20 year High School Reunion September 11, 2008

My high school reunion is coming up. I’ve actually recently reconnected with an old friend, and we’ve been trading e-mails for a bit. I’d like to reconnect with other old friends. My dilemma is this. I just started nursing school. I also work full time (someone has to pay the mortgage!). So, basically, I’m REALLY busy. But the 20 year reunion only comes around once. Could be fun. On the other hand, it’s being held at Dave & Buster’s. What the hell kind of reunion is held at Dave and Buster’s???? For crying out loud.    Ooooo! I said “hell”! I wonder if my rating is up to PG yet!

 

 

Damn! I’m still rated “G”!

Financial Misery September 3, 2008

Money issues suck. I mean, really. My nursing school books cost over $950.  That’s before tuition. Yikes! Oh, and I have 2 boys in braces. Double yikes.  And one of the boys is a teenager, who eats like he has a hollow leg. I can’t keep food in the house. Another yikes. My checking account is going to be a nightmare for the next couple of years. Come on, student loans! Mama needs a new pair of shoes. Literally. I have to have plain white shoes for school. I have plain black shoes, plain pink shoes, more plain black shoes, a ton of sandals, slides and mules, and numerous pairs of running shoes that have white on them, but no plain white shoes. I’ve already spent $100 or so on uniforms, $100 or so on other supplies, $73 for the drug test I have to take, among other expenses. Still before tuition! Can’t wait until I graduate; I’ll be in the money then. Sort of. Then I’ll have to pay for the Nursing Board exam, and pay back all these student loans.