Sunday, October 29, 2006
Spending money
I generally don't like to shop. I hate spending money, because I always know there is something else I could be spending or saving it for. But tonight I dropped triple digits, again, and had no remorse. I got new bookcases that I needed for mine and my kids books, and a new desk chair to replace the one that was about to fall out from under me, a few make the apartment look nice items, and a friend gave me his old desk to replace my old one that I couldn't put my laptop on. Last week I dropped over $200 on grocieries on two seperate occasions, but I don't forsee that happening again for a while. Now the next big drop is going to be on the ex-husband's plane ticket to come here to see the kids for Christmas, unless I treat myself to something for my birthday or get my car fixed up. But in the meantime, I have also set up my paycheck to deposit money into savings each month so I never see it. Christmas will be nice this year, and I will not worry about my kids having food or anything else. I like having a steady paycheck, and I like working a job that is not just a job, it is a lifestyle. I am my job, and the people that really understand me support me in my desire to have a job that I feel good about.
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Sounds like things are looking up!! I hope that's the case. Why can't he buy his own plane ticket though? You are too nice sometimes Jackie. Anyway, Iraq is still as pleasant as always. Do hope you never have to come out here.
Liz, I am begging, kicking and screaming to get out there. I have to buy the ticket because he doesn't have the money right now, and the longer we wait, the more it costs, so I buy it now or my kids probably will not get to see their father. Wanna trade places? You take single parenthood and enlisted rank, and I will go be an officer in the desert. He he he.
You don't know what you're asking for!! Rocket attacks, memorial services, heat, now mud absolutely everywhere, unhappy whiny soldiers, chow hall food, no days off, and not getting to see your family for a year, hoping each night that your soldiers come in safe (if you're not out there with them). You're in a tough spot, but I still wouldn't wish this for you, it would only complicate your life... Besides, you think you have drama now????
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