Posts Tagged ‘finances’
Relaxing and Guesting
Posted on: November 2, 2010
It’s a relaxing morning for me š which means a relaxed post for today.
But, if you are looking for a post on intuitive eating, check out my first ever guest post over at SMALLER FUN PANTS which also includes a ridiculous picture of me and a pink fountain.
So, I slept in which was glorious. I got to read blogs without rushing. I enjoyed watching morning tv on the couch while drinking expired gingerbread coffee that was still good IMO. I’m also getting our finances for November on track and planning out a fun trip on Thursday. *excitement*
Dad and Mom are in Lancaster PA, one of my favorite places for all things food. Dad has been sending me envy pics . . .
Here is a picture of Kaufman’s which has a crazy amount of food in bulk for cheap! Luckily I made a list for them š
And just a hint of what they had for breakfast. Lancaster is king of the smorgasbord’s.
Anyway, I also plan to get to my parents house so I can do some laundry, go for a run and hopefully craft my first race recap post since the pictures are now in my possession š
Where is your favorite place away from home for food?
Slack Attack
Posted on: October 28, 2010
Yeah, I’m slacking. But how couldn’t I be? Just look at our living room!
*shudder*
I swear, couple that with what the kitchen and bedroom look like and it’s grounds for inducing a Val panic attack š®
Thank goodness I have a full day off to make a dent in all this madness.
That’s not all I have been up to though. I’ve been doing this . . .
No, not prancing around like a dumb ass . . . Running š
I even bought one of these!
Edit: ANOTHER one of these.
I had 2 ancient Garmin’s waaaay back in the day before running was cool š I have been entertaining the idea of a new one for motivation as I am truly at a place where I am ENJOYING running and there was a sale on this one.
I feel like I’m on a spending binge lately caused by the looming wrath of debt coming up in my very near future. I might as well buy it while I have it . . . I think?
Other than major boring errands, Marie and I have another 5 mile ‘res’ trek planned for this afternoon. This will be the last run before the 5k.
I also have a special dinner planned that I am excited about š
What have you been up to?
The Pressure Is On
Posted on: September 20, 2010
I would definitely agree that I am the type of person that puts a lot of pressure on herself to succeed. In a way, this is good. I’ve been able to leave a job knowing how to work every department and I have gained trust and respect and a ton of knowledge along the way.
But what happens when IM in control?
This weekend, with the help of my dad I was able to apply for my first ever student loan. Previously when I was in community college, I had help from my parents or put tuition on my credit card (so stupid). I went to college just because its what im ‘supposed’ to do. I went there not knowing what I wanted or was passionate about. So I strung along and THANKFULLY found a direction, but in nothing i truly loved.But this is the big time, this is what I want.
I have to say I was completely SHOCKED about how much it will cost me in the end to borrow the amount that I needed. I mean with interest, it’s really not to far from paying DOUBLE what I needed to borrow even with the lowest possible interest rate!
I looked at my monthly payments which work out to ~$380 per month for 8 years.
EIGHT YEARS!
I know some of you have been there done that, but I just need to express the pressure I now feel.
This means that I have to come up with that amount of money PLUS my regular expenses, PLUS possible commuting costs if I get a job in the city. I have to make sure I do something that is able to handle all of this financially.
And so. . . . I’ve decided to become a stripper instead of go to school.
. . . .kidding š
It took a lot for me to reassure myself that everything would be ok going into this a bit free spirited. I told myself that no matter what if nothing but knowledge comes from this, I will be ok where I’m at and have time to figure things out.
But, the chokehold of finance really put a damper on that.
I’m not saying that I was just going to graduate then hang out for a while and see what happened. But I really didn’t want there to be this scary elephant in the room.
I know ill be ok, but again it’s the fear of the unknown that kills me. The fear that I will be struggling. The fear that I wasn’t good enough to get a job good enough to pay my bills.
On the other hand, it might be a good thing as it is somewhat of a positive stress or motivation. I am willing to work hard and I am willing to put myself out there to follow my passion.
But jeez . . . Money Sucks! š
Thank you for listening to today’s rant.
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