I can not believe that it has been raining and so dreary here for nearly a week. We only had one nice day last weekend, and that was on Sunday. It was like a beautiful “Indian Summer” day. I enjoyed it and took the dog out for a walk after he kept bringing me his leash. He hardly ever does that, but apparently he wanted to go outside and enjoy the weather also.
Health and dental plans
I’ve been kicking around finding a new health plan for a long time. I’m not satisfied with the one I had and have found myself paying a great deal of money for it than what it’s worth. Even the co pays are out of my price range, to be honest. Even the thought of filling out all the papers that need to be filled out, and the waiting period that it takes to get approved along with the hassle just turns me off totally.
I know I have to also find a dental plan, because no matter how afraid I am to go to the dentist, lets face it…for good health one has to have a healthy mouth and it starts with the dentist and regular visits. My aunt suggested shopping around and I must say the net is of course a good start to do this. There are so many types of plans out there that it’s rather tough to find one that lives up to what their ads are. I did find and research Ameriplan and it seems to have what I have been looking for.
Of course I have to do more research and make some decisions, but I do know that soon I’m going to need a good plan, at least one that is better and covers more than the plan I have now.
Fall Equinox
Summer is officially over now and it’s sad to me. It seems like this summer and the awesome warm weather came and went so quickly. I dread having to start layering clothes, digging out my winter things and heavy socks, boots and cold weather gear. I always think the very first snow flakes to come down looks pretty, but after that first time, I want to then pack up and go someplace very warm.
Patio furniture
I keep looking at my patio and I’ve decided that I want a whole new ambiance for it and it’s use. That means new patio furniture. My sister suggested looking at Adirondac chairs as a beginning and then go on from there. I’ve seen a few of my friends chairs of that brand, including a pair of really nice looking and comfortable rocking chairs and fell in love with them. I’ve always had a great infinity for rocking chairs and comfortable chairs to relax in. I think rocking makes for peace once in awhile when things seem too stressful.
While I was looking for chairs, I was totally amazed at the other items from this company. For instance the picnic tables. I found one that I would love to have. The smaller size of it, would be totally perfect for my patio. Plus it doesn’t really look like the usual picnic table one normally sees. It’s actually quite classy and also very durable. Perfect for a small party of guests. So far the wheels in my mind are remodeling my patio so that I’ll be totally ready to do it by the time Spring is here.
I figured while I’m “mentally” getting myself a new patio, I’d also look at park benches to see if there was one that also would round out the look I want for my patio. Sure enough…there was a patio bench with cushions and even a pillow that looked great! So, with my little nest egg I save for just this kind of project, I might just take my sister’s recommendation into mind.
Ahhh Friday
I don’t have any plans this weekend, except to was the pup and then do some light cleaning, but the music will be turned up a notch and I plan on just enjoy being home with not much to do. Maybe I’ll dig out a cook book and try something new to cook. I know for sure the phone machine is going to be set to auto answer and things can just be put on hold for the weekend!
Security and more
Last week I had decided that I needed a break from sitting on the computer all day, so I decided that I would sit in front of the television all night, and watch movies I had been wanting to see, but hadn’t gotten a chance to. Thanks to Direct TV, I got to watch some awesome movies that had been recommended to me also. The only problem is, I kept hearing strange noises in the back yard, and when I let my dog out, he went running around the side of the house, barking and growing. I at first thought it was just a racoons, or some night life animal, but after about four days of hearing noises and finding things disturbed in my yard, I wasn’t so sure.
I started surfing the net of course, for security systems. I hit on, home security daphne and read the ad. After that I decided to check out what some of my friends in Alabama thought and if any had used that security business, and one of my friends totally recommended it. I’m planning on doing more research, talking to system’s representatives and then make my decision.
All in all, I know I do want the security and the peace of mind. Since I live alone, except the dog and the cat of course, I actually need it. This isn’t a bad neighborhood, but then even in the best of them, crime still happens and a security system in the house is something I should have gotten a long time ago.
A visitor
Sad to say, this summer there weren’t too many butterflies. This one landed on the flowers, then onto my hand and it seemed not afraid at all. If one looks closely there is a bumble bee on the other flower and he was very friendly also! Maybe because I’m not afraid of them and also have been known to hold them at times.
Enjoying the weather
Well the weather we’ve had for the last two days sure has been different than what it was. It’s beautiful out, and with a day off today, I’ve been enjoying the last days of summer before it turns cold. This morning I sat out on the patio and had my tea while reading the book I started and just enjoying the sounds of the morning. With the weather so nice, I’ve worked a bit in my gardens since soon I’m going to have to “put them to bed” for the winter. So far, it’s been a great day!
My friend is moving
My dear friend of over 8 years is moving and looking at houses for rent in Calgary. I myself have never been there, but she goes quite a few times a year to visit family and friends there that live in the area. This past Christmas she brought be back a wonderful calendar with pictures of Calgary Alberta, and I have admit the area is stunning. If I didn’t have close family here I might think about making a move myself, but right now my Mom needs me and since we are so close I could never move far away from her. I would miss her way too much.
When my friend told me she would be moving, it of course made me sad, but I know she flies back and forth all the time, so we will still get to see one another and spend time with each other when she does come back to visit. She has a flexible job, which makes it much easier to get away even on a whim, which she is known to do.
To be honest, I’m rather getting excited for her, since her excitement is contagious. She has shown me photos of some homes she has looked and and there are two she is seriously thinking about checking into renting. She doesn’t want to buy, as it would be a commitment that she doesn’t want to take on right now. Renting is a good idea for her.
9/11
I’ve been watching some of the coverage that had not been shown until now, about the tragedy of 9/11. It was so sad I had to turn off the television. I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing on that date. I feel for all the family’s of the people who died. Even after ten years, it has to be so hard for them.