June 27, 2008
I always used to think I was really bad at math until one day I realized that if I just looked at the numbers and pictures them with a dollar sign in front of them addition, subtraction and percentages were no problem.
Even though I am the polar opposite of anal retentive (if you’ve ever seen my style of housekeeping you will agree I am telling the truth) but I tend to be OCD when it comes to money.*
When we bought our first house we took out a second mortgage. There was about about a three month period in our lives where Gabe and I were both working full time. We decided to pay off the second mortgage (it was only a couple of thousand dollars) and I got weird about it. I used to send the mortgage company between $1.30 and $150 dollars almost every day. I know it sounds crazy. In fact, it probably IS crazy but it is 100% true. Online banking enabled me to send a payment for $9.68 without penalty.
What was my point? Oh right. So today I was checking our online account like I do every day and I noticed that we had more money than we had yesterday. A LOT more money.
And it isn’t a payday.
The government direct deposited my stimulus check. Wasn’t that sweet of them?
I rarely have nice things to say about our current administration but this sure was nice.
Thanks Uncle Sam.
* And my cds and my Netflix queue. Other than that I’m a mess.
Posted by Sarah @ 1:48 pm • Uncategorized
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June 27th, 2008 at 2:03 pm, Sue Says:
Hooray!! I am still completely unstimulated. And desperately in need of some stimulation. Come on Dubya… help a girl out here!
June 27th, 2008 at 2:06 pm, Sue Says:
Ok - I must take that back. I just went and checked my account, and I was also stimulated today! Woot!
June 27th, 2008 at 2:12 pm, Madame Queen Says:
Unfortunately we are getting a paper check so I am still waiting to be stimulated. Sigh.
June 27th, 2008 at 2:33 pm, TX Poppet Says:
Taps foot. Looks at watch. Taps foot more frantically. C’mon already with my stimulation!
June 27th, 2008 at 4:26 pm, VegasDad Says:
Cool. We got our check a few weeks ago and bought an HDTV. Just doin’ our part to stimulate.
June 27th, 2008 at 4:39 pm, William Says:
Just what stimulation will you purchase with the check.
June 27th, 2008 at 7:07 pm, Trish Says:
We got stimulated awhile ago, hence the kick ass camera that has taken over 2000 photos since 6 weeks ago.
June 27th, 2008 at 8:56 pm, merseydotes Says:
Mine better show up in the mailbox tomorrow. I already ordered new living room tables!
June 27th, 2008 at 9:19 pm, Kristabella Says:
I don’t think the government will really like what I spent my stimulus check on - I bought a new crown for my tooth.
Fun. I know hows to has it.
June 28th, 2008 at 11:21 am, Gidge Says:
Will it really be so nice when they deduct it from your refund next year?
July 1st, 2008 at 9:11 pm, Daisy Says:
I “stimulated” the economy by taking a road trip. Rats; I probably stimulated oil companies more than anyone else, and they didn’t deserve it.