So Technically!

So Technically I was suppose to start the Fat Flush on the 1st of August. I had a few hiccups that included me getting all I needed for it. So I decided to wait until the 8th. Zach and I started off strong and have been doing well since Monday 8/8, I will be posting some yummy recipes so stay posted!

I also technically should be on my schedule today because it is Thursday(dinner should be getting started) but my air conditioning decided to take a dive again today. It is really hard to think with the temp above 80 inside and plus the humidity I could scream! I have gotten spoiled with air conditioning. I could literally cry a sob story that it has been going out frequently due to the high record temperatures here in Texas.The kids ate cereal tonight! At least that is rare around here.

So technically after the water line broke in the house.  We had to drill into the floor in the bathroom to reach the pipe to fix it. After 3 days with no water I was ready for the faucet to magically run over!  After only about an hour of it finally working again our well went south.. Luckily Zach is pretty handy and was able to fix the well in a timely matter before I had a nervous break down(just kidding)!  It was kind of fun letting the dishes pile up for 3 days(not)! I could of used my spare water in jugs but why o why?! That seemed like even more of a chore!

unbolting the engine head.

Thayne and Robert unscrewing who knows what!

So technically this is the 3rd blown tire in 4 weeks!   The first car we bought broke down within 3 weeks of buying it and it cost more in repairs then it was worth to fix it. We just got the 95 jeep(weird going from brand spanking new car to a 20 year old car) the end of April and we have replaced 4 tires. We also had to  replace the head gasket of our jeep ourselves a few weeks before. I won't lie Warren helped us fix it but we know how to replace a head gasket now! Oh and we replaced the radiator,  and a few other things that  I don't want to spell. Can you tell I'm really proud of that?

 Well Zach was stranded once again so I decided to chance driving the 1st old hooptie we bought. I had only been driving it around  on the dirt roads once in awhile(back and forth to neighbors houses) and she was doing okay. I got to where Zach was pretty smooth but after Zach and I changed the tire on the jeep the hooptie wouldn't start. To make a long story short.. We then called Warren(next door neighbor) to rescue us and we towed the car back by ourselves. We hooked her up to the jeep and by the grace of God did not lose the jeeps bumper. We all didn't arrive home until midnight that night.

 That's right folks this is country living  at its finest and there isn't one easy thing about it! No, paved roads, no trash service, no store within in minuets... The commuting takes a tole on all our vehicles. We technically rescued Warren the day after(after he rescued us the day before) he  had another flat. I believe he is on his 5th tire replacement in the last 8 weeks.

  A little tip on tires that we have learned. When you go to buy new tires at a tire store or where ever.. Look and see what year they are. You should only buy tires that are within the last 4 years. Believe me they will sell you a 10 year old tire for the same price. We don't even buy new anymore. We learned having the Pilot's brand new tires out here eroded them within two months. We learned never to buy new if you live in the country and sometimes you don't have a choice buying used or at the junk yard.   If you can afford 140 dollars every few weeks in tires then go for it.
    I hear the big trucks that are so prevalent out here in Texas will run you about 800.00 a tire...(not on sale of course)! ouch! Another great quiz about tires, How many gallons of oil does it take to make a tire?(see the answer at the end of this post)! Do I miss my  $30,000 vehicle, yes I do but I  don't miss the 3 jobs I worked to pay for it! 

So technically my computer crashes every time I start up photo shop.. This has been happening for the last 4 months.  So I get to work on projects for about 5 min. before the darn thing crashes. I apologize to anyone who I owe edited photo's, Collages, or a darn Cd... It is just the way it is right now and there really isn't much I can do but assume no one will hate me in the future...It even crashes when I try to post. I think this is my 5th attempt today :(

 So technically I am still watering my half dead garden and technically the raccoons are eating my cantaloupe and watermelon at night. I guess it could be other critters too. I guess I am not going to get technical about it. How bitter sweet, water or not to water that is the question?

So did I mention it is 112 outside and technically my air conditioning is not running today.... oh yeah I guess I did :)



So there are some more technicalities but I feel blessed regardless.  I technically have two functioning kidneys, healthy happy kids, a great husband who loves me and honestly a love for my life! I love the trials and they are so small in this huge world. I am grateful and happy that I can see the good in all the misfortune. I can see the lessons and the character it builds.  I thank God my trials are not huge. Yesterday my sis in- law got a call from the Relief Society President, one of the sisters lost her home to a fire last night and the church needed some donations. That really puts things into perspective..Things are just things and there is no need to get so attached them. Bearing each others burdens is a lesson for us all. Understanding that life is not perfect here in this time and space. Don't get me wrong I have my pity party days but they are few and far in between. So role with the punches is what I always say.. If I were my Grandma I would say something like," put on your iron pants and get over it". Oh and Grandma if you are hearing this from heaven. I wish you were here to help me with my garden. I was so young when I would help you with yours that I hardly remember..  You still would be proud!  Oh and to my other Grandma you would be proud of all the financial decisions we have made this year. We have saved more money in 1 year then in our last 12 years together!  I miss you both dearly.

So technically did I mention I'm still smiling!

I'm not sure why my teeth look bucked here! Or maybe I am just being critical because it's weird seeing pics of myself since there are not that many! We are on our way to rescue Warren and his flat tire!

Zach has technically been outside for the last two hours changing the oil, air and fuel filter in the jeep!  He had to get all the supplies after work so he got home real late. He ended up changing all of it in the dark using a flash light! I kept asking why don't you just change it tomorrow? Well because  he said I have a surprise for you!  His buddy at work won some tickets on the radio and wasn't going to be able to go, so he gave the tickets to Zach!  Zach wanted the car to run real nice tomorrow because he's taking me out!!! Technically 311/Sublime are one  of Zach and I's favorite bands. I guess we are going to The Woodlands for the first time tomorrow! We haven't been on a date since Cancun which was almost 2 years ago, I guess we are a little over due.

So technically is probably not a good grammatical structure!
So technically I didn't take pictures of all the hoopla because who needs memories of towing cars and drilling into the floor!
Aren't you tired of me saying technically yet? yeah I am too! 




Oh and it takes 7 gallons of oil to make one tire and probably more for the bigger tires... That is why Crude rules the world and will technically be ruling more then just that in the near future!

P.S. This pay period we were able to afford a star wrench and a jack! We are moving on up!