Bets and iPods...

Paying off Bets

So I’m preparing to pay off a debt tomorrow and all the stuff that goes into dinner makes my head spin.  I had to run it by my BFF because her taste is impeccable. So far, so good.  Although, she did ask if I held a candle for this guy (even a tiny birthday candle), which I thought was funny, but understandable given the effort I’m putting in.   Don’t get me wrong, Mr. Sweet Victory would be quite the catch… Extremely sharp, Retired Military, makes bank (as much as you can from the State), very handsome, owns his own home, has his shit together…etc.  But he’s a little too young for me, and I would be breaking rule #1. He's on most of the IT teams that I run, so that wouldn't be prudent.

Plus, in our conversations, I know that he’d like a family, etc.  And Dizzy is not going there!  I think my window for children has passed, and I’ve accepted that.  No people…I’m not at the menopause age and could have children if I wanted…it’s just that when I start doing the math, I don’t think it’s fair. I’m in great shape and could keep up, but for how long? At this point in my life, I’m also selfish…I love to travel and pick up and go.  I also need to be prepared for the day I may have custody of my Niece…just like I did my Nephew aka Son.  You just never know.  Yeah, Mr. SV is a great guy, but no.  However, he has been to my home a couple of times and helped gut the inside of the house.  He also helped me stack cement and stucco in the waste containers, which is difficult work.  I think he’s earned the dinner I’m presenting…besides winning the bet.

Tonight I’ll put up the last part of the walltat, but I really should’ve gotten help with it. I’m so freaking stubborn!  I keep trying to do everything myself because I’ve asked so much from my friends with this home. I will say this about the whole thing.  I’ve gotten better at asking for help.  I never used to do that.  I also have my eye on some flatware that I showed my BFF and got approval on.  It’s the only flatware I’ve been able to find with a 3 pronged fork, instead of the usual 4.  I’m drowning in effing froufrou details!  I should be more focused on some ammo, gun oil and cleaning kit for my Sig .40.

Death of an iPod

On a sad note, I’m mourning the demise of my beloved iPod.  This iPod resides primarily in my Durango and has all my music. I did the wiring myself in the Durango for the iPod (since the 04 didn’t come pre-wired) and it has served me well. Sadly, I went to turn it on, and this horrible sound came from it and it made these clicking sounds and shut down. Pitiful!!!  I must say though, my first gen iPod lasted longer than this one did. First gen iPod came out November 10^th, 2001 (my brother’s and the Marine Corps Birthday) and mine lasted till about 09.  However I purchased the iPod I’m using now for the ex in 07 and it stayed in a freaking drawer for 2 years, until mine had died. Why buy a new one, when a perfectly good iPod was sitting in a drawer being WASTED!  That is total sacrilege for an Apple freak like me.  So I’ll be headed to the MotherShip to pick up an iPod Classic.  160 GB should be enough to hold all of my music and movies…and allow me to partition the drive for my Sony camera, so I have another spot to dump photos if I fill up the camera card.

This also puts me in a prime position so that if I ever decide on the iPad, I may be able to use the iPod as an external drive so I don’t have to have my music and movies clouding up the memory on the Pad.  I may have to jailbreak the Pad, but I’m not sure yet.  No…I’m not a geek, I’m more like a wannabe. 

Perhaps I should find a spot next to my beloved JazzyKat and bury the iPod there.  It couldn’t be in better company and maybe it’ll provide my kitty music in Heaven.  Diz has gone off the deep end.

Update

Ok, as you can see, I finished the WallTat.  I like the way it turned out and I think it's just right.  I don't think it overpower's the room, which was a huge concern for me.  Now I just have to find the right lamp for that corner. I also picked up a Wine Hutch for the corner that was holding my wine rack.  I think it turned out nice as well.  I picked up the stuff for the dinner...everything except the dessert.  We'll work on that in the morning.  

And the final thing, Dizzy got her replacement iPod.  Would you believe that after loading all my music and Movies...there's only 5 GB left of a 160 GB iPod?  Guess I'll have to be picky and only put the best movies on...All the music is staying damn it!!!

One more goofy pic....G'nite Peeps!