Day 4 of February

Lots to talk about.
Let's start with Valentines Day. My niece Tracey turned 45 on Valentine's Day. I know, I was a very young Auntie. Also, it has been 29 years since Dad passed away - again on Valentines Day. I remember the day very well. Anyway, yesterday on the radio Up 97.7 had a contest for people who neede a boost on their Valentine's Day. I called Tracey and told her to phone in and explain about it being her birthday, and losing her "papa" on her birthday. Low and behold, she won the Lady Antebella tickets that she has been trying to win for ages. I guess Bill and I will see her and Henry at the concert. Boy that was an easy birthday gift to give.
I have three words for you - September, Vancouver, Madonna.
Ashley, Patrick and I bought Bill tickets to see Madonna. This started out as a Father's Day gift, then cinco de Mayo, and then Anniversary and then when Ashley and I realized we could never keep it a secret for that long, it turned into a Valentine's gift.
I had my first accupuncture session yesterday. I have a pinched nerve in either my elbow or shoulder and it has made my pinky and ring finger numb. For the past week it was getting worse and I couldn't even move my pinky. After my first session, I am moving my finger again - still a little numb. Go for my second session today. Will book a couple of physio appointments to move the tendons and nerve around so they won't be compressed. Of course this is all self diagnosis - (I love the internet) I guess if all else fails, I'll visit the medical people - but hope surgery is the very last option.
I guess my last piece of news is this morning. Was laying in bed, (after getting up for the third time - once when Bill leaves and once when Ashley leaves) and heard a contest on Country 105 - it's been more than 30 days since I last won. Bill and I will be going to the Home and Garden show in a couple of weeks. All this because I knew that "loose lips, sink ships!" (part of the contest)
Oh wait there is more. Yesterday I was in need of a caffine fix. So I was at the soccer dome and went to buy a coke. I had oodles of change, but the "tempermental" machine would not accept my coins. It did accept bills and credit cards - really for a 2 dollar pop. So I put in a five dollar bill - got my pop, but not my three dollars change. I was so tired of being ripped off of those machines, that I took down all the information. This morning I called the number and the really nice lady at coke apologized and although she can't send me $3.00 in cash, she is sending me $3.00 coupon for my loss. I am so not getting ripped off from those machines any more.
I think this day is off to a great start.
Better get on the positive energy band wagon while it's still in full charge.
Have a great day.
Stacey