I ran across an article on Conservative Oasis’ blog titled “Top Stories of 2008“. I love the humorous overview of the year. For example: US auto giants GM, Chrysler, and Ford come a calling to Uncle Sam, with hands out. Problem is, you can’t ask for billions from “America” if you are flying Lear Jets [...]
I Like This Game
December 28, 2008 by Leave a Comment
This week marked my first direct deposit into my savings account. Between that disbursement and depositing some of my Christmas money, I am now only $307 from my emergency fund goal! I’ll have another segmenthttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif deposited at the end of the month. I also think I can sit down and scrounge up enough extra funds [...]
Change in Lifestyle
December 16, 2008 by 2 Comments
While at home over the Thanksgiving break I started reading my dad’s copy of Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. I couldn’t put down the book, and thought it was insightful and funny. As a result of reading that book, I’ve started the Total Money Makeover. Dave (we’re on a first name basis) outlines a [...]
Waddy Wonderland.
December 15, 2008 by 1 Comment
24
December 11, 2008 by Leave a Comment
“24″ by Switchfoot resonates with me today. I want to share the lyrics with you. Twenty four oceansTwenty four skiesTwenty four failuresTwenty four triesTwenty four finds meIn twenty-fourth placeTwenty four drop outsAt the end of the dayLife is not what I thought it wasTwenty four hours ago Still I’m singing Spirit take me up in [...]
Advent Week 1: Patience
December 2, 2008 by Leave a Comment
