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Checkin' on the neighbors

March 21st, 2009 at 10:51 pm

Friday afternoon I went over to my friends house to check on their rabbits and their cat. If you remember, when I went there on Wednesday, the rabbits were completely out of water. That is why I decided to go back on Friday instead of waiting till Saturday.

Well, I guess the weather had been cooler, or the rabbits hadn't been as thirsty, because their water bottle was half full. Still, I had bought a second water bottle (Walmart $3.xx) for them, so I went ahead and attached it to their cage.

I had decided to go ahead and spend the night there (which my friends had told me I was welcome to do) to both keep Megan (cat) company, and wait a few hours to change out everything (plus they have a big cable package, so I did a bit of cable surfing too.) Smile

About 9:30p.m. someone knocked on the front door. I debated about acknowledging the person, but in the end decided to at least turn the porch light on and see who was out there. After seeing it was a man, I called out "um, yes?" He asked me if I was a family member. I told him that no, I was a friend of the family. He said, Oh, ok. and then went on his way.

That was a little unnerving, but it also made me feel good to know that my friends have neighbors who are keeping an eye out for them.

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I kind of wish I had Lifetime for the next 4 weekends at least. They're showing 4 new Nora Roberts movies. If I could pay for just one channel, it would be Lifetime.

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One week from Tuesday is my GRE test. I'm really getting nervous about it. I almost wish I'd scheduled it out further. But, even if I had, I probably still wouldn't feel ready for it.

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I talked to my brother today. Once he has his acceptance letter for nursing school, he is thinking of signing up for the Air Force - have them pay for his schooling, and then serve however many years are required in exchange.

He'd be able to go in as an officer because he already has a degree, so wouldn't have to do boot camp (which is good, because he has two bad knees.)

I'm not sure how I feel about this. I want my brother safe, but I'm also proud that he's willing to serve his country (even though it also will benefit him financially.) Going in as a medic/nurse should keep him fairly safe -- hopefully.

Whatever happens, will happen. Hopefully it will all be for the best.

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My recent post on Single Frugalton is about the

Text is dangers of gift shops. and Link is http://thesinglefrugalton.today.com/2009/03/20/gift-shop-danger/
dangers of gift shops. I'd love to hear your opinions on it.

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Sunday plans;
() Craigslist
() Study GRE math
() update blogs
() clean kitchen
() trash run
() exercise

5 Responses to “Checkin' on the neighbors”

  1. creditcardfree Says:
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    I think your brother is making an excellent move, as long as he is aware, he will get deployed. And yes, he will most likely be in the more secure areas. Officer's do make more money and deployment income is generally tax free...so financially, it could be a great boost for him.

    My husband, who is Army, would join the Air Force if he had to do it again. Their deployment's are generally much shorter than the army...so that is a plus!

  2. oceansluver78 Says:
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    I joined the Marines. As much as I loved it, I would have the Air Force since the benefits and pay is greater than that of the Marines.
    And every time I go to my dads I cable surf since I don't have cable.

  3. frugaltexan75 Says:
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    Thanks guys for your comments. I feel a bit better about him thinking about the Air Force.

    He and I may have fought like cats and dogs growing up - but he's my rock now. I want him to still be around when I start getting gray hairs.

  4. monkeymama Says:
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    I used to house sit a lot in college. The best perk (besides the time I house sat many months for a free room) was always cable. Big Grin Just brought back memories.

  5. debtfreeme Says:
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    I know how you feel about the military and worrying...my nephew just left yesterday for boot camp!!

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