3 posts tagged “life”

Well, I know that mentioned before that I'd like to buy the bakery I work for.  That is no longer the case, as my mother has essentially cut me off (and I've obliged her by not calling) so the money for the down payment has gone bye bye.  And I realized that I'm ok with that.  I realized long ago (which is sad, really, considering how much I have NOT changed since then) that I can't handle my personal finances.  And how am I gonna run a successful business if I can't take care of my own finances.  I haven't paid a full month's rent by myself since I was living in a $350 a month studio when I was 19.  I'm 32.  Do the math.  So, I've decided to:
*break my lease and move into a place where I will spend almost $325 less a month
*put together a serious, unflexible budget
*start smoking rollies, and hopefully quit altogether
*try and take care of my debt, one little bit at a time
*quit my job, which is awesome but doesn't offer any benefits or long-term security, and start applying elsewhere
*cut waaaaay back on the drinkin'

So far, it's working.  Ok, only a couple things, like the drinking and the rollies.  I've been smoking much less since I got the pouch of tobacco on Friday night; I only had one yesterday and none so far tonight.  I even had a couple beers Friday night and only smoked a few.  So that's good.  Updates on the efficacy of the rest as they are realized.

Last night was the first time Max had to take a bath over at my house since he broke his arm.  Quick backstory- monkey bars, cherry drop, right radius had a severely displaced fracture while the ulna was merely greenstick.  10 hours in the hospital and one surgery later, and he's fine.
Anyhoo, he's had to switch from showers to baths since the incident, and since he's limited, I had to wash his hair for him last night.  I swear it's been at least 4 years since I've done that, and I got a little choked up.  He was hideously embarrased that his mom was seeing him (eek!) naked, but I think he enjoyed the extra attention.  He's growing up so frickin' fast!  I can't believe he's gonna be 10 in like 3 weeks.  Plus, he's essentially skipped a grade this year.  How proud is this momma?
*and, the nurse who took care of him at the hospital asked me if he was "always this polite"?  I am happy to say that yes, he is.  Something I've been saying all these years actually sunk in!!  Woot!

Well, here's the basics.  I'm a single mom living in the most awesome city in the Pacific Northwest  (no, not Seattle) with my two (mostly) wonderful kids.  I work the night shift at a wholesale bakery that I hope to buy someday soon.  I've got a cat, a part-time dog, a full-time boyfriend, and many many friends, cohorts, compadres, and partners in crime.  I also like to read like a fiend, crochet, cook, bake, take walks, drink beer, and watch football.  Go Bears!  Tune in to read about my life, get some recipes for kick ass baked goods, and maybe see some pictures.  Cheers!