I’m stressed out today. I don’t know why. Well, that’s not true…I do know why. I think that the upcoming election, along with the country’s economic issues, on top of Brian not being able to find a full-time job are just starting to really really wear on my nerves. I know that I’m doing everything in my power to help fix the situation, but things like the election and the economy are just out of my hands. I mean, I mailed in my vote for the election yesterday. I’m trying to help Brian by sending him job leads that I come across. And we are being careful with the money that we do have coming in (for example, we are getting new, cheaper internet service next week and cutting our cable all together…gasp!).
But then, life happens, and despite our best efforts, we can’t control it. For example, I’ve been having trouble with my knees, and now I have to go to physical therapy every week for the next 4 weeks, for a grand total of $75 out of my pocket. Not a huge amount to be sure, but not what I want to spend it on, either. And then there is my car. The check engine light is on, so we aren’t driving it much for now, until we can afford to find out what’s wrong with it. It’s just frustrating. Oh yeah, and the dog had a boil on his butt earlier this week. Didn’t cost any money, but it was stressful.
So why am I throwing all of this on the internet so that everyone can see it? It’s an effort to purge the stress. I just feel like if I get all of this out, I’ll feel better. And you know what? I think it may have worked. So, thanks.
Two Working Parents 