Holiday Let Down

Well, we didn't see our friends for the holiday. We were hugely disappointed. The kids got sick so they didn't visit anyone but their family (my boss also appears to have contracted the same illness over the Holiday). Our friend said she's become a workaholic with the book and that that was another reason they didn't go out. Maybe next time. I'd like to get with them and go to D.C. again. I guess time will tell.

My youngest has found a great new toy: a large cardboard box. I'm inclined to believe that every child should have a toy as great as a box. How could anyone want anything better then a box. It's the perfect gift idea. It becomes anything and everything you could want. Now we don't know how we're going to top it for Christmas. Where do we go from here?

I can't believe they're making a movie of Eragon! What an incredible book to turn into a movie. Now I'm interested in finding out if all the books in the series will be included in the movie or if more movies are on the way. As one can tell, I have yet to see the film.

I haven't listened to much on my mp3 player lately. I have several books to listen to at work but just haven't brought it. I think tonight, if I have time, I'll load some books onto it for tomorrow. It works out nicely when I'm passing medication to have an ear pierce in one ear and listen to a book or background music. The only problem with a book is that I only catch about half of what I hear. I've given up on the different self help books out there. As I tried to listen to them they seemed to be the same junk repeated in a different way. I never read/listened to any of them before getting the mp3 player. I found them to be easily obtained because thousands of people write as well as read/listen to them. So, I figured what the heck I'll listen. What a load of crap! Thankfully I didn't have to waste any money on them. If I were unscrupulous I'd start writing self help books myself and make a fortune. These people are robbing those looking for help blind. But then again, that's just my opinion. And who am I but a health care provider who deals with individuals personal problems on a daily basis?

I have more music to choose from than I know what to do with. It's just being able to fight my way onto the computer to get to it. I'm either going to have to commandeer my eldest's computer for it or put one together for the sole purpose of transferring mp3's. The latter might not be a bad idea. I could even have a player installed on it to play the mp3's if I want. Hmmm, not a bad idea. I'll have to think about it and do a little research into it. I'll let you know what I decide and how it turns out if I try it.

Best.