Work, work, work

Just got home from work a short while ago, settled in and got a glass of water. I proceeded to go in my room, turn the computer on...and back to work I go. My eBay is waiting for me as well as another side project to make money. Maybe I should do laundry too.

Sometimes I feel like I work too much, but really maybe it's just that I have so much going on. I'm not one to go home, turn on the TV and relax for the rest of the night. I like to keep busy, but times like this make me feel like I do too much.

My ex-BF told would remind me occasionally that I'm a human being, not a human doing, therefore, I should relax and just be...not do. He always joked about how busy I always was. We still talk every so often and he still makes comments about how busy I always am.

I hope and pray that one day it will pay off...

Symphony

A few days ago I bought my mom a last minute ticket to go to the symphony. I don't know when the last time she went was, but it sure felt nice that I could do this for her.

I'm not much for doing those types of things (symphonies), but they are nice occasionally. The guy I'm seeing suggested that I go with her, and surprise her. I agreed to this and while she was getting ready to go, I was too.

When I asked her how I looked, she said, "Beautiful, where you going?" :) I said, "The symphony." Her response was, "Eeeeeeeee! Seriously?!" ...pause... "Eeeeeeee!" She was so happy that I would be accompanying her. Made me feel good.

It was a really nice show and we had a good time. Afterwards we went for a snack and then home.

Things like this, make the sacrifice of getting out of debt, totally worth it.

Not Much

Yesterday I dropped my new phone and I didn't have a phone protector on it, reason being, they add so much bulk and the rubber ones get stuck in my hair. :( Yeah, I know, sob story, but it's the truth. It got lightly damaged and I had to use some E6000 glue on a small piece where they had super sticky double sided tape. I think it will hold up now. It's ok.

On another note, today I went to lunch at an Asian place and my fortune cookie said:

"You should do well at making money and holding on to it."

Thought that was great :)

Cell phone died

My cell phone quit working a couple nights ago so I had to go to Verizon yesterday to see if they could tell what was going on. They couldn't, but since I pay for insurance and there were no visible signs of damage, they gave me a new one at no charge! I'm sure it's a refurbished one, but at this point I'm happy, it works :)

I had been wanting to get a new one because the other one was constantly acting up. Now I have it, and am quite pleased. Lately it seems the customer service has not been the greatest at VZW, but yesterday they were awesome :). Keep it up guys!

Just Waiting

It's Sunday, and I've been sick since Wednesday. Haven't been able to do much because of being weak and needing sleep and rest. My head hurts quite a bit, I'm still coughing, and my sinus keep acting up.

However, it feels like I'm getting better since I've been able to get up and do laundry without getting exhausted. :) I can't wait to be back to my normal self, a busy body.

Well, at least I've watched some movies which I never seem to make time for. :) I will watch some more today.

I like New York...

New York City was a lot of fun and I really like that place! Went to a Mets game (free 12th row tickets behind home plate courtesy of some chick!), took a free ferry to Staten Island, pasta and wine in Little Italy and a quick trip to Central Park on a rainy day.

Didn't buy anything to bring back home, I don't believe it! All I wanted was a sweatshirt but couldn't find exactly what I wanted. Seems like I spent lots of money on the taxis, the subway, the LIRR and Amtrak to NJ.

My friend's luggage didn't arrive and Delta did not deliver it until 60 hours after we arrived which was the day we were leaving. Actually, it took them about 36 hours to locate it...and it was a direct flight!

Poor guy had to go shopping and use some of my toiletries, I felt really bad for him but he was a great sport about it. He did have to do some shopping since all of his clothes were in the checked luggage.

We'll see what Delta has to say about this, an email has already been sent.

On another note, my poor friend was sick the whole time we were there. Our stomach flus were gone, but he had sinus issues and upon our return, I got sick! So now, I've been sick three time within a month...lame. I'm in bed now and just waiting to get better.

While we were gone, I left my car and $700 with a mechanic to fix the timing belt, water pump, bushings on both sides, oil change, brake fluid flush and fill and transmission fluid flush and fill. Since my car registration with safety and emissions ($160) are due this month and I just spent $700 on the car, plus $150 for two new tires and an alignment, I think I'll be keeping this car for at least another year to make it worth what I put into it. It drives a lot better too, since the bushings were changed. I definitely notice that!

I was just happy that this crazy car bill didn't set me back since I had money in the bank to cover it. It was a great feeling when I was able to go to the bank and withdraw $700 cash to pay for the car repairs rather than using a credit card!

Lovin this feeling and hope it stays forever!!!

NYC!

So much has happened since my last post that I don't know where to begin, so I will just jump in to the present time.

Tomorrow I leave for a short trip to the Big Apple, New York City! This is my first time going there and I'm excited! Relatives of my guy friend are going and told us we could join...and the room would be paid for, but we are going to stay with his cousin in Manhattan.

They've all been there before so know it a bit, I'm trusting them for a great time! They are fun people.

Best part is that I didn't charge my plane ticket and don't need the money for missed work while I'm gone since I'm debt free!

On the downside...I caught a stomach bug and am in bed right now since last evening. My guy friend got it too and we just hope we're better by tomorrow. As of this morning my stomach didn't hurt (since it was empty after last night), but I have terrible body aches and am weak. Wasn't able to work today either.

Hoping all goes well.