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Through mis-management of my money in my early twenties I learned a lot of life lessons - both financial and personal. After 12+ years of teaching, and 3 years of working as a school-librarian, I moved to Nebraska and found a job outside of school/library with good benefits and okay pay. The move was mainly to pursue the possibility of a long-term relationship ...

Now in my early 40s I'm married and a homeowner. :)

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Home > Amtrak

Amtrak

June 6th, 2012 at 05:02 am

So the news from my aunt wasn't too good. I was considering renting a car and heading there in the morning, but rental cars in G can't go one way out of state. So I debated going in my car. Thankfully someone remIndex me of Amtrak - so I'll be leaving tomorrow night and arriving Thursday morning. I just hope I'm in time. As of tonigh the doctors are giving a 50/50 chance. He had his stent fail and had to have it fixed.

I got the library situated today so it looks presentable again. I also went over all my ideas and info I'd gathered for summer school w the person who probably is going to take lead teacher.

I've been really out of it today. This morning I started to turn on red at a signal I know you can't do that. I caught myself before finishing the turn, but I don't know if I'll get a ticket eventually.

I went to Big Lots and bought 3 digital cameras for $25 each - 12 MP! They'll be used for a summer school project and also for journalism class. I also might do a digital photography class now that I have 5 cameras (bought two from amazon before finding out about this deal)

If I do end up missing summer school, I've been promised that they'll video the final program. I was so excited when I found that material ... I really hope the kids have fun with it. All of their projects will be uploaded to the wiki, so i can see them too.

TY, person taking over, owns a graphic design business. When he saw I made the space website on wix, he told me that his company has made many of the templates for it. Pretty cool. Smile

Posted in General, Work Related, Frugal Single Life, Financial | 14 Comments »

14 Responses to “Amtrak ”

Thrifty Ray Says:
June 6th, 2012 at 05:13 am 1338955989
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I so hope your dad is ok. I am glad you found a way to get there asap - and hope that you are able to relax a little on the train. Hugs Laura.
Swimgirl Says:
June 6th, 2012 at 07:00 am 1338962451
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Oh, Laura... glad you're going to visit, but I'm so sorry for the reason why. Hugs.

Amtrak is a great solution. The Husband rides Amtrak to work. Be sure to take your own food and drink. They charge a fortune on the train!
Frugaltexan75 Says:
June 6th, 2012 at 07:11 am 1338963117
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Really bad news. The balloon failed. They took him in for emergency procedure. The likelihood of survival is minimal at best. I wish I'd just took off this pm. My car probably could've made it.
mamasita Says:
June 6th, 2012 at 10:28 am 1338974936
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I wish you had better news, Laura. Sending thoughts and prayers for you and your dad.
Frugaltexan75 Says:
June 6th, 2012 at 11:39 am 1338979141
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What am I going to do? I'm a daddy's little girl with no daddy anymore. He died around 4 this morning on the operating table. Almost worse than hearing those words was hearing my baby brother in wracking sobs and being 600+ miles away.
jillybean Says:
June 6th, 2012 at 01:29 pm 1338985784
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I am so sorry for your loss.
My English Castle Says:
June 6th, 2012 at 03:47 pm 1338994051
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Oh, Laura, I'm so sorry. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
pretty cheap jewelry Says:
June 6th, 2012 at 04:05 pm 1338995134
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hang in there
CB in the City Says:
June 6th, 2012 at 04:49 pm 1338997797
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Oh, I'm so very sorry! Big, big hugs to you.
Ima saver Says:
June 6th, 2012 at 05:14 pm 1338999265
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So sorry for your loss Laura. I still miss my dad and I lost him right before my 10th birthday!
MonkeyMama Says:
June 6th, 2012 at 06:21 pm 1339003290
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((HUGS))

I am so very sorry.
ceejay74 Says:
June 6th, 2012 at 07:44 pm 1339008242
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Oh my god, Laura, I didn't realize you'd lost him. I'm so so sorry. You didn't have to be there when he died for him to know you loved him. Take care of yourself!
baselle Says:
June 6th, 2012 at 11:56 pm 1339023362
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I am so sorry. I also just read the post above too. Please remember that while the rest of the family has their issues, control of purse strings, and that all that other crap, if your dad lives in your heart as a good person, he was a good person. End of story.
Petunia 100 Says:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:14 am 1339024486
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Oh, I am so sorry for your loss.

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