Road test

I really truly believe that all drivers should have to randomly take the road test every few years. I know that the elderly get a bad rap for being horrible drivers, but I think that teenagers and college age kids are just as bad. Between rolling through stop signs, not using blinkers and not having your headlights on when your wipers are on, I think I yell at more drivers for these simple reasons than cutting me off or not doing my standard "5" over the speed limit.
I will save my rant for the handicapped driver at Costco for a later date...

Zombie Apocalypse

I know that I am not the only crazy person that thinks about it. Ya know, it may happen some day. I tend to sit and think about how we can zombie proof our house and how long we could live on the food that we have on hand. I just hope that when it does happen, the zombies are more like the "Shaun of the Dead" zombies and not the "28 Days Later" or "I am Legend".
We have already decided that the basement would be our best place to hid out (except there is no bathroom), but secretly I picture us barricading the whole house, especially the first floor despite all the windows. I figure we would have a little time, so Dennis can spend the time blocking all the windows while I run to Menard's and grab all of the shelf stable food possible along with any tools that can be used as weapons. I would probably stop at the local gas station too! Lots of low nutrition, but shelf stable foods there (not to mention beer:). And screw paying for it, we are in the middle of a zombie apocalypse.

O vs. 0

I wish people would learn the difference between the letter "O" and the number "0". In all honesty, so many people are horrible at the English language, I choose to ignore most grammatical mistakes, but this is one that really bothers me to no end. When you give out your phone number, zip code, or even if you are counting, use the number and not the letter. Seriously, how hard is it to say zero instead of "oh". If I were to take it to heart and dial the letter "o" on the phone than that would be a 6 and not a zero.
I also strongly dislike it when verification codes has an "o" or a "0" in it. For example, when you need to type in an authentication online (and if you don't know what I mean, than forget it) Most sites will put a slash through the circle to indicate it is a zero, but if I use the wrong one and it locks me out, so help me, I will probably never go to your website again (i.e. trying to post on blogspot, send message through FB etc.)
So people, if you live in an area with a zero in the zip code, say zero and not oh. In my mind, you just look more stupid if you don't....
Now I know I am not perfect, but I strive to do as well as possible and try to learn from my mistakes.

Jelly Beans

I always wonder if I am the only person out there that LOVES buttered popcorn Jelly Belly jelly beans. They are by far my favorite ones. It is obvious that I am not the only one that loves them because if I were, than they would stop making them. My husband thinks I am crazy for loving them, but I think they are the most creative and delicious flavor out there! Nummy Nummy Nummy!

Food Allergies & Going out to eat

So for those of us who have food allergies going out to eat can sometimes prove to be a nightmare, be it a restaurant, a friend's house or a relative's house. So my son is allergic to cinnamon and I am allergic to tree nuts....making ordering deserts a nightmare sometimes. However, I have a friend who is allergic to carrots. Yes people, carrots. Well, one time, a VERY long time ago, we went out to eat and she ordered a salad that had no mention of carrots on it and lo and behold, it shows up with shredded carrots. Well, she explained to the server that she was allergic to them, and we got the eye roll and she said they would make a new one. Well, they obviously didn't because immediately upon taking a bite, she broke out in a rash (contact dermatitis) so it was very obvious that they just picked out the carrots. Idiots!

So let this be a lesson to all servers out there: if someone tells you are allergic to something, believe them and take care of the problem. Don't just fix it, completely replace it.

Dryer Sheets

I once read a tip about dryer sheets. They really are twice as big as you actually need them. Rip them in half and they will last you twice as long. Although sometimes when you have a HUGE load or material that carries and transfers static cling real easily, I would still recommend using a whole sheet, but for the most part, a half a sheet will do ya. One box of dryer sheets could easily last you a whole year. I know it isn't that much money, but in this economy, every penny counts!

The Man Lean

This is what I call it when a dude is driving a car and is leaning so far to the right that it looks like he is sitting in the middle. Why do guys lean like this? You almost never see women doing it. Is it their huge wallet making them do it? It looks absolutely ridiculous. Can't be good for your posture let alone future back and hip problems. Do they walk with a severe lean too? Seriously guys, sit up straight like your mother always told you to.