New Phone

Wednesday of last week I picked up a new cell phone. I didn't really need a new cell phone, but it was time for a change. I wanted a new cell phone with bluetooth, so that i could use the phone with Delilah. I've been using my cell a lot more recently and it would make things a lot easier (and safer) if i didn't have a cell phone glued to my ear. Now it just looks as though i'm talking to myself.

What did i get you ask? I got the Palm Centro...in black.



There is a lot to learn on this phone, so it may take me a while to get back up to speed on using it. I was actually looking at the Blackberry Pearl, but Best Buy didn't have it in any of their stores. I know a few people that have this phone and they seem to really like it, so i figured i'd give it a shot. So far, i like it a lot.

One feature i like is that i can sync it to my work calendar and email. That way i'll have my schedule, and access to my email, in the Palm of my hand. Unfortunately, i'm having issues getting the software to load on my work laptop. Guess i'll have to call the IT guys.

Well, i'm going to go visit with the family some more...i'm camped out here in EB.

Night Before...

Good Evening all. This post comes to you from
East Bernard my hometown. I hope you are getting excited about the big day tomorrow. I hope you are anxiously awaiting that moment when you get to tear into those gifts that were so lovingly picked out for you. Will you get what you want? Will you be totally surprised? Just a few more hours and you'll know. I hope you got your underwear today (you know who i'm talking to ...)

Tomorrow's post will be from a different location...

Good night to all, and to all, a good night!

Greetings from EB

As promised...an updated post.

It’s April and it’s nearly freezing outside; another example of crazy Texas weather. Although, I don’t think this weather system is just affecting Texas. Anyway, i didn’t really take a look at the temperature before going out doors. I knew that it was going to be a cold day so I dressed appropriately. It was very cold on the football field this morning…yes, I joined 11 others to play some Saturday morning football.

When we started the day, there was a brisk wind that made it even more chilling. But as we got moving around, it wasn’t so bad. Then the rain came…luckily it was only a slight drizzle. It wasn’t until I got in the car on the way home that I realized what the temperature was; 44 degrees. At first I thought my temperature gauge was broken…but no, it was really that cold out there. I’m sure to get sick now…

As stated earlier, I’m in EB for the weekend. The fam and I were supposed to travel to Austin to spend Easter with other family members. But mom had an allergic reaction to some penicillin she was taking…so we’re not going anywhere tomorrow. The weird thing is she was taking the penicillin for a week now with no ill affects until the last day on the drug. She broke out into some serious hives…The hives are still there, but diminishing.

As I write this, the rain trickles in a soothing and relaxing rhythm. I should sleep well tonight…as I normally do when there is a slow rain outside.

On another note, the Expedition 15 crew lifted off from Baikonur today. The crew is on their way to the ISS. Monday afternoon the crew will dock and begin to handover to the Expedition 14 crew. That will mean that my increment is over and Tarik’s increment is just beginning. Good luck there Alex.

Everyone stay warm...

They're Everywhere!!!

...like the plague, they are everywhere. You know they are everywhere, but you don't realize that they are EVERYWHERE until you find one in your small hick hometown. Even a small town, one without a stoplight, one where all three schools (elementary, jr. high, and high school) are on the same patch of land, one where the town population barely reaches 4 digits. (Ok, so East Bernard has about 2000 people, but you get my point.) By now, i'm sure you are wondering what the hell am i talking about? McDonalds! That's right...The Golden Arches have invaded my hometown. Well, i suppose it could be worse.

On another note, i came home from EB and decided i'd make myself some egg sandwiches for supper. I made the first one disappear rather quickly. I turned my head to look at something on the computer, and when i turned my head back, Bowie (my cat) was trying to drag my sandwich off for himself. I guess he thought my egg sandwiches were tasty? He didn't get very far, so i was able to finish my egg sandwich. Sorry Bowie.