I just checked my bank account balance, and saw that my first ChaCha payment has been deposited!
From Aug 26 - Sept 15 I made $101.01 in my spare time. Fun!
I also received my second check from the gym for $49.13. It would've been more, but I didn't have my timecard at the location where I worked the Friday before payday. It'll be on my next check.
So, from gym job (2 paychecks)
1st one: $67.14 and 2nd one: $49.13, then the $101.01 from ChaCha, I added
$217.28 to my Extra Monies fund for Septmeber. (Granted, some of the money was earned in August - but I don't count it as earned until I have it IN the bank.)
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I am SO glad AIG got bailed out. I have my 403b (from when I was teaching) with AIG Valic. That is 5 years worth of contributions. My Roth, 401k and TRD IRA, are all at different places, but combined are maybe 20% of the value (at least what it was two weeks ago) of my AIG 403b.
It makes me sick to look at the value of the 403b though. It is down over $1k from where it was when I made my last contribution June 05. To some, a 1k drop isn't much, but percentage wise for me, it's HUGE.
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I just realized I hadn't posted about my latest 5k!
This past Sunday I completed my 3rd 5k race. I finished with a 43:04 which didn't beat my previous time, but I was satisfied with it. I had to stop to tie my shoes once, the course was much hillier and there was a good gusty wind both ways (nearly blew my hat off a couple times!)
The really really cool thing though is that with my Dad being in CA now, my mom and stepdad have stepped up to be my cheering section at my races. Even better, my mom has said that she would like to participate!!
There is a 5k on Oct 26 which is closer for them to get to - and has a fun walk built into it. So, we're going to do that one together. Well, not totally together, since I'll be running and she'll be "speed" walking. 
ChaChing! etc. Side Jobs Paying Off, 5k
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CD,
Have you already taken the first test, or are you past that? If you haven't taken the step past the first test, I'd *strongly* urge you to study the handbook before completing it. It really is a lot of fun. You sure do get some interesting questions, and end up learning about things you more than likely would never have even thought about before.
E mentioned to me about something you can put on your shoelaces. I'm planning on seeing if I can find one the next time I'm near a sporting goods store. A shoe came untied in my first and third race - but not my second! I'd prefer them to come untied NEVER!
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I need to get back to ChaChaing. I was doing well for a while, then got sidetracked with the pup and forgot all about it. I agree though - you certainly learn alot by answering those questions!
September 18th, 2008 at 12:56 am 1221699361
The pup situation is a pretty good reason to get distracted from a lot of things. Hope he's recovering well.