Team finance, sorry I've been MIA for the past two weeks. I've been on the road, sick and dealing with some PF issues of my own at home.
On the road: During the past month, I've been in Boston for a week, Greensboro, NC, for a week and in Utah (Salt Lake City and Park City) for a weekend. My life has become a never ending rotation of packing and unpacking suitcases. It's much less glamorous than you might think, and timezone-hopping wears me out! Plus you would absolutely freak out if you saw my credit card statements with hotel rooms, flights and other reimbursable expenses on them. But I'm home for two solid weeks now, time to get my bills settled and spend Turkey Day with the fam, until I go to New York the first week in December for work.
Sick: Ugh. Sinus infection. Doctor's appointments, antibiotics, nasal sprays, personal steamers, humidifiers and neti pots. Need I say more?
PF issues at home: Not mine, per say, but my bf got laid off from his job, caught in the whirlwind of the financial mess. While I can't share the specifics, I can say that we're OK and happy that he started law school before the economy went down the tubes! Chicago seems to be pretty hard hit as a result of the financial crisis/recession, and we have several other smart, talented and professional friends and family members out of work. Life goes on, right?
I hope you're keeping up with all the news and managing your finances through what seems like it's going to be a really bad holiday season. More to come on that, but until my next post, remember that time with your loved ones is more valuable than any pricey gift you can buy.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
MIA Me: Here's Why
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Please take care of yourself and your health! Hoping you have a speedy recovery and everything works out with your bf and family members' layoffs. Sometimes these things give us perspective and allow us to recharge/focus.
DJ AM ironically in Marie Claire magazine a year ago in the Nov or Dec issue said the same thing about gifts - time with your loved ones. I don't remember exact quote but he gives mom something like a "30-minute I'll clean the house or cook for you" type gift.
I'm so sorry to hear about the personal finance problems of your bf. Keep your chin up and if possible try and keep your frustrations low since debt worries can contribute a lot to one's overall stress level. Letting financial concerns negatively impact your health is no fun and I'm seeing it all the time!
All the Best,
DebtGoal
So sorry to hear about B's job loss. At least he knows he's not alone in these times...you seem to have a healthy and positive outlook. That'll be invaluable in getting you through this. Best of luck. My prayers are with you.
Seriously? "per say"? Come on, I admire your work and I expect a little bit more out of someone like you when it comes to grammar, word usage, and spelling.
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