Ya'll Probably Want an Update

Okay, so here's a recap of my last post. Money troubles, yada, yada. Lawsuit, had to answer by June 17, yada yada. Anxiety about Tori moving, yada yada. Sammee's looking for a job, yada yada. Kat in Driver's Ed, yada yada. Yep, time for an update.

So the money issue has gotten better. I have money in savings, and am less stressed. I have a plan so we can afford a laptop for Tori for college, and get her to Portland in September.

I filed a response with the court on June 15. Last Saturday i received notice of a hearing on Monday, August 1. So, here we go. Not sure what to expect at this hearing, but I won't give up without a fight. Since it will be a month before I know anything, I will post then.

I am getting better about Tori going to college in Portland. This is an ongoing thing, so I will keep the anxiety posts coming.

Sammee got a job! She is working at Starbucks. I know, we patronize local coffee shops, but it's a job, and Sammee has been a barista before. The "perk?" (pun intended) She gets a pound of whole bean or ground coffee each week. Momma's gonna be rollin' in Starbucks!

Kat is doing great in Driver's Ed! Yesterday she rocked parallel parking! That is good, because I flunked parallel parking in Driver's Ed. She currently has an 85% average! And, she loves it!

So, that's my update for now. Hopefully more soon.

Down to Only a Drizzle

So I survived Sunday's tire changing shenanigans. It only took 3 1/2 hours and Sammee's friend Justin, but I have a spare on. I did loosen all of the lug nuts by myself, but I just couldn't get the car jacked up. And, I almost fixed Justin's laptop, so he owed me one.

On the legal front, I picked up the paper work to file my answer yesterday. Now I just need someone to help me fill it out. There is an assistance program at the court house, and I have received numerous names of lawyers to consult. I will have help by the beginning of next week, and will file on time. By next Friday the 17th.

The company I work for was awarded the bid that we were waiting on, so I will be working at least until the end of September YAY!!!!!!! What a weight lifted. Just don't ask my chiropractor if I'm more relaxed.

And, I have overcome the income thing I have relaxed and quit stressing over money.

One last thing. I have been treasurer at my church for 4 years, and as of July 1, I will no longer have that position. It has become more of a burden than a joy in the recent past, so it is time to move to a new ministry. I have been approached to lead a video ministry. Skits, video announcements, promos, etc. Finally, a chance to use my Drama stuff again! WOOT! Love it! So excited!

Time to sign off. Gotta budget so I can start saving so I will feel less tense about my money.

When it Rains, it Pours!

So let's recap this last week. I'm getting sued by my ex, my expenses outdid my income, and I now have a flat tire. Took Kat driving one last time before driver's ed starts, and while we were in the empty parking lot, she ran over this giant, sharp, piece of plastic, which lodged in my back left tire. It was okay until it flew off. Now I have a gaping, hissing hole in my tire. So I have changed my plans for tomorrow. Instead of going to church and doing laundry, I will be cleaning out the car and changing a tire. Plus, Mom is out of town next week. Kat starts Driver's Ed next week. Tori can take her, but she will be at work when Kat gets out at 1:30. So, that's another thing I have to fit into my week.

I really hope next week is better. Monday I will take the tire to Les Schwab to be repaired (I hope. No money for a new tire). I will also go to the court house to get the papers to answer the lawsuit. I will also be calling attorneys to help me with this nonsense. More money. I also have a bill to pay on Monday, with no money. So, I'm cranky. Oh, yeah, and go to the chiropractor on Monday. And, I'm out of coffee at the house.

I know it will get better, but I think I have had enough of the "It Sucks To Be Me" week. I want happiness, harmony, money (not a lot), and a tire that has air in it.