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rayvyn2k ([personal profile] rayvyn2k) wrote2012-09-04 07:55 pm

Got A Nook Tablet

Used my birthday money to pay for half of it. Been wanting something like it to use for reading. I devour a romance novel in a day, so it's hard to keep up with my consumption. And very often, those go on sale in the e-version for two bucks or less. I don't really like reading (long) stuff at the computer--so this is a great alternative. Plus, since I bought the expandable 16G, now we have something to take with us on vacation.

Yay for using Wi-Fi at hotels (as long as it's free).

But the reader and the apps you buy (such as games) don't require the internet connection, so it'll still be very useful.

I love it so far.

Hubby surprised me with movie tickets to see The Avengers again on Saturday. The studio released it for the weekend--most likely to sop up any remaining money they can from the theatrical release. Makes my 8th time. A wonderful time was had--we went for gyros for dinner before the film. *sigh* I didn't even know it was out, so it truly was a wonderful surprise.

He also bought me a new charm for my bracelet--it's a cat sleeping on a pillow. It is meant to represent Kiracat, who was our pillow kitty. I have to admit, I sniffled a bit.

In other news, my sugar is down, mostly under 130 lately--as low as 110 and as high as 153. I discovered that, no matter how small the portion, any ingestion of pasta causes my sugar to spike. Or it might be a combination of the pasta and the "cheater" sauce I made where I started with sauce from a jar. Won't be doing that again since they all have sugar in--who knew? I was very proud of myself for actually tasting the sweetness of the sauce. That had never happened before. So, from now on, it's homemade all the way.

Taking my son for his disability hearing on Thursday. Good thoughts appreciated as his family really needs this to go their way.

Only 21 more days until The Avengers movie is released on DVD.

[identity profile] tudorpot.livejournal.com 2012-09-05 01:18 am (UTC)(link)
Congrats on the e-reader, I love mine. Re pasta- look for Dreamfields Pasta - it's specially formulated to be low carb. However, don't cook it in tomato sauce as that changes it to full carb, it's ok to put hot pasta sauce on it.

[identity profile] rayvyn2k.livejournal.com 2012-09-05 01:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks for the tip. I'll look for it since I adore pasta.

[identity profile] shiv5468.livejournal.com 2012-09-05 07:37 am (UTC)(link)
I hope you and your nook are very happy together

[identity profile] rayvyn2k.livejournal.com 2012-09-05 01:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, I'm sure we will. (And, it could be worse--they considered calling the first version the Nook-E. *snort*)

[identity profile] islandsmoke.livejournal.com 2012-09-05 03:06 pm (UTC)(link)
I will second the Dreamfields Pasta!
ETA:Opps! This is the main page: http://www.dreamfieldsfoods.com/
Unlike some low carb pasta, this stuff is good.

Sorry I missed your birthday, can I plead that the computer was down? Hope it was a good one, and enjoy your reader - I keep thinking about one.
Edited 2012-09-05 15:14 (UTC)