actual shit.
got my taxes done Friday, took the guy FIVE HOURS to take care of Domi & I. granted, we were the first "hurricanes" that they'd dealt with, and he had to get approvals to cut us deals, but shit, five hours? I'm told that Jax-Hewitt is faster... and cheaper. I'm only getting around $373, $123 of which is paying for the service. On the bright side, I won some tax software stuff, so that might be my only experience with a tax preparer. Once I get some free time I'm gonna learn how to use it, and keep a running tally of money earned, spent, etc.
After that we went to the outlet malls in Aurora. She found a Coach store and went ballistic, trying on jackets, looking at purses... maybe I'm just a dumb guy who doesn't know shit, but I honestly DON'T see the great deal... maybe it's bc I don't carry a purse. Who knows. I've never been a label or brand fiend... I prefer adidas over nike, but even that's for functional reasons (adidas fit me so much better). other than that? brand names don't mean a thing to me. that goes for everything from clothing to groceries. see how simple I am? :) I got myself some basketball shoes (finally, bc I had NONE up here), so I'll be hoopin it up again.
Saturday was a lazy day, we were both tired from shopping. Sunday we went to church, and did some things around the house. blah
monday I got my 3rd test back, I dropped the ball BADLY, so I need to bounce back from that. Good thing I did well on the first two tests (A- and B-) so it shouldn't be hard to recover. Damn Kant!!
today, I went looking for work, and passed by my friends' place... twas good to see them, since I hadn't been over all year. i also went and found NE Illinois, since I need to know where it is. I got called about a tutoring opp... that doesn't start til the summer. dammit, I need something IMMEDIATELY, hopefully Ethel's or White Hen will come through for me. I'm gonna do a few more online apps just to cover my ass... but this job searching shit sucks. it's putting a strain on the house and even moreso on me, speaking from a pride level. I have some help coming but it can only last so long, I need to be bringing in something more consistently. this gap in work (5 months) didn't even happen while I was in new orleans, and to think I had considerably LESS experience then.... which leads me to believe that in the end, it's all about who you know.
After that we went to the outlet malls in Aurora. She found a Coach store and went ballistic, trying on jackets, looking at purses... maybe I'm just a dumb guy who doesn't know shit, but I honestly DON'T see the great deal... maybe it's bc I don't carry a purse. Who knows. I've never been a label or brand fiend... I prefer adidas over nike, but even that's for functional reasons (adidas fit me so much better). other than that? brand names don't mean a thing to me. that goes for everything from clothing to groceries. see how simple I am? :) I got myself some basketball shoes (finally, bc I had NONE up here), so I'll be hoopin it up again.
Saturday was a lazy day, we were both tired from shopping. Sunday we went to church, and did some things around the house. blah
monday I got my 3rd test back, I dropped the ball BADLY, so I need to bounce back from that. Good thing I did well on the first two tests (A- and B-) so it shouldn't be hard to recover. Damn Kant!!
today, I went looking for work, and passed by my friends' place... twas good to see them, since I hadn't been over all year. i also went and found NE Illinois, since I need to know where it is. I got called about a tutoring opp... that doesn't start til the summer. dammit, I need something IMMEDIATELY, hopefully Ethel's or White Hen will come through for me. I'm gonna do a few more online apps just to cover my ass... but this job searching shit sucks. it's putting a strain on the house and even moreso on me, speaking from a pride level. I have some help coming but it can only last so long, I need to be bringing in something more consistently. this gap in work (5 months) didn't even happen while I was in new orleans, and to think I had considerably LESS experience then.... which leads me to believe that in the end, it's all about who you know.