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9 years ago @ I Pick Up Pennies - In praise of an ordina... · 1 reply · +2 points

Like other readers, I'm somewhere in the middle. I crave financial, physical, relationship well-being/stability. However, it's important for me to live out a few dreams I have. There's so much to experience, so many people to meet, tastes to be had, sights to be seen. So I've made what I lovingly refer to as my 'Top 10 Life List' (aka: bucket list, but hey.. I'm LIVING!). You can read/see about it here: http://makingcentsofitall.net/2015/02/03/tlcs-lif...

P.S. LOVE the new look of your blog.

9 years ago @ I Pick Up Pennies - Our friend's in town! · 1 reply · +3 points

My mom's best friend (since high school) is visiting Monday. Coincidentally, the same day as the anniversary of my mom's passing. It'll be nice having her here even if I did see her last June. I'm hoping a friend of 15 years will come to our high school reunion this August. I haven't seen him in 3 years.

9 years ago @ I Pick Up Pennies - Remembering to be than... · 0 replies · +1 points

People don't like what they can't explain. I remind myself everyone gets treated differently or teased for something at some point in their lives. Maybe not everyone as often as me, but comparing myself/situation to others won't do any good. I also try to focus on the good that's come out of this situation, i.e. I find that I'm much more open-minded & compassionate to all walks of life. Differences are what make us unique & interesting!

9 years ago @ I Pick Up Pennies - Remembering to be than... · 2 replies · +2 points

I've always been tormented & discriminated against for my petite size/unique appearance. Whenever I'm feeling judged or just plain different, I try to remember my appearance doesn't affect other areas of my life, i.e, I have full physical & mental function.

9 years ago @ I Pick Up Pennies - The year in (financial... · 1 reply · +2 points

Reading some of these comments makes me feel wishy washy about my own gripes. The dental emergency & pricey car repairs were irritating, but overall 2014 wasn't too bad. I've been feeling a tad down lately, but working myself out of this funk so I can focus on the year ahead.

9 years ago @ I Pick Up Pennies - If it's not one thing,... · 0 replies · +1 points

Ouch! I guess you weren't expecting a refund on a deposit so it slipped your mind? Just curious cuz the last several apartments I lived in I always kept a close eye on the mail for my refund check. *I don't mean that negatively, just asking :)

9 years ago @ I Pick Up Pennies - Not dead, just boring · 1 reply · +2 points

My Christmas shopping is all done, finally! My stress level is pretty low. Especially considering my stay-cation starts tomorrow @ 2pm.. 10 blessed days off work! Plus, my bday is tomorrow so lots of fun activities in general planned. Finances are decent *fingers crossed* it stays that way. I too am hoping for a bonus in 2015. That + tax return will go towards my dream vacation to London May 2016.

9 years ago @ I Pick Up Pennies - And we're sure homeown... · 1 reply · +2 points

Ouch! My big ticket items have been dental work & car repairs to the tune of around $4000 in 2014 *sigh*

9 years ago @ I Pick Up Pennies - A compromise has been ... · 0 replies · +1 points

Reading the last post/comments (including your Mom's) + this post/comments, I can see why you might be hesitant. From bits & pieces I've picked up (correct me if I'm wrong, I mean no disrespect), it seems like his parents rely on you quite heavily. To the point where they almost expect it? I imagine it's a very difficult decision to decide where to draw the line between being kind/generous or risk being taken advantage of.. cuz lotsa little requests do add up.
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9 years ago @ I Pick Up Pennies - Sleep and grownup shop... · 4 replies · +3 points

I'm not a big on sweets like candies, cakes, n the like BUT when I tried to give up pop a while back all I could think about was peanut butter cookies one day lol. So I don't think it was just the caffeine withdraw, but sugar as well. Most of my sugar comes from simple carbs.

I'm curious, are you not a fan of cooking or just find it too exhausting? I only ask because you mentioned you usually buy frozen dinners & junk food but seem to enjoy the homemade meals your mom is making. I used to hate cooking when it was just me (leftovers for 5 days, no thanks!), but now that I'm living with the BF I really enjoy trying new recipes. I usually opt for simple recipes with everyday ingredients. I post several of my finds on my blog (in fact, I posted one today): http://makingcentsofitall.net/

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