Thanks, Kristin. It's okay. There's no fault in being a teacher. That's just who you are, and the world is better for it.
Whoa. Good myth.
Wash ,'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
Spike's Bitches 35: We Got a History
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risque (and frisque), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Polter-Cow - Mar 22, 2007 3:41:22 pm PDT #1972 of 10003
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
sj - Mar 22, 2007 3:45:51 pm PDT #1973 of 10003
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Nicole, insent.
Fred Pete - Mar 22, 2007 3:46:40 pm PDT #1974 of 10003
Ann, that's a ferret.
I'm eligible to retire (regular retirement) in September 2018. My goal is to be financially able to do so. Hubs, same except change "September 2018" to "July 2019."
Only advice I have for P-C is (1) at some point, enjoy yourself because there's no point in living like a pauper to have a little more socked away, and (2) also at some point, saving does become investing (and a short-term bond mutual fund is a good first investment if you're nervous about taking on too much risk).
Polter-Cow - Mar 22, 2007 3:54:10 pm PDT #1975 of 10003
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
at some point, enjoy yourself because there's no point in living like a pauper to have a little more socked away
The way I basically live is that I justify certain splurges by the fact that I've scrimped on everything else. I do know that I can afford to spend more than I do, so occasionally, I remind myself of that fact and do it.
also at some point, saving does become investing (and a short-term bond mutual fund is a good first investment if you're nervous about taking on too much risk).
Yeah, I need to figure out how to invest or something. Right now, it's just sitting in the ING account, which isn't bad, since it's making decent interest (4.5%).
Amy - Mar 22, 2007 3:54:23 pm PDT #1976 of 10003
Because books.
{{{Kristin}}} Believe me, I so understand. I'm sitting in the can't-remotely-handle-money corner with JZ.
New plan - get Polter-Cow's big piles of money to AmyLiz and Tep (and Cass and MM)...
I'm AmyLiz, and I approve this plan.
P-C's on board, even! Right? RIGHT?!
sj - Mar 22, 2007 3:56:32 pm PDT #1977 of 10003
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
libkitty, I think you should stay far far away from the avalanche danger.
beth b - Mar 22, 2007 4:02:02 pm PDT #1978 of 10003
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
Aimee and Joe, I am not surprised you decided to head to Michigan, it looked to me like you were being told something. I am sorry it has to be so instantaneous , but it makes sense. You should be able to catch up in Michigan. Good luck to you both.
P-C , good for you in managing your money. While we are doing ok, I wish we had done better in the past. Since you are ahead - look hard at your money. If after you are done paying off you loan - and you have over 6 months worth of saving,look at some sort of longer term investment . That what will keep you out of a hole when bigger expenses come along. I have some plans along those lines , when ever that day comes.
Dinner would be nice.
Ailleann - Mar 22, 2007 4:09:09 pm PDT #1979 of 10003
vanguard of the socialist Hollywood liberal homosexualist agenda
Cash, backflung.
libkitty - Mar 22, 2007 4:20:20 pm PDT #1980 of 10003
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs
Kristin, I hope you don't get the fullblown ick. I'll be watching with great interest, because I think it may have come through the interwebs. There has been altogether too much illness this winter.
On finances, I have not much saved beyond the standard retirement that I get from work, and even that is just in the default account, which is way too conservative for my age. But I tell myself that it's not so bad because I owe nothing. Granted, no house, but also no student loan or credit card debt.
And yes, I am leaning towards staying at my friend's tonight even though I'd really like to go home.
juliana - Mar 22, 2007 5:32:35 pm PDT #1981 of 10003
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
lib, please to be staying in the safe zone. You know how much AK likes to fuck with overly-optimistic people.
Had to skip. Finally home. Long-ass day. Big-ass project that will make me look really good if this comes off right. Project debuts at 10 a.m. Monday morning. Will be stressball about said project until 2 p.m. Monday, when I can reasonably go get a drink. Only about half done on said project, which means coming in to the office on Sunday. Possibly Saturday after my volunteering stint. Gronk.
On the plus side, Supernatural tonight!
cracks a beer
So, what's up? I hear it is The Adorable One's birthday today, so:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PETE!!!!