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July Update of sorts

July 19th, 2008 at 10:24 pm

Hello and yes I am still here. Summer keeps me busy. With everyone needing to go here and there and staying up later at night it seems....I have very little in the way of spare moments. Summer has been very enjoyable I think for everyone. My oldest daughter is having her driving test on Weds. Hopefully she passes. We are car shopping at the present time. My dd has saved a chunk of money which I will match along with my ex husband. So far we are just getting a feel for the market and seeing what is out there. Ultimately it comes down to mostly me deciding since I will hold the title. After buying my last car I feel like a semi pro---or at least not a total novice. I hope we find a good car for a good price. That will depelete my savings to about next to nothing which IS VERY SCARY!!! SO I MUST BUILD UP THAT SAVINGS ACCOUNT FAST!

I just got $335.00 back from the local school district. That helps. My garage sale netted me $200.00. I just sold books for a measly $12.00. I am still working my part time job---- thank the LORD for my job! Today at work one of the maitenance guys talked to me for some time. He asked me how much I make an hour. I was very up front and told him.
We make the same. He is very disguited with how low our pay is. I guess his boss said that the maintenace guys make much more than housekeepers....which is a total LIE. I told him that I have learned to only do my job and basically be a robot. I have learned at this place bending over backwards is a total waste to management...sad but true. I used to do so many extra things--now I use the time better and talk to the old folks instead. I have given up trying to be a fantastic housekeeper....it does not pay and not one person cares. I clean the residents rooms very well...but that is IT!!!!! I walk right by other messes. Since we never get reviews nor do the bosses tell you if you are doing well or badly---why go the extra mile?? I think it is very worng...but the lower pay and zero feedback....how could someone in their right frame of mind....work hard?
Needless to say this guy and I think alot alike.....but in a way it is sad.
Cash in my pocket that is how I see it. Check in and check right on out!!!

Cleaned my basement after my garage sale...WOW it looks HOT! I got rid of all clutter down there...it sparkles and shines and looks wonderful! That feels great. I donated stuff to the AmVets....so out it went this week...goodbye!

In a few weeks we are going to VA to visit my sis and her family. 5 days of fun. We are going to her country club for swimming and tennis and dinner. We are def. going tubeing down a river near her. She has lots of woods with creeks and nature all around so we will explore that. She has lots of animals--including a horse. I am looking forward to it. I am glad all my kids want to go. My son has been out of state all week visitng college friends. He took the Amtrak. I think the train was a good adventure for him. Something he never has done before. I admire his get up and go spirit. His train pulls in at 2am!

I am starting to collect back to school stuff with the sales going on now. I have never done that in the past but the buys are too good to pass by. So I am creating a stash of stuff.

I am trying to use more coupons. I have figured out if I keep them in a ziploc bag in my purse I am more apt to USE THEM! It is not a great method but it seems to work for me. I seem to be shopping at walmart since it is close to where I go to church....so I go after church on Sunday and it seems to really work out nicely that way. With the warm weather we go thru so much as far as drinks and ice cream....we buy the fat free stuff and since the containers are getting so small---we tend to go thru it faster. I really seem to save at walmart but you have to be very careful to not go hog wild there. I like to look at carts as I shop and people have everything loaded in these carts. I like to remind myself how many hours I HAVE TO WORK to pay for every item I place in my cart. It curbs the impulse stuff alot.

I just got a bill for a mammogram and bone dentisty test. I am sorry I had them done. I have to really stop listening to my doctor as my insurance is crappy and it does not cover hardly anything. The bill is over $900.00 with out insurance. Of course it was submitted but the hosptial is preparing me for what it might cost. I am really now going to start foregoing things. It is not worth it to me anymore.
I don't care. I have an emergency room bill on the way as well....I am pretty sure that will wipe out my savings.
Things like that make me really angry because in some ways I have no control.
I feel they should tell you UP FRONT what tests cost or treatments up front. Is that a crazy idea or what????
So yes.....I am done with stupid tests for a few years. I like my dr. but he sure is test happy. He needs to be--- to probably pay for his summer house or new car.

I am starting to really worry about the future...winter.....how to pay for so many things/bills/heating. I have to keep cutting back and saving. A little bit here and a little bit there. I might be cleaning for two private homes on my day off come fall with my friend who owns her own cleaning service. I would work for 4 hours every other Thursday and earn $75 cash out the door each day I work. That is the only cleaning she has to offer me. I told her yes I would do it. So that is one way to get more money. I am still asking the residents if I can do little tasks for them. I earned a little money two weeks ago doing an errand for someone. I think the older residents are also watching their money too. Most want help for free. Yet it never hurts to ask I feel if I can do a small errand or a task and get some money for it...why not.

Well I am off to run errands.....stay cool everyone. I hope to relax while my girls are at dad's. SO far I have kept very busy.

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