Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Best Life Insurance

No matter what your age is, it is always important to have a life insurance policy taken out on yourself. This is especially important when part of a family, as you don't want any accidents to leave your family in financial trouble, as funerals and other such services are extremely expensive. The best life insurance policies ensure your family is covered. Of course, every single life insurance policy is not created equal, so it is important to locate the best service for the amount of money you are able to pay and for the coverage you want.

It is easier to find an inexpensive life insurance policy when you are younger, as you have longer to pay up to the maturity level. Of course, it is never to late to sign up for life insurance, it is just going to cost slightly more when you are older. When deciding on the best life insurance policy (we arrange ours at lisagroup.com.au/life-insurance, you need to decide how much coverage you want. The more coverage you want the more you pay per month for it. Make sure you got life insurance from reputable company, so you are able to receive the full amount of money you are promised when signing up.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Go Away Snow


Cody took this picture a few days back from right out in front of our house.  Cold and snow, cold and snow.  That seems to be the reoccurring theme these days.  Craig has been pushing snow for the city so much that he has maxed out his comp time and had to start taking overtime pay.  He and his fellow public work guys are getting very burned out.  Sixteen hours on shift, a few hours down time for eating & unwinding and a few hours for sleeping.  The winter season feels very long... already.

The spring semester at UNI starts tomorrow for Cody.  It will be his last semester of classes.  He still has to complete an internship, but then he will graduate with his bachelor of science degree.  Both boys done with college... Yippee!

I just made our hotel reservation for the Chicago Marathon.  I really wanted a room downtown near where the race starts.  Commuting on a normal day is crazy for out-of-towners like us, let alone on a major event weekend like that.  I don't want to even talk about the ridiculous amount the room cost.  (Let's just say a ridiculously ridiculous amount in my middle-class, middle-American mind.)  But we have planned and saved for this adventure for over a year now and I do love my Marriott!  272 days until the race...

Today, Dillon and Jessika found a house they like.  They are just hoping it doesn't sell before they are pre-approved for their loan.  It is so fun listening & watching them experience all the "firsts" of building a life together!

Better sign off... busy day tomorrow.  Hope everyone has a good week...  stay cool, be warm and be at peace.

Saturday, January 9, 2010

The Dalai Lama is Coming to Iowa


On May 18th, 2010 the 14th Dalai Lama will be speaking at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.
I'm so excited that he will be visiting my hometown...
It's so cool!
For me, it's one of those bucket list items to be able to hear him speak in person.
Sadly, the afternoon tickets sold out immediately - though they are compiling a waiting list.
Yet, they do have $15 dollar tickets to the morning panel discussion in which he will be participating.
That's where I'll be - because I wasn't quick enough to score the main event tickets.
It is going to be so interesting to hear him speak live and in person!