Friends and benefits

I was very excited because I thought today I would be able to enroll in the dental plan from my new job.

But, then I noticed that to take advantage of any of the coverage (like for cavities) you have to be in the plan for 3 months, and, for major stuff, 12 months. I am not sure if it will be worth it, especially since I will probably have dental at my new job in September.

When I was in my 20s, guys who played guitar and smoked cigarettes made me weak in the knees.

In my 30s, it's a good health and dental plan and owning a washer and dryer.

It's interesting how priorities change.

My oldest and dearest friend from Las Vegas is visiting this weekend (Natedog's mom). I am looking forward to spending time with her, especially since the last time she visited me in PA it wasn't so fun. I had lived here a grand total of 2 weeks and didn't know how to find anything to do, it was August (hot and very muggy), and I had no air conditioning and no friends. Luckily it is meant to be a beautiful weekend and I know plenty of places to go and people to see.

She keeps telling me that she wants to go out to bars, since she never really does that at home, what with the husband and kids. I laughed and told her don't worry, I'll take you to my bar, and then my other bar, and then my other other bar, and then (if there's time) to a place near me that I haven't tried yet.