I’m trying to update but Max keeps biting my ankles and shins. I played fetch with him today for almost an hour with that yellow pineapple there and he was fed not ten minutes ago so there’s no reason for this. He wants attention. I love giving him attention but sometimes I would like to sit down and write without the fear of being bitten hovering in the back of my mind. We had … [Read more...] about Positive things, a few worries, and the placebo effect
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Waiting for the Deposit to Hit
Listening To: Rizzle Kicks Radio on Pandora. Thinking About: Paying bills tomorrow. Last night we went on a date. I know going out to eat the day before Taxmas is probably not the most responsible decision but a friend offered to entertain the kids and we wanted to go out and be almost-well together just spending some time with each other. I really didn’t know marriage … [Read more...] about Waiting for the Deposit to Hit
Bad Decisions I Have Made
Yesterday, a reader (Hi Kay! I appreciate you!) asked me if I was overpaying my car payment because it seemed high. It got me thinkng ... I started blogging about finances after I made a pact with myself to stop doing things that were horrible, bad decisions. I've still made bad decisions since I've been blogging. The big ones were last Christmas when I got more credit cards … [Read more...] about Bad Decisions I Have Made
How We Spent It! (10/5/2014)
This is how we spent it - partial paycheck edition. Mr. Brickie has gotten paid (first check direct deposited!) and so it becomes time for my favorite time of the week which is the How We Spent It! post. For his 29 hours of service he was paid $420.13 (personally I think something is wrong with that number. I projected $467 and my numbers tend to be low but okay, alright, … [Read more...] about How We Spent It! (10/5/2014)
How We Spent It
Thank you for your feedback on yesterday's How Should I Spend It? post. I obviously love Wendi most for giving her advice publicly. People are going to think only, like, two people read this blog when I think it's obvious I have at least ten readers. Consider your minds blown. That's right. Double. Digits. Okay, I'm done mocking myself. Let's get to the money … [Read more...] about How We Spent It