...is jumping on the blogging bandwagon!

Well, even though I'm a pretty simple, non-technology-embracing country girl at heart, I figure it's about time I step into the 21st century and join this crazy blogosphere! I generally think of myself as a little bit old school and a little bit new school when it comes to technology. On one hand, I love the conveniences, opportunities, and general entertainment that the internet (and other new technology) provides me with. It's endless! On the other hand, I do not ever want to get so carried away with it that I forget to stop and smell the roses (or whatever else might be smelling out here in the country) because I'm too busy checking my Blackberry (or Crackberry as a good friend of mine calls it)! To that end, I have decided that I WILL NOT own a Blackberry. I just won't. Mark my words. I've always been just a few steps behind most other people my age as far as technology goes, so I might as well keep up the trend, right?

Along that same train of thought, can you believe that I just recently got an iPod? My hubby bought it for me this past Christmas, and I'm totally loving it! Would I have bought one for myself? Probably not...again, always a little behind.

High speed internet...until just under a year ago, I was fully embracing my low speed connection. After all, if I didn't have high speed, I wouldn't be tempted to waste countless hours playing on the 'net, right? There's too much WORK to be done out here on the mini-farm that we call home. Well, the hubby wasn't having any of that and as soon as we found out that high speed was finally available out here in the boonies, we signed up. We also went from $9.99 internet to $65.99 internet. GULP. I'm also horribly frugal and high speed doesn't come cheap when you live in the tullies! Oh, well...now that I have it, I wouldn't dream of going back to low speed!

DVR...we've had satellite TV for about two years now, and I've finally JUST had the lightbulb go off that I can DVR the Ellen Show! Not to mention all the home improvement programs I love on HGTV! Score! Two thumbs up for TV technology!

Are you detecting the pattern here? I might be highly resistant, but I always end up seeing the benefits of new technology. But I'm not caving on the Blackberry!

Anyway, welcome to my blog (for those few of you who might stop by...hi mom!). Hopefully, I can provide some entertainment for my fellow bloggers, as well as a little kuntry livin' wisdom that I've picked up along the way!