I have been feeling really, really crappy for the past couple of weeks. Part of it, I'm sure, is just plain exhaustion. School has been extremely busy, and at the end of the day I just feel so...spent. Like I have no energy left for anything. But I've also been getting bad ... Read more...
Archives for 2009
What Do You Think?
Of the changes? ... Read more...
Savings Projections
I have a long weekend this weekend (hooray!), and, aside from a few school-related things that need to be done for Monday and seeing a few friends, I'm planning on just relaxing and reading my book. I'm seriously broke until payday next Friday, but I don't think I'll have too ... Read more...
Everything I Need to Know About Personal Finance I Learned in Grade School
I teach high school social studies, but, as most teachers will agree, a good teacher teaches much more than just her subject. We're also in the business of teaching life lessons. This week, I was counseling a student about a situation that she's in with one of her friends. ... Read more...
I Need an Intervention: My Grocery Spending is Out of Control
Recently I've been eating a lot of junky food. But the problem is, I like high-quality junky food. Like, I can't just have regular ice cream, I want the super-expensive Ben and Jerry's. I can't just munch on store-brand chips, I need Lay's brand. These expensive (and unhealthy!) ... Read more...
"I Want to be the Kind of Person Who…"
About a week ago, I read a really great post on Saving to Pay Down My Home. It was about envisioning who you want to be and going for it. Ever since I read it, I've been doing a lot of thinking about who I want to be. I think that I struggle a lot with living up to my own values ... Read more...
The Costs of Pet Ownership/I Am SO Finding a New Vet
WARNING: This is a very rant-y post!I just got back from my cat's annual appointment with the vet for her shots, check-up, etc. The practice that I go to has multiple vets, and this was the first time I've ever had an appointment with this particular doctor. And it was ... Read more...
October Goals
I love, love, LOVE fall! I'm so happy it's October! Let's take a look at how I did on my September goals: 1. Re-work my budget. Again. - PASS! I have a great new budget that I'm happy with. 2. Run 2X per week and swim 2X per week - FAIL! Big surprise because I hate ... Read more...
Playing Mind Games
Usually, the expression "playing mind games" is not used in a positive light. Because implicitly, if someone is playing mind games, they're being manipulative, and usually, this is not good. Manipulation usually involves a lot of lying, half-truths, and other questionably ethical ... Read more...
10 Things About Me + Updates
I got tagged by High Class, Low Income to share 10 things about myself. I've done these types of posts before, so I'm going to try not to repeat myself. Here it goes:1. I hate/am intimidated by technology. For me, it falls into the category of: More Trouble Than It's Worth.2. I'm ... Read more...
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