Carpet replacement is something that has to be done from time to time, although in many cases people dread the whole process of moving things off of the carpet, and paying the cost associated with the update. If you aren’t ready to go through the whole process of replacing your carpet, something such as raleigh carpet cleaning can make your carpet seem new and fresh without having to go through the hassle or cost of a full upgrade. You still may have to move furniture, but you’ll certainly save quite a bit of money!
Time Flies
I can’t believe how fast time flies! I’ve been writing this blog for over six years, and yet it seems like I just started a couple years ago. Other parts of my life are flying by, too. It takes quite an effort sometimes to slow down and smell the roses, so to speak. But it’s worth it. My life has been good, so far, and I don’t want to let it go by too fast or take any of it for granted.
Here’s to another six years of blogging, and life!
Keep on keepin’ on, everyone.
Kitchen Cabinet Spruce-up
Home improvements don’t have to always be an expensive endeavor. Sometimes, something as simple as getting new 1/2″ overlay cabinet hinges that are designed and colored with the theme of your kitchen can make the cabinets look a lot nicer, while only requiring a nominal investment. You can usually find upgrades like this for a low cost at your local home improvement store or hardware shop. And best of all, this type of upgrade is easy to install yourself over a weekend, no paid labor needed!
Sports Bottles for Working Out
Exercising on a regular basis is really good to do. It’s also very important that you stay hydrated while you exercise. Using something as simple as a BPA-free gatorade water bottle is a great way to stay hydrated. Fill it with water, low calorie gatorade, or your favorite other sports drink and sip while you exercise. Just be sure to keep in mind your overall calorie results from the workout. A 400 calorie workout can be reduced by over 25% for each bottle of sports drink you consume. That’s why options such as the low-cal gatorade are good, because each bottle would only reduce your net-calorie burn by 10%. Not too bad for the replenishment that you’ll get there!
5 Hours – and Back!
Tomorrow, I am taking a long day trip to southern Texas in order to attend the burial of my fiance’s grandmother. It is definitely worth it, but it will also be the longest day trip I have ever taken, in terms of distance – with five hours there and then another five hours coming back. We will mainly be stopping for lunch on the way down, and then maybe dinner and something fun on the way back up. If we just tried to drive the whole way without making any relaxing stops, it would be a lot harder to stay focused on the driving!
For Special Occasions
There are some things that aren’t healthy to do on a regular basis, but could be nice as traditions for special occasions. For example, eating a large pizza, drinking four cans of coke, and two cinnamon sticks is not healthy. But on your birthday? Maybe it’s okay.
Same with smoking Rocky Patel cigars, or having a glass of alcohol with your dinner. The key is moderation. Plus, if you save some things for special occasions, then the experience is much more enjoyable, anyway!
Marching Band Days
For all of my years in high school, and for half of college, I was in the marching band. I played in the pit (front ensemble percussion) so I didn’t have to use a lyre for music. In fact, even when we did carry cymbals in a parade, we didn’t carry any music – we just had to memorize the score and when to play. For others, like trumpet players, clarinet players, and etc – the lyre proved to be quite handy on a regular basis!
Mounting a TV Cleanly
With the advent of lightweight (relatively lightweight, at least) flat screen televisions, the practice of mounting TVs directly onto walls has gotten significantly more popular. The cool thing about a good tv mount stand is that it can position the television directly at the most natural point for your eyes and neck. You can also use these mounts to route cables through them and behind the TV so that the overall presentation is much more clean for you and your guests to enjoy. Some people have even been able to make their TV appear to be “wireless”, even though the wires are just cleverly hidden!
Calorie Counting
I’m not highly overweight, but I am a bit heavier than I would like to be – 5 pounds above the top of the “ideal” weight range, and closer to 15 pounds above the center of that range. I’ve started calorie counting a few days ago, and so far it has been working. The true test will be after a few weeks, when I see if I am actually much closer to my weight loss goals or not. Between eating less and working out, maybe I’ll be in a bit better shape!
Buying School Buses
Those who work in the school districts around the country may be more familiar with where to find Gregory Poole school buses for sale, but they aren’t the only ones who can make good use of buses. Other organizations and companies use school bus style buses as well. When I was younger, my church owned a school bus for a while to charter students and church members to events and back. There are also other non-profits that benefit by transporting people (or even food, if the seats are taken out) around town. They are pretty versatile vehicles!