Gardenwife , 04-09-2006 03:18 PM
I really want to work the backs of my arms and my waist area, basically I want buff arms with NO jiggle (tough one), and flat, buff abs. I may suceed, although it might take a *few* months 
jillybean720 , 04-09-2006 04:31 PM
Ah, well, at least he's easy to please 
Then this morning we went to the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ (about a 10-minute drive from our hotel, RIGHT across the river from Philly). I have LOTS of pictures of the penguins 
All in all, not a bad weekend (except food-wise 
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dragonwoman64 , 04-09-2006 06:48 PM
I do 2 different exercises for my triceps, the one you talk about, and the other you lay on a bench (in my case the floor), and you hold a bar (in my case, a 10 lb weight), and extend up. It's pretty good. I'm on the career idea lately, no idea what I want to do. How did Howie end up doing what he does? I'm curious how people get into things. Gardenwife , 04-10-2006 12:11 AM
jillybean720 , 04-10-2006 05:57 AM
It's amazing that I don't hate the photo of me as much as I usually hate photos of myself, but I thought it was kinda cute, and it's the only one of me from the trip (since I was taking all the pictures, so I have plenty of pics of Jeff!). It's amazing the thought process that occurs during photo time. For this one, I was thinking that I had to be over far enough to get the penguins in the shot, make sure to smile (but not too much to show the yellow teeth!), make sure not to scrunch my head back and make a bigger double chin, make sure to keep my shoulders down so I look like I have a neck, make sure...
I grew up with pretty much no restriction from R-rated movies and a sister who was very interested in the medical field--I've got a very strong stomach, and it takes a LOT to get into my head The plasticised baby fetuses tugged at my heart strings a bit, but (unlike the protestors) I realize that it is a (sad) fact of life that things like that happen and that everyone in those exhibits died naturally. This week, I am going to come home from work and clean one room in our apartment each day--it is a disaster! The living room may even take 2 days! But at least that way, I won't come home and just sit on my butt till Jeff gets home...I will be moving and accomplishing something. Not exactly intense exercise, but it's a start 
They wanted to look good on the dance floor at my sister's wedding (in 2 weeks!), but they're lovin' it so much that I wouldn't be surprised if they continued the lessons even after her wedding. jillybean720 , 04-10-2006 05:32 PM
Jeff and I each pay half of our rent, so we turn in 2 checks for the same amount. To avoid any possible confusion, I always put both checks in a sealed envelope with our apartment number written on the front. Well, the office has managed to lose only MY check but has processed Jeff's. Jeff WATCHED me put both checks in the envelope--they were both hanging on the front door until I made up the envelope, so he knows it was there. I even have the check number and date of the check. I have been to the office no less than 4 times in the 5 days since we got the "late" notice slipped under our door. I finally got to talk to the manager today, and she basically just said that they have 2 people go through all envelopes, so they never received my check. Hello, would I really make such a big stink about it if I didn't turn it in?! I said I would write another check for the amount due, and she said that I would also owe the late fee of about $100 (I think it's technically 90-something and change). I said no, I turned it in on time, and just because someone lost it accidentally, I am NOT paying a late fee. We "talked" for about half an hour, and she was completely unwilling to budge. I kept my cool--no yelling, crying, or throwing things But now I owe an extra $100 just because someone in THEIR office messed up?! I understand that I have no proof that I turned it in other than Jeff as my witness, but they have no proof that I didn't, either! The late notice says, "Delinquent amounts only, may be paid at the rental office." It then goes on to say that if you don't pay within 5 days, they can bring legal action against you. Today is the 5th day. I would assume that quoted statement means that I only have to pay the amount of the rent, not the late fee, since the late fee is not delinquent! But she said no, I still owe the late fee regardless. Am I confused on the meaning of "delinquent amounts only"?! I don't have an extra $100 to fork over every time THEY screw something up!
Gardenwife , 04-10-2006 06:12 PM
He's the first to tell people there's a reason for everything, and we know he's been at this job for a reason. It has its ups and downs like any job, and most of the time he's busy and not bored - that is a great thing.
