High Gasoline Prices?

The prices of gasoline are continuing to rise and this is truely frustrating! I came across this interesting article that put things in a different light for me, though. Thought I would share.

Diet Snapple: 16 oz. jar cost $1.29=$10.32 per gallon

Lipton Ice Tea: 16 oz. cost $1.19=$9.52 per gallon

Gatorade: 20 oz. cost $1.59=$10.17 per gallon

Ocean Spray: 16 oz. cost $1.25=$10.00 per gallon

Brake Fluid: 12 oz. cost $3.15=$33.60 per gallon

Vick's Nyquil: 6 oz. cost $8.35=$178.13 per gallon

Pepto Bismol: 4 oz. cost $3.85=$123.20 per gallon

whiteout: 7 oz. cost $1.39=$25.42 per gallon

Scope: 1.5 oz. cost $.99=$84.48 per gallon

and this is the real kicker!

Evian water: 9 oz. $1.49=$21.19 per gallon?!

$21.19 per gallon for WATER--and the buyers don't even know the source.

So the next time we are at the pump, we should be thankful that out vehicles don't run on water, scope, or whiteout or heaven forbid, pepto bismal or nyquil.

Just a little humor to help ease the pain of your next trip to the pump:)

P.S. Spell Evian backwards. (thought that was interesting)

Dreams

I have always had strange dreams. Some have seemed so real that I really had to stop and analyze and determine if they were really real or not. Since so many of them have been strange I have been fascinated with trying to decipher there meanings. There are so many theories out there as to what they can possibly mean. In the Bible times, dreams were seen as prophecies. I wonder how often God still tries to talk to us through our dreams! I know he doesn't communicate to us the same we he did to them, I mean who can honestly say God spoke to them through a burning bush, or something of that sort? NO ONE! And if so, what about bad dreams, is that God warning us, or is that Satan playing with our heads to scare us or is it merrily just our sub-conscience just acting out our deepest fears and emotions about things? Who knows? Many researchers have the belief that the dreams are just a way of revisiting the events and emotions we enconter throughout the day. We can not possibly have the energy or ability to keep up with everything that is thrown at us through the day and so at night in our dreams we rehash the thoughts that were put on hold throughout the day. There is so much symbolism in dreams, different colors mean different things and so on. I am fascinated by them and always try to figure out why I dreamed what I did and what they mean. The worst ones are when it is something that really makes you angry in the dream and then you wake and it seemed to real and you are still ticked off, and you have to concentrate on calming down and its like "why am I so mad, it was only a dream" or like the other night I dreamed someone was holding a gun to my head and I woke up shaking and sweating, I was totally freaking out. Had to wake up my husband and tell him to turn on the light so I could see to go to the bathroom, then I felt so silly because it obviously wan't real and there was no burgler in our house (thank goodness) and I was safe. Why did that dream occur? I mean, it's just crazy. Am I the only one that goes through this or is this normal? Anyone? Any advice?

ramblings

Has been a while since I last wrote anything so I figured since I had a spare moment I would write. Went to the Dr. last Tuesday, she said I'm gonna have an active baby. Makes sense, gonna be just like his/her dad. I lost weight too, which also makes sense because I hardly eat anything anymore. Usually 1 meal per day and I'm good. May have a small snack or something, but that is really about all. She scheduled my ultrasound for the 28th. Can't wait! Am hoping and praying that I can find out what we are having. I am really wanting a boy, then a girl. I always wanted a big brother, so I am hoping someday I can have a daughter that has a big brother. But I will take whatever God gives me, just as long as it is a healthy one. Went and ate at Texas Roudhouse on Sunday with hubbys family. Was kind of cool because his Grandpa paid, food was delicious. I didn't eat much, though. Pretty much just the bacon cheese fries. Real healthy I know. But what do you do when that is the only thing that sounds good. Otherwise the week has been pretty much non-eventful. (Is that a a word?) The usual routine of work, work, work. (Fun, Fun), Hubby has made several trips for truck parts this week, (couple hour round trips has been getting old for him) we are gonna go again on Friday and he was gonna leave at 7:30 again like he has been, but he wants to take my car and I have a meeting at work at 8:00 so he is gonna wait and go in the afternoon. Said if I go with him he'll take me out for supper (he mentioned Olive Garden which is my favorite restaurant). He is so sweet, he doesn't like to eat there at all, but a couple times a year he will surprise me and take me there. He might take me to Babys R us too, so we can go Baby shopping too. Yeah. I think it will be worth the trip. It will be nice to spend time with him, haven't seen him much this week. I really miss him when I don't see him much. I love being with him. Will be glad when this is all over! Well, gonna sign off for now, will write more later.

weekend

why does the weekend go so fast? It's crazy! Why can't a Monday go as fast as a Saturday or Sunday? It is so frustrating! This weekend has been a busy one. Friday I had running around to do during the day and then hubby and I went and had supper with his parents. Then on Saturday, hubby was in an accident. VERY SCARY! Wrecked his truck, the new one, only has around 16,000 miles on it. Thankfully no-one was hurt and the truck had minimal damage. Only have to replace part of the front end, and for some crazy reason the airbags didn't go off, (which is a good thing, I hear insurance companies tend to get a little bent out of shape about that) so definitely not as bad as it could have been. Still not able to drive the truck does put things in a little bind. Will be able to pay for our deductable once we get the tax check. Don't have the money now due to paying off the vet bill from the dog. He does have the old beater (that is what we call his wood hauling truck) but, with it being such a gas guzzler, he won't being driving it much more than to work and back. He is very upset about it, hasn't had an accident since he hit a deer about 8-9 years ago. Told him not to worry, that isn't a bad record at all. But I understand his frustration! I wrecked a 2 year old car 2 years ago (still had the factory warranty and everything), and totaled it. That was so frustting. I slid on ice and hit a utility pole. Nobodys fault, just one of those things. Told hubby we shouldn't buy anymore brand new vehicles, seem to have better luck with the used ones, never wreck those. Have only ever had 2 brand new ones and have wrecked both of them now. But both accidents have been just that...just accidents, just one of those things. Too bad the insurance companies don't see it that way. i think they should only raise your rates if you did something on purpose or something just plain stupid like drink and drive or something, but they should leave the rates alone if is just an accident, but of course they won't. Doesn't seem fair, but of course life isn't fair. Just the way it goes. Today of course we went to church this Am, then we went out to dinner with a couple from church. They have 2 boys one is 3yrs. and one is 4 months old. So cute! We had a good time, ended up just staying at the restaurant and visiting for over 2 hours. Then we went and saw my neice for a while, and are now home in time for hubby to watch the superbowl. (Oh boy) My opinion is the steelers will win even though I don't want them too. Was really wanting the Colts to go all the way, was gonna have a big super-bowl party if they were going, but oh well, didn't have to make my house shine this way (lol). Well, gonna sign off for now. Have a great day!

whole lot of nothing

Today I am going to just post random thoughts. So, has been a while since I last wrote. When I started this I wasn't sure how good I would be at keeping up with this. Guess I am finding out. Anywho, today was a long day. I worked a 11-1/2 hour day at the vet clinic. Although I do this almost every Thursday, today the clock just didn't seem to want to move. I hate days like that, especially long days! Seemed to have a lot of sick dogs and cats. Ran several blood panels. And then the last one of the day was a mean German Shepard, never did get his nails trimmed, only vaccinations got done, and even then, not real sure how. Dog was CRAZY! Out for blood! Those kind just tick me off, we don't get them often, but when we do..., oh yeah, Just a quick note, (speaking of dogs), my dog that I told ya was sick seems to be doing a lot better. She is finally up to full feed and the other day went and layed in her chair in my husbands workshop. (He has an old recliner that she loved to lay in before she got sick). I am so excited. Speaking of sick, seems there is something going around and lots of people around me have been sick, my mom has been sick and a girl I worked with today was feeling sick by this afternoon, plus others I know. Sure hope I don't catch it. Just have started feeling better lately from the pregnancy. Don't need to complicate things now. Hope everyone else is starting to feel better soon! January was a busy month! seemed to be filled with parties. Had a Tupperware and Home Interiors Bridal Shower for my husbands sister who is getting married in March, and had a Tastefully simple party, that was fun, had never been to one before, was probably one of the funnest home parties I have ever been too. My friend is starting to sell it and this was her kick off party. Would rec. going to it if you ever get the chance. And a friend from Church had a Pampered chef party. Learned a delicious new recipe for a veggie pizaa. Was exciting. I love pizza, and I like to try new recipes. February should be a little calmer (for now, as you well know that can change in an instant), but March will be an absolute whirlwind. Will go so fast! Well, I am probably boring you now, so I will sign off and write more later. Thanks for visiting.