tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post2531711319535072096..comments2024-03-28T16:58:03.030-04:00Comments on Success Along the Weigh: Adulthood = overratedAnele @ Success Along the Weighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-18245751100119457022014-06-26T08:55:50.940-04:002014-06-26T08:55:50.940-04:00What state do you live in? I work for an HVAC com...What state do you live in? I work for an HVAC company in MD and R22 is around $50 per pound. Good God I nearly died when I saw that price. vannasmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00111546121573981506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-14094289976894410242014-06-25T21:43:03.175-04:002014-06-25T21:43:03.175-04:00Ooh, that sounds like fun! Can I come over? I...Ooh, that sounds like fun! Can I come over? I'll bring my Strawberry Shortcake and Fashion Plates!Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-18331803035094463242014-06-25T17:50:09.872-04:002014-06-25T17:50:09.872-04:00To answer your question... Every day of my life! L...To answer your question... Every day of my life! LOL! The things I'm facing now have me wanting to be a young innocent girl with no point of reference about death, taxes, disappointment, etc. Too bad I can't just sit there in my Hollie Hobbie hat and apron and make my chocolate cake with the white frosting in the Easy Bake Oven while I sat on a tiny stool with the big wooden spatula waiting to take that devine treat out before the light bulb could cause any harm.... then play with my Weebles happy as a clam. Yep, that's what I'd rather be doing. dalbador1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09877799102438622117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-60124032036685675782014-06-25T15:51:45.202-04:002014-06-25T15:51:45.202-04:00Sorry I made you do extra research.:) I live in a...Sorry I made you do extra research.:) I live in a pretty dry climate (or the thing wouldn't work at all) so most of the time it's fine and it uses far less energy than central air or a window unit. Days like today that have super high (for us) humidity though it doesn't do a thing. It was 80 in the house when I turned it on, and it's still 80 in the house - but to be fair the outside temp has gone up 5 degrees.<br /><br />I know when my SIL lost weight she got to where she was cold all the time and pretty much stopped using her AC altogether except on the very hottest days.another layerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15756727485274694135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-63260040081938368982014-06-25T12:42:15.447-04:002014-06-25T12:42:15.447-04:00I think we all want to grow up so fast and there&#...I think we all want to grow up so fast and there's a reason there's such a nostalgia boom of toys from our youth and such because we realize that short window of time when we aren't is soooo small. Everything everyone says is true...time flies, enjoy this time when you don't have as many responsibilities, etc but you can't tell someone that. I make a point not to say that to younger cousins but I do laugh and say "you need to find your way and in 10 years or less, you WILL realize that your parents weren't just full of crap and your journey into having your invincibility will begin it's stripping process. Enjoy!" LOLAnele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-11193730577063177832014-06-25T12:21:58.743-04:002014-06-25T12:21:58.743-04:00Oh my goodness, how I hear you!!! My 20-year old d...Oh my goodness, how I hear you!!! My 20-year old daughter lately wants nothing more than to be a "grown up" and my hubby and I are both like "HA!!! Good luck with THAT!!" Have fun being a "grown up"...because trust us, it IS overrated! ;-) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13477548540626948283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-40753952734237990162014-06-25T11:23:58.629-04:002014-06-25T11:23:58.629-04:00You know, I think even when my parents were going ...You know, I think even when my parents were going through their divorce, which sucked, I still found a way to make that one of the best summers. I'd take a carefree day from my childhood hands down right now instead of being in the garage humidity laden sweat box trying to keep my face from sliding off while repurposing our furniture. Hey, if you need a jacket inside, you take it! <br /><br />I'll take being able to set the thermostat a little higher and save some money in this age of inflation eating up every penny. Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-52394876909930569272014-06-25T11:15:52.555-04:002014-06-25T11:15:52.555-04:00Yep, so many times I'd rather be a kid. Then I...Yep, so many times I'd rather be a kid. Then I realize the problems I had as a kid seemed just as big to me then (even though in reality, they were NOT), as my problems seem to me today. It's all perception. I've noticed since the weight loss I'm cold when we go out to eat, to the bowling alley, shopping, etc. I take a jacket with me, which seems stupid when it's 90 degrees outside. I don't need it outside, but inside--BRRR! I even turned up our thermostat at home. We've always had it set around 70. This summer, it's at 74. Part of that is for Du. His hormone shots gives him hot flashes, then shivers. It's like he's going through menopause, and I can relate.dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-28938311526481539572014-06-25T10:55:04.738-04:002014-06-25T10:55:04.738-04:00Yep. He said we should be good for quite a while ...Yep. He said we should be good for quite a while so I'm glad about that. Okay, I've heard of swamp coolers but I seriously just had to look up how they work. I salute you, miss. I cannot deal with humidity or a ton of heat. We set it on 70 at night and 75 during the day. I can acclimate if absolutely necessary (IE-power is out) but since I've lost weight we've been able to adjust higher. I used to have it set to 68 at night and 72 during the day. Maybe if I get more off I can even more on energy bills? <br /><br />Tackle some easy ones to get off the list. Save the big ones for another day...week...month. I know, I'm not very encouraging. ;-)Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-52361284209005013982014-06-25T10:22:55.399-04:002014-06-25T10:22:55.399-04:00Sounds like if your AC will keep going, you'll...Sounds like if your AC will keep going, you'll just need to top her up right before the refrigerant phases over and she'll be good to go. I envy people with central air. My swamp cooler does ok most of the time (except when the motor catches fire) but when it's humid there's just no hope for it. I would love to have a nice consistent temperature and dry air throughout the house, but the price tag is out of our range. Plus I'm pretty sure hubby and I would just fight over the thermostat. He'd like it to be snowing in July, I'd be fine with not having to wear a jacket.<br /><br />Actually this whole summer has found me wanting to be a kid. I have a lot of things that need to be done that I'm just putting off because "I don't wanna" (said in a whiny pitch leading to a tantrum). Gonna tackle a few today and reclaim my adulthood card.another layerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15756727485274694135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-28230748015446724912014-06-25T07:45:45.062-04:002014-06-25T07:45:45.062-04:00Yeah, the A/C is running perfectly all these years...Yeah, the A/C is running perfectly all these years, I'm definitely in no rush to replace it especially when we're not sure if we'll be moving in the next few years or staying until they peel our bones off the floor. <br /><br />I know, that SO ticked me off. I just wanted to cry and I feel like we will never have a rug and I DON'T want to settle for something when we're spending that much money. Sigh.Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-64851710512182731602014-06-25T07:07:58.786-04:002014-06-25T07:07:58.786-04:00Yeah spending several thousands on a new A/C is on...Yeah spending several thousands on a new A/C is one of the last things I would like to do. I know it's something you get stuck doing sometimes though as an adult but if we can postpone that one then we're that much better off. They presumably only get more efficient every year right? So why not wait a few more I say!<br /><br />I feel so bad for you about the rug order. It was like you finally found something that you liked enough to click the order button on and then boom - right back to square one again! We'll keep looking just hang in there!The Mr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04233628447251244134noreply@blogger.com