credit score

I've never been to get my credit score.

I hear people talk about it and see it referred to in advertising, but I wonder if it really is important to know your credit score. I mean, although I don't know my actual credit score, I know my credit is good. We pay our bills and are nearly never late on them. We don't use credit cards. And if we do find that we have to, we pay them off as soon as possible. We don't have any outstanding loans, other than our mortgage. Isn't that the best way to make sure you have good credit?

That I'd like to see.

pool tri

I've never been to a triathlon in a pool.

Tomorrow I get my first chance at a pool triathlon. We start by swimming six laps in a pool, then head out to our bikes for a fifteen mile ride. We will finish up the events with a three mile run. I don't know how I will do as far as my age group goes, but I expect to do better than I have in the past!

That I'd like to see.

buying cigars

I've never been to buy cigars.

While we were on a cruise, we took a land expedition in Mexico. We ate in a local restaurant and while in there my husband kept being approached to see if he wanted to buy some cigars. Or at least one. These were not Acid cigars, but the guy trying to get us to buy did tell us they were those good Cuban cigars!

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surgery

I've never been to have surgery.

But next week I am scheduled for foot surgery to remove a heel spur. I am going with a doctor who has developed a "one stitch method". This means I will be in a boot over the weekend and then in shoes by Monday! No crutches and twelve sessions of rehab. Then hopefully I will be running again before too long.

That I'd like to see.

iphone accessories

I've never been to buy iphone accessories.

I don't even have an iPhone! My husband does and my son has an iTouch. I have already decided that if I ever do get one of the (in)famous toys what my first app would be. I would download the "words with friends" which is a game similar to Scrabble. Then I would be able to join in on the games with my husband and my son.


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Apple Store

I've never been on a field trip to the Apple Store.

Students in K-12 classes are eligible for field trips to participating retail Apple Stores. Classes as large as 25 members can attend, and arrangements may be made for larger groups. The students can work to create something in store as part of the trip, or they can bring in a project and use the store as a theater. The kids can learn to use iPhoto, iMovie, build a website, learn how to make keynote presentations and learn how to use Garage Band. This sounds like a perfect field trip for kids of all ages!

That I'd like to see.

office tests

I've never been to office testing.

Today I took some tests to see if I qualify for a summer job at our local public library. I have not had any formal testing done like that before. First I had to pass a typing test. The requirement was 30 wpm. I was nervous but have been practicing with some online typing tests. My result was 64 wpm (thanks to all my practice blogging!) Good enough. Then I had to take three basic office knowledge tests: basic arithmetic, office vocabulary and grammar and vocabulary. I missed one on the math (I think I double clicked, effectively missing a question). I got 100% on the office vocabulary and only 90% on the grammar section! There were a couple of things I truly didn’t know and some that I just flat out missed. I think I did good enough though and hopefully it will work out for me to get the library job.

That I'd like to see.