Over the course of these last few weeks, I’ve been converting my favorite CDs to mp3 files so I can listen to them on this computer. In addition, I’ve also been working on improving my music collection and ensuring that all of my music on here reflects my tastes. I’ve long since gotten tired of having to reach above the desktop on the shelves above it to reach one or two CDs, just to have to repeat the entire process putting them back. Seeing as how I’m so short, I can’t easily do that! On top of things, my father’s under the impression that too much use of my CD-ROM will contribute to its demise. So I’ve been doing a lot of directory synchronization lately, sometimes overwriting the files that I’ve already downloaded copies of.

Right now, I’ve gotten through some of my favorite foreign music and Lady Gaga. For some reason, I’ve found myself wanting to listen to both of those lately… so where better to begin? Next, I’d like to back up some of my favorite boy bands like EYC, Michael Fredo and Phoenix Stone. Do any of you guys know those singers, or remember them? They’re some of my favorites. :

Well, my book report is almost done! Over the course of the next several days, I’m going to continue to make some minor adjustments to it as needed… but I feel fairly confident in it as it is right now. That’s good, because it’s not due until just before Spring Break. My main concern was getting it done and out of the way so that I wouldn’t forget about it until nearly the last minute. More importantly, should something happen during this pregnancy that demands my immediate attention, I’ve been working ahead on assignments in some of my classes so that they can be turned in early — or by one of my friends in my own absence. Not only does that allow me to turn in assignments at an earlier date if need be, but it also allows me more time to do some of the other things that I do.

One day, I’m going to be on Medicare. As I continue to age, I know that this is going to be an inevitable part of life. Although it might not happen for several more years, it’s still good that I know about how it works so I’m not completely lost when that day comes. Not a lot of people know this, but Medicare doesn’t always cover the full cost of your health care. There are a variety of medicare supplements that can be bought to accommodate for this. Depending on the cost of health care in your area and where you live, the rates that are charged for these supplements can vary.

Other things like pre-existing conditions and smoking status can also decide what rates you’re charged, as can they also determine whether or not you’re eligible for a certain supplement. Since I have asthma, I’m planning on talking to a licensed agent when I get older. They can help me decide what policies are the best for me, as can they also help me save money! Given that inhalers aren’t cheap, I’m really looking to do that last part. Right now, my inhalers would run me approximately $70 out of pocket if I didn’t have insurance. As it is, I’m probably going to have to get stronger medicine after my second child is born because the inhalers that I’m currently prescribed are barely working.

Well, I’ve decided to put my last.fm widget back on my profile page. As a matter of fact, I’m working on that right now — I’ve downloaded a widget that I’ll begin using to scrobble music once I begin listening to it, and I’ve just installed it on my blog. It’s slightly different from some of the other widgets that I’m familiar with, but we’ll see how well it works when I begin playing music on here. Doing this will also allow me to keep up with my friends Dina and Shannon, comparing and sharing music with them as well… that, and anyone else who I friend on last.fm.

However, I’ve never really messed around with Winamp in any great detail aside from the occasional dabble. I suppose now is as good of a time as any to learn, because I’ve seen some nice skins for it and it integrates with last.fm.