The Perks of Living in 2012.

The Perks of Living in 2012.

My life.

There are definitely people/things/services that make is easier.

And that is the list suggested this week by Terri @ Terri’s Little Corner for Stasha’s weekly Listicles. So here it goes..

10.  My 18 year old.

Granted, it wasn’t our plan to have children so far apart. But as the Lord taketh, He also giveth and now it is wonderful to have a responsible young adult to ferry our two younger kiddos here and yon.

Problem: He doesn’t have his own car, so at times his desires for freedom conflict with my need to run somewhere.

Problem II: He is leaving for college this fall.

9.  Work.

Granted sometimes it’s hard to juggle writing assignments and obligations with everything else. But having a little extra money is wonderful these days. I’d love even more work to come my way. Need to spend the time searching for more outlets.

Eight and Seven are a Subset of Work.

8. Google.  Whether drafting an article, column or writing a blog post, what did people do before Google?

Rip their hair out at the library I suppose.

7.  Spellcheck. Whether drafting an article, column, blog post or email, what did we do before spellcheck?

When I do try to look something up in a dictionary, I can’t read the print. <<< Insert ripping of hair and gnashing of teeth >>>>

6.  My in-laws. 

Living a few houses over, they have been lifesavers. When we are short a car, short a sitter, short of air conditioning — they have rescued us over and over.

5.  My garden.

Now it’s tough getting it planted. I have help..but once things are growing, whether it’s lettuce for a salad or sandwich or a tomato — everything is just a few steps away. Shelling peas might not make my life easier but they certainly add a touch of heaven in the summer.

4.  Living in a small town.

Spending a week in Florida with my relatives made me realize once again — it doesn’t matter how much you love a place —  if you are a crabby mess because of traffic — things are less wonderful.

Granted, I always feel this way when I visit Atlanta too.

Life in small town is much more laid back.

3.  Pre-cut veggies and fruit. 

This seems to completely contradict number 5 but so be it.

2.   My car.

It’s falling apart on the inside but the motor is still humming strong. I really consider her a family member.

1.    My iPhone.

My calendar that alerts me to appointments I always forget, the beast that wakes me up in the morning. Keeps me in touch with those I need to be in touch with and those I don’t.  I tried to be good one day at Disney and go off unplugged without my phone.

Within an hour, we had separated to ride different attractions and it suddenly dawned on me.

YOU IDIOT. How in a million years was I going to find my husband?

I borrowed the person-sitting-next-to me-on-the-curb’s iPhone.

Technology. Can’t live without it.

What makes your life easier?