In Spirit
I love Christmas because it's a time when people band together to face the savagery the land shows us (as far as you can call Vancouver climate "savage"), a time when we illuminate the dark with the warm glow of colourful lights/fireplaces and candles. When we feast upon food to bear testament that we have progressed as animals to the point where we no longer are at the mercy of the land (you get my point) and when we come together for warmth and in the process create and share stories, activities and memories.
This season has started off with a bit of a twist for myself and my family. Those who have spoken to me have noticed I"ve been suffering from a "cold" for over a week. This is unusual for me and hasn't been getting the slightest better. Off to the doctor I go but in the meantime my body has been on fire and under constant strain. Do I let this deter my seasonal spirits? Hell no, Nyquil is your friend!
What has also happened as I have only been scheduled to work 41 hours for the whole month. Upon getting the upcoming schedule last Sunday I noticed I wasn't on it for the whole week only to resume in December 4 days a week. I was shocked since I had only been paid for 20 hours the last two weeks causing me to fall waaaaaay behind on my bills. Had talked to my immediate boss and told him that I needed more work and fast.
I have only become responsible with my money since meeting Paul, really, but the changes have been enormous. I cancelled my Visa *L* I haven't been creating any debt but have begun to steadily pay off what I had accumulated in my years of high living. I am where I am now because of my past actions and I'm paying for it (no pun intended). I was so confident that I was on the right track but this set back has floored me.
I went from getting payed $1100 to $400.
I can't pay rent, food, or car insurance nevermind cell phone, gas, phone or visa debt.
I'm not asking for anybody to pity me I'm asking for help to make it through this next month without becoming worse off. So I thought the best way would be to write out a Wish List.
- For donating of supplies to decorate B's birthday party (balloons, streamers, stuff etc.)
- Burnt Cd's of music that will make our audio lobes happy. Christmas CD's are always appreciated and mixes of what you like is a nice way of sharing yourself with us.
- extra tickets to Christmas activities i.e. stanley park train ride
- if you have kids that are older than mine Brandon really need size 5/6 sweaters and some mitts.
- I wouldn't mind some rubber boots for myself if you have an old pair kicking around (size 9)
- gas cards (oh so handy)
- grocery cards
- a christmas tree
- and if you're feeling mighty generous, payments to telusmobility, telus or visa in my name (rent would be good too).
So there you have it. I thought I'd put it out there because you just never know.
I'm looking forward to seeing what may come in the next little while and how well I can handle the stress. It'll be a testament of my strength.
Love Danielle
This season has started off with a bit of a twist for myself and my family. Those who have spoken to me have noticed I"ve been suffering from a "cold" for over a week. This is unusual for me and hasn't been getting the slightest better. Off to the doctor I go but in the meantime my body has been on fire and under constant strain. Do I let this deter my seasonal spirits? Hell no, Nyquil is your friend!
What has also happened as I have only been scheduled to work 41 hours for the whole month. Upon getting the upcoming schedule last Sunday I noticed I wasn't on it for the whole week only to resume in December 4 days a week. I was shocked since I had only been paid for 20 hours the last two weeks causing me to fall waaaaaay behind on my bills. Had talked to my immediate boss and told him that I needed more work and fast.
I have only become responsible with my money since meeting Paul, really, but the changes have been enormous. I cancelled my Visa *L* I haven't been creating any debt but have begun to steadily pay off what I had accumulated in my years of high living. I am where I am now because of my past actions and I'm paying for it (no pun intended). I was so confident that I was on the right track but this set back has floored me.
I went from getting payed $1100 to $400.
I can't pay rent, food, or car insurance nevermind cell phone, gas, phone or visa debt.
I'm not asking for anybody to pity me I'm asking for help to make it through this next month without becoming worse off. So I thought the best way would be to write out a Wish List.
- Wish List
- For donating of supplies to decorate B's birthday party (balloons, streamers, stuff etc.)
- Burnt Cd's of music that will make our audio lobes happy. Christmas CD's are always appreciated and mixes of what you like is a nice way of sharing yourself with us.
- extra tickets to Christmas activities i.e. stanley park train ride
- if you have kids that are older than mine Brandon really need size 5/6 sweaters and some mitts.
- I wouldn't mind some rubber boots for myself if you have an old pair kicking around (size 9)
- gas cards (oh so handy)
- grocery cards
- a christmas tree
- and if you're feeling mighty generous, payments to telusmobility, telus or visa in my name (rent would be good too).
So there you have it. I thought I'd put it out there because you just never know.
I'm looking forward to seeing what may come in the next little while and how well I can handle the stress. It'll be a testament of my strength.
Love Danielle