Good Things

1. This past weekend I was once again able to get a free tank of gas thanks to my hoarding of HEB gas coupons. I've never been good at keeping coupons, but I guard my gas coupons like a mother hen. I've even thought about standing outside the HEB and asking people for their coupons as soon as they come out of the store. I'm currently trying to figure out how to do it without freaking people out or getting arrested for loitering/reverse soliciting.

2. Gas is down to $2.85 here in Beaumont! According to Husband's latest recitation of oil prices, it looks like it's going to drop even further. That makes my a fore mentioned gas coupons go even farther. Maybe I can have a free tank every two months instead of every three.

3. Continuing my obsession with coupons, I had The Doctor's Wife bring the Sunday paper to work yesterday and I spent 20 minutes cutting out coupons. Then, I went to Walgreen's and CVS and saved $46 on stuff I would have bought anyway (plus $8 in Walgreen bucks). I think I scared Ricky, the Walgreen's clerk when I held my coupons up and literally shouted, "I HAVE COUPONS!" You should have seen me when Husband came home - I hovered over my purchases and made him look at EVERY ONE.

4. Husband was home last night by 6:30. It was such a treat to have him home even though I had to try really hard to stay still and keep quiet while he did his homework.

5. BYU plays on TV tomorrow. Despite the fact that I am worried about their ability to beat TCU, I am already so excited I might wet myself.

6. The Receptionist got a check from FEMA. She deserves to have good things happen to her.

7. It's supposed to rain today, tomorrow, and Friday...and then get even cooler - you know, like 80 degrees. I'm wondering if I can arrange another couple of humidity-free days.

8. By law, drug reps are no longer going to be able to give out pens, pads of paper, or free lunches. While that's not so great, the good news is that we are being inundated with all the product leftovers including GIANT pads of post-it-notes that they have to give away before the new law takes affect in January. I cannot overstate my love of post-it notes.

9. The Receptionist's mom made no-bake cookies. I think I've eaten the entire bag by myself.

10. My first statement from my IRA came yesterday. Including The Doctor's matching contribution, there is a total of $51.23 in the account. And, I made an extra cent from my wise investments! So, $51.24 total. If you're wondering who is making money off of this recession - it's ME, BABY! I told Husband that he is my beneficiary so if I died, he would get ALL OF IT. He said he would keep me...at least until it gets to be over $100 because I'm totally worth at least that much.