Or perhaps a more fitting title would be Big (balls) Lots (of nerve) boy. I was reminded of this incident after stopping into our local Big Lots on Saturday in our excitement after securing Amber's apartment. If you don't frequent Big Lots, that's probably because you think you're above it. And you probably are. I,... Continue Reading →
miami heat
I knew I made the right choice after we were married. On our honeymoon, we went to Miami (no, it's not coincidence that that's where Steve's favorite NFL team plays and there just happened to be a game [albeit pre-season] during our trip). I'm not a fan of heat and scorching sun, but Steve did... Continue Reading →
living alone, on your own
Today, my sister rented her first apartment all by herself, no roommates. And I'm very proud of her. I remember that day for me: when I finally got my own place. It was bare - no furniture at all for a few weeks before I went and opened a line of credit at Furniture Row.... Continue Reading →
chore time
Time to go through my old clothes again. I try to throw them out every time I run out of hangers. Too bad I've been skimping and using the dry cleaning hangers or buying a pack here and there just to get by (I sound like an addict). Time to file all of this mail... Continue Reading →
work hard, spend harder
I give up on this day. I worked much too hard. I did not play at all. My broken windshield wipers problem which I anticipated being a $15 fix cost $364. Who knew there was a such thing as a windshield wiper motor and that it could break? I ran, lifted weights, and did 500... Continue Reading →
movies and their ratings
Amber and I went to a movie at the theater in Blair, NE last night. We parked three steps away from the door. It was two steps through the lobby, and one step to the ticket seller/tearer. Four steps later, we were in our seats. Of course, we had to detour to the ATM as... Continue Reading →
bring on the guests!
Before:After:Rome wasn't built in a day, but this room was painted in one. You might not think that's a fair comparison, but perhaps I neglected to mention that I painted it myself. Two coats. Including edging and touch-ups. Oh, and a second run to Home Depot for another gallon of paint. And I now think... Continue Reading →
wedding ring
There is something I like about seeing Steve's wedding ring: his old, scratched up, crummy wedding ring - the one we bought for $60 even though I offered to spend more and get him something more stylish. He didn't want anything stylish. This is Steve's style. He is low-maintenance and doesn't want to draw attention... Continue Reading →
Husk this
So apparently this state doesn't have a whole lot going on, because the obsession with Cornhuskers football gets more and more insane each year. Today, the local news channel had a gianton Saturday's weather forecast. I am the only person who doesn't wear red on game days (even Amber is doing it now, so I... Continue Reading →
It’s a love/hate relationship
There are things I love about marriage, but also things I hate. Loving: coming back upstairs after working out and seeing Steve has cleaned up the kitchen after the mess that is taco night.Hating: never getting to watch the main tv w/the DVR box because Steve is always using it. Always.Loving: dual incomeHating: explaining where... Continue Reading →
holly pelesky 