Wishful Wednesday Category
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Now that we’re (probably) going to be able to keep our house, I’m looking around at all of the things I don’t like and wishing I could afford to fix them. I had big plans to repaint the living room right before my husband got laid off and we’ haven’t done that due to lack of funds, so I’d like to do that, along with some various other painting and decorating projects.
But I think if I could afford it, the first thing I’d change is my kitchen countertops. They were a DIY project done by the previous owner and I despise them. It’s tile and the grout is absolutely disgusting because it’s impossible to keep clean. Plus the colors are red white and blue which are not colors I would have ever chosen. Yuck, yuck, yuck.
In my dream kitchen I’d have high end custom cabinets, granite countertops, top of the line appliances, and every convenience known to man. In reality, I can deal with the very very old kitchen we have if only I never had to clean that damn grout again. Formica may be cheap, but it doesn’t have grout lines that have to be scrubbed with a toothbrush regularly and never look clean anyway. Someday…
Posted in House/Home, Wishful Wednesday | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Really the only thing I wanted was to hear that my biopsy was clean. I got the call yesterday afternoon that everything was fine, so I am a happy woman today. And it couldn’t have been better timing…today is my birthday! A clean biopsy is really the best thing I could ask for at this stage in life. Oh, there are lots of things I want, but since none of them are in the cards because of our financial situation I am content with this.
And maybe a cake would be good. Oh, yes…cake is ALWAYS good.
Posted in Health, Wishful Wednesday | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
This week, the Sendate is supposed to vote on whether or not to extend unemployment benefits. I am praying with all of my might that this passes, as my husband has 2 weeks of unemployment left. I am terrified of what happens if we lose that $500 a week. We will certainly lose our house (something we’re already on the brink of, anyway) and other things that I can’t even think about right now. I am beyond terrified. He’s doing his best to secure income for us but it just hasn’t happened yet.
I know there are other programs out there to help us if this happens, but I had really hoped not to be any more of a burden on the system than we already are. I’m writing an email to my Senators today. Would you consider doing the same? You can find contact information for them here: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Now that I’m running again, I’m wanting all kinds of nifty things to help with that…shoes, cute running clothes, new music for my iPod, etc. But probably the most reasonable and useful thing I’d like to have is the Nike+ Sport Kit. For only $29 you have this super cool way to track your runs, and you can upload the data to iTunes and other places. I don’t wear Nikes (I’m a New Balance kind of girl!) but I’m told there are little pouches you can buy. This one is definitely going on my Christmas list, and it’s something I actually have a chance of getting.
Posted in Couch to 5K, Health, Wishful Wednesday | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
Do I really need to say any more? After that back injury and the most recent kidney stone, I am terrified to be without it for much longer. What if this stone requires surgical intervention (which I’m starting to think is the case, because I’m *still* waiting on it) or I hurt my back again? It’s constantly on my mind now…there were several times that I nearly told my husband to call 911 and held myself back only because I knew we couldn’t pay an ER bill.
And the kicker? even if we *had* the funds to purchase private health insurance, I’d be denied by every company out there because of my “pre-existing conditions” which are the only reasons I need it anyway! Any company that would approve me would charge exorbitant amounts of money for coverage. I even looked into the state’s high risk insurance pool and it was hundreds of dollars a month. When we’re in the hole by at least $1000 each month, shelling out several hundred more on anything other than housing and food is simply not possible.
It’s a really crappy situation that doesn’t seem to have any good solutions.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
Such a small thing, really. And in the old days, I could have afforded this without blinking. Too bad I didn’t have the motivation. But now? I have all of the motivation in the world and no money. I slacked all summer long because it was hot outside and now I have to get back into it…but one really hot day or one rainy day can put a stop to a streak. It would be nice to have working out inside as an option, along with the childcare that most gyms have available.
I’m looking forward to the new YMCA opening as it’s just down the street from me. I’m really hoping my family qualifies for a scholarship, though. Because if we don’t I might as well forget about it. It’s just not in our budget.
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Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
Today, my wish is to know who’s out there reading this blog. Just leave a comment and tell me. If you’re someone I know in “real life” (that I didn’t already know was reading) I promise I won’t be bothered…I know better than to put this out there and think someone isn’t going to find it and read it. So who are you?
To leave a comment, look down at the bottom of this post. There will be a link that says X Comments (X being the # already left) that you can click on. Just follow the directions and let me know you’re out there. And if you have a blog, link me up. I could use some new ones to read!
Posted in Blog Info, Me Stuff, Wishful Wednesday | 5 Comments »
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
And not just any kind of sleep…I want 8 straight hours, completely uninterrupted by children, a small bladder, bad dreams, body aches, a snoring husband, or anything else that frequently wakes me up when I should be recharging my batteries for another day as a mom of 3.
I think the last time I slept 8 hours straight was sometime in early 2002. I suspect this is the reason a lady randomly said to me in the grocery store line today that she thought I needed prayer…I believe my sheer exhaustion on a day to day basis is starting to become obvious to even the casual observer.
Tell me that it gets better. Preferably sometime *before* they all leave for college!
Posted in Parenting, Wishful Wednesday | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
Just a few hours alone with my husband. Actually, a date lunch would be just as thrilling as a date night. With all of the various sleep issues mostly resolved, we’re getting some time in the evenings to chill out together and watch (fight over?) TV. But I’d love to get dressed like a grown-up for a few hours without children.
Of course, the only thing we’d talk about is the kids…
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Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
We’ve made 2 very quick day trips to the beach this summer. All three kids have loved every minute of the sand, surf, and sun. I wish we could take them on a longer trip. We have a long weekend coming up later this month…I’d give anything to have a hotel room (or small house…then we could make our meals and save money) right on the beach for that weekend. Sadly, like almost everything else, this is not in the budget. I suppose I should just be grateful that we could afford the little day trips and that we’re close enough to make them, but I’m sad that we can’t do more. I remember some great beach trips my family took when I was a kid and it makes me sad that we can’t leave our kids with memories like that this summer. Hopefully next summer is different!
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