away from all this family togetherness. And my wireless data card will be a real life-saver as well.

I feel that if I think it will be a bad trip, then when it is fun, it will totally beat my expectations. I have a sneaky feeling that his family will be so much funner than mine, so I'm probably deep down jealous.

Oh! And b/f got me a GPS ! So now I can try to go back to Luke's Locker without getting lost the next time I need shoes. And he totally loved the gifts I got him. Two I was unsure about, but he loved them! I think if I focus and pay attention and have money, then maybe I can be a good gift-giver after all.

Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa! And God bless us one and all!

The snow is always snowier on the other side of the snow pile

Everytime we come to Minneapolis for business trips in the winter, we joke to our clients that they must either be crazy or gluttons for punishment for living up here (It was about 15degrees F. when we landed). And they laugh and say that while it is cold, it's not that cold, it could be worse. The people up in Delouth, off the shores of Lake Superior, are the really crazy ones. It may snow as late in the year as June. They will wear shorts as soon as it gets above 30 degrees. I wonder what the Delouthians say when people ask if they are crazy. What, -20? That's nothing. You should go to Canada. Those people are crazy!

Of course, we get the same comments in reverse in August. 30 consecutive days of 100+ temps? You must be crazy. Yes, we in Dallas are crazy, but you should try living in Houston. Oh, the humidity!

1 Out Of Every 5 Statistics Is Made Up

This month, I paid off my second mortgage! My original goal was to put down 20%, but I only put down 12%. I possibly could have put down more, but then I would have had no money to buy the cool electronic lawn mower I needed. So long story short, I took out a second loan for 8%, at a much higher interest rate, and a weird 15-year balloon term. I didn't like the terms, so I wanted to pay it off as soon as I could. Turns out that took me about 15 months. That is a bit of a relief.

So I now own 20% of my house! One-fifth. Which is about 300 square feet and some grass. I'll say it is my living room. Hands off! It's all mine. I wish I only had to clean 1/5th of the house.

Another sign I am old.

I bought new blue jeans at Kohl's...wait for it...."Now with Comfort Waist!"

Eco-what?

I did it. I finally remembered to bring my recycled bags INTO the grocery store. You don’t save the earth by leaving the bags in your house. Or your car.

The nice people at Kroger still act a little surprised that I brought in bags. The lady asked if I only wanted the chicken in there. I was like, no, put everything you can. All the heavy stuff.

I bought $70 worth of groceries, and it all fit in 2 recycled bags and 2 plastic. It probably would have been about 6-8 plastic bags normally. It hasn't become a habit yet, but I'm working on it.

Anyone else?

Is anyone else excited about the temperature change...because we can now wear corduroy pants? I am! That is all.

Instead of cleaning the house

I will tell you about my wonderful weekend. After being disappointed about not going to the fair on Thursday due to bf not getting off work, we planned to go Friday. After being disappointed about not leaving as early as I wanted, we finally left for the fair about 3:30. Which meant we did hit some traffic, and we didn't enter the gates until almost 5. But we had all night. And it was pretty much perfect! The weather was amazing. I brought a little jacket, but didn't need to put it on until about 9pm.

We didn't see many shows, but we did eat. and eat. And ride rides. I didn't know my bf was a ride kinda guy. I guess I shouldn't assume with him anymore. He used to work in the summers at an amusement park, so he ran the rides. But not in a carney type of place. A regular place. Makes a big difference :) Anyway, the rides we did were pretty tame. But still expensive.

After getting a lemonade, on my recommendation, we watched a dog show. It was Dancing With The Dogs. Kind of lame in my opinion. I've seen better dog training at the fair before. A few were pretty good. A little wiener dog walking backwards was pretty precious. Anyway, then we went on the hunt for corny dogs. We were going to attempt to eat only pork and corn products all night :) We were mostly successful.

We also ate grilled corn on the cob (roasted is much better, this was kinda soggy). Then we did the Ferris wheel. I didn't know it was the tallest ride in the western hemisphere. It was pretty nice...at sunset. On a cloudless day. Did I mention the weather was perfect? Not even windy up there. Then we went on the hunt for the deep fried bacon. You heard me correctly. It was good, but not exactly something you want to eat every day. We ran into bf's old boss and his wife. I never run into anyone I know. We missed the pig races though :( Then we did the tall slide going down on a sack. You have to climb all the way to the top! It was tiring. Only because you would do something like this at the fair and no where else...we went into the little booth with the sign that says World's Smallest Horse. Every time I have been to the fair, I have always wanted to go look. Because the people coming out never have a readable expression, like ha ha that was lame, or OMG that was incredible. So my curiosity bloomed. I will leave it for you, and not spoil it with my opinion. Other than to say, I'm guessing miniature ponies must not have counted in the contest.

We headed over to the little pond to the swan paddle boat. It was fun, although the water was pretty rank smelling at times. But again, it was perfect...we hadn't been in the water very long when the fire works show began. And we could see most of them from our spot. The show was very short and disappointing, but I wouldn't have picked a better vantage point to watch it. Then we saw the pyramid sand sculptures...pretty neat.

Then it was time for dessert! I let him pick, and we got the fried peanut butter and jelly and banana sandwich. I'm not a big fan of bananas with stuff, but this was pretty good. The second section I had had more jelly and less banana, and it was yummy. The bread was like french toast consistency. The milk beverage choice was the best decision of the night. It was ice cold and very complementary to the sandwich.

We did walk by the main stage to see Jessica Simpson. I wasn't impressed for the 2 minutes we listened. And it wasn't overflowing with people, like I expected. After breezing through the car show, we had spare tickets. We were stuffed, so we decided to do one of the fun houses. Again, not something I would have done on my own, but that's the fun of it, right? We did the house of mirrors. It was hard to get the maze! So much harder than I thought.

We left a little after 10, and it was a very short walk to our car since we got there when lots were leaving. It was perfect!

For the last time

Hopefully for the last time this year, I mowed, edged, weed ate, and generally wore myself out on Saturday.

I had a full day of outsideness Saturday. I was outside playing tennis, or waiting around to play tennis, or waiting around for the other people to finish playing tennis, from about 8:30 until 11:30. Then I went home, ate some lunch, and headed out to do yard work. I figured since I was already sweaty and stinky, might as well get more gross. Trying to save shower water, being the environmentalist that I am.

Yard work didn't start out well. I began by edging (which I dislike...mowing is ok). I got about a good 10 feet down the driveway when I ran out of string on the edger. Before buying a house and a yard, I had no idea that the edger uses a plastic string that is spun around very fast and slices the grass. I assumed there was a blade. So there's your lesson for the day. I was positive that I didn't have anymore, and I was p.o.'d that I couldn't get through the season without having to go buy some more. So I put it away and started mowing, trying to decide if I would be brave enough to go to Wal-Mart or Lowe's all stinky and grassy. Luckily for me, I didn't have to. As I was cleaning out the garage after mowing, I found one last disc of string. Yippee! So I was able to finish making my yard perfection...or as close as I am going to get. I stayed away from the poison oak, but probably inhaled it since I was weed eating around the tree.

Then I took a shower, and played around on the computer, stupid facebook. Didn't even get a real good nap in!

Much later than I would have wanted, bf came over and we went to a local Greek Food Festival. Opa! I got very tired of hearing that. It was much more crowded than I expected. There was only one line for food, and we waited for close to an hour. We had beers and it was a nice night, and my hunger pains had faded, so it was a pleasant time. We could partially see the Greek dancers on stage, too. By the time we got our food, it was after nine, and they had run out of every meat except the gyro meat. So that's what we had. Bf had roasted garlic, and we split a fried cheese dish. I didn't like the cheese (too strong and stinky for me), but bf loved it all. I enjoyed the gyro very much. The food and drinks were all relatively expensive (free entrance and parking), but for a good cause, I'm assuming. The Greek Orthodox Church is planning to build a new church.

It was strange to see priests there with their children, since I am used to the celibate priestly life. But it was overall a very nice and different evening. Otherwise, we probably would have been on bf's couch watching hockey. The Stars lost anyway, so it was a good choice to go. Opa!

Friends Like You, Who Needs Friends?

Here's a fun little game.

1. Put your MP3 player on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. You must write that song name down no matter how ridiculous it sounds.
4. Put any comments in brackets after the song name.
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1. If 1someone says, "Is this okay?" You say? - Surrendering [Alanis Morissette. I guess I am a pushover.]
2. How would you describe yourself? - These Are the Days [Jamie Cullum. Yes, but what does that have to do with it?]
3. What do you like in a guy/girl? - All You Need Is Love [Beatles. True dat. Love, and a little money don't hurt.]
4. How do you feel today? - Oh Yoko! [John Lennan. I feel Yoko quite often.]
5. What is your life's purpose? - Painters [Jewel. Cool. Does that mean that I need to go save some painters? Or I get to paint?]
6. What is your motto? - Hello, It's Me [Todd Rundgren. Just so you don't get confused. It's me.]
7. What do your friends think of you? - Home Again [Carol King. Yes, I am quite the homebody.]
8. What do you think of your parents? - 21 Things I Want In A Lover [Alanis. Highly inappropriate, I know.]
9. What do you think about often? - The Ballad of John and Yoko [Beatles. Only when I'm in a Yoko-kind of mood.]
10. What is 2+2? - Rue St. Vincent [Yves Montand. Obviously. That new math is working out well.]
11. What do you think about your best friend? - These dreams of You [Van Morrison.]
12. What do you think about the person you like? - The First Cut is the Deepest [Sherly Crow. I hope he doesn't cut me!]
13. What do you want to be when you grow up? - Too Much Food [Jason Mraz. That sounds like a great occupation.]
14. What do you think of when you see the person you like? - Red House [Jimi Hendrix. I grew up in a red house.]
15. What will you dance to at your wedding? - Somewhere Only We Know [Keane. Ah, I like that song.]
16. What will they play at your funeral? - Chariot [Gavin Degraw. Hmm.]
17. What is your hobby/interest? - Maybe I [Five For Fighting. Maybe I would like to finish my sentences for a hobby.]
18. What is your biggest fear? - A Minor Incident [Badly Drawn Boy. They are so underrated in terms of scariness. Everyone always talks about the big incidents.]
19. What is your biggest secret? - If God Will Send His Angels [U2. Shh..Don't tell.]
20. What do you think of your friends? - Tribal Gathering [The Byrds. Have you seen the girls when they're all together? In their pink face paint? Very tribal.]
21. What will you title this note? - Friends Like You, Who Needs Friends? [Mark Mothersbaugh. Well said. I mean, they are so tribal!]

Can't wait for this week to be over, and not for the usual reasons

After having a good, but busy, weekend in Austin, this week hasn't been very good. I got the flu shot Monday afternoon, and started feeling bad that right before I left work. I threw up Monday night (which I think was a stomach bug going around the office), but then felt a little better in the morning. I went to work Tuesday, but went home in the afternoon and was running a fever, which I guess was from the shot. I felt the fever break in the middle of the night and felt much better Wednesday.

But then on Wednesday the spots on my arm that I've had for a week started itching. I thought it might have been poison ivy/oak, because I had tried to clear some vines around my big oak tree last Monday night (I wore gloves and washed off afterwards, but I guess didn't do a good enough job). I had a few spots, but they didn't bother me all week until yesterday. Then they started itching, and oozing (yummy!) and I noticed more spots. When I woke up this morning, I had a spot right next to my eye, so I figured I better go to the doctor just in case since I've never had it before and since I had had the fever.

After a full 10 second evaluation and medical history, he prescribed a cortisone shot and some prescriptions for a cream and more steroids. The shot on my "hip" still kind of smarts.
The itching isn't really bad, but I don't like that it on my face. I feel like a leper. At least this week has been somewhat slow at work, and I didn't have to visit any clients. And that it's not picture day.

I will spare you and not post any pictures.

3 Weeks Off = Starting Over From Scratch

I hadn't been to the gym in 3 weeks. After a few minutes on the treadmill, it felt like 3 months. I could barely make it .75 miles. After that I did sprint intervals. All on a 1.5 mile incline, which I haven't done before. Then swam for a little bit. Would have swam longer, but old lady started talking to me in the pool (in the middle of my workout!) I would have like to continue, but I felt sorry for her. She said her husband died a month ago, so I guess she was lonely. Or just one of those people who talk to strangers. Anyway, I said I was sorry, and guessed it was hard on her, and she said "No, not really." Earlier I saw her in the locker room. She pulled stuff out a bag into the locker, and then pulled out a big box of Whoppers. Not sure what that was all about.

Blogged Out

You would think with all my time that I've not been spending at the gym lately, I would have time to blog every minute detail of my day. But not really. I've reverted to spending more time with my first love, my couch. Yep, been falling asleep on the couch a lot lately. I did go bike riding once, and tennis season is starting back up again. So I am somewhat active.

Anyway, I will try to come up with something to say.

Since I'm always thinking of new and better ways to blow my money, the issue of new car has been creeping around my little brain. My car now is 5 years old. So as you can obviously see, I'm in dire need of something new. I justify my need for a new car because I am single. I do not have the expertise to fix my own car. So if it gets broken, I have to take it somewhere. Which leaves me car-less. And I have to get to work. To pay for the car repair. Yes, there are car rentals and loaner cars and blah, but it is inconvenient. I do that when I have to. But when my car gets passed the warranty stage, and the little problems start creeping up, I get rid of it like a blackened banana. (ok, I really put black bananas in the freezer for future banana bread).

So the new car bug has been itching for about the last year or so. I actually put myself off until this year, you know, because of the whole buying a house thing. And now I want to wait until I pay off my 2nd mortgage loan. So responsible of myself. But just when I tell my self I can hold off, my car gives me reason to want to get rid of it. I think my brake fluid is leaking. It's most likely a small repair, but it is still frustrating. It makes me want to rush out and get a new car. I have to take care of it soon because, I think, that brake fluids are pretty important to the whole stopping process. And also I'm planning to drive to Austin next weekend. I think Austin is hilly, which requires braking.

Also, I haven't been giving to charity as much as I had been. I keep putting it off. After I feel better about where I stand on the whole owing money thing. After next month. Always after. Will turn that around soon. After next month.

I also haven't been paying myself a car payment lately. I paid off my car early, so I had been building up my savings account to put a bigger down payment on my next car. My goal is to be able to pay cash for my next car (after this one). We will see. So maybe that is a sign that I shouldn't buy a new car, if I'm not able to pay myself. I could probably pay myself, I just haven't wanted to make any sacrifices. Of course, if I get the 2nd loan paid off, I can rededicate that part of my budget to the car. It is a viscous cycle.

Anniversaries

Can you believe it is one year since I signed the papers on the house?? I sure can't. Yep, Labor Day weekend last year, I was moving in the hot, hot sun. Major differences between then and now....I have less money now, more furniture, a year of equity in the house, and a true home.

Also, can you believe it has been one week since I did my triathlon?? I sure can't. Yep, last Sunday, I was sweating in the hot, hot sun. Major differences...I gained back3 pounds of the weight I lost training during this week of no exercise and eating what I wanted. I will go the gym some time this week. Maybe even tomorrow.

"Jennifer needs" game

Here's a fun little way to spend 5 minutes. Go to google and enter "your name needs" and post the first ten appropriate entries.

I'm a little scared.

1. Jennifer needs to be in a mental health facility right now (If I say that I am crazy, does that mean I'm really not, because only a sane person would realize they need help?)

2. Jennifer needs a smack daddy (I don't even know what to say about that)

3. Jennifer Needs To Give Birth In The Next Week (My gestation period is obviously much faster than the normal human's. In that case, I am proud of myself for doing the triathlon in my condition)

4. Jennifer Needs... My friend Jen over at Mythbuster Beauty tagged me in this fun little game. Google your first name and the word "needs" to find out the top (It's like deju vu all over again)

5. Jennifer Needs A Shave (No one laughed at me in my bathing suit today...surely it can wait until morning?)

6. Jennifer Needs a Cane (Yes, I can barely hobble)

7. Jennifer Needs Your Support (No, thanks, a cane will do)

8. Jennifer Needs Help! (Ok, if you won't give me a cane, I will accept your help)

9. Jennifer H. really needs your help to help her reach her goal of 3000 this month (How did they know my last initial??? I should be more specific in my goals. I forgot what my goal was. 3000 hours watching the Olympics - check)

10. Jennifer Needs To Go This Week (I usually try to go every day, not just weekly. I find it much more comfortable. Except when you have to go in a yucky port-a-potty before your triathlon)

I could have used more spin classes

I survived my first (only?) triathlon! That is the most I can say about it. I finished. That was the goal. My friend also finished. It took me exactly 2 hours.



I will just say that I was not prepared for the biking part. So hilly. And being on a mountain bike instead of a road bike didn't help matters. And that led me to not be prepared for the run part. I only jogged maybe half of it. But even with all the walking, I finished the 5k in about 35 minutes. That just shows how slow my jog pace is since I was finishing with minimal walking on the treadmill in 31 minutes. I actually felt better at the end of the run than the beginning - perhaps due it to being downhill and shady at the finish line.



Maybe after I rest for a week I will give more details.



Yours truly,

Triathlete,

24

Just over 24 hours to go. I hope I am ready!

I didn't get another workout in yesterday or today, but I got tons of prep work done on my bike that I didn't even know I needed. Thanks to b/f, I now have two new slime tubes in my tires (supposed to be better against flats) and a seat bag, that contains stuff to help me fix a flat.

To be honest, the thought of a flat tire had never crossed my mind concerning the race. He showed me how to change my tire, and I hope I could do it again if I have, too. It was pretty complicated and lots of little steps. But I have to do something several times before I get the hang of it. I decided it would be much easier to just never get a flat. He agreed. I wonder if my AAA membership would extend to a bike flat?

After a lot of sweat and struggle and only a little help from b/f, I was able to put my bike in my 2-door car without having to take off the front wheel, something which I have not mastered yet. I didn't want to put it back in at 4 in the morning, so I just left it in the car. I sure hope I can get it back out. That would be an embarrassing reason to forfeit.

I am about to print off the directions now. I will have to leave my house around 5 am. Yikes! I guess that is about it! I will let you know how I did after I take a massive hibernating nap tomorrow. Yes, I'm pretty sure someone will bring me my laptop at the hospital.