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starshadow_rivaulx) wrote2012-08-29 02:40 pm
starshadow_rivaulx) wrote2012-08-29 02:40 pm
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Oh boy. Where do I even begin to catch up? May as well pick a random point and start from there...
July. July was, I think, one of the worst months of my life. Or was that June? Whatever. The fact that I am blocking out all memory of the events of that month/s should be sufficient evidence that things happened. Or, as they say in fandom, shit got real.
On the other hand, it wasn't a total loss. I learned to let go of some things. I learned to frame my life in a more positive way. And for better or worse, I have put myself into debt for five years (which makes the bank very happy, mind you). Basically, I sat down with all my finances, and came up with a plan that not only will get my debts paid, it leaves a little extra for things like vet bills and other expenses.
So now I don't need to depend on Dad's good graces for the grocery money. If he feels like giving it to me, that's fine; if not, I don't need to panic about not having anythng. At first I was going to pay all the credit card bills in one fell swoop, but then I decided to wipe out all the arrears and then pay the installments as usual. The system is working, and I should make it to the next dividend day with a healthy surplus in the bank. Which means that I will have a Christmas budget!
At this point, all my bills are current, and that is a relief beyond measure.
Christmas is coming. (OH MY DEAR GOD WHY IS THE TELEVISION PLAYING WHITE CHRISTMAS NOW?) I'm going to be 50! I have no idea what I am going to do to celebrate my birthday. Definitely go to church...I have a lot to be thankful for this year.
Guess I should start planning for Christmas. I made a total shambles of it last year. The Christmas gifts for my goddaughter and her mom from last year (along with their birthday gifts) are still sitting in the office, reproaching me with their presence. Sigh.
In other news: I did a revamp of the bedroom, changed the orientation of the bed. Moved some of the bins to the office space. Bought a new computer desk and moved the desktop to the foot of the bed. So now I have a workstation for all the computers. Figuring out where to put the electric fans took a while, but eventually resolved itself. The cats were confused at first by all the moving around, but now they like the new arrangement. There are constant battles for the right to occupy my space on the bed; they appear to have settled the shift schedules among themselves.
My poor Paddycat has a cold, and looks absolutely miserable. :( Have been dosing him with antibiotic, and he's improving. Sleeping a lot, but perks up at night. Qbie, on other hand, is growing sleek and fat and continues to be a loving little brat. The rest of the chibis know thaat they are loved, and follow Ramon everywhere – even the bathroom. They all act as though he'll flush himself down the toilet, they way they cluster around the bathroom door.
End of page. I'll post this up now, and write the continuation later.
July. July was, I think, one of the worst months of my life. Or was that June? Whatever. The fact that I am blocking out all memory of the events of that month/s should be sufficient evidence that things happened. Or, as they say in fandom, shit got real.
On the other hand, it wasn't a total loss. I learned to let go of some things. I learned to frame my life in a more positive way. And for better or worse, I have put myself into debt for five years (which makes the bank very happy, mind you). Basically, I sat down with all my finances, and came up with a plan that not only will get my debts paid, it leaves a little extra for things like vet bills and other expenses.
So now I don't need to depend on Dad's good graces for the grocery money. If he feels like giving it to me, that's fine; if not, I don't need to panic about not having anythng. At first I was going to pay all the credit card bills in one fell swoop, but then I decided to wipe out all the arrears and then pay the installments as usual. The system is working, and I should make it to the next dividend day with a healthy surplus in the bank. Which means that I will have a Christmas budget!
At this point, all my bills are current, and that is a relief beyond measure.
Christmas is coming. (OH MY DEAR GOD WHY IS THE TELEVISION PLAYING WHITE CHRISTMAS NOW?) I'm going to be 50! I have no idea what I am going to do to celebrate my birthday. Definitely go to church...I have a lot to be thankful for this year.
Guess I should start planning for Christmas. I made a total shambles of it last year. The Christmas gifts for my goddaughter and her mom from last year (along with their birthday gifts) are still sitting in the office, reproaching me with their presence. Sigh.
In other news: I did a revamp of the bedroom, changed the orientation of the bed. Moved some of the bins to the office space. Bought a new computer desk and moved the desktop to the foot of the bed. So now I have a workstation for all the computers. Figuring out where to put the electric fans took a while, but eventually resolved itself. The cats were confused at first by all the moving around, but now they like the new arrangement. There are constant battles for the right to occupy my space on the bed; they appear to have settled the shift schedules among themselves.
My poor Paddycat has a cold, and looks absolutely miserable. :( Have been dosing him with antibiotic, and he's improving. Sleeping a lot, but perks up at night. Qbie, on other hand, is growing sleek and fat and continues to be a loving little brat. The rest of the chibis know thaat they are loved, and follow Ramon everywhere – even the bathroom. They all act as though he'll flush himself down the toilet, they way they cluster around the bathroom door.
End of page. I'll post this up now, and write the continuation later.
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speaking for myself, christmas gift planning is such a pain -_-# so much hassle every. year. i hope it's at least fun for you, though!
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Shares tea with you.