Not with oranges or bowling pins, but with my budget. I had previously logged my train tickets as "big ticket" items -- not coming out of variables -- but after finding out yesterday that my dentist visit was totally covered by insurance, I decided to transfer the train tickets into variables. That brings variables to 106% -- but my average for the year so far is only 84%, so I think it's a good move. Big ticket items come out of savings, and I want to preserve that as much as possible.
There was one more cost that went into that variables percentage -- I renewed my license plate registration. It was only $25. As a "senior below a certain income" I get this nice discount. Otherwise, it would be $151.
My bathroom needs a major overhaul. I'm saving for that. Most people would take out a loan, but I'm determined to save for it -- or at least save a big chunk of it. I don't want to pay interest, and I don't want to have another monthly payment. It may take a long time, but I'm patient! And it's always good to have a goal.
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Chronic kidney disease is pretty common, and, while it can't be reversed, it can be slowed down. If your mother gets regular testing to check her GFR, and is under the care of a nephrologist, she should be fine. My nephrologist actually returned me to the care of my internist, since the progression of my disease is so slow!
As with everything, exercise is important, too! Walking and strength training are both excellent.
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