Dear Self,
There's a commercial that says more photos are taken with an iPhone than any other camera. Even if that's true (and who knows, really?), that doesn't mean you should make a habit of it.
You have taken photos and video using your iPhone, and you know the quality just isn't there, especially in dim light.
You've invested in three nice cameras...an SLR that would do a great job if you bothered to learn more about its features, a high-definition video camera that is light-weight and fun to use, and the little point-and-shoot that tucks into your purse and performs especially well indoors.
Kindly carry and use them if you want decent photos and video that you can post.
Snarkily yours,
The voice that says, "Really? You're gonna be satisfied with that?"
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Dear Self,
Your husband turns 65 in August and is enrolled in Medicare effective August 1. When he was officially accepted and also lined up his supplemental plan, you suggested a celebration.
Since you retired two-and-a-half years ago, you've been on Medicare and he, being younger, has been covered under a COBRA continuation of your work plan. It's been a little expensive, but it's a good plan and totally worth it to have him insured.
No wonder you want to celebrate. The two of you were both wise and lucky. You found out that you were eligible for 36 months of continuation coverage instead of the 18 months someone tried to limit you to. You figured out just how long you needed to work to keep him insured until he turned 65. Though you'd have liked to retire sooner, you stuck it out. Now you're happy to be retired. And happy that he has had insurance and therefore has gotten whatever care he has needed. While you're at it, you're happy that you have both stayed pretty healthy to this point, knock on wood. So yes, Self: You and Peter worked hard and played it smart and you've been lucky, and that's worth celebrating. Every day.
Gratefully yours,
The voice that likes to remind you to take time to appreciate and be thankful.
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Dear Self:
Please stop eating cookies at the
computer. The other day you spent nearly an hour shaking crumbs out of
the keyboard. It's still not completely clean.
Sincerely,
The little voice that wishes to note that now there are crumbs on the floor.
