Home again from vacation at my son's house. It was a nice respite from my real life. As soon as I got near my home turf, the money starting falling out of my pockets.
To pick up my car from the airport parking lot was $40. Then I picked up my dog at the vet. Boarding costs were $67.50, and medical costs were $232.50! That covered his annual exam, blood work, toenail clipping, vaccinations, flea & heartworm medication for the next six months, and antibiotics for the infection in his toe that has been hanging on for a year. Since it is very unlikely that the latest round of antibiotics will do any good, I am probably looking at surgery to remove the nail and part of the toe. That will be $400. At least.
Then I went home to find that my tile floor will cost $125 more than estimated. I don't even want to talk about that!
I'm frustrated. It seems I never get ahead; in fact, I can't keep from falling behind.
One of the custodians in my building lost her home in a fire yesterday. She was in an apartment. Now she has nothing -- just the clothes on her back. She is staying in a motel free of charge, but she will need help getting on her feet. This is a time when I would love to have extra money to give away, but I am socked in with all these extra expenses. It really makes me mad when I can't afford to help someone!
Financial frustrations
March 21st, 2007 at 10:13 pm
March 21st, 2007 at 10:37 pm 1174516676
Is the community helping your custodian??
March 21st, 2007 at 11:08 pm 1174518514
As for your expenses -- I know it is frustrating. But they are in the category of "life happens".
March 22nd, 2007 at 01:53 am 1174528411
March 22nd, 2007 at 06:55 pm 1174589753