The Love Of Fall

You know, many people don't know what they are missing. New England is great during the fall. The colors are vibrant and bold. The apple orchards are blooming with wonderful apples. I had the great opportunity to bring Karen The Greek Goddess and Tracy from work to go apple picking a couple of weeks ago. There is nothing better than a fresh picked apple!! It was a gorgeous day, warm weather, packed with people, yummy apple cider donuts, and did I mention apples. We picked a bag of apples, then retreated to Karen's T.G.G. house to enjoy dinner together and make an apple dessert. It was a great night! We ate, laughed, and had a movie marathon. For those who are looking for a good movie, don't ask Karen T.G.G for suggestions. She picked this awful movie called Far North. Not so much fun. But it is great to spend time with friends and laugh! You Girls Rock!

Money Stresses Me Out So I am Going to Rant

Normally I would write something really funny or entertaining for all to read, but today that is not going to be the case. This whole car situation has really thrown a quagmire in my finances. I have not been in this financial situation in a while. I am about one month behind on some bills, I am not sleeping, and I am still looking for another job. I know that God will provide, but this is truly stressful. Every time I think I am going to catch up, another bill comes in the mail that I can't pay right now. I will be able to pay it, just a few days after it is due or in a week when I get another pay check, and that has not happened in a while. I get stressed out knowing that there is going to be a car payment, new insurance bills, and I am not currently seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

I know that other people are feeling the same crunch, so I know that I am not alone in this battle, but honestly, sometimes I feel that way. Being an adult is not all that it is cracked up to be. Whatever happened to freedom and carefree living? Well it's not here, that's for sure. I am strangely addicted to television shows that show people never worrying about money, and I don't know if I will ever be in that position. I swear that it has taken a few years off of my life, and definitely given me a few more gray hairs, (of which I can't afford to get colored).

If only I could win the lottery, right? Isn't that what we all say? Good things happen to those who wait right? Well, I am waiting, and wish I had a spare dollar to play the lottery!

Some Snazzy New Wheels, I think...

Well for those of you who are just reading this for the first time, I now have a new car. After a long month of headache and struggles, I am the owner of this 2006 Toyota Camry. This ordeal has kept me on my toes. For starters, I want to give a shout out to Tom Laird who was the mastermind in getting the car. Without his help, None of this would be very possible. He was amazing with everything and definitely did more than I expected. Thank you TOM!!

Yesterday I found out that the man who hit me, otherwise known as JMIII, plead out. I was unable to file my victim impact statement with the courts to render during his court hearing. So the guy got 600.00 in fees, 1 year probation, and 1 year suspended license, Me, I got a totaled car, a month of headaches, a broke bank account, another job for at lease 3 years and no money right not to see my friends in Illinois. Who got the better deal????


Well that aside, I have wonderful friends through all of this. It takes a rough moment to realize that God provides for me. He provided friends that came out of the woodwork to help me think things through. Jed and Beth helped me with a budget to understand where I was in this whole mess. Tom helped with the car purchase. Nate and Priscilla, Danielle, Jane, Tracy, and Karen (not me, but my friend) were my private drivers for a few days, of which I am deeply grateful. My parents heard a great deal of aggravation, but most of all, I harassed the Bortmess's with all this mess almost on a daily basis. (For that I am sorry, but I LOVE YOU GUYS!!)


(Gee, some of this almost sounds like an acceptance speech, perhaps it is, I am now accepting a new car, and another job for a while....ugh.)