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January 16th, 2009 at 05:44 pm

Hubby has begun applying to jobs and headhunter organizations. He is also studying for the first actuary test to expand his options. He says that doing this has helped make the nightmares go away so that is a step in the right direction. To help him be more comfortable with any pay cuts, I have pointed out that even full time with a temp agency would be more than enough to keep us on track at our current budgeting levels.

This year we will be getting back the majority of the first time buyer's credit. A very good thing for us because we will use that to replenish the ef and pay off the credit cards.

This weekend I want us to start cleaning the old apartment so that sometime in February we can do the inspection and give back the keys.

Because of all the stress, I am currently fighting the urge to go shopping for used video games. Not sure I will win that one but will try and keep the cost down if I do go. I have two games to finish so I will try to wait until then to buy any new ones. This technique has actually worked for most of the past year (had a lot of unfinished games) but I am literally down to only 2 now so we shall see.

We have been majorly over budget for the past 3 months thanks to the upheaval of a new house so February will be all about getting back on track. The only 2 projects that are a huge priority is the kitchen vent (bought already, just need to get it installed properly) and new windows before next winter(current ones are badly damaged and unable to fully close, don't ask to see my heating bill...) Thanks to the weather here, heating is really only an issue for another month and then next winter. So we will see what we can save up for and do.

I am really looking forward to seeing the debt disappear. While it was best to get the house now, that last 10k just needs to go.

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5 Responses to “Update on Life”

  1. gamecock43 Says:
    January 16th, 2009 at 05:52 pm 1232128348
    1232128348

    Sounds like a lot on your plate. FYI- circuit city is going to start liquidating assets before closing...so no new video games, but if you need appliances or stuff- might be a good place to check out.

  2. Caoineag Says:
    January 16th, 2009 at 06:04 pm 1232129045
    1232129045

    Fortunately I am finished buying all of that but even if I wasn't, I have to admit I wouldn't touch Circuit City with a ten foot pole. They sold me an opened mp3 player with all the software missing and then claimed it was my problem, not theirs. I am thrilled to hear they are going out of business.

  3. mooshocker Says:
    January 17th, 2009 at 01:24 am 1232155447
    1232155447

    Although I never would wish or find happiness in the closing of a company and the loss of jobs, I too have never been a real fan of Circuit City.

    Best of luck to you and god bless.

  4. frugaltexan75 Says:
    January 17th, 2009 at 05:34 am 1232170487
    1232170487

    Do they have to be new games? If you could go for used games, you probably could find them on Craigslist for fairly inexpensive.

  5. Caoineag Says:
    January 19th, 2009 at 02:35 pm 1232375751
    1232375751

    I tend to only buy used games or new games on sale. That doesn't mean they are always cheap however. Smile

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