I don't like spending money. I'm cheap! But what I really don't like is spending money on my teeth and my eyes. I hate it. I know, I know, I need to go to the dentist and the eye doctor so that I don't go blind and need a full set of dentures, but I really just hate spending money on them.
I absolutely hate going to the dentist. I hate it. It's like I'm paying someone big bucks to pick at my gums, make me bleed and generally make me feel uncomfortable for an hour. In the past 3 years I've had a string of cavities and tooth problems. I never had a cavity growing up, so I guess I'm getting paybacks now. Last year, between cavities, wisdom teeth and general cleanings I spent a fortune on my choppers. It's annoying.
Today was my six month check up, and YIPPEE I get to go back in two weeks to have some fillings replaced. I asked ahead of time how much it was going to cost to do that, and man, I went into the wrong business. But then again, I don't really want to have my hand in people's mouths all day long. I just wish eyes and teeth were something I could ignore for a few years... but I know that would end up costing me more in the future.
Sigh.
In book news, I finished the Mark of the Lion series by Francine Rivers. It was pretty good. It definately got me thinking of the first century Christians in a different way.
Right now I'm in the middle of Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult. Picoult is one of my favorite authors (Plain Truth is great and Sister's Keeper blew my mind.) I usually enjoy her books, but this one seems a lot like The Green Mile by Stephen King, and I had a love affair with that book, so really this seems like a knock off. BUT, I'm not through yet. It could change, she does reference The Green Mile in this book, so at least she knows she has a similar story.
Oh, is anyone on Goodreads.com? I love that site. I need more friends. It's a great site for reviewing books. Join!
I finished The Big Idea by Donny Deutsch. He has that show on CNBC where he interviews people who had an idea or invention and went on to make millions on it. It was a very inspiring book, but I don't so much have the desire to invent something as I do to have my own business. When I checked it out from the library I didn't realize it was about inventing, but it was still a good read.
Which leads me to my newest luxury... and also someone else's "Big Idea" that went on to make millions: The Snuggie. YES it is stupid, and YES I HAVE ONE. I saw the ridiculous commercial on TV and secretly thought to myself how much I would like one, because when I am on the computer, or knitting, or petting the dog, my arms are cold. When I got up the courage to admit my desire to Dirk, he made fun of me. He still does. My mom, however, thought it was neat and humored my desire and got one for me. So here I am in my red warlock snuggie and I am warm and happy.
Is it cheap? Yes.
Is it stupid? Yes.
Could I make it myself with very little effort? Yes.
Could I fight in the Jedi wars? Yes.
Does it work? YES.
Therefore, I am satisifed. And I'm wearing it right now.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
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I like the "Little Shop of Horrors" reference. I think I had a blog once about Suddenly Salad and how it made me think of "Suddenly Seymour". Ah, what a great movie!
I was in that musical in high school.. and since I can't sing, I was the plant. YES my arm was inside the plant puppet.
So I know allllllll the words because I had to sit under a desk with my arm up a plant and listen to the whole thing for weeks and weeks. But it was fun!
Did you get to say "feed me, Seymour?" if so, you're my hero!
YES I did. With my hand, ha ha. And then when the plant got bigger another girl played the part.. but she had to sit in the plant and make it talk with her arms.
I'm glad you liked the Mark of the Lion. Someday I want to read it all again.
I love Jodi Piccoult. I just finished Plain Truth, and I checked out Vanishing Acts from the library to read next. Loved 19 Minutes and The Pact also.
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