No new taxes?

I have to tell ya, I like to read when I'm eating my cereal in the morning. This morning I was reading up on the questions that will be on the ballot come November. One of the questions is getting rid of the state income tax in Massachusetts. The supporters say that your town taxes won't go up and that the government is just misspending the funds from our contribution and this will straighten them out. Now, as much as I would love some extra coin in my paycheck but I'm a bit wary come February after our 15th snowstorm, where will the funds come from to clear the street? I'm sure that thought is irrelevant but I'd like to know from any one who lives in a income tax free state, is it worth it?  

New Header Picture

So, we've been getting a lot of inquiries on why the flower for the main picture. Even W was puzzled by this. Well, the truth is, I didn't have anything else really to put there. W even wondered why there wasn't a picture of us there, that's what the blog is all about.

I reminded him that we were trying to be somewhat discreet on our identies but I did find this lovely picture that would still elude the masses. This is a picture of us when we went to Baltimore for my 33rd birthday. We were at Baltimore's National Aquarium and had ask a fellow tourist to take our picture. Boy, she was a doozy. She did admit she didn't know how to use a camera but we thought she was just kidding. As you can see, she wasn't. She then asked us to take a picture of her and her husband. Oh boy, was I tempted but I did the right thing and made sure there heads were in the shot.

This picture always makes me laugh. I hope you see the humor.

Back to School

Well, W finally did it. After years of not loving his career (I'm being nice here) he signed up for computer classes to start doing something that he does like. He has the opportunity to do the classes at home which is great since he can't go to a classroom because of his work hours. We will set him on a schedule so his path to a new job will be quick.

I realize "computer classes" is a broad study range, and I can't answer what exactly he'll be studying. In the end the most important thing is that HE knows what he's studying. I'm just there to support and nag him.

I did get permission to nag him (woo-hoo!)

Birthdays and Baptisms

Yesterday was very busy for W and E. First we went to our nephew J's birthday party. J was all excited telling us about his dinner at the Rainforest Cafe. Because he was so excited telling us about his day we only got out of it that he really liked the thunder and I think there was a monkey involved. It's hard to understand a 6 year that's twirling about the room talking in his dog voice. There was awesome cupcakes at this party. Bravo to SIL L!

Fast forward to 1pm. We did about a buck 90 to Framingham to go to our niece, L's baptism. We weren't late but kept saying "so this is how if feels like to be my sister". W is her Godfather. At one point all the Godparents were on the alter and the priest made a point to say that these are good people because the roof hadn't fallen down. Proof that there's still hope for W.

I can see clearly now!

As everyone now knows, I had Lasiks eye surgery yesterday. Everything went well. I was in some pain right afterwards but a 3 hour nap took care of that. I was a little nervous because my sight was still unclear but nightime but when I woke up this morning I could see just fine. The only thing is that everything has a glow around it, kinda like Cybil Sheppard in Moonlighting.

I had my follow up this morning at TLC and they said that I have 20/20 vision with out the use of glasses/contacts. The glow I see is normal.

If any of you are thinking of doing it, I highly recommend taking the Valium that they offer before hand. I didn't but regretted it afterwards. It didn't hurt but it was very uncomfortable when they make the flap in your cornea. In the end it was totally worth it. Please check out my before and after shots, as you can see it's quite a difference.

still in control

W back again. E had her Lasic done today. Doctors said everything went well. She has to take it easy on her eyes for the next few weeks, and she can't watch a lot of TV, use the computer or read a lot for the next few days. Plus she has to put drops in her eyes all the time. Added bonus she can now shoot laser beams out of her eyes now, which kind of sucks for me.

Sox got clobbered by the Rays last night, 2 back in the division now, on the plus side they are up 7 games in the wild card race. So October baseball is still looking good.

"ZZZZZZZZT" Ow!!!!! Sorry I have to get off the computer now or I'll get zapped again. Coming dear.

I have usurped control!!!!!!!

OK E's out today and I'm in. The Ma Glockners thing was a big blow. This area is sorely lacking in good places to eat. Those cinnamon rolls were the best and will be missed. Red Sox bats were on fire last night as they crushed Scot Kazmir and the Tampa Bay Rays. Let's hope they keep it going. Win tonight puts us in sole possession of first place. Come on Josh Becket.

The end of an era

When we went out to eat yesterday our big plan was go to go Ma Gockners. As we pulled up we noticed no cars in the parking lot and a small sign on the door that read the restuarant was closed due to hard economic times. There was more to the note but we all know how patient W is and he just drove away and said "let's pick another place to go". I think I saw a small tear in his eye but didn't say anything. I'm royally bummed about this and hope they reopen soon. Those cinnamon buns are awesome.
We ended up at the 99. It was ok.

HBTE!!

Today is my birthday. My wonderful husband got me new sneakers (see below). I got Nike's this time around. Normally I'm a New Balance kind of girl but I've been wearing them for years and I was looking to try out something different. Unfortunately, I can't run today because it's pouring out and that's one thing I don't like to do, run in the rain. I'll keep you posted on their rating.
My Mom is coming to visit today and we are going to Ma Glouckners. If you are ever in the Franklin/Bellingham Ma area, I highly recommend this restaurant. Instead of dinner rolls they serve cinnamon rolls. They are sooooo good.
We are also having an open house. Selling our condo on my bday would be the best present!

Our very first blog

Welcome! I'm so glad you checked in! Last year the big thing for us was our wedding which went off without a hitch (ha-ha). This year, it's selling our condo. We put it on the market around April but no bites. Plenty of people seen it, whether it be an actual person looking for themselves or the ever popular looking for "a friend". But no offers. I'm not to concerned considering that we haven't found a place to buy. Anyway, check out our link http://isoldmyhouse.com/index/MA/141176.html

Please send it to anyone you know that may be looking for a place.