Author: Benford

You Never Give Me Your Money

I have to admit, I’m not bad with managing money. Especially when it’s not my own. Today, it gave me such a headache, I was nauseated because of it! I had to close down the activity accounts for the band from last year. We have 3 accounts and they all closed with the school bookkeeper okay but closing out the year on the online database we subscribe to is another story. It’s just not quite set up yet to work in the way I need it to but thank goodness it’s a small company that listens to its customers because it seems like next year, these headaches won’t be there. Too bad it’s not already upgraded. Oh well, what can ya do? I’m sure by the time I’m ready to head out to grad school, they’ll have it working so it lines up with our systems. Sounds like many of my relationships with men – by the time I’m through with them, they’re all ready to go for an adult relationship with someone else! There’s a few that may never be ready for that – but that’s a whole other blog!! LOL

There’s a Place

I just finished watching the season finale of Lost and OMG, it was a good great episode! Thanks to DMJ and Krez for convincing me to start watching. If you haven’t watched any of it yet, take the time and catch up. Seasons 1-3 are on DVD and Season 4 should be available December 9th.

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Every Little Thing

This quote was in my iGoogle today.

Age is not a particularly interesting subject. Anyone can get old. All you have to do is live long enough.
~Groucho Marx

This song came on my Launchcast Radio. I love Norah Jones!

Turn Me On
~Norah Jones

Like a flower waiting to bloom
Like a lightbulb in a dark room
I’m just sitting here waiting for you
To come home and turn me on

Like the desert waiting for the rain
Like a school kid waiting for the spring
I’m just sitting here waiting for you
To come on home and turn me on

My poor heart, it’s been so dark since you been gone
After all, you’re the one who turns me off
You’re the only one who can turn me back on

My hi-fi’s waiting for a new tune
The glass is waiting for some fresh ice cubes
I’m just sitting here waiting for you
To come on home and turn me on
Turn me on

Ticket to Ride

I was thinking about trying to do some traveling this summer but I’m thinking against it now. It seems like it’s going to cost way too much to fly anywhere, especially if there’s any car rental associated with where ever it might be I travel to.

Last summer, I did some reorganization of my finances and I’m doing much better on saving money but I can’t just go spend it as soon as I have a little bit saved up. Not the most responsible thing to do with money. I have to save up so I’m not going into grad school flat broke.

Anyways, back to the point – I’m not doing any long distance traveling this summer. I am thinking about going to Six Flags or the beach or something, though. I think I can manage that. I am, however, considering purchasing a second vehicle that could save me some money – a motorcycle or scooter. I’m actually leaning towards a scooter with some power. I still have to do some research on what’s a good deal but I’m looking at the Suzuki Burgman 400 or 650. To your right, you see the 2008 Burgman 650. Yes, I understand I just said I’m looking at saving money and yet I contradict myself by talking about a new major purchase. But I’m thinking that I can save quite a bit of money in gas by purchasing something that has good gas mileage and a small tank for my daily driving. I’ve also considered a Vespa or something electric like it to save on gas completely. I also don’t know what license (if any) I need for a scooter. Again, more research is necessary. Any input is always welcome.

So, that’s it for now. I’ll keep driving the Mario Kart cycles and scooters until I can get one of my own. For all I know, this is just a whim and I won’t follow through with it. I do love my Honda!

Drive My Kar(t)

Guess what showed up last night with my awesome sister Trish and her very cool boyfriend Chris? That’s right – Mario Kart Wii!!! I’m SO excited and have played quite a big already today. So, contact me and we’ll connect our Wiis and we can play together!!! It’s just too much fun!!!