this may well be my new slogan because i believe i am going to be working the night shift soon.
i really don't want to, i am kinda an old lady now and i value my early bed times and my 8 hrs of sleep... but i will need to take at least 15 credit hrs next semester.
also, the night shift differential is about 5 grand a year which is around which i make p/t with working extra hrs.... now i can cut back on work.
i have been doing some black friday research, and it appears people get super crazy. i am planning on waking up at 4am friday to shop for a bit then come home and sleep and then pack for vegas....
i just really can't resist a bargain.
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11/21/2010 22:49 #53151
party all night, sleep all day11/08/2010 18:21 #53081
mostly boring updateit feels like i never blog anymore, but it's so hard to keep up with my new work schedule. wake up at 5am, work from 630am-7pm, and then by the time i get home it's almost bedtime!
i think all the travel has made me pretty fatigued and the mono isn't quite gone...boo.
i decided to chop off quite a bit off my hair, it was so long and getting on my nerves and i just needed a change! i really love it! yay for haircuts, and thanks to (e:hodown) for convincing me to do it! asymmetrical style, it's so healthy now and doesn't need gobs of conditioner. woohoo! the super tangle is finally gone.
i'm really excited for xmas and i'm trying to plan a spa day with my sister and mother... i was my bother and niece and sis in law would be here, but i think it will be just us ladies.
do you know what that means??? i will have to return to the coldness maybe for new years????!!! anyway, sometime soon, i miss that little girl, she is so presh.
sorry i was a weirdo at the halloween party, i didn't know many people there and i never stay up that late or drink anymore because all i do is work.
ok, i decided to stay at home with the moms and she doesn't seem happy about it, but i am. i have started my savings plan, and i am sooooo excited to finally be making decent money and be able to save a ton from each check. super exciting and empowering.
i miss my boys. hi boys. see you soon. (e:terry), what's up with vegas????????
i think all the travel has made me pretty fatigued and the mono isn't quite gone...boo.
i decided to chop off quite a bit off my hair, it was so long and getting on my nerves and i just needed a change! i really love it! yay for haircuts, and thanks to (e:hodown) for convincing me to do it! asymmetrical style, it's so healthy now and doesn't need gobs of conditioner. woohoo! the super tangle is finally gone.
i'm really excited for xmas and i'm trying to plan a spa day with my sister and mother... i was my bother and niece and sis in law would be here, but i think it will be just us ladies.
do you know what that means??? i will have to return to the coldness maybe for new years????!!! anyway, sometime soon, i miss that little girl, she is so presh.
sorry i was a weirdo at the halloween party, i didn't know many people there and i never stay up that late or drink anymore because all i do is work.
ok, i decided to stay at home with the moms and she doesn't seem happy about it, but i am. i have started my savings plan, and i am sooooo excited to finally be making decent money and be able to save a ton from each check. super exciting and empowering.
i miss my boys. hi boys. see you soon. (e:terry), what's up with vegas????????
10/25/2010 23:45 #53012
what would you do?i live with my mom, and let's not kid ourselves... it kinda makes me look like a loser. however, i have a plan and want ya'll to hear me out.
i work, way too much and have finally started to make enough to support myself. i can move out now and get a roommate and a decent place...
OR i can stay with the senior citizen and save at least 20 grand over the next few years. i realize in the US it looks very bad for adult children to stay living at home, but when i am out of school, i want to have money saved and zero debt.
so, what would you do?
i work or have school 12+ hrs a day and don't always sleep at home. i'm basically never here.
i worry about finances, because teachers don't make much for the first five years, and i will need a masters to further my career.
do i move out because people will think i'm weird to stay or do i just not care and focus on my future and what is best for me financially???
an finally, can't wait to see all ya'll!!!!!!!!!!!!! there's a fancy bird coming to town!!!
i work, way too much and have finally started to make enough to support myself. i can move out now and get a roommate and a decent place...
OR i can stay with the senior citizen and save at least 20 grand over the next few years. i realize in the US it looks very bad for adult children to stay living at home, but when i am out of school, i want to have money saved and zero debt.
so, what would you do?
i work or have school 12+ hrs a day and don't always sleep at home. i'm basically never here.
i worry about finances, because teachers don't make much for the first five years, and i will need a masters to further my career.
do i move out because people will think i'm weird to stay or do i just not care and focus on my future and what is best for me financially???
an finally, can't wait to see all ya'll!!!!!!!!!!!!! there's a fancy bird coming to town!!!
libertad - 10/27/10 21:20
I think as long as you are willing to live with your mom and she is willing to let you live with her than why not? It makes a lot of sense. You would have nothing to show for living on your own and throwing all your money away on rent and expenses. Suz-sà approves.
I think as long as you are willing to live with your mom and she is willing to let you live with her than why not? It makes a lot of sense. You would have nothing to show for living on your own and throwing all your money away on rent and expenses. Suz-sà approves.
theecarey - 10/26/10 21:30
Does it truly matter what anyone thinks? Do you think you are loser for living with mom? I moved out when I was 19, and it has never been easy regardless of how much money I had, especially when I was in school full time and going to work full time. It was insane. I think kids are pushed (or jump) out of the nest way too soon.
To have a place to live and not to have to worry about excess expenses and other responsibilities by living on your own (with or without a roommate)is likely the single best thing you could do for yourself now and for your future. Your number one concern is getting that education.
Now if you were self-UNemployed, directionless and living in mommys basement at 35, then we can all reevaluate whether you are a loser or not. ;)
Does it truly matter what anyone thinks? Do you think you are loser for living with mom? I moved out when I was 19, and it has never been easy regardless of how much money I had, especially when I was in school full time and going to work full time. It was insane. I think kids are pushed (or jump) out of the nest way too soon.
To have a place to live and not to have to worry about excess expenses and other responsibilities by living on your own (with or without a roommate)is likely the single best thing you could do for yourself now and for your future. Your number one concern is getting that education.
Now if you were self-UNemployed, directionless and living in mommys basement at 35, then we can all reevaluate whether you are a loser or not. ;)
heidi - 10/26/10 02:18
I think it makes you look smart and very committed to your goals. As a bonus, you get to have a higher standard of living with glamorous Buffalo vacations and the resources of your mom's house. Being debt-free is a great situation - you'll be able to be a little pickier about what jobs you take.
However, I'd also encourage you to not push yourself so hard. Routinely doing 12+ hr days isn't good for you and you seem to get sick a lot. Is the extra money worth it? Your school district will probably pay for your masters, so you shouldn't be trying to save up for that. Try to have 3-6 months of living expense money in savings, and then start working on other financial goals, like saving for a car, building a retirement acct, donating to charities, saving for a house downpayment, or starting a college fund for that cute baby you're always cooing about. :-) Be specific about your goals so you know when you've achieved them or are able to add another goal the the mix.
I think it makes you look smart and very committed to your goals. As a bonus, you get to have a higher standard of living with glamorous Buffalo vacations and the resources of your mom's house. Being debt-free is a great situation - you'll be able to be a little pickier about what jobs you take.
However, I'd also encourage you to not push yourself so hard. Routinely doing 12+ hr days isn't good for you and you seem to get sick a lot. Is the extra money worth it? Your school district will probably pay for your masters, so you shouldn't be trying to save up for that. Try to have 3-6 months of living expense money in savings, and then start working on other financial goals, like saving for a car, building a retirement acct, donating to charities, saving for a house downpayment, or starting a college fund for that cute baby you're always cooing about. :-) Be specific about your goals so you know when you've achieved them or are able to add another goal the the mix.
james - 10/26/10 01:14
People who don't understand that it is tough for you because you are in school and work are dicks and you are well rid of them.
Besides, with all that extra income if you want to get your lady bits up into shenanigans you will save so much money living with your mom that you can afford a hotel room when you need it.
People who don't understand that it is tough for you because you are in school and work are dicks and you are well rid of them.
Besides, with all that extra income if you want to get your lady bits up into shenanigans you will save so much money living with your mom that you can afford a hotel room when you need it.
tinypliny - 10/26/10 00:14
I think people who dig themselves into debt, especially in this day and age of financial uncertainty, are the biggest losers with the letters L.O.S.E.R stenciled all over their foreheads in neon red.
Anyone who tells you otherwise is probably in debt and secretly wants everyone else to be just as miserable.
I think people who dig themselves into debt, especially in this day and age of financial uncertainty, are the biggest losers with the letters L.O.S.E.R stenciled all over their foreheads in neon red.
Anyone who tells you otherwise is probably in debt and secretly wants everyone else to be just as miserable.
10/22/2010 17:34 #52998
buffa-halloweeni shall be arriving next friday am!!!!
super excited, it's crazy how much i miss my brother and niece and my dearest friends..
had an amazing bday in vegas, and came back to a work 80hr work week. switched positions, got another raise, and quit an extra job.
i'm moving out of the nest soon. it's time.
things are good, just moving a million miles and hour, and i'm trying to slow it all down.
bought the most amazing eyeshadows in vegas... and if that new file drop would work i could show you a photo.
ps. (e:hodown) forgot my bday for the second year in a row. i know her heart is broken, but this is selfish still. i'm not going to start some huge argument, mostly i'm just hurt.
super excited, it's crazy how much i miss my brother and niece and my dearest friends..
had an amazing bday in vegas, and came back to a work 80hr work week. switched positions, got another raise, and quit an extra job.
i'm moving out of the nest soon. it's time.
things are good, just moving a million miles and hour, and i'm trying to slow it all down.
bought the most amazing eyeshadows in vegas... and if that new file drop would work i could show you a photo.
ps. (e:hodown) forgot my bday for the second year in a row. i know her heart is broken, but this is selfish still. i'm not going to start some huge argument, mostly i'm just hurt.
tinypliny - 10/22/10 19:18
Maybe I will get to say a few more words to you this time (considering I uttered around 5 words the last time I saw you).
Maybe I will get to say a few more words to you this time (considering I uttered around 5 words the last time I saw you).
10/04/2010 21:35 #52901
mmmmki have pink eye????
third trip to the doc in as many weeks. what the heck is going onnnnn????
i am not allowed to go back to work until it is cleared up. gahhhhhh.
starting to feel much better from last week. i think me mono might be gone soon. i will probably just be more tired that usual for a while.
pink eyes be gone!
third trip to the doc in as many weeks. what the heck is going onnnnn????
i am not allowed to go back to work until it is cleared up. gahhhhhh.
starting to feel much better from last week. i think me mono might be gone soon. i will probably just be more tired that usual for a while.
pink eyes be gone!
enknot - 10/06/10 11:41
ooooh my gawd... what have you been doing!
ooooh my gawd... what have you been doing!
tinypliny - 10/05/10 20:31
Bloodshot eyes. Sure sign of crazy viral infection.
get well soon!! Sending bucketfuls of wishes your way!
Bloodshot eyes. Sure sign of crazy viral infection.
get well soon!! Sending bucketfuls of wishes your way!
libertad - 10/05/10 14:48
Maybe the pink eye is a good thing if it forces you to stay home and get some rest. I never had pink eye before.
Maybe the pink eye is a good thing if it forces you to stay home and get some rest. I never had pink eye before.
LOL, I did the 4 AM black-friday insanity but just for gawking like a tourist at how insane people went!
heh that reminds me of Continental American by Peter Allen (yes, I am BIG fan).
All our clothes from France
Soul Train taught us to dance
We had smoke in our eyes
Friends were lost and found
We were Paradise bound
Some got lost, nobody cried
Others took their places
Always strange new faces
Always one more chance to go around
Nights would end at 6 A.M.
Sleep all day
And then start dancing again
The first to see the end
We did the Continental American