This'n'that

What a whirly busy week. I honestly felt more tired than the last week before Christmas at school. I had so many meetings and activities, not counting that lil ole day to day thing called teaching. One of our dear friends at work had news her cousin and cousin's husband was killed by a drunk driver, leaving lil ones behind. Very somber and sad and our hearts ached for her and her family. g

It was also staff /teacher appreciation week so we we spoiled nicely with a lunch from the school board, a lunch from the parents, a dessert the next day from parents, chocolates...things like that. It rather made me smile when one of the parents commented on how hard it is to find chocolate treats that were not made in a nut facility. It is absolutely a struggle.

The menu never worked out this week. Monday and Tuesday were good, but Wednesday my mother phoned saying she had homemade stew, buns etc for us so we had that. Thursday was leftover night as our fridge was bursting and I am not about to waste any of it. We had homemade beef barley soup last night so we could use up the rest of the roast beef.

My T4 for income tax arrived. I am just waiting on one more from the union. I do have to get my assass to the bank this week and take care of my RRSP so I can get that form on time. I don't know how long it takes for them to send the form. I wish banks were open later than four around here. We have all the main ones: BMO, RBA, TD, SB, CIBC etc but their hours are pretty  much impossible to fit with someone who works a day shift. Friday there is more flexibility, but getting an appt in those prime hours is a challenge.

We watched the Olympics Opening Ceremonies last night. I think that for 1/12th of the Beijing Budget it was not too bad. I didnt' care for the prairie part...too slow...too long...too mellow. It's a shame that fourth pillar didn't rise during the Ceremonies. I have read comments on cnn or yahoo that just RIP the ceremonies apart. I swear some ppl are just viscious and have too much time on their hands.

I kinda sorta have a week off now. It's our version of spring break. We have conference away in the city for Thurs and Fri but til then, there is no school. I have a massive to do list to get done by then...both at home and at school. Being sick through January really threw me out of my routine. They say you should either go back from a break feeling refreshed  and rested OR caught up/planned ahead. I am a greedy girl and hoping for both.

Have a great day everyone!

Menu Monday

Sunday - Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy and corn

Monday - Chicken Stir Fry and Noodles

Tuesday - Lasagna, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread

Wednesday - Leftovers

Thursday - Smokies and Perogies

Friday - Burgers and Macaroni

Til Debt do Us Part Marathon!!!

What exciting news! Today (and apparently all Sundays in Feb), my favourite money show, Til Debt Do Us Part, is having a Marathon!  I do love this show. Gail, is the one who got me started thinking like a grownup regarding money and life. It's amazing what a powerful influence a woman can have....one whom I've never met.

It's not the nicest weather and I have a ton of  home chores to do today, so having this marathon on is a great way to rejunenate. I've seen some of them but not others, so I know I'll be more fixed to the TV during certain 30 min slots, rather than another.

Now according to the slice.ca webpage, there is supposed to be a 'where are they now' segment.  I have been hoping for one of these for two years now. I'm not certain if it is via the webpage, or on TV. The link seems to lean towards the webpage. If anyone knows the answer to this, I would greatly appreciate it.

Who knew at the ripe old age of 40, I'd have a financial crush on someone LOL

Happy Sunday everyone!

Where the $$$ stands

as of February 5th

DEBTS
Mortgage - $37 802.80
Consolidated Loan - $2 796.03
Vehicle Loan - $26 310.13

Total Debt - $66 908.96

SAVINGS

EF - $1250
RRSP 2010 - $200
Summer 2010 - $1000
Xmas 2010 - $220

RESP - $200
RRSP 'portfolio' - $1000

Total Savings - $3870


So I have managed to reduce my debt over the past month by $1840. The mortgage moves at a snail's pace but the faster movement of the consolidated loan pleases me. This will be finished before school is out this year. happy happy!

The savings setup looks  a bit different. I have moved last year's RRSP savings to a sadly and loosely called 'portofolio'. I haven't went to the bank yet for that, but that's how I will think of already invested moneys in future  years. The RESPS are new as well and teeny, but a start and that makes me very happy.

The rest of the savings keeps ticking along. As I've said before, I think I willl just let that EF grow by  $50 a month unless something comes along to hinder that. Right now my extra money needs to go elsewhere. Christmas should be funded by summer and then I will put that amount towards summer 2011...then back to Christmas. Hopefully it works out.

It is very interesting to be in a place where the LIST of debt items is smaller than the list of savings items. I was never in this place before I started this blog, starting becoming a fan of Gail and Til Debt do us part, and started being  a grownup!

On to lighter, brighter, and ...err....whiter, things :-)

OK I know I've been busy but my laundry has been breeding like rabbits. I feel like I am never going to be caught up.

Granted there isn't heaps and oodles of time when there are two working adults in a home, but lordy!!!!

I feel like singing 'This is the chore that never ends, it just goes on and on my friend'

Just curious out there for those who feel like an innane, interesting but not earth shattering survey.....

How many loads of laundry for how many ppl go spin cycling through your house each week?

We are 4 ppl and 7 - 12 loads of laundry.