There are so many things lacking today. Customer service for one has really taken a nose dive with the economy. That's not the case with Apple.
I bought a used 160GB iPod from a dear friend. She was going on a trip to Israel and needed the spending money. I purchased it and it was packed full of different music genres that I may not have tried out otherwise.
About a month ago, I had received a sample of a hair product for Troi. That was in my purse with my iPod. Can you tell this is not going so good right? Well, the product leaked in the docking part of my iPod. So sad indeed.
I cleaned it up...and it seemed to be working just fine. I breathed a huge sigh of relief...since I can't afford to replace it. Two nights ago I was trying to play a movie on it via a Monster cable attached to the TV. My iPod just shot off and got really hot. I packed it up in it's original packaging and slipped it into it's snug box - manual included and decided to see about a repair.
I made an appointment for the next day to see someone at the Genius Bar. I begged them to use a defibrillator or just anything to get it to come to life again. They tried everything to no avail. It remained dead. The young man could see my sadness. Especially when he had to share with me that it is out of warranty. I sighed and was ready to provide my iPod with a proper burial or perhaps use it as a paper weight. He then said, "Well it it evident you take really good care of it and the battery overheated and fried everything inside. So I am going to take care of it for you." I thought wow...a repair...sweet. He then said they will just replace the one I have. I am sure it's a refurb but it's better than not having one at all or having just a very once-expensive paperweight.
Gotta love Apple.
My next computer endeavor is a Mac. Handsdown.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
How to Display the American Flag
I had to post this because I had seen a car in my area that was displaying the American flag on the bumper.
It didn't look right, so I posted the photo on Facebook and had some comments.
I thought it was wrong.
While link doesn't address "bumper sticker" display rules, it did confirm many things I knew already about the flag.
Check it out.
http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html
It didn't look right, so I posted the photo on Facebook and had some comments.
I thought it was wrong.
While link doesn't address "bumper sticker" display rules, it did confirm many things I knew already about the flag.
Check it out.
http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Breaking Dawn: The Game
I just had fun with this. I am addicted to the entire Twilight series!
Breaking Dawn: The Game
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Breaking Dawn: The Game
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Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Made to Love
I am in love with this song....It's by Toby Mac and it just sings in my heart.
The dream is fading, now
I'm staring at the doorI know its over cause my feet have hit the cold floor
Check my reflection,
I ain't feelin what I see
It's no mystery
Whatever happened to a passion I could live for
What became of the flame that made me feel more
And when did I forget that...
I was made to love you
I was made to find you
I was made just for you
Made to adore you
I was made to love
And be loved by you
You were here before me
You were waiting on me
And you said you'd keep me
Never would you leave me
I was made to love and be loved by you
The dream's alive with my eyes opened wide
Back in the ring you've got me swinging for the grand prize
I feel the haters spittin vapors on my dreams
But I still believe
I'm reachin out, reachin up, reachin over
I feel a breeze cover me called Jehovah
And daddy I'm on my way
Cause I was made to love...
I was made to love you
I was made to find you
I was made just for you
Made to adore you
I was made to love
And be loved by you
You were here before me
You were waiting on me
And you said you'd keep me
Never would you leave me
I was made to love and be loved by you
The dream is fading, now
I'm staring at the doorI know its over cause my feet have hit the cold floor
Check my reflection,
I ain't feelin what I see
It's no mystery
Whatever happened to a passion I could live for
What became of the flame that made me feel more
And when did I forget that...
I was made to love you
I was made to find you
I was made just for you
Made to adore you
I was made to love
And be loved by you
You were here before me
You were waiting on me
And you said you'd keep me
Never would you leave me
I was made to love and be loved by you
The dream's alive with my eyes opened wide
Back in the ring you've got me swinging for the grand prize
I feel the haters spittin vapors on my dreams
But I still believe
I'm reachin out, reachin up, reachin over
I feel a breeze cover me called Jehovah
And daddy I'm on my way
Cause I was made to love...
I was made to love you
I was made to find you
I was made just for you
Made to adore you
I was made to love
And be loved by you
You were here before me
You were waiting on me
And you said you'd keep me
Never would you leave me
I was made to love and be loved by you
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Happy Anniversary! Another Year! Walking for Curing Cystic Fibrosis!
Dear Friends, Family, and respected Colleagues,
It's that time of year again! The time of year that marks another year that we walk for Kai and the thousands of other with this genetic disease. Kai has cystic fibrosis. He is 4 now and is a loving, caring, bundle of joy. He enjoys picking on his big brother Troi (11). He loves imitating and mimicking everything he sees and hears. Kai attends school in the Poway school district special education program working on gross motor skills and his speech.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a devastating genetic disease that affects tens of thousands of children and young adults in the United States. Research and care supported by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is making a huge difference in extending the quality of life for those with CF. However, we continue to lose precious lives to CF every day. That's why your help is needed now more than ever to ensure that a cure is found sooner - rather than later. To learn more about CF and the CF Foundation, visit www.cff.org.
CF has mostly impacted Kai's digestive system. Because of this, Kai takes 8-10 pills per day. These pills are filled with the digestive enzymes he needs to digest the foods he eats. They are required with each and every meal or snack. He doesn't object because that's just his "norm". Kai now has The Vest. He calls it "the Jack" which is short for jacket. "The Jack" is one therapy that Kai does twice per day for 20 minutes each time. The vest (Jack) fills with air and then the machine it's connected to vibrates the air providing the percussive pressure neede to loosen up any mucus in Kai's lungs. Kai does his therapies in the morning and evening. His therapies consists of "Jack" and TOBI. TOBI is an inhaled antibiotic to combat a bacteria that keeps lurking in Kai's lungs. This bacteria is Pseudomonas aeruginosa and can really cause serious problems for Kai if it should get out of control. This is the bacteria that destroys the healthy lung tissue resulting in decreased lung function.
So, because of this precious little man, his family and friends walk GREAT STRIDES. They have done this every year since the year he was born. With your help we have received thousands of dollars in donations! We thank you for your continued support. EVERY little bit helps. So, please sponsor our walk again this year if you are in a position to do so. If not, walk with us. If you can't walk, pray for continued health and resources for Kai's care.
GREAT STRIDES is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's largest and most successful national fund-raising event. This year, I'm walking in the GREAT STRIDES walk at the 2009 Carlsbad - Cannon Park walk on 05/17/2009. Please help me meet my fund-raising goal of $3,000.00 by sponsoring me.
Your generous gift will be used efficiently and effectively, as more than $0.88 out of every dollar you contribute will be used to fund the vital programs of the CF Foundation.
Making a donation is easy and secure! Just click the "Click to Donate" button on this page to go to make a donation that will be credited to my team. Any amount you can donate is greatly appreciated!
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those with CF! Thank you for supporting the mission of the CF Foundation and GREAT STRIDES!
Below is a list of donors who have donated to support me. Thanks to everyone for your support!
Be the first one! Click Here to donate.
Team fund-raising goal:
$5,000.00
Money raised to date:
$0.00
It's that time of year again! The time of year that marks another year that we walk for Kai and the thousands of other with this genetic disease. Kai has cystic fibrosis. He is 4 now and is a loving, caring, bundle of joy. He enjoys picking on his big brother Troi (11). He loves imitating and mimicking everything he sees and hears. Kai attends school in the Poway school district special education program working on gross motor skills and his speech.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a devastating genetic disease that affects tens of thousands of children and young adults in the United States. Research and care supported by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is making a huge difference in extending the quality of life for those with CF. However, we continue to lose precious lives to CF every day. That's why your help is needed now more than ever to ensure that a cure is found sooner - rather than later. To learn more about CF and the CF Foundation, visit www.cff.org.
CF has mostly impacted Kai's digestive system. Because of this, Kai takes 8-10 pills per day. These pills are filled with the digestive enzymes he needs to digest the foods he eats. They are required with each and every meal or snack. He doesn't object because that's just his "norm". Kai now has The Vest. He calls it "the Jack" which is short for jacket. "The Jack" is one therapy that Kai does twice per day for 20 minutes each time. The vest (Jack) fills with air and then the machine it's connected to vibrates the air providing the percussive pressure neede to loosen up any mucus in Kai's lungs. Kai does his therapies in the morning and evening. His therapies consists of "Jack" and TOBI. TOBI is an inhaled antibiotic to combat a bacteria that keeps lurking in Kai's lungs. This bacteria is Pseudomonas aeruginosa and can really cause serious problems for Kai if it should get out of control. This is the bacteria that destroys the healthy lung tissue resulting in decreased lung function.
So, because of this precious little man, his family and friends walk GREAT STRIDES. They have done this every year since the year he was born. With your help we have received thousands of dollars in donations! We thank you for your continued support. EVERY little bit helps. So, please sponsor our walk again this year if you are in a position to do so. If not, walk with us. If you can't walk, pray for continued health and resources for Kai's care.
GREAT STRIDES is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's largest and most successful national fund-raising event. This year, I'm walking in the GREAT STRIDES walk at the 2009 Carlsbad - Cannon Park walk on 05/17/2009. Please help me meet my fund-raising goal of $3,000.00 by sponsoring me.
Your generous gift will be used efficiently and effectively, as more than $0.88 out of every dollar you contribute will be used to fund the vital programs of the CF Foundation.
Making a donation is easy and secure! Just click the "Click to Donate" button on this page to go to make a donation that will be credited to my team. Any amount you can donate is greatly appreciated!
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those with CF! Thank you for supporting the mission of the CF Foundation and GREAT STRIDES!
Below is a list of donors who have donated to support me. Thanks to everyone for your support!
Be the first one! Click Here to donate.
Team fund-raising goal:
$5,000.00
Money raised to date:
$0.00
Friday, October 24, 2008
Go McCain?
Thank you Cheryl for sending this to me! It's the funniest damned thing.
Basically it says get your butt out there and vote...
It's also saying vote Obama...which I am not going to do.
But it's funny all the same!!
http://www.cnnbcvideo.com/index.html?nid=8UZ340XDBLtt9l.gIActETQxNTY3MzU-&referred_by=11347962-H3GKuNx
Basically it says get your butt out there and vote...
It's also saying vote Obama...which I am not going to do.
But it's funny all the same!!
http://www.cnnbcvideo.com/index.html?nid=8UZ340XDBLtt9l.gIActETQxNTY3MzU-&referred_by=11347962-H3GKuNx
Friday, August 29, 2008
Growing Pains (In the ARSE) - Ugh
Wow. How do you know when a young person is ready for added responsibility? Do they take their chores seriously or do they slack and not follow through?
I am a delighted mother of 2 boys. 10 and 3 years old...the ten year old is itching for independence. At first I thought I was the one that wasn't ready for such independence...but today clearly shouted out that he isn't either.
I have arranged for after school care complete with transportation for the 2 hours (give or take) after school that corresponds with me getting off work, picking up the youngest and then getting the oldest.
Today, Mr. 10 decides that he isn't going to take the transportation and head on home so he can hang with his friends. Mom drives to the after school site and no one has seen Mr. 10 and verified he never got on the bus. (He claims to have forgotten that he needed to get on said transportation...)
After driving home, checking neighbors, calling the sheriff...he rides up on his bike with one of his buddies. I wanted to hug and kiss him and beat the living daylights out of him all in the same momentary emotion. I chose to hug him. I called his Dad...since we are co-parenting now and we handled this in an impressive way. We agreed on the punishment and actually talked like civilized adults. (Knowing full well he is blaming me for this the whole way...but that's another blog!)
I explained to Mr. 10 about the dangers that are out there when Mom and Dad are not around and shared with him my understanding that he wants more independence but he must realize the boundaries that exists for his protection. (That went over like a fart in an elevator let me tell you!) Um, I am talking to a 5Th grader now...and don't you know...you and I are not smarter than 5Th graders...sh uh....
Crisis is over and I am sipping on a yummy beverage whilst Mr. 10 is cleaning his room and occasionally popping up here to my room to verify said terms of punishment. No you can't play outside, no you can't watch TV even if it's with your brother, yes you can read, yes you can do math, no you can't ride your bike by yourself, no you can have no friends over...for ONE WEEK. That means next Friday night when Dad's parenting time begins.
So there.
I am a delighted mother of 2 boys. 10 and 3 years old...the ten year old is itching for independence. At first I thought I was the one that wasn't ready for such independence...but today clearly shouted out that he isn't either.
I have arranged for after school care complete with transportation for the 2 hours (give or take) after school that corresponds with me getting off work, picking up the youngest and then getting the oldest.
Today, Mr. 10 decides that he isn't going to take the transportation and head on home so he can hang with his friends. Mom drives to the after school site and no one has seen Mr. 10 and verified he never got on the bus. (He claims to have forgotten that he needed to get on said transportation...)
After driving home, checking neighbors, calling the sheriff...he rides up on his bike with one of his buddies. I wanted to hug and kiss him and beat the living daylights out of him all in the same momentary emotion. I chose to hug him. I called his Dad...since we are co-parenting now and we handled this in an impressive way. We agreed on the punishment and actually talked like civilized adults. (Knowing full well he is blaming me for this the whole way...but that's another blog!)
I explained to Mr. 10 about the dangers that are out there when Mom and Dad are not around and shared with him my understanding that he wants more independence but he must realize the boundaries that exists for his protection. (That went over like a fart in an elevator let me tell you!) Um, I am talking to a 5Th grader now...and don't you know...you and I are not smarter than 5Th graders...sh uh....
Crisis is over and I am sipping on a yummy beverage whilst Mr. 10 is cleaning his room and occasionally popping up here to my room to verify said terms of punishment. No you can't play outside, no you can't watch TV even if it's with your brother, yes you can read, yes you can do math, no you can't ride your bike by yourself, no you can have no friends over...for ONE WEEK. That means next Friday night when Dad's parenting time begins.
So there.
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