My name is Amanda, I love to dance!
So I was able to send off all my SCEAP stuff last night, WOOT. All today I've already been obsessively checking my gmail to see when I get the reply. **Lame**
The battery died on my car, like, completely. I'm figuring it was just old... so this would explain all the craziness of my car breaking down last week. I just hope I can get a new battery soon and that'll be the end of my troubles. I know I need to get an oil change soon, and if the new battery doesn't fix the AC issues, I'm going to actually have to take the car to a mechanic. Lame. ><
Speaking of which, anyone want to teach me how to change my own oil? From what I hear, it's way cheaper to do it myself. And then I don't have to worry about the mechanics LOSING MY OIL CAP. No, for real. I'm not kidding.
And now for a small ramble about money...
It's weird-- for the first time in a while, though I am jobless and still amazingly poor with a good many bills to pay, debts to work off, and obligations to cover (car, dr. visits, etc), I'm not as stressed as I normally am about mney. Which is nice, trust me, I'd rather be relaxed about everything rather than freaking out all the time. It suits me. :)
I am afraid, though, about when we start trying to get back on our own two feet. For a good while, I'm going to be the breadwinner. I'm going to be the one responsible for household bills, putting food on the table, etc. And I am having a bit of pre-emptive stress about how heavy a mantle that's going to be again (especially since I've had a baby since the last time I was a head of household). I mean, I can't wait until we have a place of our own again, and I'm thrilled that I've finally made it to a point in my life where Buying A House is actually a legitimate option in the near future. I didn't think I'd make it this far. ^_^ But even still, it's a bit daunting.
Also, anyone know how to budget? And then effectively practice it? Because I suck at it, despite knowing the theory. And I think I probably need to get back on top of that before I have lifestyle-threatening bills again. Heck, I'll need it just to save up to get us moved out. Any advice that doesn't involve me magically getting a month ahead in all the bills I already have?
Eh, anyhow. Tony Hawk was on Yo Gabba Gabba! today. When he was done showing off his skat0r skills, Plex (the robot, of course) beamed him back up with his antenna, like absorbing Mr. Hawk into his head. Every time I see this show (and yes, I know it's a show for two-year-olds) I love it a little more. Craig and I have actually found ourselves watching it while Sean is with his dad, and no other kids are over. It ranks right up there with No Reservations, The Mighty Boosh, and House in shows we watch whenever we see it's on.
You know, it's funny. I remember once-upon-a-time when my journal was full of wild "out on the town" stories and rants about how oppressive my parents were, and nowadays it's full of the joy of my firstborn saying "Applesauce!" (when I ask him if he loves me), and rants about mechanics. I feel like a grown-up. Strangely, I feel pretty okay with that.
What the heck? ^_^
The battery died on my car, like, completely. I'm figuring it was just old... so this would explain all the craziness of my car breaking down last week. I just hope I can get a new battery soon and that'll be the end of my troubles. I know I need to get an oil change soon, and if the new battery doesn't fix the AC issues, I'm going to actually have to take the car to a mechanic. Lame. ><
Speaking of which, anyone want to teach me how to change my own oil? From what I hear, it's way cheaper to do it myself. And then I don't have to worry about the mechanics LOSING MY OIL CAP. No, for real. I'm not kidding.
And now for a small ramble about money...
It's weird-- for the first time in a while, though I am jobless and still amazingly poor with a good many bills to pay, debts to work off, and obligations to cover (car, dr. visits, etc), I'm not as stressed as I normally am about mney. Which is nice, trust me, I'd rather be relaxed about everything rather than freaking out all the time. It suits me. :)
I am afraid, though, about when we start trying to get back on our own two feet. For a good while, I'm going to be the breadwinner. I'm going to be the one responsible for household bills, putting food on the table, etc. And I am having a bit of pre-emptive stress about how heavy a mantle that's going to be again (especially since I've had a baby since the last time I was a head of household). I mean, I can't wait until we have a place of our own again, and I'm thrilled that I've finally made it to a point in my life where Buying A House is actually a legitimate option in the near future. I didn't think I'd make it this far. ^_^ But even still, it's a bit daunting.
Also, anyone know how to budget? And then effectively practice it? Because I suck at it, despite knowing the theory. And I think I probably need to get back on top of that before I have lifestyle-threatening bills again. Heck, I'll need it just to save up to get us moved out. Any advice that doesn't involve me magically getting a month ahead in all the bills I already have?
Eh, anyhow. Tony Hawk was on Yo Gabba Gabba! today. When he was done showing off his skat0r skills, Plex (the robot, of course) beamed him back up with his antenna, like absorbing Mr. Hawk into his head. Every time I see this show (and yes, I know it's a show for two-year-olds) I love it a little more. Craig and I have actually found ourselves watching it while Sean is with his dad, and no other kids are over. It ranks right up there with No Reservations, The Mighty Boosh, and House in shows we watch whenever we see it's on.
You know, it's funny. I remember once-upon-a-time when my journal was full of wild "out on the town" stories and rants about how oppressive my parents were, and nowadays it's full of the joy of my firstborn saying "Applesauce!" (when I ask him if he loves me), and rants about mechanics. I feel like a grown-up. Strangely, I feel pretty okay with that.
What the heck? ^_^