Keeping It Frugal in Texas

My Interview

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:06:01 PST

Above is a picture of me in my new suit just before heading off to my interview. K, the person who took over at the gym took the picture.

Overall the interview went pretty well. I answered the questions fairly easily, and the interviewer seemed to like me.

Near the end...

Job interview!

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:58:26 PST

I have an interview scheduled for Friday at 1:30!

It would be awesome to get this - no more late or bounced paychecks! ( still no paycheck for the 2nd - supposedly will get it tomorrow. )

This and that

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:40:37 PST

Monday night I stopped at Ross and bought a suit, a business casual outfit, and a new pair of dressy shoes. Total: $60

I needed the suit because none of mine fit right now. It was only $15. The outfit I'll need if I get the job - if I don't get it, I'll take it back. The shoes -...

My Dad Surprises Me

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:03:59 PST

Today I was talking to my dad about Christmas plans. We have all agreed that we're NOT going to exchange gifts this year, but that instead we're going to *do* things together. It's been a long time since my brother and I and Dad have all been in the same place at the same time, so...

Kitteh Here Last Night, Gone Tonight

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:28:12 PST

Thursday evening I got home from work and started to take the dogs for a walk. Before we'd gotten very far, my landlady drove by and stopped me. She told me she had found something that morning and wanted to show it to me.

Here's what she found:

She asked me if I'd be...

Found Money & Working Internet!

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:14:56 PST

This weekend I went to my mom's place. I'd been planning on going next weekend, but when I found out she was going to have gall bladder surgery on Wednesday, I figured it'd be better to go this weekend.

Anyway... mom came with me today to an international food festival fundraiser...

Internet woes - advice?

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:18:48 PST

Where I live they have time Warner cable for Internet. I connect to it via a netgear wireless device. The best signal strength I get is 60%.

I can't play netflix on it, nor can I watch most YouTube videos. That's annoying, but I can live with it.

What I can't live with anymore...

Possible job??

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:51:04 PST

This morning the woman who works out at the gym every morning told me that there is a receptionist job open at her company. She said I could use her as a reference. We talk a lot and are sort of Quasi friends.

Although being a receptionist doesn't excite me, having health insurance...

X-Stitch Kits & Funny GPS

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:02:31 PST

Today after work I headed over to Micheal's to check out their cross stitch supplies. Since I wasn't sure how to get there, I put in the address into my iPhone map function.

Here are part of the instructions:

Take 121 S 11.5 miles
Take the exit
Go on the road for .8 miles
Turn...

SA'ers are Awesome!

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:46:14 PST

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who responded to my post yesterday. And to others who've responded to previous posts. You all are awesome!

I found out that there is a no kill shelter not too far from me called Operation Kindness. I have to pass a background check,...

Not financial - kind of ranting

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:31:08 PST

Like I said in the title - this may be kind of a rant and not really financial. You may want to skip to a different one.

So, you've been warned.

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Ever get the feeling that no matter what you do, you're still standing still and going nowhere fast?

Ever attend some...

My $Day Today

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:49:46 PST

So this morning I got up earlier than usual for a Wednesday (day off) and drove over to the Brakes Plus shop. There was one car who had arrived ahead of me. The person I talked to said they only had one technician on staff today, so it might be a bit before they could give me an estimate.

I...

A Few Tidbits

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:25:12 PST

@ My mom had an outpatient procedure on Friday - they injected something into her back to calm a swollen nerve -- seems to be helping so far, but she may need the injection a couple more times

@ I spent all day Saturday at a library science seminar, and then met with classmates....

Unexpected Money :D

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:33:41 PST

I worked an extra shift at the gym today. So, that will be a nice little boost on the 15th.

But ... the real reason for this post.

When I got home from work, I had a letter from my old apartment complex. It was kind of thick, so I was wondering what in the world it could...

Feeling Frustrated

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:31:13 PST

I just got back home from work to find a note on my door from my landlady. Essentially it said that the longest that I can stay here is till Oct 2010.

Apparently there was a huge misunderstanding.

When I was looking at this place as a possibility, I remember stating several...

Why I Love The Weekend (Or, No-S Love!)

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:35:07 PST

I don't know about any of you, but over the years I have tried many different things to lose weight. I've tried Weight Watcher's several times - both doing actual meetings and doing online only. I've tried ediets, WeighDown, and just simply counting calories through Sparkpeople or...

My Walking Companions+

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:39:08 PST

I finally managed to get a picture of the two dogs I've been taking for walks most nights. (We didn't go today because when I got home from church it was too hot, and then later it's been raining and they don't like the rain.)

So .... here's Nikki (the one full of energy):

And...

Brakes and Rebates

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:51:45 PST

Note: I'm writing this while at the gym and on my iPhone, so please forgive any typos.

On Wednesday when I got a new tire for my car and bought a bike, I also was given a strong suggestion.

Get new brakes --- Soon!

The mechanic told me I have about 20% left.

Oooops!

I'd...

I made an impulse purchase today

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:42:29 PST

Yesterday I took the bike I'd gotten for free off of freecycle about six-years ago to a bike shop to get tuned up. For the past 3 1/2 years it had been locked up on the balcony outside my apartment, and exposed to all the elements. The bike guy took a look at it, and told me that it...

Murphy Teased Me

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:35:39 PST

So yesterday I was heading to my mom and stepdad's. We were going to go see "The Promise." I was hungry, so halfway there decided to stop at Sonic and get a grilled cheese. (I love grilled cheese.)

I pulled up a bit too far and managed to hit the cement stop - not hard, but a good...