What the heck. I am really less than thrilled with this whole format, it's really just not fun. Overall I'm just peeved that my company has blocked all access to my previous 'fun' blogging site of myspace. I had a nice little string going. Whatever.
Any-who, my latest rant is my damn allergies. I'm not even sure if that's what's wrong with me anymore. Could be a head cold or sinus infection at this point, but I'm desperate enough to try anythign including a vegan diet and supplements including freeze dried stinging nettles and echineacea. That shits not cheap either. Working? Well I've gone from intolerable itchy sneezy drippy down the throat to clogged up completely with occassional itchy eyes. The "dr" (funny how I've never acctually met the physician listed on my insurance card) perscribed allegra but said it would take at least 7 days to take full affect. I have been reduced to tears from the severity of my discomfort, but hey, 7 days is fine to decide whether or not the drug works. Right now I'm on the side of not working.
To make bad things worse, the AC on my complex by VA law can not be turned on til May. I don't know who goes around making laws based on dates instead of weather being that it's been in the 70's for a month now. This means I have to leave the windows open to avoid sweltering and thus letting the visible green layer of pollen enter the apartment and land smack dab on my pillowcase. It was suggested to me (by someone not quite as poor i'm assuming) that I just get a window unit until the central air is on. uhuh. Ok, then where do I put it when I don't need it? Maybe I could buy it at walmart , use it, and take it back. I hear they take back anything. I returned a used lamp once, they didn't even look in the box.
In the midst of my sufferring it's actually been busy at work too. A head honcho is here and the guys all have ties on- on friday none the less- and I'm sitting here in a t-shirt and dress slacks. Whatever, anyone can tell from my puffy eyes and nasal speech that I'm not 100%. When I was at the "dr" she said something along the lines that if I felt 85% better she'd add more drugs, at the time I even considered that a xmas miracle, now I know I was right. There is seriously NOTHING that is going to make this better aside from leaving the area. My head hurts so bad I think if I sneeze it might crack in two. I'm going to stop right now b/c even I don't want to hear myself whine any more!

Hi y'all! Well I'm somewhat pleased to see a little more selection in posting fonts. I found out this week all company computers have been blocked from my previous blogging spot on myspace. Actually with all the hype about myspace and the danger alerts of 'potential' sicko's I'm probably going to delete the profile completely. After all, I sit in front of a computer all day long 5 days a week, the LAST thing I want to do when I go home is plop in front of another computer to update myspace. Keeping up with friends after college has suddenly turned into a conscious effort?! I miss them all living down the hall, but surprisingly I have so many less clothing items and movies go missing...hm..
Nothing too exciting is going on today..I was teetering on the edge of nervous breakdown yesterday as my ever-loving husband had informed me that he's not getting paid, again. For anyone considering commission only, consider long and hard. I have not seen a dime from this man inside 2006 and I am sort of wishing he'd chosen a career at the local starbucks. At least they have health benefits and paychecks on a regular basis. Living in the DC area is just not possible on my megar salary either considering we have school loans (lots) a car to pay for, and a beautiful 3 year old who loves her preschool. I hate money, but I hate not having it even more and really can't keep going like this. I'm selling the car for a cheaper one with less miles to cut my payments, but there's little more I can cut. I don't buy lunch, I don't buy lattees, I don't have any designer clothes or shoes or purses or anything like that. All my bills being paid and I'm in the hole every month, more and more. It's not entertaining or funny but it's a blog and no one wants to listen to it so I write it.
I'm desperately hoping he can pull it together and get a real job, one that pays actual money. After I heard what my company paid for our ritzy Christmas party and what the brokers spend on our cocktail appreciation parties I had one comment; "cocktail shrimp don't pay the rent". This not to be ungrateful that we have parties, but only because we (general staff) don't get xmas bonuses while the assistants or speacialists directly under brokers do.
For awhile when I first moved to the area I lived with my brother..and his wife..and her sister. We got a four bedroom together but everyone was happy to leave that, it wasn't saving us very much money considering the therapy fees.
I grew up pretty poor now that I look back, so I know how it's done. I was looking forward to not having to buy genaric cheese since I did go to college and graduate school, but degrees dont' guarantee anything in life really. I think most people aren't using the one they got anyways. It's just really frustrating b/c I'm holding my end of the bargain up and he's not there holding his. It's been 5 years for what? What progress have we made? I'm sick of not being able to buy anything. It wasn't always like this, actually we've back tracked a bit. He was doing so well in Ny (not NYC) but we left thinking he'd do just as well. We were wrong, dead wrong, not even figured in the cards wrong. Now all the savings is gone, debt is piling up, we're tapped out. It's no ones' fault really. Well, maybe the Real Esate market. How is anyone suppossed to survive around here? My brother and his wife, son, and wife's sister are lviing in a 2 bedroom and she took a second job to cover rent and childcare costs. It's preposterous. They make over 100K a year, that should not merit poverty level. Of course, a big problem here is costs are skyrocketing while salary is stagnet. Another one is we just think we need more than we really do. Example; I say we are only buying necessities and nothing else. Husband says, ok I'll go to the store and get creamer, milk, eggs, oj..etc. When did international delights French VAnilla low-carb creamer sneak it's way onto my 'necessity' list? I can't wait to see what else snuck onto the list. I'm also bombarded daily with credit card offers and shiny catalogs of things I just "must have". On the whole I think I am very good at avoiding the actual purchase part, but..I can only resist for so long. Something comes along, birthday, holiday, husband promises of deals closing and cash coming; that somehow triggers a green light and I'll place an order which is never under $100 and then those items I just couldn't live without become another stale piece of my wardrobe I wish I could do better. I'm very interested in fashion, although I don't really dress the part. I think most designers fit that bill really. They never look how you think they are going to.
So I do know many tips on saving/not spending but honestly, when there are two people on one income it's hard to keep both people in check 24/7. To save on rent we are looking to relocate to a new city where housing is 42% cheaper, which, rent being more than half of my salary...would be a substantial assistance.