New Year's Eve

Have a safe and Happy New Year's Eve! REMEMBER FRIENDS DO NOT LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK! DESIGNATE A DRIVER BEFORE THE PARTY STARTS! BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF ... AND YOUR PARTNER! HERE'S TO A WONDERFUL 2008!

Is this what you see now ...

... that the buying is over?

Or did you have the sense and the will power to refrain from over spending? I hope so. We get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holidays that we sometimes forget the true meaning of the Day.

Tax time is right around the corner. Are you ready? The I.R.S. is ready to help.

College age children ... FAFSA ... needs your attention.

Tired of turkey? Rachel Ray can help!

Just thought these tips/reminders might help.  :)

Y'all come back, ya' hear!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Toothaches are a pain in the ...

Well, from the title I am sure you guessed it ... tooth number 18 lost a crown and had to be pulled last Wednesday. It hurt. It still hurts. I am one of the lucky people with TMJ problems. I have had surgery twice, braces to correct bite, crowns to keep correct bite and hours of physical therapy to help with the pain associated with TMJ problems. I have been pain free for a while, until a gall bladder operation when being put to sleep did not work, stretched the joint  and bamm,  TMJ problems again. The first problems occurred in the late 80's, my oral surgeon does not want to go in again, the joint is to fragile. I guess ibuprofen will be my friend from now on! At least it helps with the pain and when I have an extra $1000 burning holes in my purse I will have a new splint made to wear to ease the stress on the joint. This is not what I wanted for Christmas! However, I am so grateful to have it out! In fact, I am so glad, this post is also on livingrural. On this Christmas Eve, may you be warm, safe, full of good food, and remembering the true meaning of Christmas ... the birth of a baby in a manger 2000 years ago. Merry Christmas! [tags]tooth, dentist, TMJ, pain, bite splints, Christmas, baby Jesus, gift of Christmas[/tags]

WINTER BREAK!

Finally! 

My readers(you) know I'm back in college at AIU Online working on a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Health Care Administration, this session ended Saturday, and the Christmas break officially started today - Hallelujah! Of course, I woke up wondering which paper was due today! It is true, habits are hard to break. The three weeks off will give time to regroup, enjoy family and have a Merry Christmas.

My youngest flies in tomorrow for the holidays. I am stoked! September 5th was last hug from her, I am really overdue. I hope she is, too! Of course, she loves the snow - we are not having any for Christmas. I cannot furnish everything ...

Hubby went to watch nature this afternoon (translates to - deer hunting), he did not see anything but tracks, wild hog tracks ... not what a hunter wants with his deer. oh, one thing I forgot to share with you about nature ... about a week ago, I looked out the door ... and a flock of wild turkey was strolling across my driveway! They took their time, turning and watching everything, all shapes and sizes ... it was so NEAT.

Have you realized, less than seven days until Christmas? I have, now. We will be decorating, as time allows, over the rest of the week. The opportunity to be with family is the best part, no special plans, but quality time together.