I've Been Busy!

I have been so busy that I totally forgot to take time out and blog about what has been going on in my life. Well you should all know that my baby is completely better. It took almost 2 weeks for her to recover from bronchitis but she did it. I also got my taxes earlier than last year, thanks to my best friend Christie. (Thanks babe.) I stocked up on household supplies, paid off some bills, fixed my car (still a work in progress), and managed to lose $400. I have no idea how I managed to do that or where for that matter. That really sucks too. I made sure to put a $600 credit on my gas and light account, since I don't have a bill. That is nice not having to worry about paying it for awhile. I renewed my car insurance, and I am planning on visiting my other best friend Abbey for her birthday in March. She lives in Burlington, IA and I have never been to her new house that they bought. That is my gift to her. I will be spending the weekend there. She has been on my case about visiting her and her family for about 2yrs now. I haven't had the money to do it, but I can now. I had to tell her I was coming because I didn't want to get all they way there only to find that she came to the Quad Cities to celebrate her B-Day with me and the rest of her family. That would have sucked, me being there and her being here. So I told her exactly 2 weeks before her birthday. It is March 6th. I am really looking forward to my trip there, so is my oldest daughter. The baby has no clue (Duh.) I am trying to get all of my finances in order, and getting rid of the unnecessary bills. I want to save my money so that I can get me a better car. Don't get me wrong I love my car, but she is falling apart. The engine is good however the body sucks, I have a huge hole in the driver's side floor board. Everything that is wrong with it is minor and mostly has nothing to do with the engine. Tomorrow I will be getting the front suspension examined because I have been hearing some funny noises. I just got new front tires. I was very lucky that I changed them when I did because one was getting ready to blow out on me. I dodged the bullet on that one thank God. My goal is to drive my car until I can't drive it any more, and save as much as I can in the meantime. I have some money stashed away for my better car and I can't touch it even if I wanted too. (Like for more car work.) Oh well it will be worth it in the long run. I plan on saving all of my taxes next year except for $1,000. that will go for stocking up on household items and bills that I can put credits on. Lets not for get the car insurance. I pay it every 6 months. Once I finally get a better car I plan on getting new furniture and bedroom sets for myself and children. I also hope that I will get a 3 bedroom apt. where I live. Although that may be awhile.
I am also in the process of joining the YMCA again, I am just waiting to hear back to see if I qualify for the discounted rate for lower income families. I can't wait I am so excited. Now that I know that I can't get pregnant I will focus on losing weight and trying to live a healthier lifestyle. I can't wait until my best friend Christie gets her papers turned in, then we can go together. I plan on living at the Y, whether I am swimming, working out, enjoying the hot tub, whatever I can do there I will. I am so determined to get the weight off. I am going to be more active this summer as well, more trips to parks and swimming pools, going on walks with my daughters. I want to be spending more time outside instead of on my butt. So Christie if your reading this remember to turn in your paperwork. I want a Spa Day at the Y with you damn it. :) Luv ya miss lady. Anyway that about sums it up for now, ... well I tried too. So until next time have a great day!