No more tuition payments

Yeah! I'm extremely happy about that. I don't have to pay any more tuition for school. I may take a writing class this summer or this fall. It just depends on whether the class I want is offered at a reasonable time. This class is just for me to explore my writing capabilities not for anything serious.

But if I decide I don't want to take the class, I don't have to. And that's a great feeling!

I'm glad tax season is finally over

It's over finally. I had to file my local taxes last night because I kept forgetting to do it. In the past I haven't filed local taxes because I always break even. Last year they made me file for 2 or 3 years and of course I broke even.

I wish I had a refund coming but I got that puppy over a month again and it's long gone.

I'll be shopping this weekend for sure

I just know it. I looked at my shoes today and the heels are totally gone. I also need some new shirts for the spring and summer. While I'm at it I might as well buy a few fashion jewelry sets to match my new clothes. I know just where to look too. I'll look at holsted jewelers on the internet. They have some great pieces at reasonable prices.

I've looked at my different coworkers and I've noticed that it's their jewelry and accessories that sets their outfit apart. That's just what I'm looking for. I had better get shopping now while I still have extra money.

I didn't have a late fee

I'm really happy about that. Especially since the fee is $100. I couldn't be mad at the school if they would have charged it. I knew the payment was due and by waiting until the last minute, it totally slipped my mind.

I had better not make a habit of doing that because most companies will definitely charlge that fee.

I may have to pay a late fee!

I'm not happy about it but it's my own dumb fault. I was procrastinating and trying to pay a bill at the very last minute. The day it was due, I planned on paying it after I got home from work. Great plan except I forgot to pay the darn bill! I did pay it the next morning. I'll have to wait a few days to see if a late fee shows up.

I'm really disappointed in myself right now!

I need to go shopping

I ran out of food. I knew I didn't buy enough when I went shopping last weekend. I grabbed enough fruit but not enough of everything else. That means that instead of spending the entire weekend in the house, I'll get to go out.

I guess that's a plus.

Weddings are expensive

One of my coworkers has a sister that's getting married in June. I think she should wait since she's only 18 but that's another story. Anyway, her family is spending a ton of money on her big day. I've suggested that they use wedding flowers from fiftyflowers.com. They use Ecuadorian long stem roses, which are known for the large heads and come in a variety of beautiful colors. I'm sure they'll have the colors that will go with her color scheme, which is some variety of pink.

They also ship overnight express from their grower farms. I'm sure she'll be happy with whatever she gets.

I'm getting a refund!

Yeah I'm so happy about that. I didn't think I would get a refund because I have my exemptions set pretty high. It's pretty cool getting the extra money in each check but it super sucks when you get no refund.

I think it's because I get a credit for school tuition that did it. I really don't care though. This is one of the first time's I've gotten a refund over $500 in a long time. I'm just gonna be happy with it.

I don't even know where to start with the money. But I'm sure I'll find something.

Adsense doesn't pay for me

I haven't even gotten to a payout yet and I've been using Adsense on several blogs for more than 2 years. It's ok I don't really mind though. I have to look at something else to put in that spot. I may put a picture instead of some kind of money click box.

Oh well bigger and better right?

I don't know what to do with my money

Especially right now the way the economy is. Should I invest in the stock market which is dropping like a rock. Invest in treasuries which are yielding next to nothing. Or even just putting the money in my mattress. None sound extremely appealing right now. I have thought about investing my money with Monex for their gold and silver services. Gold was hovering around $900 per ounce the last time I checked. It's a hard asset that easily transportable or I can have Monex arrange for convenient and safe storage at an independent bank or depository company for me. How much more convenient can I get.

I do know that I plan on doing my due diligence before I invest my money anywhere. It just seems like I'm throwing cash away. And I surely don't have enough for that.

Tax time is upon us

Have you done your taxes yet? I haven't. I always wait until the last minute. I don't get a large refund from my federal taxes and I always owe the state between $10 and $60, it depends on how much I get from interest and dividends.

I'm in no hurry to pay the government so I'll wait until the last minute as usual.

School is driving me crazy

I can't wait for our mini break to here. I'm going crazy with all of the work that I have. I have 2 books to read for one class that are so boring. For my other class, I have to read 2 chapters every week. It's a lot of work that I'm barely keeping up with.

Hurry up April so I can be done already!

I still haven't done my taxes

I should get a small refund. Small meaning under $300 bucks. That's a good amount for me though. I don't have a lot held out but I get to deduct my school costs so that gives me my refund. I do get jealous of some of the large refunds my friends get but I'm not changing my exemptions to 0 to get a larger refund. I would rather have that money in my check every two weeks.

I'll be glad when my 1099's come in and I can finally get my taxes done.

I finally got my contact lenses

They're here! The only thing I don't like is that they are only 1 month disposable lenses. Right now I wear 2 month lenses. I only had to pay $24 after insurance but if I only have 6 months worth of lenses then I have to kick out another hundred or so dollars in 6 months. We'll see though. I'll call and ask the doctor if I can stretch them out or not.

I'm just glad that I can finally see.

I finally had my last eye doctor appointment

I know the doctor is thorough but I was getting tired of seeing her. I think I saw her for almost 4 weeks straight. Not counting the week that it snowed and I canceled my appointment. Now I just have to wait for my new contacts to come in.

Then I won't have to see her anymore. No pun intended.

It doesn't pay to be cheap

Especially when your health is at risk. I have a friend who is a diabetic and she plays with her illness all of the time. She won't keep enough medicine to last between appointments and she's always running out of syringes for her insulin. I told her to shop online where she can get all of her diabetic supplies from one place. That way she can buy everything at one time and she will always have enough.

That's better than the alternative. Which is going into a diabetic shock or even worse a diabetic coma. I don't know about you, but that's enough to make me go on the straight and narrow.

My benes end in 10 days

My benefits don't run Jan-Dec for some odd reason. They end on the last day of the month of January. When I go to the doctor and have her order my new contact lenses I have to be sure to tell her to order them on the 2008 benes.

That way I can order another set at the end of the year. That's a money saving move for me. Can't beat that.

Saving money on fun stuff

Right now the economy is in the tank. People need to save money any way they can. Why not go and get a spyder paintball gun and go have fun with your friends. There are even places where you can rent them really cheap.

It's something that a whole group can get involved in as well. It's a great stress reliever to boot.

I own more stock than I thought I did

I knew how much I owned of 2 companies. I'm trying to increase my position in the 3rd company and I sent money to my stock account at least every other month. I thought I only had 55 shares of the company in the account. When I got my year end statement I had 59 shares. It's not a lot more but hey every additional share brings me closer to my goal of at least 1 round lot of each stock.

I take good news wherever I can get it.

I'm looking to save money on a necklace

I really want this initial necklace that I saw. It's perfect to wear with almost any shirt or blouse that I have. The problem with buying it? It's from a expensive store and it's way overpriced. I don't want to spend unnecessary money on the necklace no matter how much I want it. I did find a place where I can get Discount Jewelry. I don't mean cheap jewelry either. It's a site that sells great jewelry at reasonable prices. I don't think it's too much to ask to want to save money on purchases.

Whether I want to get a complete wardrobe of jewelry or a special piece I can look to Holsted Jewelers to find the perfect piece. I can't wait to look around and find the necklace that I really want at a great price.