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You know ... life sometimes just sucks the big one. Why can't things just go according to plan....just once? I am so FRUSTRATED...it is not even funny! You see we have a simple problem...money. It just isn't there when you want or really need it.
Let me explain. We live paycheck to paycheck. Sure I admit it...what can I do?! Money comes in....money goes out....usually there is just barely enough to take care of everything, but often...well, ends don't meet. But lately we have been taking steps to correct this problem ...can you say CC consolidation...I can! So finally with this last paycheck we should actually have enough money to pay all our bills and perhaps see a movie or go out to eat...Whoa!
Now, my check comes direct deposit and Friday morning I got up early to pay the bills and set things in order. I checked the accounts and it was looking good...we just might make this! Now MaCall's school starts early so I got her some breakfast and got in the car to drive her. Now many of you have been up here to visit and know that there is not a straight road anywhere...it is all curves! During this particular morning drive as I turned the wheel of our wonderful Subaru a horrific grinding noise met our ears. I tried to turn up the radio to drown out the racket, but it persisted and by the time we reached the High School I had a horrible feeling in my stomach. I rushed home to pick up and deliver Eloise to her school and the radio no longer could drown out the grinding noise....I had no choice but take it to the mechanic.
An hour later I dropped off the car with a prayer that it would be a quick and cheap repair and then headed home. Two hours later the call came...the price...exactly (okay within $3) of the amount we had after we paid the mortgage. Great...this is absolutely craptastic....either fix the car to get to the job which pays for everything or pay bills and buy food (oh can't do that without a car though)...so what can you do? I fixed the car and descended into a really pissy mood. (I have apologized to Serena and the girls for that.) It never fails to amaze me how this all works. One step forward....two steps back.
Now, while I am still frustrated beyond belief (hence the picture above) I am moving on. What else can we do, but move forward. We will muddle through...we usually do...but I am wondering is how others deal with these unexpected setbacks through life? I try to have faith and a good attitude, but that seems to get one only so far....
So how do you deal with those craptastic moments in life?
11 comments:
I tend to default to chocolate peanut butter ice cream..
What a drag. You guys can't get a break!
When I'm all angry and I find myself being crabby with people, I try and exercise - usually it gets rid of all the aggression and I feel better about myself afterwards (and then I can eat the CPB ice cream with less guilt!).
I usually listen to my ipod and try to come up with as many possible solutions to the problem. Good luck trying to sort this all out!
Megan, have you tried the peanut butter drum sticks - with the chocolate outside, fudge center and peanutbutter icecream? Yum.
Bummer. We went shopping before I saw your comment, so I just have regular CPB for now. I'll check out the drum sticks next time! Thanks.
I combine all three pieces of advice: go for a run while listening to rap music on my iPod, then eat something totally horrendous for me (we're into these homemade really easy fudge cupcakes that we keep in the freezer, with a dollop of, yes, cool whip).
You always did have a way with cars.
VW Sq Back, Triumph, Hyundai....
where's the positivity Craig? Where's the words of encouragement? Pouring salt in the wound? Ouch.
Buck up little camper...I guess eating your way out of it seems like the advice your getting here, that along with what Marian said is what I do...run and then eat something with carbs, Money sucks and is of the devil. Look at Hollywood--money does not buy happiness that's for sure. I tried it and know for a fact it doesn't work. Good luck, I would help you if I could, I really would. I love you guys and know you'll pull through this and get back on steady ground. Keep your head up!
I did love those cars...all gems with minor issues! Actually good memories in those wonderfully decaying cars! Who can forget the VW breaking down in front of the house we just toilet papered or the way that Hyundai flew off those dips and listening to the Cult and Fear them???? You are right...I do have a way of picking them...they did suck in their own way, but I wouldn't trade them for anything. Now the Subaru??? Not so sure!
Oh Heidi I was not rubbing salt or any such thing, just sharing old memories and helping a friend think of better times, when his car was drivable.
sorry to hear the light at the end of the tunnel was so elusive. the only advice I could share is increase your fast offereing. it always makes ends meet for us. and eating never solved anything for me, but hardwork and exercise have always helped the anger! love you guys and hope it works out soon.
You know-we have experienced the exact same thing-Heavenly Father keeping you humble and on top of things-helps you stay grateful for everything. Just count your blessings and think of how much worste it could be. I think Serena sent me an email that showed people suffering in 3rd world countries-that always keeps me from feeling sorry for myself.
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