John Q, the Bed, and the Physician

So i'm watching John Q, movie which revolves around the insurance technicalities that i think too many people experience in life, and i couldn't help but think that in a few months, when Dave changes his career plan, we wouldn't have coverage anymore. I'm big on using our current benefits, and I think it wouldn't hurt to purchase coverage ourselves. But then again I could go home to pinas and have my checkups there which would lower my costs immensely, but what about in case of an emergency, right?

I want to marry John Q.

I decided to throw out my white bed which i bought in June for $300, mattress included. It wasn't bad since I did get to use it for a good six months, and i will continue using the mattress with my new bed frame, which i love, kaso the foot board is too big for my teeny room.

I bought a cute hamper for my nephew, Kiel.

I was telling Dave that I will bet my life that 80% of the people who live in the tri-state area, well, let's exclude Connecticut and the Hamptons, has some sort of Ikea stuff in their house. Myself, i think there are a few select pieces in Ikea na, puwede like mats and other trinkets (please wag pillows, they have the worst), but furniture wise, i wouldn''t invest on it IF I HAD MONEY (which i don't), for the following reason:

• Most of their "wood" furniture is fake wood on top of particle board, but for some reason you just ignore that when you realize that in a short amount of time (and usually for a relatively good price), you can completely furnish your house or apartment. The other wooden furniture utilize the cheapest, lightest materials.
• If you plan to move, don't count on bringing most of your Ikea stuff, they are meant to stay in one sanctuary FOREVER and if you disobey this, you will regret the time and effort spent on dismantling it and you will definitely find cracked and loose holes somewhere.
• Remember IKEA = DISPOSABLE
  

Ikea, I hate you. But I'll be back in your labyrinth (YES, ET I"M USING THE WORD) within 2 weeks to pick up another hamper, find more great deals, and eat your 50 cent hot dogs.. Damn you.

I went to a physician too, yesterday just because. She said I am physically fine, and i asked if there was an annual checkup i should do, like an EKG if you have a heart disease in your family or if you smoke, mammogram, blood tests, Pap test to check for stds or cervical cancer, booster shots against tetanus, even my cholesterol! I will undergo two of the above, rest she said is not necessary. It's my first time with this doctor, and this may be my last year with her too, because i thought her receptionist (who had hot pink hair and was on the phone 46% of the time) was a wacko and her office was too dingy.

Sidenote: Thank you hairy for putting together the bed, the chair, and the mirror. I love you.