The Chairs

My budgeting abilities have always existed on a "worst case scenario" basis. My financial planning in years past has consisted of the question: "how many jobs do I need to have to maintain this lifestyle?"

I don't live extravagantly. I just don't save. Anything. Ever. My savings account is more like a short-term repository for my trite direct deposit amounts that will eventually be spent. Yea... that's a hard reality to see in print, but the point is to be honest.

I'm not dodging any repo men, I'm just acutely aware that is for any reason I couldn't work tomorrow things would be bad...quickly. I need to create more security for myself.

Part of what I've been working on this year and will continue to work on is consistency. I can plan and budget when things get tight. But, I need to work on doing it always. Making discipline the norm and not the exception will help me in the long run.

At the point at which I'm sitting down with my soon-to-be-spouse and talking about what we're both bringing to the table, I'd like to at the very least be able to contribute to the chairs and not heartburn.

Ramblings

1. My suitcase is starting to pack itself. Between things pertaining to my sister's wedding and my long distance relationship, I'm a (tired) woman on the move. This week will most definitely prove interesting as I'll be back in my apt Sunday and will be gone again Wednesday night.

2. Speaking of LC, I volunteered his patronage of my neighbor's candy drive. She's ten (ish) and pushing her wares like she belongs in a Clipse video. LC's response to my news: "oh....so THIS is how it begins?"

3. My hair today looks phenomenal. I can only assume it's because I made a hair appointment (sigh).

4. I miss being able to do laundry without having to leave my place. Certain comforts are hard to let go.

5. My bday is exactly 7 days away. I wish I could be more excited, but I am immediately focused on my MOH duties this weekend. Wish me luck!

My Resignation

Dear Management:

Thank you immensely for the opportunities afforded to me over the last three years. I've made great personal and professional strides and am incredibly pleased with my successes.

After careful consideration, I feel that it's best for me to move on and explore some other options. My decision was not made lightly, but I do feel that is in the best interest of all parties involved.

My resignation is effective Sunday, October 17, 2010.

Regards,

Dani
Maid of Honor

Cloud 8.75 and Counting....

I can be a bit out of control. Those who love me sometimes just go with it.....

My sister is the absolute best. Here's an excerpt from this morning's convo.

My BBM away message currently reads: "On Cloud 9"

Ash: How's cloud 9?
Dani: Rather nice they have almonds here
Ash: Is it everything you hoped it would be?
Dani: Oh yea!
Ash: LOL
Dani: It's like that and there are pop chips.
Ash: I want almonds
Ash: Am I not on cloud 9?
Ash: Dammit Steve!
Ash: What cloud is this?!
Dani: I'll throw some almonds in my purse for you
Dani: Maybe you're on cloud 8.75
Dani: The econocloud
Ash: He's so cheap
Dani: LOLOL
Ash: Couldn't even splurge on my cloud
Ash: Bastard
Dani: *DEAD*

Ramblings

1. On the heels of my "I'm Boring" post, I have the type of weekend that requires a quad venti latte just to make it to work Monday morning.

2. Friday night's fashion experience made me realize that I love the business and the emotions of fashion. I also realized that I stop just shy of being willing to spend the money to live in the fashion that I love. I just watch it from afar and ogle. I'm perfectly fine with that.

3. LC made an impromptu visit this weekend and I cannot verbalize how glad I am that he made the trip. He and I both have a pretty intense week at work and then we both have important trips to our respective homes this weekend. It was good to spend some unscripted down time together. I love that man.

4. For the next 33 days I will be in rare form. Trying to figure out how to make everything happen work-wise(I'm two weeks behind on assignments), getting all of my MOH loose ends tied up and more importantly paid for(shower, bachelorrette party, plane ticket for the wedding), and just trying to get to October 17th(the happiest day of my life ie. the day AFTER the wedding) in one piece and only midly frazzled. Oh and somewhere in the midst of the stress storm I need to remember to enjoy my birthday.

5. Ah yes, and just on the other side of the wedding are a few minor end of the year events that might require some budgetary prayer and supplication: Tentative visit from family, Visit from friends in November, Thanksgiving trip home(I have NEVER seen plane tickets that are so inappropriately high), Christmas trip to Chicago.

Update: I've Got A Feeling....

Two things.....after last night's post I saw Anna Wintour....while standing in the meatpacking district outside of Tory Burch.....in NYC.....I'm just overjoyed.

The second thing...LC just walked in the door

:-)

I've Got A Feeling.....

Tonight was a great night! Fashion's Night Out was an amazing experience. Kanye, Andre Leon Talley, DVF, Estelle, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Janelle Monae sightings made it great.....hanging out with the ladies made it better.

But a night this magical should end with LC.....(Sigh)......this is so hard.