I was sitting in my chair, as per usual at 8 in the morning. The scene outside was amazing. Crystalline blue sky, pristine crisp white mountain, wispy pale half moon hanging over that mountain, brilliant sunshine streaming in the window, onto the little Xmas tree. Urrrrrccchhh!!! That did not look right!!! That tree is out of natural order! Not only out of place but the top third of the tree's lights are out. This offends my Libra bent for balance and symmetry. I am no longer enjoying my little tree.
As I finished writing that paragraph, Monte came into the room. I had mentioned to him a while ago that I needed him to lift that tree, as is, over the top of the couch and into the corner behind it. It is wee enough that it can stay there til next year. His response? "Like, right now?" Yes I answered. If we don't, keeping in mind we are the worst put offskis on the planet, it will still be there next year!
So Mr. Tall picked it up, I untangled the cord and kept it clear of the hibiscus and plop! down it went, all neat and tidy into the corner behind the couch. Although a little later I peeked behind the couch and the damned thing is still lit up. I shall have to find the cord and plug in and disconnect it. A whole lot easier said than done I tell ya. But it is moved. Now to get that colossal trunk unwontedly in front of the couch emptied and moved out to the tin barn.
Well things are changing here when I get back. I have to put together about twenty grand between now and June. Income tax, property tax, car insurance, house insurance. I'm not sure twenty will even cover it.
So I sat down and went over my spending and finances. I can't really cut the spending much. The only place I spend money is on food and household goods. I do have money from Bill. But I only use that on the kids, buying houses, going to school, getting married!!!, sending emergency money to a couple of them now and then, piano lessons for grand children etc...I don't use it for my household or food, or cars etc....
After going through my finances etc...I made the decision that the two other people in this house are going to have to fend for themselves as far as food goes. And of course they are so willing and ready to. Bless them. I have said though that I will still cook dinners for them on week ends. That is for me. I love to cook and can't totally give it up. Also I am about to get stricter with my diabetes diet. So I think I will be saving quite a bit that way. Into the tax/insurance it goes!!!
Also I am canning Telus Optics. I am paying out about 200 a month for tv alone. I bought a Roku, I will subscribe to two more streams and that will save me about 170 per month. Straight into the tax/insurance account!
Another thing I am going to do is get rid of everything in the storage unit in Kamloops. I have told the kids to meet me there in the spring and they can take what they want and I will keep a few things and cancel the unit. That will save 120 per month. Into the account!
And even though it isn't much, I am going to put my cpp and oap into that account too. Taking it down to the bare bones! Actually to tell you the truth it feels good and familiar. This stringent way of living is a lot more familiar to me than any other way. I will miss going out for dinner now and then. But every time we do it's at least a hundred bucks. I am willing to still go out now and then but I won't be picking up the tab for everyone anymore. Just myself. Gonna save like a demon!!! I know one thing...it will be good for my type 2!!!!!
Well I am off to North Van again next Tuesday. On Wed. we go out to the potential wedding venue and check it out. I have all my fingers crossed that it will work out. I don't think April would survive it not being 'the' one. I am really looking forward to it. It is all the way out by Cultus Lake so it will be a long and wonderful drive.
After a couple of days at April's I am going to go and spend a couple of nights at Cookie's!!!! I am so excited!!! I haven't seen her in forever. I didn't consider how cut off I would be here in Port. I love it here for sure but there are a few drawbacks. One is being so cut off. The other is the lack of any food ingredients that aren't just your run of the mill stuff.
I have found a tv judge who is worse than Judge Judy. (shovel list) I mean I hate Judge Judy so much I actually wrote a poem about her (a really bad poem I might add, I am no poet). Now I have found a new one to watch occasionally and I am going to stop. He is a grandstanding idiot, greg Mathis. I am going to write a poem about him. I will put my Judy poem below (which as usual you certainly do NOT have to read it) and when I write one about greg I shall post it. Maybe I will make it a Haiku!
Something I did just do and loved, I watched my awesome niece, the one I live vicariously through, Jo, do her Masters dissertation. It was absolutely fascinating. My sister must be incredibly proud of her! It is truly amazing how much our medical staff does to promote safety, healthy and better systems in the hospital. It's a lot of hard work and studying and memorizing and care etc.....
Well that's enough for this post. Take care everyone and say hi to your neighbours!!! TTYL
JUDGE JUDY
there is one person on this earth
nasty miserable who has no worth
she mocks and belittles and throws out wrath
to any and all who wander onto her path
no matter your reason or path you’ve chosen
she stares at you like she has become frozen
then suddenly she moves and starts to shout
and spews such hatred that leaves no doubt
you have become her hapless victim
her beady eyes and loud mouth rip in
shredding your last bit of self dignity
with her ever present outrageous acidity
I calmly lean forward and pick up the remote
push the button, lean back and gloat
I turn off that bitch who shouts so rudely
How I hate that cow call judge judy
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