I’ve seriously been thinking about getting some property in Florida. I lived there some years ago, and never miss the chance to go back, when I have the chance and I can get the time to go. I have quite a few friends who live there and I’ve been asking around about some places there, and have found quite a few that I’d like to look at. My niece wants to go down with me for a vacation for her 18th birthday, and I’m thinking it would be nice to take her and show her around where I used to live, and in the process, check out some places. A lot of people don’t like going to Florida in the summer because it is so hot and the storms are a bit iffy. But heck, the weather is iffy all over the world now. I’ll let you all know if we decide to take our little vacation. Right now, I’m checking out real estate online.
New shoes
I’ve decided to take my younger sister out shopping today. She is having a hard time financially, (aren’t we all) but I have saved a little bit of what I call, “shoe money”. She tries so hard to keep up a cheerful front, and I admire her for it. But everyone deserves a bit of pampering. Especially my little sister.
Little brothers are great!
Of course who I call my “little brother” isn’t little anymore. He’s 8 years younger than me, and a grown man. I still will always call him my “little brother” though. I love him dearly, and am amazed at his accomplishment. He’s a butt kicking diesel mechanic, and works on these HUGH motors. He is an avid outdoors man…hunting, fishing, tanning the hides of deer, and what ever else that pertains to this. A real rugged looking, handsome guy. But he is also a computer geek. I have to laugh sometimes. To look at him one would never think he would get into such things, but indeed he does and he’s now trying to teach me about web hosting.
Now I have to be really honest. I am sort of computer illiterate, to say the least. When I broke down and bought a computer, a lot of people were totally shocked. But I needed one to keep in contact with some people who I needed to, and to use for files and photos I needed to keep and protect. When I started a small business I needed more advertisement and my brother decided to show me some ways to get my business “out there” so to speak. I myself personally don’t have a whole lot of time on my hands so he told me that managed hosting, would be an excellent way for me to go. They take care of everything for you, basically. Lots of help right there at your fingertips and it’s awesome, because these are professionals that really know what they are doing and care about you and the success of your business.
I was really worried about having something happen to my “baby” meaning my business and the info stored that I need, so I learned about colocation. I think of it as sending the techs my servers and they keep them safe in a awesome place where everything is “babysat” and nothing will happen to them. 🙂 No worries if your own computer crashes, or something someone stealing your kid, so to speak. It’s indeed the way to go if you want your business out there, yet protected.
There comes a time…
I’ve been having lots of conversations with my favorite aunt, and she is having some health problems, so she wanted to discuss funeral planning. A lot of people may think this is kind of morbid, but it is a subject to address and get out of the way. I didn’t know it, but Auntie had been looking into resources for seniors because she is of course at that age. I’ve got to remember this as she seems so ageless to me. I think what got to me was that she fainted in church last Sunday and was rushed to the hospital. After staying there for a quite a long time waiting for test results and a doctor to come in and tell her what was going on, she got impatient and threw a fit. I don’t blame her. She wanted answers and since it was on the weekend, they were taking their sweet time getting any information to her or my mom who was with her. They sent her home with no real info and told her to see her family MD, as her blood pressure was low and so was her potassium.
While we were talking on the phone, Auntie told me about already getting a Burial Insurance quote. That, I pretty much expected she had done a long time ago, as she is pretty much the type of person who is up on these type things and gets it all done in advance. I must admit though, it got me thinking in the long term sort of way for myself.
Burial Insurance for seniors is a must, I believe. I mean, I wouldn’t want anyone in debt over me kicking off. The Big Guy willing, I plan on hopefully living for a good long time, but still…one never knows and once I hit that senior age, I want to be prepared, so I did indeed listen to all of the info my aunt gave me.
Gonna snuggle in for the night!
Nooo Silly’s… NOT with a guy. LOL! (Course, I did have one in mind, but…I’d feel sort of obligated in a chick type way to do the shave the legs, wash the hair, yada, yada, type stuff that I don’t feel like doing.) I just got a new comforter which is totally cozy, hence my name for blankies and comforters I love. It’s still early, but I’m going to jump in a hot bath, then put on sweats, pull my hair into a braid and plug in a movie.
My “kid” sister told me I HAD to watch the movie called, The Illusionist. I’ve got a six pack and some munchies and this will be my Friday night. I’ll update on the movie. Have a great weekend all!