April 29

I'm ready for Summer, but Summer doesn't seem ready for Atlanta. It's been warm enough for shorts & t-shirts all month, then on Tuesday night it drops to 50 degrees the same night as the Jimmy Buffett concert which of course was outside at the Amplitheater. Needless to say it wasn't much fun. I ended up coming home early. The best part of the night was probably the ride back to MARTA in the heated shuttle. I knew I should have gone to see Nickelback instead. At least I'm set up and ready to go. I've got extra shades on my windows and my portable air conditioner appears to be working. It won't kick on if the temperature is below what it's programmed for. Perhaps I'll get that dog I've been wanting after all.

April 25

I just got home from Panama City Beach, what a long drive. I ended up getting lost on my way home as usual. Florida is pretty but it seems like everything is more expensive. Gasoline is .20 more per gallon, and touristy type stuff is always overpriced. At least I didn't pay very much for souvenirs. My tax refund finally came in, I used it all to pay off debt, just like I said I would, it feels great to have that out of my hair.

April 19

I finally saw Avatar this weekend, good movie, but now I remember why I don't like movie theaters. I ended up in front of this family with obnoxious little kids being loud and disruptive the whole time. I could have waited one more week to watch it at home, which is what I'll probably do from now on, unless I can go during school hours to avoid the little kids. Looks like I'm going to Florida this weekend, I haven't been in a while, I'm looking forward to walking along the beach and getting some new pictures on my cell phone to use as wallpaper. I'm almost done listening to my "New Moon" audiobook, which is good because I've got another audiobook downloaded that I'm looking forward to listening to. I think I found a way to get a Gwinnett County library card for free, even though I live in Dekalb county, since I work across the street, I'll see today after work.

April 12

I have finally finished sending in proof to the IRS that I bought a house last year so I can receive my home buyer's credit with my tax refund in a couple of weeks! I already know how I'm going to spend it: paying off a whole bunch of debt. In fact, after I pay off this damn credit card & my graduate loans, my only debt will be my house & my undergraduate student loans. I won't be free of that before retirement, but both are pretty low compared to most people, complaining about the amount I'm paying is like complaining about my $53 electric bill in the winter time; there are people who are paying much more. I'm thinking about going to see Jimmy Buffett later this month at Lakewood Amplitheater, I've never been to see him before. Ticket prices are reasonable, I just need to see if anyone is free to come with me. Concerts are always more fun with a group.