Always around New Year's people start making lists: The Best XYZ of 2008, Resolutions Kept/Failed, Best Celebrity of 2008, Worst Celebrity of 2008, etc. etc. etc. With the New Year just around the corner, I thought it would be appropriate for me to make a list of my own.
Reasons Why I haven't Blogged In Almost A Month:
1. It's beginning to look, no wait, it was looking a lot like Christmas! Parties, shopping, work, working out to fit in the Bandage dress. (Yes, it happened! Pics coming soon.)
2. Working out, even more, to fit in that dress. It took a ton of work people!
3. Drama. Drama. Drama. I have not had internet in my apartment since the day after my last post, due to the drama.
4. Packing to move. Yes, I'm moving, rather unexpectedly. The details of the vendors I used will come later, once I get everything unpacked and settled.
5. During the holidays I went to see the parentals and was gone for almost a week.
So that's my list. As I mentioned, I'll be posting more but hope you guys have a GREAT, safe, New Years!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
State Farm Is On Your Side
Over the Thanksgiving Holiday, my sister and I were laughing about how many times she's locked her keys in her car. I was like "Tee hee! I haven't done that in years." Yeh, that is until last night. I came home after my soccer game and got my keys, locked the door, got my soccer bag out of the trunk and remembered I need to get something else out of the front seat. Not thinking (aka too busy yakking on the phone with Casey - shout out!), I locked the car with the keys on the driver's seat. CRAP!
Of course the first person I called was my sister. When she's done this, her insurance has paid for the locksmith. Since we both have State Farm, I needed to know what I needed to do so I didn't have to pay for my own idiot mistake.
Here's how State Farm rocks my socks off: with my policy, they will pay up to $80 for any "Roadside Assistance." All I had to do was scan my receipt and email to my agent. The check went in the mail today. ROCK. STAR. Woo woo!
Part 2 of my story is how Pop-A-Lock is my new hero. The last time I dealt with a locksmith I was seriously scarred for life. Not only was he ghetto as heck, but he drove a complete beater that I really don't see how it was street legal and charged me nearly $200. (At the time I had no choice but to pay it.) Pop-A-Lock had a very pleasant dispatcher and after I placed the request, the technician (or whatever you call the locksmith service people) called within 5 minutes and let me know his ETA. And then he actually showed up when he said he would!
He showed up in a clean mini-van, was very professional and completed the job within 10-15 minutes. I could not have asked for better service, much less at 11 o'clock at night! The best part is they only charged me $55! So now I'm headed to get a spare key made. It probably won't kill me to get one, just in case.
Way to go State Farm and Pop-A-Lock!
Of course the first person I called was my sister. When she's done this, her insurance has paid for the locksmith. Since we both have State Farm, I needed to know what I needed to do so I didn't have to pay for my own idiot mistake.
Here's how State Farm rocks my socks off: with my policy, they will pay up to $80 for any "Roadside Assistance." All I had to do was scan my receipt and email to my agent. The check went in the mail today. ROCK. STAR. Woo woo!
Part 2 of my story is how Pop-A-Lock is my new hero. The last time I dealt with a locksmith I was seriously scarred for life. Not only was he ghetto as heck, but he drove a complete beater that I really don't see how it was street legal and charged me nearly $200. (At the time I had no choice but to pay it.) Pop-A-Lock had a very pleasant dispatcher and after I placed the request, the technician (or whatever you call the locksmith service people) called within 5 minutes and let me know his ETA. And then he actually showed up when he said he would!
He showed up in a clean mini-van, was very professional and completed the job within 10-15 minutes. I could not have asked for better service, much less at 11 o'clock at night! The best part is they only charged me $55! So now I'm headed to get a spare key made. It probably won't kill me to get one, just in case.
Way to go State Farm and Pop-A-Lock!
Today Jen Lancaster posted a blog entry regarding where her fans would potentially like to see her on tour next summer for her newest book, "Pretty In Plaid." A few weeks ago I mentioned her new book will be out in May 2009.
Naturally I immediately posted a comment about her coming to Dallas. After I entered the security code, I never saw my comment pop up. I wrote another little note begging her to come to Dallas. Well apparently they both posted and I am now 2 for 2 in being a blubbering idiot when dealing with Jen Lancaster. Crap. (To see my written word vomit, check out the comments here. Mine are at the 1:46 and the 1:34 time stamps.)
The plus side of my embarassment is that I found a new blog to follow! First Class to Hell is written by two ladies, Val and Parker, that have been best friends since the 80's. So far from what I've read, they are Harsh. Brutal. and Awesome. Here's an excerpt of Val's opinion of The Real Housewives of The OC:
Gretchen: 30-year old money-grubbing gold digger doesn't even scratch the surface. It's not like that old dude that she is with is Mr. Personality - the ficus tree on my back patio has more personality than that Kenny Roger clone. Sadly, he has Leukemia, and I wouldn't be surprised if she has the "Leukemia count down clock" loaded on her laptop - counting down the days when she is the "hottest widow in Orange County".
Whammy! When I get more time I'm MUST read more of this blog!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
On The Second Day Of Christmas
I know I'm late on the Christmas activity list, but I promise it's coming. In the mean time, here is my attempt to make up for it. Trust me, you'll be glad I like you! Today, and for the next 11 days, Sigels Liquor Stores are having awesome sales.
Today, and TODAY ONLY, from 4-9pm the Greenville Avenue location is having 20% off EVERYTHING! Everything includes all the booze, merchandise, steaks, etc. Talk about start your Holiday Drinking Engines!
Sigels Greenville is located at 5757 Greenville Ave, Dallas, Texas 75206. (214) 739-4012
If you miss today's sale, don't sweat! Now thru December 13th, every Sigels location is having the "12 Days of Christmas" wine sale. Each day they feature different categories of wine and offer them for 20% off. For instance, today they are showcasing wines from Chile and Argentina. Wine types include Malbec, Cabernet, Carmeniere, Chardonnay, Torrontes, Syrah and many more.
Nice wine is always a great gift for the boss, in-laws, Secret Santa, etc. Sigels would be the perfect spot to pick up those gifts for less! For additional information, visit Sigels website http://www.sigels.com/index.php.
Today, and TODAY ONLY, from 4-9pm the Greenville Avenue location is having 20% off EVERYTHING! Everything includes all the booze, merchandise, steaks, etc. Talk about start your Holiday Drinking Engines!
Sigels Greenville is located at 5757 Greenville Ave, Dallas, Texas 75206. (214) 739-4012
If you miss today's sale, don't sweat! Now thru December 13th, every Sigels location is having the "12 Days of Christmas" wine sale. Each day they feature different categories of wine and offer them for 20% off. For instance, today they are showcasing wines from Chile and Argentina. Wine types include Malbec, Cabernet, Carmeniere, Chardonnay, Torrontes, Syrah and many more.
Nice wine is always a great gift for the boss, in-laws, Secret Santa, etc. Sigels would be the perfect spot to pick up those gifts for less! For additional information, visit Sigels website http://www.sigels.com/index.php.
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