The Report
It took two weeks for the OT to send me my daughter’s official report. It’s 16 pages long. I’ve read it once. I kind of understand some of it....
Author: noemikjames
Summer Budget Project Week 5
Well, that was a banner fucking week. I’m feeling pretty sulky about how much I keep managing to spend every week, even when I’m trying to make good...
Professional Fulfillment (or a Lack Thereof)
This fall I will start my twelfth year teaching (how can that be how you spell twelfth?!) I’m only 35, which means I’ve been at the same school, tea...
Just What We Needed
This weekend was awesome. It was just what we needed. My husband and I had an amazing time. Not one frustrated word was exchanged, not one angry minute was pass...
Grasping at Straws
Things at home have been…challenging. I don’t really feel comfortable writing about my daughter anymore. I wish I did, because I have SO MUCH to say...
My (Not-)Spending Strengths
I have a lot of spending weaknesses: books, clothes, toys, eating out. It’s easy to focus on all the ways I’m shit at spending money, and forget tha...
My First Savings Plan
I felt like I had to get this out there before I turned 35 because I’d like to be able to say that I started my first savings plan before 35. Sure it migh...
Make It Better
There are different reasons I want to buy things. Some things just Look Cool (mostly clothes) and I want them to make me Look Cool. It’s pretty easy to pu...
Summer Budget Week 4
Are you starting to find these posts tiresome? I am. They are definitely making me hyperaware of how quickly the summer is passing. How am I already posting for...