Status Quo

Mar 06 2009

Last Friday, my CPA, who happens to be a close personal friend of moi, called me when I was on my way to work. She wanted to tell me not to worry, that while we haven’t sat down and crunched the numbers just yet, she knows there are tax credits that Mister and I qualify for that will give us plenty of breathing room - a small glimmer of hope, financially speaking. That made my day. I did have more good stuff that I wanted to write about, but I’ve since forgotten. Ah well, such is life.

Other than that, not a heck of a lot has changed. I cracked from the pressure and ended up taking a personal day from work this week, which was really nice to have the break. Also, Mister finally redeemed the Netflix gift subscription I got him for Christmas, so checking the mail is actually exciting now and not always followed by an hour long rant.

I wish I was more inspired to write more lately, but I’m just not. Lately my spare time is taken up with staring at the tv like a zombie, or staring at the computer like a zombie. I am mostly keeping up with all the blogs I normally read, and once in awhile even comment on one, but the desire to share just isn’t there lately. I’ll do the best I can, though.

9 Comments to “Status Quo”

# diesel (6 comments.)on 07 Mar 2009 at 1:41 pm

I do appreciate your comments. :)
# Zhu (94 comments.)on 07 Mar 2009 at 7:43 pm

Tax credits are always a good news, especially right now!

I´m sure more good things will come ;-)
# Kirstenon 08 Mar 2009 at 11:29 am

Diesel - thanks! Your blog keeps me laughing, and I often read your posts to Mister so we both get a laugh.

Zhu - I have to say that I am in love with my CPA. She’s brilliant! And thanks for the good thoughts.
# Cousin Bettyon 10 Mar 2009 at 1:00 pm

Hi Kirsten:

You have always impressed me as a young woman who gets going when the going gets tough. You didn’t wallow in anything negative for very long. I understand it is hard to maintain this spirit, but it has served you well in the past.

Help others less fortunate than yourselves. Surround yourself with positive, uplifting things (music, flowers, books, people, food, candles, water, walks, animals, etc., etc.). Say no to the negative. This is not being pollyanna. There is too much negativity around you (us) and this is survival. We’ve got one shot at this life on earth. You are creative! You can do it! I have faith in you! And I suggest with total love in my heart for you that you turn to God and talk to Him. He is faithful. He is reliable. He will comfort you and give you direction.
# Kirstenon 10 Mar 2009 at 11:39 pm

Betty, thank you so much for your thoughts - they comfort me as a much needed hug would. You are right, I have always gotten through in the past without letting it get to me, and I need to remember that I can do it again.

I haven’t been to church for awhile, but lately I’ve been missing it. It’s good to know that He’s always there when I need Him.
# Cousin Bettyon 11 Mar 2009 at 7:48 pm

Hang in there, honey! I’m praying for you and “Mister.”
# Kirstenon 12 Mar 2009 at 9:26 pm

Thanks, Betty. That really means a lot to me.
# anyjazz (4 comments.)on 13 Mar 2009 at 7:01 am

You are putting voice to the thoughts of a lot of people.

Do not be concerned that you don’t always have a lot to say.

Fred
# Kirstenon 13 Mar 2009 at 3:16 pm

Thanks, Fred. I’m not sure it makes me feel any better knowing I’m not alone, but on the other hand others are more likely to be understanding of the situation.