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Last night, the San Antonio Spurs shut us out in game four with 83 to 82.

It was a very close game and I thought we had this one right up until the very end. What a shame it was to see that we didn’t get the opportunity to win at least one game.

San Antonio was denied all of the cheering and screaming fans, as well, by not playing on their home turf. After the loss, the only energy in the Q was from the Spurs themselves.

Lebron and company, we know you gave it your all. Keep your heads up!

My oldest son, Jeffrey, broke his arm on Thursday night after riding to a local store by his dad’s house, on the way back from getting some ice cream. He had to have surgery that night, so sleep was pretty scarce.

He broke his right arm in three places and scraped his face, forehead, and got his knee pretty badly.

He was taken via ambulance to Saint John’s WestShore hospital, where their wonderful team of doctors and nurses put humpty dumpty back together again. He was released yesterday afternoon and has been doing better ever since.

Thanks to the hospital and to the neighbors who called 911.

I used this method when I went apartment hunting last year. It basically works for anyone looking to rent an apartment anywhere. This handy little spreadsheet will help you remember all of the things you need to consider when looking for an new place.

1. Of course, the address
2. How many bedrooms?
3. How many bathrooms?
4. Cost per month
5. Appliances included?
6. Pets allowed?
7. Storage area? Attic/basement
8. Phone number of who to call to look at the place
9. Contact person’s name
10. Upstairs or Down?
11. Utilities that they include?
12. Is there parking/garage/or on the street?

For-rent.xls

Happy apartment hunting!

It’s Monday morning and you’re probably already back to work from the weekend. Yay, the Cavs won against the Pistons. Boo, you have to be at work.

Here, I’ll give you some ways to hack being back to work today:

1. Make a list - Write out all of the things that you need to accomplish today and cross them off as you go. You will get a sense of accomplishment when you’re all done.
2. Try to concentrate - Focusing on what you have to do today will make it easier to get through the day. Stay on target and get the hard tasks out of the way first. This way, when you get to the easy stuff, it’s a piece of cake.
3. Time management - Set times that you will check your voicemail and emails. This will unclutter times for you to be productive throughout the day. Always respond quickly to correspondence and voicemails, otherwise these will weigh you down for the day, as well.
4. Take a break - I know certain people where I work seem to refuse to want to take a break or go on lunch. Trust me, you need this unwinding time. Take a walk outside, go for a drive, do something that will get your mind off of the rest of the day ahead.
5. Laugh it off - If coworkers or customers get you down or say something that rains on your parade, laugh it off. This is the best thing you can do in these situations. Don’t take it all personally, that would definitely ruin your day.
6. Make conversation - Remember you’re not at work all by yourself. What makes the day go by faster than making casual conversation with coworkers or sending them a quick email to say hi. The truth is, no one really likes Mondays. The best thing we can all do is get over it together.

Tomorrow is another day!

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Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund

April 16, 2007, will be remembered as one of the darkest days in the history of the Virginia Tech community and the world beyond.

To remember and honor the victims of those tragic events, the university has established the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund to aid in the healing process and generate financial support.

The fund will be used to cover expenses including but not limited to:

• Grief counseling
• Memorials
• Communication expenses
• Comfort expenses
• Incidental needs

If you plan to give, please click the link below: