because i said so

I’m a 45

Posted on August 9th, 2010 by loup.
Categories: Stuff That Rocks.

That is my sleep number. A few weeks ago we went into a Sleep Number by Select Comfort store and looked at the beds. We had to buy it special order from Camping World to get one that would fit in the RV. But we left the store with all of the information we needed to make the decision to get a Sleep Number Bed.

I have fibromyalgia and lower back / hip issues. I have suffered from Insomnia all of my life. I didn’t think a bed could or would make that much of a difference. Boy was I wrong.

I used to take Ambien religiously, every third night and still wasn’t a guarantee for a good solid nights sleep. Since I’ve been sleeping on the Sleep Number bed I have taken 1 Ambien (the first night). I have slept through the night, unheard of, and I wake up feeling refreshed.

I can’t say that it has made a difference in my pain levels but it is too soon to judge that anyhow. But I am getting sleep and that is what counts when it comes to a bed.

Two incredibly rested thumbs up!!

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HTC Evo vs iPhone 4

Posted on July 2nd, 2010 by loup.
Categories: Stuff That Rocks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7yD-0pqZg

once again … HTC EVO pwns iphone.

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Coolness thy name is EVO.

Posted on June 29th, 2010 by loup.
Categories: Stuff That Rocks.

I have had the HTC EVO 4G phone for almost 4 weeks. I have been thinking I need to review it because all of the reviews I have read so far are so technical and geeky. Which is cool but I thought I would share my .02 cents as a nerdy quasigeeky (I am pretty geeky for using quasi – I know) grrly girl.

If you don’t know what phone I am talking about – get thee to http://now.sprint.com/firsts/evo4g post haste. = )

This phone is teh coolness. Sexy beast of a phone. I am proud to say I stood in release day lines for this bitch. I had the Samsung Moment (another Android phone) with the slider qwerty and I loved it. But this sleek, fast, beautiful piece of hardware is amazing.

The qwerty on this phone is amazing. So much faster and responsive than the iPod Touch that I have. It auto-rotates in a blink for a bigger board so I don’t miss the Moment as a phone. John C. Dvorak took a pic of Leo Laporte with it so you know I miss the actual hardware. *grins*

The screen on the Evo is crisp, clean, clear and HUGE. It is almost 2x the size of the screen on my iPod Touch. Even with the scratch guard film on it I enjoy watching things on the Evo more than the iPod Touch.

Apps – Apple has MORE apps than Android but let’s face it … just because you have 50,000 fart apps in your market doesn’t make you king. King of the fart apps yes but who wants that title. I have found almost every app I use(d) on my iPod Touch instantly and now that the Kindle reader app is on Android .. I have them all. (And then some.)

Cameras – yes it has two. Front facing for video chat and such things and a wicked 8 megapixel mit flash rear camera. I am sad to say that before I bought the Evo I bought a new Fujifilm camera. We went to the beach just after the 2 purchases … I used my phone to take more pics than I did with the camera. Quick to load so I don’t miss shots and great quality. Not professional quality but decent enough for memories.

Kickstand – fuckin A it has a kickstand so you don’t have to hold it while you are watching movies or videos… just awesome.

Battery life – not great but I have a fix for it Open Advanced Task Killer. It is an app that runs in the background keeping other apps in check. Some apps run while you aren’t using them, checking for updates, news etc. This app killer extends your battery life. YMMV but with regular usage my battery lasts up to 2.5 days, with heavy usage I can get 18 to 24 hours out of one charge.

So let’s run it down. Sexy – check, Fast – check, on a network that millions of people don’t hate themselves for being stuck on – check, cameras – check, great screen for the youtubes and movies – check, kickstand – check, 4G – check, HDMI out – check, battery life – squared away with app killer.

I think the iphone just got pwned.

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The Teegarden/Nash Collection

Posted on May 11th, 2010 by loup.
Categories: Stuff That Rocks.

The Teegarden/Nash Collection.

Classic / Vintage / Retro … FILM imagery. LOVE IT.

For Cheryl and Kirk … enjoy.

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Adopt a Pet!!

Posted on March 26th, 2010 by loup.
Categories: Critters, Fur Kids, Stuff That Rocks.

On Facebook there is a program called “Save a Dog” and you can virtually foster a shelter dog and help find it a forever home. You earn points for activities and those points add up to money donated to shelters to help feed these dogs. Very Cool.

If you haven’t already I urge you to join. For now check out the dogs at Orange County NC Shelter that available to go home.

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Save a Dog

Posted on March 12th, 2010 by loup.
Categories: Critters, Stuff That Rocks.

If you are on Facebook you should be no stranger to the countless apps and games. I find most annoying but there is one that I use every day and recommend. Save a Dog where you earn points that go to feeding pets in shelters. Help save a life. Adopt. There is also a Save a Cat app.

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Love thy name is ..

Posted on March 7th, 2010 by loup.
Categories: Music, Stuff That Rocks.

Hair Nation on XM/Sirius. Gads how I have missed having sat. radio. Good stuff!!

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Friends

Posted on October 17th, 2009 by loup.
Categories: Stuff That Rocks.

We have great friends!! This weekend 2 of those great friends are in town visiting. We have spent time at “A Southern Season” had some NC BBQ and tonight we are having dinner at SPARTACUS.

Chillin’ and relaxin’ hanging out in the woods — then after dinner … HOCKEY.

Let’s go PENS!!!

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PENS 6-1

Posted on October 15th, 2009 by loup.
Categories: Hockey, Stuff That Rocks.

Even in the cheap ass uncomfortable seats it was amazing to watch. PENS held off the Hurricanes until the 3rd period … then it was tied 2-2 … over time tied — shoot out … PENS WIN!!

Way to wrap up a road trip boys. It was AWESOME!!

Michael is now a hockey fan even!! Good good stuff!!

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kawaii!!

Posted on August 19th, 2009 by loup.
Categories: Hockey, Stuff That Rocks.

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