1. I really want to be home at my condo. I miss it. But walking in there while it’s still under renovation depresses me. It also doesn’t help that I nearly had an asthma attack the other night because of all the dust. The contractor did not tape off the hallway as I requested. He left a 3-inch gap at the top. I’m actually quite angry about that. I told him repeatedly that I could not and would not clean up the cave-in and dry wall myself because I feared an asthma attack.
2. Because I can’t be home, I feel like I’m out of control with my finances. I rely on Quicken to help me plan out my spending. I open it up every few days, if not every day, and update the balances. Access to my desktop is key for good financial management. I am veritably crawling the walls because I am addicted to my finances. It’s partially why I am hoarding cash like crazy. I was a little afraid of sending my federal tax refund to my credit card company but I looked a Quicken on Monday night and see that it’s ok. BOOM! That’s $2500 I can pay off this month. All the rest of the cash I’m hoarding is for my contractor.
3. I feel fat. I may not LOOK fat, but I can’t fit into my Lilly skirt (purchased 2 yrs ago). I was hoping to wear it to a beach-side wedding last month, but I had to settle for an odd fitting dress. Way to go. All my pants are cutting into my stomach at work while I’m sitting. I am constantly uncomfortable. I admit, I haven’t made a lot of effort here since frankly I am lazy and exercise isn’t on the menu. My own vanity is getting the best of me and my wallet.
BLAH. June will be better. I can feel it.
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I think it is time to re-enforce some positive truths. Depression is a terrible thing and is causing the feelings for all the rest. Maybe you need a girlfriend luncheon or a show or something that helps you forget life for a tiny bit.
Personally, I prefer drinks with a friend in the back yard on the deck. It’s affordable and generally the greatest pick-me-up.
What ever you do, don’t just accept it. Get up and get out of it.
You can do this!
I’m sure your condo will be 100% better when the contractor is done. Don’t get yourself down about it (or at least try not to). I know I’ve been frustrated with myself lately and just concentrate on the small things till things pick up.
Dedicated had some good ideas – drinks on a patio with friends works wonders for me too.
Keep your chin up!
Perhaps it’s time for an exercise buddy? Or someone to talk nice strenous walks with while you
gossip? I’ve been taking a walk with doggy after work because my jeans suddenly *really* fit and I no longer need a belt.
Hope the repairs are wrapped up soon so you can be comfortably ensconsed in your own home again.
grrr, I meant to take walks with you, of course.
homemade pork and spinach dumplings. (OMG with handmade skins and homegrown chives. Delicious!)<——— Do you have a recipe for this??? It sounds really good. I love your site/blog by the way. I added you to my own blogs under blogs I am reading, of course!
Hi Joy,
I think this might have been a comment for another post where I mention the dumplings. But I’ll reply here anyway. They were made by a co-worker’s mother-in-law, not by me. I use store-bought skins, hence the deliciousness of his dumplings. My dumplings are pork, turkey, tofu with kimchee. Never spinach.