Hotels

Recently I had the opportunity to stay in what was probably the nicest hotel I have ever been in. That isn't saying much in my case but the fact remains that it was really nice.

It was an African themed hotel with an indoor water park. The room itself was like a small apartment. The bedroom was separate and had a door that could be closed. We had our own fireplace and full size kitchen with appliances. It was really great.

Did I mention the indoor water park? Phenomenal. It was a really great time and the park was just absolutely huge. It even had a hot tub in which you could go under a wall and sit outside in the snow. Very very cool.

Quotes

I'm not the type of person to shop around a lot for insurance. Which is odd when you consider that I do tons of research for everything else that I buy. I guess that I figure that the insurance I get is pretty comparable and that I frankly don't believe all these companies that claim (no pun intended) to save hundreds of dollars a year.

My cost is already pretty low so how could they save me much without cutting me short on coverage. Plus it's so tricky to know what they are cutting out to save money over what you have and how you go about changing your home insurance etc etc.

So there's just a lot more to it than the insurance quotes and I'm just not that interested.

Worst Job Right Now?

How would you like to be a recruiter or corporate head hunter right now? I'm guessing that the employment industry is at least as bad as the real estate one right now.

Companies aren't looking to hire and the ones that are can pay pennies because they have so many applicants. I'm guessing the percentage that the recruiters get of those pennies is not what it used to be.

Of course I don't know for sure if companies are hiring at lower rates. Frankly I doubt it, but if someone told me it was true I would probably believe it It's simple supply and demand.

Hopefully all of this will turn around soon. I just hope that the gas prices stay low when it does.

Really Cool

My wife loves scrapbooking. Frankly, I love it too as it is a very unique window into the past that allows me to remember things that I would have had no shot at otherwise. It's amazing how many little things jump out at you when flipping through one of the books that without them, would have been lost forever. It always seems like you will never forget what your baby looked like on her first birthday but when you are very used to seeing her as a five year old that baby memory fades a lot. Thank goodness for the scrapbooks and the job that my wife does keeping them up to date. It is a job afterall to do all that work for three kids. I think our kids will truly appreciate these when they get older. I know I will. I'm not sure if I even want to let them have them when they grow up. :)

Jobs Jobs Jobs

Jobs are pretty scarce these days. I'm pretty happy to have mine and I definitely think that businesses are going to get more bang for their buck these days as people work harder to rise above the layoff line when their company starts cutting costs. The funny thing is that people all seem to get pigeon holed over time. I've done lots of different jobs but at this point I'm only really qualified to be a programmer. I've done sales but my sales career was pretty short and not very successful, so I'm hoping that I can stick to my current profession.

Green Stuff

It is probably not all that ironic the being greener involves saving money in a lot of cases. Take light bulbs for instance. Compact florescent are more expensive up front but they last 5 times as long and use way less energy. There are also led lights that as far as I understand it, can last even longer. In both cases you are rewarded with both a sense of camaraderie with your mother earth as well as with a little more money in your wallet. Seems like a win win in to me.

It Might Be Mightier

When was the last time you actually went to the store and bought a pen? I can't remember having done that in ages. Probably high school or college. With all the pens given out these days it just isn't ever necessary. Plus if you work in an office like I do then you have an unending supply a short walk away. It makes you wonder if retail stores really make much money on them, but I suppose school age kids still need them, assuming their parents don't pick up the free ones whenever possible.

O-H

Despite the fact that I really wanted the Cardinals to win last night, I am very happy for Santonio Holmes. It's great to see a former Buckeye distinguish himself the way he did. That catch at the end was nothing short of phenomenal. Dwight Clark has nothing on him.

I feel bad for Kurt Warner because I respect and like the guy a lot, but he does have one ring already, and all but assured himself a spot in Canton with his play last night. The Cards have plenty of room to improve and that should scare a lot of NFC teams.

The Detroit Lions are now on the clock.