U Gotta Be Kiddin Me

With my housing authority. I am nervous as always cause I don't want them to think I am a dirty housekeeper. So I try my best to keep it clean. I've replaced all the batteries in the detectors, replaced the tile in the bathroom, fixed a piece of wood below the sink, and put the lock back on the door in the bathroom. I do need to buy some furnace filters because I know it didn't get done last year. On another note, I went to the food pantry today. I admit it, I don't like to admit that I am in need. But with me not working, things are really, really tight. So I went and got some soup, ravioli, stew, a whole chicken, cake mix, frosting, veggies, fruit, bread and some cereal. Its enough to help out this week. Which I am grateful for them today.

This is the time of year I depise the most. It seems its a never ending fight. This year its different. I have a 7th grader, which means more extended lists of certain items needed. Being on a limited income, it can be difficult at times for me to buy new school supplies. So I am hoping that the new lists that come home aren't outrageous. I may have to get snappy.

On my trip to Mesa, AZ., I wanted to make sure that I did my research on finding place to live while visiting out there. See, the day before I left I was given information on a iPod Touch Application called iphone apartment app . It sure blew me away. Meaning, I entered the area where I was at. See the picture above?  Seeing that picture gave me a feeling of feeling lost and its such an open road to my future. I took that picture on East Main Street in Mesa, AZ. I had traveled around the area earlier in the day then remembered the application on my iPod. So I went back to my hotel, entered the city and found all these apartments right in the area I was in. I surprised myself in actually finding these places using the map detail and when I actually came across one that was listed, my mouth dropped. The pictures of some of the places don't even do them justice. Its just beautiful to begin with. Even more oddly, I stopped at this apartment complex to check out the pure beauty. Yes, I actually did. My Mom called me gutsy to actually drive around in a city that I was not fully aware of. But I enjoyed it!!  Because on this same road, I found a Scrapbooking store.  Oh goodness.  I think that is what sold me.  I was so excited to see the store.  Of course I stopped and bought some stuff.  Some goodies for my NEW scrapbook I got for my birthday!!

The trip was great, loved every minute of it. Enjoyed the peace and quiet the first day, then really enjoyed having my Son back with me again. I gave him a huge hug....I was just so happy to see him. Life is good.

And let me tell you, the flight wasn't what I was expecting. It was smooth, until the Captain goes and tells us that he had just came thru Kansas and there was some turbulence which in any ones right mind would of said something but I kept my mouth shut.  Looked at the other people, they were all unmoved by this so I guess it felt a bit better...lol.  So here I was expecting to be bounced around...and it NEVER happened.  UNTIL we arrived in Mesa.  Yes at the airport itself.  It kind of freaked me out.  We kept going UP then down...it was some crazy shit.  I am not sitting in my room, next to the air conditioner only cause there isn't a plug in by the desk?  Makes no sense.  Anyways, I am thinking about going up and asking for a different room.  I don't feel safe back here.  I am in the back...and I don't want to be out in the dark time here.  So wish me luck.  Oh and guess what?  I have a runny nose.  BLAH!!!!

Since the beginning of Summer I have been on not a strict diet but a diet that consists of not drinking pop, which is hard to do, eating a bit healthier and all in all, exercising. Ever since I found out that I would be flying out to get my Son, I was convinced I would need to lose some weight to fit into the seats. So its not like I've need some of that Solo Slim so I should be good to go. I figure if I can fit into the roller coaster rides and all, I should be good on the plane. I still can't believe its only a few days away now. I am looking forward to hanging out at the pool.

I am leaving, and staying a couple nights in Arizona. I will see my Son around 4ish on Friday. Doesn't give us much time to swim but its enough time because he's coming home with ME. I so cannot wait. I am just worried about getting to the airport on time Saturday Morning. So hopefully I still can get that rental car on Friday that I can return back to the airport early Saturday morning.

Its just put on hold at the moment. Financially its not gonna happen. I want to make sure we have a little nest egg to sit on while we move. I don't want to struggle after we move and all. I've been looking at housing too online for out in Arizona, but I am not seeing alot of manufactured homes but I am positive that there are some out there. I don't mind living in one as my Grandparents lived in one for years and years. So its not like I couldn't handle living in a narrow place. In fact, I miss their trailer. It was their home.

You know every year on my Birthday, I never expect much. I love the get togethers with my family. But I think what I like the most are the birthday wishes from across the states. Those are my favorite, and I don't know why. This year...that didn't happen. Does it bother me? Yes, and No. And what makes it even worse, I wanted to stay home last night and NOT go anywhere. I love my family and all, but I really wanted to stay home...I had a really bad headache but I didn't want to ruin the day you know?

Everytime I go into the drug store thats right around the corner from my house, I feel like I am walking into the discovery zone. They always have some type of new gadget like the ones that are only SOLD ON TV...which we know that's not true. Just like they always have the different types of weight loss stuff like ephedrine and all the others. I think my favorite little gidgets and gadgets are the ones that are not sold in stores. I am always looking at them. And I don't know why? Its funny though.