So much to write about and only a couple of paragraphs to fit it all in so this will be a medley of a journal entry. Things I've learned over the past few months:
1. Getting a cheap heart procedure is NOT the same as getting a cheap shirt. You can always buy another shirt. Actually my dad just learned that lesson.
2. Seeing your dad right after bypass surgery is NOT for the weak of heart! Pardon the pun.
3. The difference between 8% and 3% for my car loan is exactly $172 a month.
4. The difference between 7.35% and 3.89% for my mortgage is exactly $$241.01 a month.
5. Though you benefit from refinancing your home for a lower mortgage rate it's a big scam and can cost a lot of money. One of the line item charges is for a $90 endorsement fee. What the hell is that!?
6. I do very well on a diet and can lose the weight but I get distracted very easily.
7. Never run for the train at rush hour. There is ALWAYS another train about 2 minutes behind the first one.
8. There is no regulation on the price that dentists can charge for procedures.
9. The price my old dentist wanted to charge me for a crown $900. The price my new dentist (who came very well recommended) is charging me $579.
10. Salsa definitely comes out better if you watch how your Mexican friend makes it!
11. Most people don't know jack about basic astronomy.
12. Most people don't know jack about basic computer functions.
13. Most people don't know jack about a LOT of things!
14. People still want to read your journal even if though you update it infrequently!

I've heard from several people and they really like my ramblings so I will try to keep the journal updated no less than once a week. Now that things appear to be settling down a bit I may actually be able to keep this promise. So hang in there with me. I'm not done yet!