Here we go again

I saw somewhere something about a list of best diet pills. That really annoys the crud out of me. I hate that there are companies that are profiting on the lack of knowledge of consumers in this area. People think that they are improving their health, and maybe they are to some degree but there is no replacement for the real list of weight loss.

Caloric deficit
Strength training
Getting your heart rate up, via intervals or standard aerobic exercise.

It drives me crazy to hear stuff like this. It really is doable for most people if they really do decide that they want it, but the belief that there is a quick fix is falsely leading people down the wrong path.

You've Been Framed

I went to a store once about custom picture framing, and boy was it expensive. I had no idea that building a frame could cost so much. I also can't truly understand the need for it, as there are plenty of nice looking pre-fabricated ones for a lot less. I guess if you want a particular style and you can't find it anywhere else? Obviously I had a reason at one point in my life although I couldn't tell you now what it was. Have any of you ever bought a custom frame? Why did you do that and for what purpose? Just curious.

Hot-Lanta

I have been to Atlanta but it was a long time ago. Nice city as I remember it. I'm not really in the Atlanta jobs market as I'm not looking to move out of state but I can see the appeal of living there. A top of the line city in a market where it doesn't really ever get too cold. If I could move anywhere it would probably be to Cali, where I would be close to good skiing and on the west coast where all the good stuff is. It seems like that would be great but I've never been there so I can't say for sure. Where would you move?

Vacation

I am so ready for vacation. We didn't go on one last year so I am more than ready. We are going to a state park again and getting a cabin with my wife's family. It is usually a lot of fun and I expect more of the same. It isn't Caribbean villa rentals but we really like it. My wife really wants to go to a beach next year so we will probably do that. At some point in the future we are going to take our kids to Disney world, which should be great since I have never been there.

Windy

I think my parents are in the market for new patio furniture. Not that long ago a really bad wind storm sent there glass outdoor table to that big patio in the sky. It was a bummer too as it was quite a nice table.

I don't have to worry about things like that for a while now as I no longer own land. Sometime soon I might be in the market again but for the moment I'll suffice with indoor furniture.

Besides, plenty of our friends have outdoor stuff that we hopefully can use more often now that we live reasonably close to them. That will definitely be nice.

Quoted As Saying

Not that long ago I got a term life insurance quote, and it was less than what we are paying now. Not a ton less but definitely less and the coverage was higher. I hate messing with that stuff because it is such a hassle but it is a necessary one. I really don't want to go through the ordeal of applying again and what not though so I probably won't.

I had actually forgotten about all this because of our move. Pretty much everything else went out of my brain once all that happened. Today is the first day of normalcy though so hopefully all the other things that my brain shoved under the rug will come back out again.

House Repairs

Our house is finally sold. We closed on it yesterday. Now it's time to move on. There were still things that I would have liked to have done to improve it but obviously they weren't necessary to get the sale done. I really wanted new carpet, siding and cabinet knobs. Now that job can fall to the next owner. It will be interesting to see what they do with the place. We did a lot to improve it so I hope they keep it up and make it even better. I'm not as sad to leave as I thought that I would be. I'm ready to move on and I feel like we are doing the right thing.