gdp's Comments

Give Me Back My Five Bucks : Life changes, and moving on

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:06:35 +0000

Oh wow, I totally didn't see this coming. You definitely did a good job of keeping any issues on the D.L. It sounds like you're doing very well with everything. I wish you (and him) all of the best in the future. My recent post Three Weeks!

Give Me Back My Five Bucks : Realizing my dream of home ownership

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:02:25 +0000

OMG Congrats Krystal!!!

Give Me Back My Five Bucks : An update on life

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 23:27:16 +0000

Yup, the wax is a total life saver. I had braces for four years and I doubt I could have survived without the wax.

Give Me Back My Five Bucks : My Emergency Fund is finally at $5,000

Sat, 9 Apr 2011 00:21:24 +0000

Wee! That's so exciting you finally got there!!! Congrats Krystal!

Give Me Back My Five Bucks : Learning about mortgage pre-approvals

Sat, 2 Apr 2011 14:34:41 +0000

Even though it is annoying that you can't count your free lance income, it obviously will be very beneficial to you in the long run that if you lose one of those income sources or don't want to do it anymore, it won't affect whether or not you can pay your mortgage. Probably, it is for the best in the long run. My recent post Teaching Over the Summer!

Give Me Back My Five Bucks : Starting the property search

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:28:09 +0000

Very cool! If I wasn't in debt I would definitely be condo shopping right now. I am not at all at the points where I want a house but I'd love a small mortgage and my own place (with a HOA to take care of the yard work). I think shopping for houses is really fun, so I hope that you guys enjoy it! I guess I still haven't figured out when I buy a place what my goals are for the place. If it is a temporary purchase with a max life or 5-7 years, or if it is the house I want to live in for years and raise kids in. I don't know if I'd have the stomach to save $20-30k a SECOND time for a down payment. =) My recent post Office Hours

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : 5 Beauty Ideas That Save Time, Money, and Sanity?

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:57:32 +0000

I had laser hair removal done on my legs and bikini area. I needed 8 treatments for my legs and had 10 done on my bikini area. That was two years ago and now I DEFINITELY need touch up appointments (especially for the bikini area). I have the IDEAL hair/skin combination. I am exceptionally fair with very dark hair. So I'm the type of client who would need the LEAST amount of sessions. So 5 is completely unideal. You'll still be shaving at least every 3 months if you just do 5 treatments.

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : Help Me Update My Blogroll

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 03:03:48 +0000

I hope you'll include me this time around! http://smallstepsforbigchange.wordpress.com/ My blog is about my life with money. From my career choices, my personal relationships, the daily accounting of purchases, to my net worth and investing. I'm trying to get debt free and obtain financial independence. One small (sometimes extremely tiny) step at a time.

Give Me Back My Five Bucks : Why budgeting is important to me

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 03:00:05 +0000

One of the things that took me a long time to realize was that "budget" wasn't a dirty word - it was a word for "money planning". Having a "budget" or "money plan" is the WAY to afford all those things you want in life - for your entire life - not just for NOW. I hope that your friend can see that a budget isn't the enemy - it is a tool of the powerful. =) My recent post I’ve Made Peace

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : Lifestyle Design and Being OK with Being Conventional

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:22:28 +0000

Psss... what are you talking about. There is only ONE right way to do things. ;)

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : Starbucks Rewards Card: A Good Deal for the Frequent Drinker

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 03:29:37 +0000

I have the Gold Card. I like the one free for every 15, but I miss their old gold card when I just got 10% off everything. =\\

Financial Uproar : Hot Personal Finance Blogger Chicks

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:45:05 +0000

I had no idea this post existed!!! ACK! I totally remember that - twas nearly a year ago exactly now. =\\

Financial Uproar : Hot Personal Finance Blogger Chicks Part 2

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:44:09 +0000

LoL I totally missed that I was on the first list. Oops. *embarrassed*

Financial Uproar : Hot Personal Finance Blogger Chicks Part 2

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:42:57 +0000

Pssh... I'm so hot. But then so are these fine ladies. ;)

Give Me Back My Five Bucks : My first Toastmasters meeting

Mon, 7 Mar 2011 16:10:24 +0000

Good for you recognizing that because you hated that is all the more reason for why you should do it. You're really making me want to join one now. ;)

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : 32 Unusual Ways to Ease Depression.

Sat, 5 Mar 2011 20:59:49 +0000

So true about cleaning up! There is nothing that can get me our of a rough patch like looking around and a clean apartment. All the times in my life I was depressed my apartment was a mess. When I'm happy it is clean. Now when I'm starting to feel down I start to pick up. A clean living environment helps me feel better about myself and life in general.

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : Small Frivolous Purchase Is the Ultimate Pick-Me-Up?

Sat, 5 Mar 2011 05:45:00 +0000

I recall hearing on the radio years ago that you can monitor the state of the economy by looking at lipstick sales. Apparently when the economy is bad, lipstick sales go up. Because women want a "little something" that makes them feel better about themselves but doesn't break the budget. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/01/fashion/01SKIN....

Ask Miss Alpha : How to Date an Engineer

Sat, 5 Mar 2011 04:24:58 +0000

Heh... I'm one of the rare 1% of females. Chemist here. ;)

Give Me Back My Five Bucks : Overcoming my fear of public speaking

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:15:43 +0000

Heh - I've considered joining Toastmasters for years simply because I ENJOY public speaking. I get a thrill out of it (this may be why I ended up being a professor). For some reason speaking to 30+ people gives me a thrill - but having a 1-on-1 convo scares the crap out of me. Explain that one... I definitely think you should go! Sounds like an awesome experience to help you overcome your fears! My recent post Financial Peace University – Week 2

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : How Do You Budget for Health Care Costs?

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:43:05 +0000

I have that "awful" high deductible plan and if you're young and generally healthy it is actually a really sweet deal. =)