5 Random Things on a Monday

I'm the only person in my department today and our offices are located on a different floor than all of the other departments so I'm a little bit disengaged and isolated, thus a random thought post:

1.  I managed to do something productive today.  I searched high and low for these discontinued vases.

And when I said I searched high and low, I literally meant I called the C&B store in KC, I scoured the internet for them, I tried the online store and I finally broke down and called the catalog phone number.  The nice customer service rep informed me that they were discontinued but that she was able to find a couple somewhere in the C&B system and they will be delivered to my house in three to seven business days! Yahoo!!

2. 

I have iPhone envy and Brandon has told me I need to come up with five good reasons that I "need" the phone and the needs cannot be "wants".  So far, I have two: 1) the iPhone allows me to be more social with my friends and family by sending good pictures to them 2) AT&T (the carrier of the iPhone) is taking over the Verizon service in Pratt and 45 other counties in Kansas (which I'm sure Finney is one of them).  The only reason we still have Alltel/Verizon is because our phone calls to our parents are free since they have the same service.  So, this is a very good reason!  Now, I still need three more!  I told B that the iPhone would provide me with accurate weather radar when I'm traveling alone but for some reason, my personal safety doesn't matter.

3.  I am still trying to figure out how I can cross #9 off of my Summer Must-Do list.  A lady at work told me that she and her husband save every dime they get back in change for vacation.  She said it really doesn't take them long to save $300 or more, but I'm thinking if I want to accomplish this task this summer I should have started saving my dimes a long time ago. 

4.  I'm going to be using this for the first time ever tonight!

Do you know what it is??  I'll give you a hint - I'm using it in stir-fry.  Brandon is less than thrilled, but I think it will add a nice touch. 

5.  Our dog is scared of the toaster.  I've known this for a while now, but today I made two pieces of toast for breakfast and when I went to look for Koby, I found him hiding in our closet.  I so wish I would have snapped a picture!  He might be the weirdest dog I know!

Okay, that is all for now.  I think it is getting close to "shut down" time.