I had to leave work at lunchtime today for an emergency manicure appointment. Really. Some of you may laugh, but as my trainer remarked last night at the gym, "Ohmigawd . . . I have never seen you with a broken nail before! WOW!"
By a pure stroke of luck, Melissa had an opening at noon today, so I hustled on over to her place, full of appreciation. One must always remember to butter up their manicurist -- especially one who does silk wraps, which I require -- I have heard Melissa speak with disdain about "standing clients" (that's someone like me, with a standing appt. every two weeks), who she has "had to kick out of the book." YIKES!
I have been with Melissa for 10 years now -- she' s an intergral part of My Team. I don't know what I'd do without her! She usually pours me a glass or two of wine while she sharpens my claws . . . so, it's like therapy, only with booze and the swapping of juicy sex stories!
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Food, Wine, and Thou
Dr. J and I spent an AWESOME day together! Started off by sleeping in 'til 11 a.m. . . . then got dressed and went to the "Taste of Pittsburgh" at the Convention Center. YUM!!! Lots of goodies to sample, and we took home plenty of treats!
After some fun time spending money on a new pair of jeans (for me) and a roasting rack and meat thermometer (for him), we went Dahntahn for some fun.
We started off with a stop at the wine bar at the Renaissance Hotel (highly recommended for fellow wine snobs). Had a thoroughly wonderful and encouraging conversation with an oral surgeon and his wife who were visiting feom Philly. We all mutually ragged on Governor Cheesesteak, bitched about taxes, and compared malpractice insurance rates.
After getting a small buzz on, we toddled over to Six Penn Kitchen for dinner. Our server, Denise, took excellent care of us. Of course, we had more fun noting everyone who was checkin' us out (we LOVE people-watching). Dr. J and I always have a blast when we go out . . . we are just different enough to make it interesting, and yet have similarly wicked sense of humor, that we could make watching paint dry a hilarious time ;o)
Nobody has more fun than us!
After some fun time spending money on a new pair of jeans (for me) and a roasting rack and meat thermometer (for him), we went Dahntahn for some fun.
We started off with a stop at the wine bar at the Renaissance Hotel (highly recommended for fellow wine snobs). Had a thoroughly wonderful and encouraging conversation with an oral surgeon and his wife who were visiting feom Philly. We all mutually ragged on Governor Cheesesteak, bitched about taxes, and compared malpractice insurance rates.
After getting a small buzz on, we toddled over to Six Penn Kitchen for dinner. Our server, Denise, took excellent care of us. Of course, we had more fun noting everyone who was checkin' us out (we LOVE people-watching). Dr. J and I always have a blast when we go out . . . we are just different enough to make it interesting, and yet have similarly wicked sense of humor, that we could make watching paint dry a hilarious time ;o)
Nobody has more fun than us!
Friday, October 27, 2006
Buh-Bye Ford Credit
Last night I did something I've been looking forward to for 5 years . . . I made the very last payment on my car. Yep, it's all mine now!!! I own it wholly and completely.
I was so proud when I first got the car. Sure, I'd had two cars before that, but both had been bought and paid for by Daddy. This one was all on me.
More than anything, I was so proud of myself for the negotiations that went into purchasing the car. It took hours, but I finally got them to sell me the car for $1,600 under dealer invoice, and financed it at 1.9%. Not bad for a carbuying newbie.
I have never regretted the purchase -- I love that car! She's held up well -- still looks good, has fabulous fuel economy, and has quite the zippy engine.
And she's not going anywhere . . . I plan on driving her another 5 years.
I was so proud when I first got the car. Sure, I'd had two cars before that, but both had been bought and paid for by Daddy. This one was all on me.
More than anything, I was so proud of myself for the negotiations that went into purchasing the car. It took hours, but I finally got them to sell me the car for $1,600 under dealer invoice, and financed it at 1.9%. Not bad for a carbuying newbie.
I have never regretted the purchase -- I love that car! She's held up well -- still looks good, has fabulous fuel economy, and has quite the zippy engine.
And she's not going anywhere . . . I plan on driving her another 5 years.
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