Sechelt

The weekend was awesome! Well, I didn't have to go to work. I love my job, but really, I'm ok not going to work. Secondly, got to head up to Sechelt with the family to celebrate the kid's great grandma's 92nd birthday. No smeal feat! And it was extra great because other family members were also there.

Lunch was provided by my husband's aunt and uncle who are just the loveliest people. Lunch was awesome! It was good to catch up with them and the other family members too.

While we were waiting for great grandma to come downstairs and join the festivities, me, my family, my brother in law, sister in law and their son also came down to the beach to hang out. Great grandma's place rocks because you walk down the stairs from her place and you are on this beautiful, pristine beach. Usually, the only people there are my family members. It's like our own island. My girls just love exploring the beach, all the creatures...especially the starfish. We love skipping rocks and playing battleship. And this year, we found a make shift swing on one of the beautiful trees down there. The girls kept on swinging.

What made the beach part so perfect was that there was no outside noise. Just us and nature. It was sunny, but not hot. Everybody was relaxed, we chilled. It was such a simple afternoon on the beach, but it really was perfect. In fact, after we went back up to enjoy lunch and cake, we came right back down to the beach to have a little more "perfect" time.

Great grandma enjoyed the visit by all of us! Though I'm sure it was overwhelming. But she was grateful that all of us could gather for her special day. Happy 92nd Great Grandma!

Census

This year, I got the short census! Yeah! That was easy to fill out...and now that it could be done online, it was done even quicker! And though it may seem like a "hassle," there are real benefits to filling out the census. So I didn't even think twice about having to fill it out.

For the others that have yet to fill it out, could you please put me out of my misery and complete it?! ROFL! Like seriously, how many radio ads have I heard about the need to fill out a census, by law you need to fill it out, a representative is coming to you to assist you, blah, blah. Even the long census does not take that long to fill it out. It's for your benefit.

And really, save me some tax dollars so that the radio ads can stop! Thank you.

Katy Perry

Last week, I got to go to the Katy Perry concert with my friend T. She's such an awesome concert go-er and it's always good to chill with her. I'm glad I went, but I can honestly say that I wouldn't go again.

Was it a terrible concert? Nope. Was it awesome? Nope. It was ok. I think what was a sign that it was just ok was that I sat for 1/2 the concert. I never sit at concerts unless it's a very slow song. But seriously, sitting that long for Katy Perry?

Some of the imagery was terrible too. Some of it was just very odd, gross and actually horrifying. I thought I was going to get some bad dreams.

As for the opening acts, there were 2 of them. One was an artist I didn't even know. But I didn't like her at all. In fact, my other friend who I went with made a comment that was perfect about this act..."I'd rather be watching a riveting chess game than have to sit through this." Yep. I'd have to agree.

The second act was a DJ. If you were young and never been to a club, this would have been pretty cool. But I sat through some of it...and then ended up walking around with T until the break.

So, definitely not a NKOTBSB high. I can say I've seen her and I'm planning to save my money for when she comes next time.

Nails

Every summer, I get one of those e-mails from people about what to do with your toes to make sure they look good. How about you folks just look at my hand nails instead. They look much better.

What will make my toes look better? Not sure. Maybe a dead sea nail kit...maybe it's got nutrients that would make my toe nails look awesome. Maybe I need a new shade of polish? Maybe I need a proper manicure. Maybe I just need to stop tripping over my own feet.

Really, I think the last one applies best.

Treatment

Man, I've got to update my degree or read up on my DSMIV again. Holy smokes. Terms for different conditions have totally changed. People don't really use bipolar anymore. People with two different issues can now go through dual diagnosis treatment.

But when you're not working in a particular field though you may have studied on it, you lose touch with that field very quickly. However, the principles do stay with you. Which is a good thing. But sometimes when I open my mouth with some of the terms in my field, it's like I'm the dinosaur in the room.

Returns

Gosh, life insurance is difficult. But when you have a family, you need to have it. I can't imagine putting my family through major hardship if I had to go tomorrow. But there are so many kinds. And I have different types. One that has a return of premium life insurance. Basically, I pay into it...and if nothing happens, by a certain age, I get all my premiums back. I think it's like a forced savings account. And that's ok. I don't want to actually ever have to use it as it would mean I wasn't here!

Obviously, each family must consider their own unique situation and determine what is right for them.

Ads

I should read up on how Facebook generates ads for users. Is it through our profile information? Is it through our choices? Is it what people sends us?

Because I really do wonder how I get certain ads. I get the safe weight loss pills, but nothing on more profile or choices in viewing information in FB would be diet related. I get ads for women in my area. Really? Ok, I have girls on my list of friends, but that may be the criteria?

I may have to try Google+ just to see if I get as many ads. hopefully less. That would be a good enough reason to switch.