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Wishful Wednesday — Formica

themama — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:02:55 +0000

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…

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Wishful Wednesday — Granted!

themama — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:18:30 +0000

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.

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Wishful Wednesday — Unemployment Benefits Extension

themama — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:00:32 +0000

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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Wishful Wednesday — Nike+

themama — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:00:41 +0000

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.

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Wishful Wednesday — Health Insurance

themama — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:00:49 +0000

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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