Today my boss finally did my yearly evaluation. She told me that the raise (2.5%) will be retroactive. 
Just one pay period, so not that much. (It'll equate to about $.35/hour before taxes.) But still ... every cent counts when house hunting.
Mr FT and I found a house we both really like. It'd be stretching our price range a bit, but might be doable. We just have to get the loan application done! 
(We're going to work on it this Sunday.)
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I'm thinking about making a slideshow / video for the reception giving some background on Mr FT and I's childhood/growing up/ dating life. That way people who only know one or the other of us can get a "picture" of us. Also, it'll take up some of the time.
I was looking into renting a projector, but the realized I'd also need to rent a laptop. So ... am now thinking I'll get one of those iPhone / iPad projector things. I'm just not sure which one to get. Reviews on various ones are all over the place on Amazon (one to five stars.)
I'm also not sure which app would be best to use. I was thinking of buying iMovie (app) but don't know if there is something else that might work?
Would love any suggestions!
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I found out today that the place I applied at when first moved here has had to let go of a lot of positions and completely restructure itself. That could've been me if I hadn't gotten the bus job while waiting to hear back.
As much as I dislike this job sometimes, I am glad to HAVE a job. Especially right now with a wedding and househunting!
I feel badly for the people who lost their jobs there though. I sure know how that feels. 
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I'm thinking of taking tomorrow off from church. I'm starting to feel pretty run down, and Sunday is going to be hectic with the Valentine's tea thing, and then whatever Mr FT and I do that night.
Mr FT got some happy news Thursday - his nephew is coming to the wedding! He hasn't been back here in 8 years! Mr FT and his mom had a large part in raising the nephew. I'm so glad Mr FT is going to have both his sister and nephew here for him.
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I got my bloodwork results back from the doctor. My TSH level was on the high side again (not 17, but about 7.8) so she increased my dosage. I'll have to get it rechecked in a month.
I was also told that my bad cholesterol was a bit elevated and was suggested to use red yeast rice. It's an over the counter supplement - from what I'm reading though, it doesn't sound very effective. Plus, I'd really rather try to do better with my eating. (Krispee Kreme opened a shop here recently, and Mr FT has fallen in love with the hot & fresh glazed donuts .... this is not going to help the diet.)
Anyone ever use Red Yeast Rice?
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Spending hasn't been horrible, but definitely not being as careful as I could be.
I've changed all my direct to credit card bills to my new Citi card, and Mr FT is using it to buy gas. I added him as an authorized user too. Once his card gets here, then I can use mine to do other in person spending. (wedding, groceries, etc.) We're planning on using the $500 towards either the mortgage or student loans, and not towards travel money.
*** Almost a month and I haven't heard anything back about the librarian job. Maybe they're just slow. This actually works though ... It would be better if I get the job, to not have it start til mid-May.
Raise! Sad news
February 13th, 2016 at 12:33 am
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This was my second step raise. I only have 4 steps left (one a year), then only Cost of Living raises after that.
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Ceejay - Mr FT hasn't had a raise in 11 years. Yep. 11 years. He makes more than I do though (with tips.) I hope you get a merit raise!
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CB - I really hope I can get it under control with diet. But I know it's a possibility that I won't e able to.
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February 14th, 2016 at 06:44 am 1455432259
Terrific to get a raise, the news here is so negative, I hardly turn on the 6 pm news. Can't take so much bad news.
February 14th, 2016 at 12:27 pm 1455452871
I don't have a tv, so I get all my news from various news websites, or if I see it on FB (then research it.)
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