In our grade school (kindergartner’s thru 4th graders), we have an annual talent show that I attended for the first time. What was the reasons I waited until this year? My 6 year old daughter participated in the event this year! She was suppose to do a hula hoop show, while a song played for… Continue reading My Frugal First Talent Show
Grade Your Work To Help Secure Your Job
One of my goals this year is to “Maximize Who I am“, which basically means I’m going to improve myself in all areas that I think I need to improve upon. So with respect to my employment, I decided to grade my work. The belief is that the higher my perceived grade is, the more… Continue reading Grade Your Work To Help Secure Your Job
Stop Waiting For Magical Moments To Happen
When I was younger, I use to watch movies and television shows where there was a recurring plot. The “Plot” was that the nice guy (the underdog) typically suddenly has something horrible wrong happen to him/her, then later, things magically turn out to work for them. This plot is a very risky move in real life, but I see… Continue reading Stop Waiting For Magical Moments To Happen
Living With Money Tightness From Year to Year
We don’t live Paycheck to Paycheck except for this time of the year. I got my checking account balance, and it’s dropped below $3,000… YIKES!!! What happened??? Year end and new Year expenses puts us in bit of a financial bind every year. Oh, we have the money in the stock market if we need… Continue reading Living With Money Tightness From Year to Year