A note of thanks

I just wanted to take a moment to thank all that supported me financially and through thoughts and prayers for my polar plunge today. My heart is warmed by your kind words and support.

I know that I have asked for your support often this year with my participation in The Longest Day, the Walk to End Alzheimer's, and now the polar plunge - all supporting the Alzheimer's Association. Please know that I truly appreciate your donations and warm thoughts. The reason I participate in so many Alzheimer's Association fund raisers is not because I work at the Association, but because I believe it in and the work that the Association does on a daily basis for people affected by the disease. I am blessed to work for a company that I enjoy working for and in knowing that I am a part in making a difference in the lives of those that are affected by this disease.

So, thank you for your support, folks. Seriously. It does not go unnoticed.

Love and warm thoughts to you all! Pictures to come in tomorrow's blog post of my polar plunge experience :)

Until tomorrow...

Coffee, Cats, and Wine and I'll Be Fine

Out with the old, in with the new!

Welp, we did it. We bought a new car and got rid of Eric's 2003 Malibu that I've hated for years! Eric brought it in recently and we were told that it needed some fairly significant repairs. The car was older and we were not willing to throw that much money at it, so we decided to start looking and purchased a 2008 Honda CRV last weekend! I am really enjoying driving it and can totally feel that 4 wheel drive power! I sit up so much higher than in a car! It feels so different to me. I feel like I may as well be driving a truck!! Ha!

We sold the Malibu to a mechanic who thought that he would be able to repair it and plans to use it as his vehicle. Got our asking price in cash. The guy had planned to bring his girlfriend but she was ill and wasn't able to come, so Eric dropped it off at a local store for him to pick up later. I realized that I get attached to things. Knowing that the Malibu is now sold, I feel bad for saying mean things about it for years (that it smelled, that it drove too low and that I felt like Barney Rubble in it, that I was excited for the day when it would be gone, complaining about getting out of it since it's so low it was like getting up off the floor, grumbling like Harry (Joe Pesci) in Home Alone trying to get out of it (ie: razza-frazza-grrrrh-I hate that kid!), etc.). Just knowing that it's sitting in a parking lot alone makes me feel bad. Seriously, Jenna?! Ugh...I'm pathetic. At least we didn't bring it to a junk yard! Oh gosh, I'm having flashbacks to The Brave Little Toaster...

...Man, that movie (The Brave Little Toaster) was good! I always loved that grumbly old vacuum! I guess I've always had a soft spot in my heart for curmudgeons! Maybe I will need to find and watch that again soon! ...Whew, glad this post ended on a positive note!

Enjoy your Valentine's day tomorrow! Whether you have a special someone or not, do something nice for yourself tomorrow, loves! You deserve it!

Until next time...

Coffee, Cats, and Wine and I'll be Fine :)