New Furniture, Art, and New Experiences

We have been talking about buying a cocktail ottoman for a very long time. Last weekend, we decided to take the plunge. We chose an ottoman at Rooms to Go (NEVER buy anything from there), and then paid an additional fee to have it delivered in 2 days (instead of having to wait more than a week and pick it up). The catch was, they couldn't (or wouldn't) tell us what time of day they would be bringing the furniture, so we had to make arrangements for one of us to be here all day long. Josh, being the selfless person he is, volunteered to take the first shift and sleep late, while waiting on the delivery. Lunchtime came, and the delivery had still not arrived, so I left work, and came home to relieve Josh. About an hour after I got home, Josh called me and said that he had gotten a phone call, informing us that our furniture would not be delivered that day after all. As it turns out, the ottoman was out of stock, and wouldn't be available until the next week (1 week after the original promised date). We were FURIOUS! As soon as Josh got home from work, we went back to Rooms to Go, got a refund on the ottoman (rush fee included). Then, we went back on the hunt. After several unsuccessful stops, we hit pay dirt. At J and J Furniture, we found a wonderful deal on a beautiful coffee table, and 2 end tables. Not only did we save more than $100 on what we had paid for the ottoman, we were able to pick up the furniture, fully assembled, the next day! So on Wednesday, when we got home from work, we spent our night arranging and rearranging the furniture in the living room. We are loving our new furniture, and the new arrangement. Then today, we stopped by a Starving Artist Sale, and found an amazing oil painting of 2 elephants, which fits in great with our "safari" themed living room. Of course, after all of this shopping, I have put myself on restriction, at least until next payday!! I will try to post some pictures soon.
On a totally unrelated note, at this time next week, I will have lost my camping virginity. That's right, I have made it almost 27 years without having to sleep on the ground, but all of that is about to change. Josh who is a seasoned camper, has caught the camping bug, and along with some friends of ours, has planned a trip for next weekend. When I had originally agreed to try camping with Josh, he promised me the luxury of a toilet, and that we would go when the temperatures were going to be above 50 degrees F. So, when we go this weekend, we will be a mile walk from running water, and the temperatures are supposed to be in the 40's. We will see....
Mel

Closet secrets

So, as Josh and I were cleaning out closets this morning, we found a little surprise in the top of one of our closets! A BONG!! Apparently, the previous owners of this house indulged in some "recreational activities" we were not aware of! They were toking on the wacky weed, or whatever the kids are calling it now days! Josh actually had to tell me what it was. My first guess as to what it was, was really off, but still equally disturbing. It is really hilarious to us, because these people appeared to be the most conservative, buttoned down people you have ever met. Guess it just goes to show you, you never know what goes on behind closed (closet in this case) doors!

Mel

PS if the cops come a take us to jail for possesion of drug paraphernalia, please show them this blog as proof it wasn't ours!

MOVING ON UP....to north Alabama!

Josh and I have decided the time has come. It is time to say goodbye to Mobile, and move closer to the things and people that matter most. No, we are not pregnant, divorcing, in financial trouble, or running from the law. We are just ready to be closer to our familes. And yes, one day we hope to have children, and when we do, I want them to grow up seeing their grandparents aunts and uncles and little cousins more than a few times a year. So, we have officially begun the process of relocating. We have looked at some houses, and I am looking for jobs in that area. Josh is planning on going back to school to get his Paramedic degree, so I will be supporting him for a change! We are very excited about this decision. The biggest hold up is going to be selling our house, so keep your fingers crossed for us!!

Mel

New Years Resolutions!

This year, I have put a lot of time and thought into my New Years resolutions. Based on my track record of keeping resolutions, and my actual goals for the year, I have set the following resolutions: 1. To gain at least 10#s. 2. To exercise less. 3. To save absolutely no $.

Since I have never kept a New Year's resolution in my life, I am hoping that I will actually end up a more active, slimmer, and slightly more wealthy individual in 2009! I will keep you updated on my progress!

Mel