I knew once I took my big out the country trip I would have to lay low for awhile and financially recover. I knew this. I did!
But somehow I didn't consider some things that could possibly happen and I feel kinda unprepared. I don't like feeling unprepared.
Today is Pookas last day of school. She is very excited about being a first grader. This morning while we were acting silly and dancing around chanting about it's the last day of school she stopped and asked me if she was going to camp at daddy's house or with me. *sigh* I really wished she could have spent the summer up north with him, but it wasn't in the cards this time around. She will be up there with my mom a few weeks when I go to Atlantic City father's day weekend so at the very least she will have a chance to see him. But all that to say that I didn't consider the fact that I may have to come out my pocket and pay for summer camp. The fee is a tad more than what it cost for before/afterschool care and that is to be understood, but I just wasn't ready. I had to pay my registration fee by tomorrow. I did it, just wasn't prepared.
Then my trip to Atlantic City is a cost in and of itself. When my aunt asked me if I wanted to go I said okay thinking everything was going to be cool. But I didn't think that I would have to get my van onced over before driving to MD *my grandmothers job is taking a bus trip so they are leaving from the DC metro*, getting an oil change and so forth isn't free. I didn't think about it. I wasn't prepared. I could not go and tell my grandmother to give my ticket to someone else, but this will be the first fathers day without my grandfather/father figure and I think we should all be together that weekend. Then add the fact I have another trip planned while Pooka is chilling with my mom so either way I would have to get her up there.
I am just starting to realise that I am towards the end of my big financial blessing. Another one will come soon because it usually always does, but this time I wasn't quite ready for it. I am a planner type that likes to have a plan B just in case for stuff like this. I wasn't on my mark this time around. By no means am I complaining, just making note that I have to make smart choices if I am going to make it to my next financial blessing. For the past 6 months or so I have been basically doing what and going where I want and I am thankful. It's been a long time since I have been able to go such a long time so carefree like. *sigh* Where are my Ramen noodles?
13 comments:
It's something how money issues always seem to come in cycles. Those expenses keep creeping in unexpectedly and come around the same time. You'll get your blessing soon enough, though.
omg, I love the new Blog! How long have you had it? I am making my comeback into the blogging world... i was on sick leave and would drop into blogger whenever but now am all better! haha (analogy) i will be coming by more often, promise...
So I guess I should ask for a dollar now before you're broke right? Oh don't worry I'll ask for a couple of bucks next time the gravy train rolls around too. :o)
love the new layout, luv.
as for the money, it'll all come together. i know you stressing right now, but it'll work out. these moments happen to ALL of us!
Put down the noodles LOL
I tell ya though things always come up even for the most prepared....take it easy
How long are you gonna be in the MD area before your trip we need to do lunch :)
E, it is! Everything seems to travel in groups...when it rains it pours, whether the rain is good or bad.
Fuzzy, I've had it for a minute but its all good. I know you been busy graduating and what not...I am so jealous! *wink*
Freaky, yeah cuz ain't no telling when I'll have a spare dollar. Hmmmmm since it'll be one of my last bucks I need you to work for it! *evil grin* What?
Nikki, Imma kick you cuz you've made a few comments since I changed the backround! LOL I am not really streesin' just hating the fact that I gotta slow my roll a bit right now.
Honey, too late! They were on sale 10 for a buck so I had to jump on it! LOL
Check your email.
We have all been there, I know I have. But trust it can only get better.
it will get better.
Southern and DNT, I know, it still sucks tho' :-(
Being close to broke and flat broke suck!! I know, but it will pass just like all of life's struggles. Try and focus on the time you will get to spend with the fam in Atlantic city.
And don't knock those ramen noodles. I still buy cup-a-noodles....those things are good! lol
It does it does!
I wasn't knocking the noodles it's just been a while since I had to buy some to make sure I can keep me and mine fed. I'll never on the stuff that keeps my child from going to bed hungry when all else fails! Uh uh!b
i totally feel you on this entire post. i've had a few financial blessings over the past few months and now that they're over and done, it's like reality sinks in and it sucks... a lot. and you know, it's funny how it always seems that something unexpected happens to bring you back into reality. it'd be much nicer if we could be eased back into it.
(but, i didn't have any blessings lasted 6 full months. i was good to be set for a month or so. i should try and get like you! :-)
YAY! Looks like someone made it to TX!
Shoot! I wanna get like me a few months ago :-)
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