First off: what a snowstorm we're having in the DC area! I was going to leave for my parents' house today, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen. In fact, I was driving home from a party at a co-worker's house last night and a normally 45-minute drive took almost two ... Read more...
Archives for December 2009
Thinking About 2010
Some days, everyone hates his or her job. Today was one of those days for me. Twenty-nine 15-year-olds in the classroom all day, every day is really difficult to manage, but two days before winter break it gets really rowdy. Also, today I had a lot of meetings. I know meetings ... Read more...
Even if I was a Gazillionaire I Wouldn’t Spend Money on —–
Everyone thinks, "if I was rich, I'd buy ________." If I was rich, I'd buy an apartment in Chelsea in NYC, a dozen pair of designer shoes, and a long trip to Africa. I'd also probably go back to school for a Ph.D. in sociology (I really enjoy my work, but becoming a working ... Read more...
"Frankly, I Can’t Take the Pressure"
Ever since I paid off my personal loan, I have been feeling financially lost. I was (and am) really, really happy to have that monkey off my back, but I no longer have the financial tunnel vision that served me so well in achieving that financial goal. How much should I save? ... Read more...
26 Questions
I'm planning an insightful post about my new financial goals and philosophy, but in the meantime I thought I'd steal this post from one of my favorite bloggers Saving4Later:Last Movie I Saw In A Movie Theater? The Blindside. Kind of corny, but cute.What Book Are You Reading? ... Read more...
November Recap & December Goals
I can't believe tomorrow is the first day of December! Let's see how November flew by - er, went:1. Add all extra income to Emergency Fund. My tutoring program is starting, and all the money won't come in until the end of December, but I need to resist the urge to spend the extra ... Read more...