Taking frugality too far…

I had to get my drivers license renewed.  It expired the first week of March, but I was more concerned with not being able to get on the plane Sunday than I was with getting a ticket for driving without a license.
Here in Connecticut, we have the option of going to AAA and renewing our [...]

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Job Hunting in this Economy

I’ve bit the bullet.  I’ve posted my resume on Career Builder again.  And I applied for two jobs on Friday and another job today.
Plus, I received a call from a headhunter today that does permanent placements only.  No temp-to-perm or temp-forever positions.  I emailed him my resume when I got home tonight.  He has an [...]

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I’ve found another dream house

And it SUCKS being a temp employee.  Because I absolutely will not buy a house until I have a full-time, permanent position.
This one is a close to being perfect as any I’ve seen yet.  It’s a Cape, eye dormers, full shed dormer, one-car garage, and a small yard (.24 acre.)  It has 3 bedrooms and [...]

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The high cost of eating out

I decided that I needed to track my food expenses better.  I know I eat out too much, and I know that I go over my food budget month after month after month.
In the month of February, I broke “Food” out into two separate categories – “Groceries” and “Eating Out.” 
I spent more on eating out [...]

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Randomness

I haven’t posted much lately.  I’m feeling a little disconnected.
I used to be such an organized person.  Now, I’m lucky to remember to write in my planner/calendar things that I want to get done.  Never mind open the planner and actually get them done.
My contract was extended for another month.  Which is good because I’m at least [...]

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