Another year has gone... ( Archived) (12)

Hi all! Well, it's officially my b-day today (and yes, I am 28 AGAIN!). I have decided to share with you what I have learned this year:

1.) Whoever invents a "squeekless" wheel for a hampster will become rich (that is first 'cuz I've been listening to the damn thing for 2 hours now, and it's the 3rd type of wheel I've tried - stupid rodent!)

2.) Do not color blonde hair to brown - you will end up looking like Elmo.

3.) If you ignore #2, go directly to a professional hair dresser - she will somewhat fix it, then send 10" of your supposedly acceptable hair to Locks of Love - makes you feel better about the whole messy situation!

4.) Learn not to love with just your heart, but your mind as well. I know from experience that this is easier said than done, but it should save you a lot of heart-ache in the end.

5.) Work as hard as you can to make your dreams your reality.

6.) Stop looking for love - eventually, if it's meant to be, it will find me.

7.) When you most want to avoid something because it is uncomfortable is when you most need to face it head on so it doesn't fester into something horrible.

8.) Friends are the family we choose, become a friend you would be proud to have yourself.

9.) When you feel your lowest, do something fun with your kids - no one in the world can turn my attitude around as quickly as them!

10.) Learn to enjoy the simple things: gardening, reading, writing, being with family / friends, reading the forums! lol

11.) Learn to laugh at yourself sometimes - you'd be amazed at how funny some of the things you do really are (if it wasn't you).

I hope everyone on here has a fantastic day! I know I will (after I get some sleep, anyway!)

-jennifer :)

Happy Birthday! As your present, I have a fix for #1! Go to a cycling shop and get white lithium bearing grease. A very light coating of white lithium bearing grease goes a long way in stopping the squeaking and preventing headaches you incur.

Yep! The younger others get, the younger I get! I figure I'll be about 22 by tomorrow this time! LOL

If you use a light coating with a piece of papertowel they won't know the difference, or see it - it's mostly odorless as well so they won't be drawn to it as a new scent :)

Happy Birthday Jennifer...

may you be the best 28 you've ever been.

LOL - that was good, Ocee.

And thanks again, professor, I will try it, but if Lucky isn't so Lucky, you will inherit one very upset 4 year old boy!! LOL

I am not saying it's 100% foolproof, but our hamsters never did when we had them and I used it. Take it with a grain of salt and do what you feel is best. I don't wish to assume responsibility for a dead pet, that'd make me feel quite bad.

Don't worry! I wouldn't hold you accountable - believe me, I'd try anything at this point (I have actually tied one of the tiers to the base about 10 minutes ago so the wheel is currently stuck). I was j/k about sending you my son! LOL

If you did, I'd have to do my duty and spike him with plenty of sugar before returning him!