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The move is over – hooray!
The move is over. I am so grateful because moving stresses me way out. I just need to unpack like oh, 14 boxes or so. On Monday I will get my library card and register to vote – 2 very important things...
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Employed again (sort of)
I am officially “employed” again. I have a part-time contract librarian position that started last week. I am also meeting with the owner of a local pet sitting company tomorrow to talk about doing...
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I got a real job!
Today I was offered a “real” job and I accepted. It’s at a call center for a large company, and I’ll be doing tech support for one of their clients. It starts at $11.00 per hour but I will get an...
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I’m a working woman again (yay!)
I worked 2 six hour days last week doing training for my tech support job. It’s been fun so far. I like the people in my class. I will get a small paycheck next Friday via direct deposit, which is...
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Getting back on track financially (yay!)
I just registered for my 401k at work, electing to contribute 5% on a yearly basis, about $46 per biweekly check. It feels sooooooooo good to know I’m saving for retirement again! When my health...
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Extreme Gratitude
Image credit: versiondaily.com This has been a year of lots of ups and downs. I lost my full-time job in January, 2016. It was a shock to my system, but it was also something I saw coming. Since then...
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On moms & meltdowns
My mom ended up leaving early due to a meltdown she had. We had fought several weeks before her visit as she was being intrusive and asking if my fiancee and I were planning on having children. My...
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Learning to spend & to save
Image source: flickr.com I am a natural spender, and I have fought this instinct since I first became financially independent (for the most part) at age 23, with my first full-time job. I love shiny...
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Free income-based tax preparation assistance
If you or your family made $54,000 or less during the year 2016, you qualify for free tax preparation assistance through VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) or AARP. I have used this service before...
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5 Important things even money can’t buy
Image source: powerofpositivity.com Good health. Let’s face it, no amount of money can buy someone good health. If you’re wealthy, in terms of finances, but you’ve taken lousy care of your health...
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1 full-time job + 2 side hustles=freedom
Image source: liveinthegrey.com Today I filled out a background check form to begin side hustle #2. I found out the results came back clear, as I knew they would. I will be working as an open house...
View ArticleFeeling politically & financially exhausted
I don’t normally get into politics on my blog, but with what is going on in Washington, D.C., I felt I needed to speak out. If I offend some people, that’s fine. I have freedom of speech (at least for...
View ArticleGoing through a mini depression
I have been pushed too far in my current job, and am going through a mini depression. I am off work today, and will also be out tomorrow. The unfortunate thing is that I don’t get paid for either day....
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Still I persist
Image source: www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com/files/2017/02/IMG_4145.jpg I am currently in love with Senator Elizabeth Warren. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky tried to shut down her Coretta Scott...
View ArticleWhere I’m at…
Well, I am doing much better. California ended up being a stressful trip in the middle of my depression, and I got an ear infection on the way back. I am now on antibiotics and feeling much better. And...
View ArticleHopeful, happy, catching up on sleep
Tuesday was my last day of work. I had a hard time saying goodbye to my students…everyone else is pretty much a cog in the broken machine that is for-profit education. I’m not going down with this...
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New meds, I’m doing better and grateful
Yesterday I saw my Psychiatrist and she put me back on the mood stabilizer/anti-psychotic. She also decreased my Effexor and put me on Prozac. I took my new meds last night and slept really well – for...
View ArticleGetting back to health
Well a lot of things are in the works. Here are a few: *I submitted my disability application line on March 17, 2017. I’ve already submitted more required information to Social Security information by...
View ArticleRest, renewal & regrouping
My days are very quiet. I usually have a few doctor’s appointments a week, plus therapy. I volunteer at two local public libraries. I am filling out additional information for disability. Tomorrow I...
View ArticleAmazing news!
I am doing so much better. I was just hired as a part-time librarian at the local public library system. I will work 20 hours a week, along with my online contract job. I will also continue to do...
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