I hate creepy crawly things. Being a native to Arizona I have seen my fair share of snakes, big bugs, tarantula's and the occasional black widow. But this past week we had a newcomer to our humble abode:





My oldest son spotted this scorpion in his room a few nights ago and after searching for it with a blacklight...

I am addicted to caffeine. I have always enjoyed my coffee and usually drink a pot of coffee before lunch, but this week I realized that I have been drinking a Monster energy drink while waiting for the coffee to finish brewing.

I have given up other addictions relatively easily in the past but I do not want to give up the caffeine. Maybe if I wait till winter it will get easier.