dowager

it's amazing the things people tell me now that i'm pregnant. they all open up about their own experiences, health issues and losses. it's really quite lovely. i like hearing parts of people's stories and getting a glimpse into their lives.

now that we know the sex of our baby, brendan and i have started talking about him using his name. just when talking to each other though. we're going to keep his name a secret til he's born. i always like hearing what name was picked once a baby has arrived. it's a nice surprise for friends and families. i really like having a name for this tiny person. brendan and i often talk wonder what things he'll like and if he'll grow a beard someday.

i got my first credit card when i was about aged 20. since then i've been slowly acquiring points. i think i get 1 point for every 2 dollars i charge to credit. a few times i've thought about using my points, but i don't have nearly enough to cover the cost of a flight, and the merchandise i can afford is greatly marked up compared to the retail value. BUT i had a great idea. i realized that i can use my points to book a hotel in athens. so i punched in the dates we're going to be there, and was able to book our last 2 nights in greece at the crowne plaza hotel! so fancy! it's the kind of place i'd stay at while on a business trip, but i'd never pay my own money to stay at there. other bonus of using our points is that it saves us money since we don't have to pay for those nights :D i'm super pleased, and this feels like a good use of those saved up points i've been sitting on.

lay down the boogie and play that funky music till you die.