Sunday. What's on your mind today.

[irene adler]

I feel like a stingy bastard.

I just had to tell my group of grad school friends--the same ones I wasn't able to gtg with last summer--that I may not be able to make it to this Summer's gtg, which they were kindly planning at a vacation spot near my parents so I could kill two birds with one stone. BUT my sister is getting married in August, and I am going back for the shower/my dad niece's birthday/Parent's 45th anniversary in June, I cannot swing another plane ticket to the Midwest in July.

I am channeling my inner Suze, but I hate always having to be the one who bows out because of $$. Our financial picture, while not bad, is still not stable enough yet for me to truly feel safe.

Ugh

[konapoppy]

Sorry irene adler. I hope things get better in the first part of the year so you can still go!

I am on page 121 out of 188 in my Compensation and Benefits study guide. Not that anyone is counting   

[Lilac]

DH requested this knife sharpener for Christmas. He received it while at his parent's house (they bought it for him) and promptly sharpened all of their knives for them. Not a bad move on their part!

Now that we are home, he just sharpened all of our knives and I can't wait to do some cooking We're making a huge batch of chicken soup today. Maybe I can convince DH to "try out" the knives by cutting up all the veggies? lol.

[jerseyjaybird]

I'm sorry, irene adler. I really hope that things start looking up soon soon soon. Don't feel guilty about looking out for yourself!

I'm trying to wrap up some freelance work, but there's complicated medical stuff going on with DW's grandmother, to whom we're both close, which means complex family stuff and renegotiating boundaries. UGH.

[AAM2012]

I am still recovering from a stomach virus that started on New Years Eve and was feeling fairly good yesterday morning but then came down with a cold. DH appears to have gotten the virus now and was up all night. I am still in my pajamas and can't seem to motivate myself to do anything productive.

We had to replace our water system yesterday and it ended up being $1400...two weeks after spending $2400 on our dog for emergency surgery.  I feel like I am going to get kicked off of MM shortly...

Needless to say I will be happy go back to work tomorrow as it appears only bad things happen when we take time off.


Sorry I am whiny today.

[sfy]

I'm sorry, irene adler. Is there any chance they would push up GTG to June and you could just extend your trip?

Hope you guys feel better soon, AAM2012.

I am so beat down from the past few days and we have to go out again today. Technically, we should have already left, but we're sitting in bed. In addition to the thinhs we had planned this weekend, we had an unexpected (but welcome) overnight guest.

[orangeblossom]

Sorry irene adler

Feel better AAM2012

I'm just cleaning up and shifting things aroubd, so I can make a closet a craft space.

Oh, I did menu plan for the next week or so.

[raangoli]

irene adler I'm sorry you won't be able to see your friends again. Would it be rude to ask if they would consider June or August since you'll already be there?

AAM2012 I hope you both feel better soon. And that sucks about the big expenses. I hope that's all there is for the near future.

[chpmnk1015]

Sorry Irene sounds like you have a lot to go back and forth for... could they do a different time at all while you are there?

Sitting here looking at the budget.. posted a lot of random stuff for sale... hoping it goes.. feels good to be just cleaning and getting rid of things...

[Pom]

irene adler   It's tough when everything happens in the same year and involves so much travel.  I hope something works out so you can go.


AAM2012  Feel better and the big expenses are total bummers.  I wish you good finance vibes going in to the new year!


Mr. P put up his large outside aquaponic system for sale.  Please, please let someone come get it.

He's keeping the garage system/smaller one but it's something I guess. I hope only garden geeks come look at our house.  

[irene adler]

Between the family obligations that have come up, i don't think I can swing the time away. Maybe they could change it? But the idea of trying to cram one more thing into a trip home (particularly when my sister is already reaching NS levels of wedding planning crazy) and another financial obligation makes my heart race. Nothing to be sorry about, it's just the way it is.

I hope we get some stability this year.

[soso]

Jan 3, 2016 14:09:59 GMT -5 irene adler said:

I hope we get some stability this year.

You are on your way, that's for sure. Good for you making the right (for you) but tough decision. 

I'm taking care of business today -- making calls to refill Rx, following up on shipping issues, doing some online training etc.  Tomorrow, after a year off/doing some pt consulting, I'm going back to work full-time.  Feeling excited and optimistic and yet, not.... Wake-up will be so early (yes, I know most have been doing this for years without a break.)   

[steph96]

Irene, I hope you can get something figured out. Being an adult sucks.

My MIL is wanting us kids to take her on a trip this year for her milestone birthday. My BIL's family already has all their travel planned for 2016, so now they will have make changes to their planned trips for PTO/$$ purposes. Our travel budget is very limited this year (we honestly shouldn't travel) and the place she wants to go is like the last place we would ever want to go. Plus she's only wanting to do zip lines and stuff that has weight limits, which means that my husband physically won't be able to do it. I don't know what to do.

[mbcdefg]

Sorry to everyone who is down

I've been trying to straighten up the house a bit - dishes, laundry, scrubbed out the cat box, vacuumed, went through the freezer and threw out some random things we won't ever eat.

I roasted chicken for a couple lunches (salad) this week, and I'm baking banana bread now. I'll prep stuff tonight for crockpot chicken and dumplings tomorrow.

My mom invited us over but didn't give a specific time. I think we'll leave soon so we get home earlier, since tomorrow is a work day for both of us :/

MH doesn't have a night class this week so I think we'll finally make it to Simpsons Trivia again.

[crashgizmo]

I have my first hangover of 2016 LOL. DH and I had a fun night out last night, but I'm paying for it today. This morning I watched the entire season of Master of None on Netflix and ordered $200 worth of clothes online.

[crashgizmo]

irene adler, we had the same situation the year after we moved out to CA. It was hard to tell my friends but everyone understood. We had a "do over" trip the following year.

[UnderProtest]

I cannot wait until school starts again. I don't think I (or my son) do well without a defined schedule. Well, that and the gray, rainy weather. I long for some sun!!! It really affects my mood.

[Deleted]

Today was the first "adventure" day in our new town. Or, half-day I guess. We got up and got muffins for breakfast, checked out the aquatics center where DD will start swim lessons on Tuesday and took a drive up into the hills. It was nice to get out of town for a bit!

[AAM2012]

Jan 3, 2016 16:53:45 GMT -5 @rennido said:

The cops just called wanting keys to one of our properties....won't tell me why.
I'm out of town.
Never a dull moment.

Can't wait to read the details!

[irene adler]

Jan 3, 2016 16:43:43 GMT -5 crashgizmo said:

irene adler, we had the same situation the year after we moved out to CA. It was hard to tell my friends but everyone understood. We had a "do over" trip the following year.

Ironically, this was supposed to be the do over trip from last summer. The initial planning that was done before we knew there would be two family weddings in the docket. I am hoping something will work out, but I will have no issues in saying I can't afford it at this time if necessary.

Also, I fully own that I am a stingy bastard and protective of my financial security.

[flatlan]

I took down Christmas lights today so my house is officially de-Christmased. I also did a bunch of laundry and started a donation bag. I did a lot of laying around too but I am feeling accomplished.

[sarapocalypse]

Finally went the the grocery store and got caught up on tracking our spending on our budget worksheet. Didn't get much else accomplished, but I at least did that much. So not ready to go back to work tomorrow.