What Have You Bought for Yourself Lately?
I just got my Blue Green Mirrored Aviators in the mail - they're SO cute!! 
What have you bought recently, big or small, offline or on?
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I love Ray Bans. 
For a simple Rx, too!
I went to Cosco, who said they couldn't do those frames but they recommended a local dad & daughter operation who did them for 70.
Same day.
www.zennioptical.com
www.goggles4u.com
Gotten glasses from them and had no complaints. It's a luxury to have more than ONE pair at a time!!!
Especially when either they are on your face, because you're vertical or if you are in bed, they are on the nightstand within arm's reach.
Yep, I'm that nearsighted. Can find the bathroom without glasses, though. 
I need to get a better clock for my bedroom. One I can still read with blearing eyes 
you went from not owning a cell to owning a full blown smart phone?! 
from Amazon. No contract either, though it's locked to AT&T.
I bought a LG Optimus, kind of like this one in December:
I teach university and most all of the students have nice phones. Mostly I wanted it to use Skype as I have a US phone number that will ring through if I'm logged on.
used to raise turkeys and would love to again... usually raised Bronze but the white do so well
Or gone to the Chinese groceries for frozen dumplings. Maybe I'll take my GF to the those same groceries when she visits here next month 
Also, a symbol of royal power
The passport will take at least six weeks to process, though you can pay extra to push that process faster. No less than four weeks, that I know of.
Enjoy your Galaxy! I know my GF loves her S3
Maybe there's a cloisonne case for a phone somewhere, too. Make it that much classier to pull out your phone among company 
Passport arrived two days ago. It took less than two weeks.
The stud has not arrived, although even if it had, it would have arrived at my home address where I am not. I had already bought one in the 2mm size, and wound up giving it to my niece; the stone was too small to be clearly seen and alexandrites are meant to be seen.
You inspired me to go looking for a cloisonne phone case- I found some with "cloisonne" prints, but they were for iPhone and just didn't have the same charm as the old Bic lighter cases. 
It was a nice thought, though, and one I hadn't thought of.
Because back in 2009, the best I could get was six weeks after expediting. Maybe when I renew in 2019 it won't take as long
One thing I was thinking about with the cloisonne case was how when you watch movies from the 30s and 40s that you'll see the wealthier folks using these nice cigarette cases (usually just engraved, not enameled.) Some were kind of large, too, so I'd think if you could find something like that, it could work for a smart-phone, too
(or as we refer to it, eVil 
). They're lovely, but the owners always want arms and legs for them.
Finally.
I know, I've been taking ridiculous chances up to this period of my life without one.
Better late than never! 
with photos!
There's a publication I get (BottomLine Personal) that had the following article about work-from-home businesses that are legitimate:
Finding a Work-at-Home Job - Most Are Scams, But These 7 Are for Real
Even as I'm unemployed, I haven't used any of them because things aren't tight. So, I'm taking this "time off" to get my writing goals in order.
Take care and stay positive 
I have a job, a home, good family and good friends.
But not a lot of disposable income.
I hope things improve for you.
And thanks, too
I have money saved up, and still get UI. My GF is visiting in a few weeks (from NZ) so I'm spending more time de-cluttering here
because the prime minister decided that a recession is a great time to hike the national sales tax from 5% to 8%, and just for good measure, it went into effect on April Fool's Day 
a 29er... will be in this week!!
Nice Ride! There's a great bike trail in the park near here. There are always lots of people using it, looks like alotta fun and what a work out!
Or is "320" not the Gb size?
with little crystals like in Babylon 5 for storage
Enjoy them
Not too much sauce. The little joys.
I have GERD and so have to try to keep my upper body elevated when I sleep, especially because I have asthma and when I reflux into my lungs I end up with a lung infection. Pillows and wedges don't work for me, so I tried this inflatable rubber thing for under my mattress. It worked great for a year. Now, the pump has died and the switch won't work at all, so I can't fill it up. I was looking at getting a replacement motor, but it's just as much money as the whole thing new. And for $50 extra, I got a sturdy metal bed frame that the head raises manually in 3 different positions, which is great, no more deflating in the middle of the night (a big minus with the inflatable thing). I really can't afford it right now, but I also can't afford to be sick for another 6 months either (That's how long it took me to get over my last bout with bronchitis).
Oh, and I bought it online
Sleep well laundry_queen.
Post some pictures when it's up. 
I'm never caught up with my reading! Too much to read, not enough time (and sometimes, not enough interest)
I'm so happy for you. Welcome to DU misterhighwasted.
Though I bought it back in January (Win7 didn't like my Intuos3, if anyone would like to buy that. I have all the software for it, too
Here's a pic and link to their page:
http://www.wacom.com/en/us/creative/intuos-pro-m
Even though I had to put the wireless transmitter on a hub with an extension cable and rather close to the tablet so it would work wirelessly (my apartment seems to be anti-wireless for this computer) and the battery takes all day to recharge.
Nonetheless, I only go back to using a mouse at the workplace, and not at home. I haven't willingly used a mouse at home in over a decade, and I highly recommend everyone else ditch the mouse for a tablet, even the tiny Wacom Bamboo tablets (they've renamed them to Intuos.) No carpal tunnel, no hand-fatigue or cramping. What could be better?
You got an e cig too! Congrats on quitting. 
is a different story. Her 21st birthday is coming up and I'm buying her an assortment of gift cards so that she can be good and truly carded that day.
That's probably the way I'll go whenever I decide to get a laptop
I've never flown first class either. You'll have to tell us what it's like when you get back! Have fun on your trip and Happy Birthday
I go in Sept.
Except among the blueberries and tomatoes
I've wanted to plant blueberry bushes for 10 years. When the big backyard maple came down last year, I realized I *finally* have a place to put them!
Just this morning, I spent an hour+ cutting down brambles and clearing the area up. I'm about to head out to start a lasagna garden on top the remains of what was once, long before I came here, a terraced garden by that maple. I plan to lay down a good, thick layer of cardboard and newspapers collected this winter, covered by a thick layer of Dahli's manure today. Next chance I get, I'll add a thick layer of more newspaper and maybe some 1st cut hay, covered my more manure. Luckily, Dahli produces an endless supply, faster than I can read the paper!
What kind of manure? Because you may still need to add some other nutrients or minerals to it.
Post pics when you're done!
endless supply.
I could have the soil tested around the corner at the soshalist aggie extension office, but I'll probably just pick up an organic mix with a balance of everything.
Straw would probably be better than hay, but I've got lots of extra hay; it's 1st cut so shouldn't be loaded with seed. I'll just pick a couple of the coarser, less appetizing bales.
Now that I've got hi-speed internet and a cell phone w/camera in it, this is the year I have to start taking some pix and getting them posted!
to start a good hot compost heap
Also, once your plants are a few inches tall, put down a layer of hay or straw to cover the soil. That keeps the weeds from getting any sunlight while preventing the moisture from evaporating as much.
As for soil amendments, I mentioned weeds because they are natural indicators of what's missing from your soil. No need to have the soil tested if pay attention to which weeds come up no matter what you do.
Have a look at this (old) article on weeds for farmers:
http://journeytoforever.org/farm_library/weeds/WeedsToC.html
(There are some good free book downloads there, too.)
or just ahead of it. Just open a tiny area for the seeds or seedling to poke through. For direct seeding, I just put down a thin layer initially so they can poke right up through. That helps keep the soil surface from drying out and protects them from wind while they're germinating and tiny seedlings. I'm high on a ridge and we can get some pretty strong winds here.
I'm going to try "double-digging" at least part of the garden this year. We'll see how far I get. But it can double your yield (or more) by making it easier for the roots to extend downward, and it lets the plants access minerals in the subsoil. Because of the work involved, this may be something I do in stages -- a section this year, another section next year, and so on. Time will tell. Maybe it will go faster than I'm anticipating, but I figure for planning purposes it's best to be pessimistic when estimating my endurance
to go visit my parents in Montana in June.
Also bought a very nice pickguard for one of my guitars.
Uh, I mean visiting your parents
He joined the Navy at 18 and met my mom in 1965 in Millington, TN. They met in June, got engaged in August, and were married in November that same year--they celebrate their 49th anniversary this year. They retired to Montana just shy of 7 years ago so he could be closer to his family and because he likes the weather better out there and so does my mom. He also still loves to hunt and fish and they have some of the best places in the country for that, and even if you don't hunt or fish it's really beautiful country.
I grew up all over the world (like a lot of military brats) and am currently living in Tennessee. I'm trying to get a job out there this year so I can move closer to them--they're not getting any younger and neither am I. (Dammit!) I'm also over living in a big city and want to be back out West. We lived in Idaho for 9 years and I really enjoyed it but couldn't find a job I liked to save my life.
I was sick a lot last year and had to use a lot of days off because of that, so I only got to visit them for a week instead of my usual one week in June, another in October. My mom came down to visit for two weeks in November but I haven't seen my dad since last June. I can't wait!
It sounds like you're close to them, that's so nice. I'm excited for you that you get to go see them.
Yeah, Montana seems like real Outback Cowboy & Indian Country to me, The Real Frontier. I'd love to see it- I hope you get to move back soon!
I'm hoping this will help with my chronic back pain. It arrived this morning, I'll be opening the box and setting it up this late afternoon.
or you love it so much you haven't been online since trying it out
No, can't say any of us are ever pleased with how much we have to spend on our cars at times. But, the alternative is worse
Post pics when you can
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Candy Apple Red
Are you going to share Soundcloud links soon?
Not that I would know, but others here would
They were exactly what I was looking for, and they're identical to my last pair of $5 sunglasses that I've worn to death for the last 4 or 5 years.
Specifically, Sally Hanson Complete Salon Manicure - 220 Arm Candy
Two coats so far.
I guess this calls for a brand new hairdo and my eyelashes all in curls. 
I love Sally Hanson Nail Polish. Not only is it great polish but I love the bottle itself.
I had to look him up- That is awesome. What a unique, cool thing to have.
Here goes. It's pretty reflective so the camera and I kept showing up in it.
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That jewelry box sounds beautiful and sweet because it has a personal family history. I collect older dolls, also. One friend of mine had a nice doll her mom made. I thought she would appreciate mine. She didn't see the charm. She made it clear she only had her doll because of the family tie not because she really cared for dolls.
Oh well, to each their own. I have a doll from my mom too but she has a ton of doll friends.
Thank you for for nice comments regarding my silver pieces.
I bought an Arbor Element snowboard.
First one in 7 years, but really reward for 3 years of surgery and rehab finally complete!
That's a great looking board. I hope the rehab wasn't related to the sport. In any case, that is awesome that you're better and able to go out there again. Have Fun!
Two knee surgeries, but I was thankful to be able to work during that time, just couldn't snowboard. Tested it last season and did good enough to know this year would be the one. Got lucky with weather.
Thanks for the support! 
The pub where i work has a totally laid-back dress-code for both the FoH and BoH folks...
But occasionally -- for more of a laugh than anything -- i like to dress it up a bit. *L*
I have one but I *never* touch it, even just looking at it makes me feel uneasy, lol. silly but true. 
Very Spiffy Coat! You look great in it.
