I am an Addict

So this afternoon I am sitting there in old Sparky, (Again Don’t Judge) and I got to thinking just how addicted to electronics I really am. And I am thinking most of you are too.

On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the most dependant lets just see how bad I am.

1. Computer - Well now I am pretty darned attached and would even say addicted to my computer. I use it to get the news, keep up with what is going on in my family, and of course reading the local blogs. So that is a big old 10.
2. Cell Phone - This is easy even tho I am not on it that much, I do a lot of texting to keep in contact with my family, it's always there in case of an emergency. I think back to before cell phones. There were quite a few times in my past that had I had a cell phone, I would have avoided some pretty dangerous situations. So that is a big 10 too.
3. Television - OMG if the dish goes out what do I do? Whine so imagine what I would do with out a TV. Another big 10.
4. Microwave- This is a little tougher, I basically use it to reheat or cook a bowl of oatmeal. Let’s give this an 8. I am not doing well.
5. Washing Machine - This is a straight up 10. No if ands or butts, I can’t live without it.
6. Hair Dryer - I am not exactly sure this qualifies as an electronic devise but hey I love my hair dryer. I am going to be strong and give it a 5.
7. Dryer - I could live without the dryer. I don't necessarily put all my clothes in the dryer now. I give it a 5 also.
8. Sparky – My beloved Niagara Massage Chair. There are days I wonder how I ever lived with out Sparky. I give Sparky a 25.

So I guess it is time for me to start looking for an Electronic Addiction Support Group. Any one out there want to join me?

If I can't find one.....then I will start one.....there will be a small sign up fee....and monetary penalties for non attendance too.

Random Thoughts

1. Positive thinking is overrated. It is like putting a blanket over manure, you can positive think all you want but if you don’t deal with your shit it isn’t going anywhere.

2. Laughter with friends real belly laughter is better than therapy or positive thinking.

3. We learn to what we believe to be true. Does that mean that what we believe to be true is the truth?

4. People who don’t do anything don’t make any mistakes. I have made many and learned much.

5. I believe I need to be open to learning something new every step of the way. I need to stay open to learning.

6. You can teach old dog new tricks. They're willing to learn if you're willing to put the time in to teaching.
7. Let go of your concept of how you believe life should be and it will make for a more interesting and fulfilling journey.

8. Listening is a gift that is often neglected. I am learning to listen more. I am like most people I am not a good listener.

9. I think the word should should never be used. Using it implies that you are guilty of not doing something. It seems as though you are a loser with out trying.

10. I tend to feel it is my responsibility to fix everything for everyone...which leads me to worrying way too much...which then leads to me stressing waaaay to much....everyone tells me to relax, which in a way pisses me off because if I knew how to do that I so would of been doing it by now!!!

Vibrator

So I am sitting in Sparky (my Niagara massage chair, and yes I named my chair Don’t Judge)

And this comes on my TV screen. When I saw it I burst out laughing. We women will do anything to keep looking good, and looking younger.

Who knew we needed a different sort of vibrator? And for our eyelashes?

Mascara technology has come on in leaps and bounds the last few years. You can now lengthen, curl, plump, separate, color etc... Depending on which one you pick-up in the store. But this latest one takes the cake though - Vibrating Mascara!!

Whatever next?

But actually this one makes sense, as professionals advise you to get right into the base of the lashes and then wiggle the brush up the lashes. And 7000 vibrations a minute no less!

Click here

Any thoughts?

Life

Lately I've been thinking about the past a lot. I think that happens when we transition from one phase to the next. I'm definitely an empty nester. Kids have been out for years and I've been feeling this unrest for a while now and I know it has to do with stepping into the next chapter of my life.

I've been thinking of trying to map out my life. Not what's ahead - I've never been too good at planning ahead - but what came prior to this day. I'm very confused and unsure of why I made some of the decisions I did, or why I didn't make other decisions. I'd like to figure out just why I approached things the way that I did. Sure, I've had some counseling in my past, but to be honest, I never really got much out of it. Obviously I was missing something.

And although I know that the past is gone, done, and over, I would like to dissect it and see what I come up with. I don't plan on living in it, dwelling on it, or crying over it, but I do plan on trying to make sense of it. Wish me luck, I'll probably need it. Anyone got an old road map?

Regret

So I have always led myself to believe that I did not regret anything I have ever done. You know because "It made me the person I am today." that old excuse. I learned last week some very bad news, and it has stirred all sorts of things within me. It has also made me admit to myself that there are some things that I do regret and that that is okay. I think it is the first time that I have actually even processed the thought of things I may have missed out on or learned or how my life might have grown in a different direction if I wasn't so hell bent on screwing it up at such a young age.I think it's important to admit that we as human beings have made choices that have hurt us and others and were wrong, if for no other reason than it helps us from doing the same thing again I will accept that and just go along with it! And just keep skipping through the forest of crazy. It's better for everyone.

IQ Test

So a friend of mine sent this cool IQ test to me. I thought it was pretty cute, so I'm passing it on - with pictures. (I'm sure it's been around a while, but it's the first time I had seen it, so there!)

The answers are at the bottom of each picture. Don't cheat! I will know if you do.
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1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator?

The correct answer is: Open the refrigerators, put in the giraffe, and close the door.
This question tests whether you tend to do simple things in an overly complicated way and whether you can think outside the box. Or the refrigerator, as it were.



2. How do you put an elephant into a refrigerator?

Did you say, Open the refrigerator, put in the elephant, and close the refrigerator? Wrong! Correct Answer: Open the refrigerator, take out the giraffe, put in the elephant and close the door.
This tests your ability to think through the repercussions of your previous actions.



3. The Lion King is hosting an animal conference. All the animals attend .... Except one.
Which animal does not attend?

Correct Answer: The Elephant. The elephant is in the refrigerator. You just put him in there. This tests your memory.





Okay, even if you did not answer the first three questions correctly, you still have one more chance to show your true abilities.


4. There is a river you must cross but it is used by crocodiles and you do not have a boat. How do you manage it?

Correct Answer: You jump into the river and swim across. Have you not been listening? All the crocodiles are attending the Animal Meeting. Sheesh.
This tests whether you learn quickly from your mistakes.

According to Anderson Consulting Worldwide, around 90% of the "professionals" they tested got all the questions wrong, but many preschoolers got several correct answers. Anderson Consulting says this conclusively proves the theory that most professionals do not have the brains of a four-year-old.

Now go give this test to your friends and see how smart (or smart-ass) they are!