Just discovered the joys of heated seats. I'm not ...

Just discovered the joys of heated seats. I'm not cold, but they are so SOOTHING to my poor OLD hips & back! ;) I want! :)

Day 75 no sodas! (This seems pretty close.... NAH! No sweeteners AT ALL!)

Yay! It's Friday! Anybody wanna help me re-write a...

Yay! It's Friday! Anybody wanna help me re-write an SOP? Yeah, gonna be a thrilling day. (end sarcasm). It's gotta get done...

'Instruments with strings' ... What could they be?'

Nothing like a rant from the utterly ignorant...

Just had "impromptu date night!" Wanted to show Ke...

Just had "impromptu date night!" Wanted to show Keith the loaner car. We went to Waffle House! :)

Silver lining to my vehicle "woes," I get to drive...

Silver lining to my vehicle "woes," I get to drive a REALLY COOL 2012 "loaded" Altima! (Keith's is a 2007, still nice).

At Michael Jordon Nissan getting my car checked. A...

At Michael Jordon Nissan getting my car checked. All their employees should work with their tongues out! ;)

Getting weighed after TGiving? Yikes! Right? NO! 4...

Getting weighed after TGiving? Yikes! Right? NO! 4 pounds lighter than last month, just from giving up sodas(Day 71)! Yay!!!

And... we're home! We're exhausted, but all is wel...

And... we're home! We're exhausted, but all is well!

We are now leaving Sugar Mountain for home! Tomorr...

We are now leaving Sugar Mountain for home! Tomorrow morning is going to be PAINFUL.

Mountains in the distance. The camera does NOT do justice for such a view!

It a gOrgy!

Modern Art at dinner by all of us seated at Simplicity.

While we were waiting to be seated. I have blueberry moonshine. That 1 drink was enough!

Ai've had enough alchohol! Any more and I'm gonna ...

Ai've had enough alchohol! Any more and I'm gonna fall off the floor.

We're here! (We actually made it early!) And it's ...

We're here! (We actually made it early!) And it's COLD!!!

On our way to Sugar Mountain to meet up with Keith...

On our way to Sugar Mountain to meet up with Keith's parents & brother&sis-in-law!

RIP Larry Hagman. (Did somebody shoot JR again?)

RIP Larry Hagman. (Did somebody shoot JR again?)

This is pretty much what I believe & how live my l...

This is pretty much what I believe & how live my life. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A8Xb2-mCYAAfpM7.jpg

Daddy & me ... just now!

We're here!!!!! (Fastest trip ever. 'Cause I slept...

We're here!!!!! (Fastest trip ever. 'Cause I slept the whole way) Thank you Keith!!!!) <3

Stopped to get gas. $3.18 (-$0.03)/gal @ Sheetz! N...

Stopped to get gas. $3.18 (-$0.03)/gal @ Sheetz! Nice to see the price of gas still dropping! :)

And we're off!

And we're off!

And no, Not ALL Republicans....

It's FRIDAY-ish! Yay!!! Am I thankful? Absolutely!...

It's FRIDAY-ish! Yay!!! Am I thankful? Absolutely! Soooo thankful! (Been a BUSY "week.")

Been an interesting day... so far. Including a pos...

Been an interesting day... so far. Including a possible squirrell in the ceiling. Maintenance couldn't catch it...

Sad when responding to a fb comment via my phone, ...

Sad when responding to a fb comment via my phone, I commented on other non-fb sites at the same time. I'm such a dork!

And I can't wait until real Friday. Haven't seen m...

And I can't wait until real Friday. Haven't seen my cousin Kelley IN YEARS! :D (I could see your comment but fb mobile sucks)

It's "Thursday-ish!" I can't wait until real Thur...

It's "Thursday-ish!" I can't wait until real Thursday. Haven't seen my dad & bro's in months!

Is Raleigh on fire or something? I was noticing a ...

Is Raleigh on fire or something? I was noticing a reddish-orange glow from that direction.

My GetUp&Go must have GotUp&Went. I don't feel lik...

My GetUp&Go must have GotUp&Went. I don't feel like driving, much less getting gas then going swimming.

Accessories for snakes? Oh well...

"Crapo, crapo" ~ Jimi Hendrix <---- totally cracke...

"Crapo, crapo" ~ Jimi Hendrix <---- totally cracked me up when I heard him say that!

I LOVE "anything hippy:" College towns, "natural" ...

I LOVE "anything hippy:" College towns, "natural" stores, festivals, bumper stickers, tie-dyes & yeah... the people!

SUCH a nice day! Sitting outside at Mad Hatter's.....

SUCH a nice day! Sitting outside at Mad Hatter's... enjoying the sun with my Keith-ee-poo! :D

Here comes the sun... do do do do...

Coolest patio furniture!

<3 @ Mad Hatter's

Mad Hatter's

Snake People! :)

Scalped us both... but this makes me laugh!

MY FAVORITE ssssshhhhirt! Need a new one. This one got ripped in back (but I still wear it).

Parents... if your child is sick... PLEASE don't b...

Parents... if your child is sick... PLEASE don't bring them, coughing-up-a-lung, into a restaurant. YUCK!

All this talk about Twinkies... makes me hungry......

All this talk about Twinkies... makes me hungry... for sushi!

Somehow got a keyring SHOVED under my thumbnail la...

Somehow got a keyring SHOVED under my thumbnail last night. Argh! No, I don't know how. MAJOR OUCH! :(

Looks like the price of Lotronex has gone up again... $1428.81 for 60 tablets (1 month supply)

Better picture from yesterday... more sun!

Greeted by color as I drive to the gate at work!

This is pretty funny. I bet if anybody is ACTUALLY SERIOUS, they didn't think about all this! :D

Reds+Yellows+Tans+Greens+Whites+Oranges+Browns=an ...

Reds+Yellows+Tans+Greens+Whites+Oranges+Browns=an absolutely GORGEOUS commute on I-540!

60 days without drinking sodas! My ankles are SHRI...

60 days without drinking sodas! My ankles are SHRINKING!!! (Maybe I will be... eventually?)

Never noticed how sexy these finger-thingys are... NOT! Maybe it's time I return to the lab?

FYI, Sherron Harris Nuclear Plant will be testing ...

FYI, Sherron Harris Nuclear Plant will be testing their sirens (at least once) between 10-11am today.

Last 75 degree day for a while... Gonna be highs i...

Last 75 degree day for a while... Gonna be highs in the 50s for the rest of the week. Cool! :)

Dang, it's Monday already??? #workingfortheweekend...

Dang, it's Monday already??? #workingfortheweekend The song is in my head now!

Keith just sent this: FWD: I've survived 12 days without drinking any sodas! MtDew will not defeat me this time! (P.S. today is day 56!)

Took this pic 1st before seeing tbe Nerds box.

And they have BACON EVERYTHING! :D

Yeah, I KNOW where I'm shopping for everyone's gifts this year!

Yes, I am white & nerdy! (Made you hear the song, didn't I?)

Can't believe I've actually held one of these WITH Keith! XD

Beautiful! And can you guess where we're going for "breakfast?" :D

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL DAY here in NC! I LOVE IT!

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL DAY here in NC! I LOVE IT!

Now My car is making a new noise when I make a tig...

Now My car is making a new noise when I make a tight turn. Guessing CV joint? *sigh* Always something...

So glad to have the SnakeLadyMobile back! (The other vehicle was nice though).

53 days & NOW I'm craving a Mountain Dew... Stupid...

53 days & NOW I'm craving a Mountain Dew... Stupid stress! (Drinking coffee mixed w/ hotchoc)

I have to brag: this morning, Keith said in a l'il...

I have to brag: this morning, Keith said in a l'il kid voice "Please, please, please have a good day" :D <3

My phone said "charge complete" so I unplugged it....

My phone said "charge complete" so I unplugged it. Now it shows less than 1/2 charge? Battery fail.

Day53NoSoda! Survived stressful days, so far. My c...

Day53NoSoda! Survived stressful days, so far. My car & my phone are stressing me. But I still have the rental car, so I'm good.

I take pictures of my odometer/gas gauge & actual ...

I take pictures of my odometer/gas gauge & actual pump readings & receipt for my own records. Good thing!

Sometimes it pays to be a geek! They're trying to ...

Sometimes it pays to be a geek! They're trying to say the car was out of gas. I have time-stamped photo evidence!

Trying to swindle a scientist, especially one who ...

Trying to swindle a scientist, especially one who works in quality is like trying to swindle a lawyer!

Trying to swindle a scientist, especially on who w...

Trying to swindle a scientist, especially on who works in quality is like trying to swindle a lawyer!

Sometimes it pays to be a geek! They're now trying to say the car was empty. I have time-stamped photo evidence of odometer&gas gauge etc!

Yes, I did.

I'm sure each has increased since Oct 18th, but this is interesting!

Made it to work! *Whew!*

Made it to work! *Whew!*

Rental: Ford Explorer. No complaints... Now off to work! (And now I'm hungry!)

Taking carmax to Avis car rental! What a day... so...

Taking carmax to Avis car rental! What a day... so far! :)

Nice State Patrolman stopped by to check on me! :)...

Nice State Patrolman stopped by to check on me! :)

Where I'm stranded right now. AAA est. Time is ONE HOUR. :(

Today is Day 50 with no sodas! So glad I was able ...

Today is Day 50 with no sodas! So glad I was able to avoid temptation at the game, too! Arrrrrr! ;)

Just saw the cutest couple wearing matching argyle...

Just saw the cutest couple wearing matching argyle sweaters. I promised Keith I would NEVER do that to him!

BTW, the mixture did NOT block any pain. I think i...

BTW, the mixture did NOT block any pain. I think it actually enhanced it.

Will NOT do THAT again! For just as many reasons, ...

Will NOT do THAT again! For just as many reasons, pain meds do not mix with alcohol. True BLONDE moment.

Reason 4: Evidently, enough pain meds was still in...

Reason 4: Evidently, enough pain meds was still in my body to make that one drink more potent. OOPS! :/

Reason 3: Throughout the day, I took 2 pain pills....

Reason 3: Throughout the day, I took 2 pain pills... in halfs (didn't want to be loopier than usual) ;)

Reason 2: Decided to have ONE drink at Chico's. Bl...

Reason 2: Decided to have ONE drink at Chico's. Blood Orange Margarita! VERY tasty & quite strong.

Reason 1: I'm in SEVERE pain from today. (Super so...

Reason 1: I'm in SEVERE pain from today. (Super sore). But I'll be ok... hopefully by Monday AM! ;)

Made it home successfully! Unfortunately, for many...

Made it home successfully! Unfortunately, for many reasons, Keith had to drive the whole 2 hrs himself.

6,549 steps so far, and we haven't even made it to...

6,549 steps so far, and we haven't even made it to the car yet.... AND I took shortcuts (ADA Bus, etc).

Pirates Win!!! :D

Pregame performance went well! I even got some vid...

Pregame performance went well! I even got some video on the field (if I didn't accidentally erase it)

I forgot how difficult thumb-trills were. (Ok, not...

I forgot how difficult thumb-trills were. (Ok, not really... just "different.") :)

Ready for the game!

Ah nostalgia!!! Just gives me goosebumps being bac...

Ah nostalgia!!! Just gives me goosebumps being back in Greenville with these crazy people!

Oh no! Looks like Keith is in "enemy territory." ;)

He's here! Yay!

I am horrible when it comes to packing a car. I'm sure Keith will adjust for me. :)

At Keith's job. Waiting for him to return with foo...

At Keith's job. Waiting for him to return with food for me! :) Then we head to Gvl!

Greenville NC this afternoon for ECU Marching Pira...

Greenville NC this afternoon for ECU Marching Pirates Alumni Band! (I'm more of a Limping Pirate)

On chop sticks wrappers