All day meetings are exhausting. Can I go home yet?

I vote yes. As I am home already.

I went to give blood, because we got out early, and I had just gotten an email saying they need my type. I got there at like 2:50, and saw that they close at 3 today, so I offered to leave and come back another day, but they said no, come on in. I was in and out in record time -- literally a half-hour from filling out the form to eating Cheese-Nips. I'm not sure why I think my ability to give blood fast is a skill, but there you go.

Call it a superpower.

When I get home, I need to clean.

And eat dinner. Eating is good.

I'm not sure why I think my ability to give blood fast is a skill

It's almost a superpower.

eta: x-posty....

Not only that, but he's on a route and has a ton of deliveries to make, so that he stopped and said he'd wait for her was very nice.

Bet he doesn't make that mistake again.

If I compared my self to my siblings it isn't good.Both sisters are younger. Youngest sister -- married and in house before me. And her house- worth way more than mine. the middle sister - single and yet has owned a number of homes. Including one she still owns and rents. And she is way better with money. Career wise both sisters are in more prestiges, more lucrative positions.

About two years ago -- all that stuff stopped mattering at all. I recognized that I was responsible for where I was and , well, I like it here. And I've earned everything to get where things make me happy.

So. At least I'm making my student loan payments!

Yes, exactly. If you weren't making those payments, you could be saving for a house with that money.

I just feel like such a loser failure because I keep comparing myself to both of my siblings and I shouldn't. I'm not them, I made my own choices for what career path to take (not a high income one) and what expenses to have (saving for my own place has not been high on my list until recently), so I should stop whining.

you're not, sweetie. Also, think of how much money that you could save if you halved most of your expenses (rent, utilities, etc.) The only thing that costs significantly more when there are two people is food, and even then, it doesn't double.

Kathy, I spend way to much time looking at real estate listings, as well. I think it is some strange form of masochism. Both my siblings are better off financially than me, but I would lay odds that I am happier and they are both jealous of my independence and lack of responsibilities.

I have little to no kid friendly food in my house. Crap.

I go through a real estate period every few months. Eh, I'm sure the realtor's webmasters are glad to see the clicks.

My sister took such a different path than I, that there's no way to compare our lives realistically.