I should do this to my house! The funny thing is that I noticed my neighbor starting the project the morning after the most recent earthquake...
So the iPhone has autocorrect for using the virtual keyboard on the screen. In general, it works pretty well. Occasionally some acronyms get "corrected" when they shouldn't be, but if you're paying attention, you can override the corrections and it learns, so that's ok.
I got a text message from a friend and I intended to reply: "Hey there sweetie, how are you?" After hitting send, I see "Hey there sweaty, how are you?"
Ummm. NOT what I meant! jeez.
Duaneo
Last bill: $134.77
This bill: $43.45
Projected next bill: $15 - it all depends on how much I'm using the furnace.
This weekend, the following things left my house:
A queensize headboard
An oak dresser
A recliner
A oak desk and hutch
A oak file cabinet
Two Ikea dressers
Two nightstands
A 25" TV and stand
I can actually see my living room again! Here's a picture.
Now I have just a couch, two TVs, some chairs, and dad's hang up clothes to move out, and it'll actually be a livable space!
I was thinking about the best way to moderate what I eat. Generally I end up taking the lazy solution, and eating fast food, and obviously that's no good. In thinking about things, I re-affirmed that I'm not good with willpower. If option A is easier, or more pleasurable than option B, even though option B is better for me, something I've decided I want to do, or something I've decided is important to me, option A will win out 9 times out of 10.
In thinking about a way to force myself to eat better, I came up with (what I think is) a great idea. If I make it a pain in the butt to be lazy, I'm more likely to do the right thing. In this vein, my new diet plan is called "Spend No Cash." I'm going to take the smaller bills out of my wallet, and replace them with a couple of 50's. In case of emergency I'll have the cash if necessary, but it won't be easy to eat at McDonalds or Taco Bell because they don't take bills larger than a $20. If I'm anticipating going out with friends, I'll put some cash in to cover it, but when the laziness comes, the cash won't be there to spend. (I know lots of places take ATM cards, but that in itself is a pain in the butt, and would be enough of a deterrent)
What do you think? Will it work?
Duaneo
Emily wanted to see my solar panel installation. This is the best shot I could get without getting out the ladder. Perhaps when the ladder is more convenient, I'll upload more.
Cheers,
Duane
