Archive for the ‘Finances’ Category

Budget, Budget, Gimme A Break!

The word ‘budget’ brings up in me just about the same feelings as the word ‘schedule’ does. *shiver* Schedule is definitely way worse, it practically gives me hives. And I know I really need a home budget, I’ve been thinking about it for several years now. You can see how I get right to things, [...]

I love my online education!

I sometimes worry about not having been to college, and I kind of keep it in the back of my mind that I will, indeed, go someday. And then I get to talking with my friends about their experiences. And I thank my lucky stars for my ‘free education’ I’ve gotten online. I really have [...]

Exceeded the maximum number of payments

That’s what I’ve been told… • You have exceeded the maximum number of payments allowed on this account. And which fine company do you think has shared this lovely information with me? The electric company, perchance? Yes – the electric company. You know, Alabama Power Company – the ones that want me to pay them [...]

Put up that debit card and open the fridge!

Yesterday at lunchtime I was getting so hungry and I so badly wanted to order some Chinese food for myself. And it just so happened, my friend in South Carolina, Tsoniki, of Me Being Crafty, was Twittering the same exact thought! I’ve got a wee bit of money in PayPal, so I could easily order [...]

Today looks a little brighter

Because we made it! We made it! We got that stinkin’ freakin’ bill paid! Woohooo! So today I’m happy and feelin’ ten pounds lighter. Now, I’m sure I’ll be just as grumpy next month when it comes time to pay our next bill PLUS the loverly extra $250!! If only we had some Scottsdale real [...]

You don’t have enough money…

…to pay us what you owe us, so, we would like you to pay us even more What the heck?! I’m late on my electric bill, because, the darn 100 degree days just did. us. in. Our darn bill is $359! And I guess I had a slow blogging month, or maybe I would do [...]