The News

Posted by kerry in misc., news

I really wonder, sometimes, why I watch the early evening and late night news. Some days I just stop visiting my regular news sites and just skip the local news. Some days I just need a break from it.
There are so many horrible stories showing the many horrible sides of humans.

I need more happy perky stories; stories that give hope…

IRS

Posted by kerry in misc.

I tried to talk to someone at the IRS today to have them answer a simple question for me. Boy was the person I spoke to incredibly unhelpful!!
I eventually thanked her for her time and disconnected the call. The frustration of explaining myself 10 times is not worth getting my question answered! I shall ask The Googles and trust the information I get!

Bone Marrow Donor

Posted by kerry in friends, misc., news, random

Thanks to the lovely Kelli for the link she posted on Facebook!
Join the National Marrow Donor Program; until the 22nd of June it is free to register/join.
Answer the questions on the registration form, provide a brief medical history and they will send you the cheek swab kit in the mail!
Simply follow the directions and pop them back into the envelope they’ll provide!

It is THAT easy to join the national registry and have the potential to save someone’s life.
The website www.marrow.org will help clear up for you any and all questions/concerns you may have about donating bone marrow.
For example, I’ve always been told that it’s incredibly painful and you don’t get anything to numb the area other than maybe a few tylenol! Not so, I’ve learned!
“FACT: General or regional anesthesia is always used for this procedure. Donors feel no needle injections and no pain during the marrow donation process. Afterwards, most donors feel some pain in the lower back for a few days or longer.”

I’ve always been a big supporter of blood donation; I always encourage friends to take 15 minutes out of their day to donate blood. Donating your blood marrow is yet another way you can help someone in need.
I like to think of it like this: if it was me or my child in need, I would be so incredibly thankful to that unknown person who took 15 minutes out of their day to give of themselves so selflessly!

Let me know if you register! And, of course, if you get called to donate!

Busy…

Posted by kerry in family

14 days until we move. Things are a bit chaotic in my household.
So much to do. So much to spend. So little time. So little cash.

remembering

Posted by kerry in random

today i continue my journey to put aside negativity and i remember good things.
-i remember being made toast.
-i remember fondue on the floor. (i found it terribly romantic)
-i remember sunburnt necks, fluffy cows, and ice cream in the park.
-i remember cookies and lazy days in bed.
-i remember holding hands on the train.
-i remember giant alien prawns and non stop laughing.
-i remember good conversation in a cemetry on a cold day.
-i remember avoiding puddles in the dark and being convinced i was going to fall in one.
-i remember more but am outta time for now.

Storms In Texas

Posted by kerry in misc.

Last night reminded me why I hate living in Texas… a storm passed through our area with scary intensity. I’ve lost several limbs from my trees, there was a branch on my car this morning, my welcome mat is gone, my trash bin is gone, I’ve lost shingles from my roof, there was a lot of hail, wind, rain, thunder, lightening… all night.
The storm didn’t just blow through… it ROARED through! The poor boykid was upset, I was upset, the dog was upset, the cats were upset, my entire household was upset.

Driving to work this morning was pretty scary… I have pictures of what I was seeing outside of my car (no, I wasn’t driving, the car was stopped on the highway)… I’ll upload to FB!

Misc.

Posted by kerry in family, friends, misc., pictures, travel

Tomorrow is my planned day to get a whole bunch of stuff accomplished before The Mini Move!

I’ve been perusing my stats from this blog and have noticed I seem to have a fairly large following! Who are you all!! I know my usual stalkers… a people from the UK (hart my AISLFTS!)… a people from Kentucky… a people from the Netherlands (*smooch!*)… then a few from Texas areas I don’t recognise… Montana… a few in CA… a few in PA… or have I just forgotten where some of my stalkers live… hmm…

Anyyyyway! If you are a friendly stalker I’m not familiar with and want to say a friendly howdy… send me an email on yahoo… dallasgeekychick at yahoo dot com!

Oh… someone asked me… “Just how many pics of a sleeping baby do we really need!”   I have an answer today!! 746 pictures!

I need to get another hard drive just to store my ever-growing collection of pictures of my gorgeous family!

Oh! We’re, also, in the early stages of planning a trip… torn between a cruise or a trip to Ireland… we want to go to both!! Who’s in?! We were going to go to Vegas (I could probably lure everyone’s favourite Geek Pilot and his gorgeous wife to Vegas… but on a cruise or to Ireland?)
Right now the cruise is looking more likely, and more kid-friendly!

And now… food…

A Snippet

Posted by kerry in misc., shopping

A snippet from a conversation today with the customer service rep for Xohm…

Me: I need to purchase two TU-25 USB modems, please. I’ve ordered from your company before, my phone number is xxx.xxx.xxxx.
CRep: Oh. You placed an order for one yesterday.
Me: No, I called for information yesterday.
CRep: No, the rep placed an order for you.
Me: Are you sure you’re not looking at my order from 2008?
CRep: Yep! It’s from yesterday!
Me: Ok FINE! I need a TOTAL of two, may I please order another one?
CRep: Ok, what state are you in… wait, you’re in Baltimore, right?
Me: No. Baltimore is not a state, and I’m in Texas.
CRep: Yes, ma’am, it’s a state and we do not sell to Texas.
Me: How did I order yesterday and or in 2008?
CRep: Oh.
*pause*
CRep: That order is from 2008… so do you need to order two today?
Me: Yes. Two. Today. Please.
CRep: What are the last four of the credit card you’re going to use?
Me: 6991.
CRep: I have 5009.
Me: I have a new card number.
CRep: I don’t have that number in my system.
Me: Yes, I understand this. Can I give you the new number?
CRep: What is the 5009 number?
Me: How. Can. I. Pay. You. Today?
CRep: Oh! I can take a credit card, ready when you are!
Me: *sigh* Ok…

Sometimes it’s hard to deal with people who aren’t all that bright…

Packing…

Posted by kerry in family, misc., news

Have you ever tried to organise and pack up a house while trying to entertain an almost 6 month old boykid? Well! Let me tell you… it’s not an easy task!

I’ve been threatening a move for ages - but it’s coming down to the wire now… 2 weeks!

wow

Posted by kerry in random

after dinner the last few nights i’ve had the following thought: *omg i can cook!*
i love to cook… i am good at it! i have yet to have a complaint! with my limited budget-friendly food stuffs i have produced fantastic things! boy is my kid going to be well fed! (i already make my own baby food!)