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The Gift Of Life

The topic I'm going to talk about may not be something that everyone agrees with and I respect their decision as I hope they respect mine and this story.The gift of life of Organ Donation.When I was...

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End Of The Week Updates

This week has been a good one both at home and at work for once.At first I thought it was going to be horrible.  At work our team and another have had to hot seat during the day.  Basically, sharing a...

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Beginning Of A Short Week

Well, June has come and gone.Yesterday, was Canada Day.  Totally forgot to post that here....so Happy Canada Day! :)I also had to work yesterday.  It Was Crazy.  We had a large storm come through on...

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Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July to everyone!J and I will have a quiet day around here, maybe take the jeep for a spin around town, have steaks on the grill for dinner and then take the jeep to the fairgrounds for...

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Post Weekend and Post Holiday

Well, 4th of July was 'ok'.  We took the jeep to the fairgrounds to watch the fairgrounds, and as we were waiting for them to start, we could see lightning on it's way to where we were.  We decided...

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Swagbucks.....

So like a lot of people I use Swagbucks to search, do surveys, daily polls, etc.  Today I went to log in to my account (which is unusual because I never log out) only to find they deactivated my...

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Vacation Planning

So first, an update with Swagbucks...I emailed them back to respectfully ask that they reactivate my account, since I never had multiple accounts.  I was told, no we are not going to do that.  I...

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Making Extra Money

I think I may have found a way to enjoy our vacation a lot more.  Working OverTime! *YAY*If you can't already tell, I was being sarcasting in my excitement.At work, we have plenty of opportunity to...

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Long Week

And I'm exhausted.So far this week I have worked 45.5 hours with another 11 to go today.Next week I am only going to work my mandatory 4 hours, only because we are leaving for vacation on Friday and I...

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Back From Vacation

Sorry for the lack of updates here.  We were up in Muskoka in Ontario, Canada for the past week or so.I don't like to adverstise that we're on vacation just for safety sake (even though I have never...

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Post Surgery And Doing Ok

*Warning there are some graphic details below about my surgery*I had my achilles reconstruction surgery on Tuesday.  I was the first one scheduled for the day, and had to be at the University of...

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End of Month Update Coming

So lots to go over about this month since I didn't post much at all.I have some things that need to get done here in the next little bit, but I will have it posted today.So much to tell you all.....

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August Recap

Wow, this month has been interesting to say the least.  It's probably easier to just bullet point everything and go from there!- The beginning. Started off well, looking forward to vacation up in...

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Budget Friendly September

Well, since I will either A) Be off work for another week B) Be off until September 17 or C) Off all of September, I will not be making what I would normally if I were at work.  What with the night...

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Time For A Change

Fall is just around the corner, and I have been thinking about changing up this blog a bit.I have been looking at wordpress, but I don't know if I like their layout so much.  I'm sure I could figure it...

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Medical Expenses

The cast comes off on October 1 and into a walking boot I go!A few comments I had received regarding my surgery were about our insurance and hoping that we didn't have to pay too much for the surgery.I...

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4% Interest???? No Way!

In previous posts, I have praised some of the certificates from NFCU including their Special Easystart and custom clubs. I know this is a little late, but right now they have a Celebration Certificate...

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Is It Monday Yet?

Yes, I know, that SHOULD read, is it Friday yet? But Monday means I get this cast off of my leg and I get a walking boot.I NEED TO WALK.  This past month has been horrible!  I feel like I gained 50lbs,...

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Income Increase and Achilles Update

The cast is OFF! YAY! Except I can't put full weight on my leg yet.  The surgeon was all gung-ho about me walking in a walking boot and not using my walker/crutches.  I went to take a step and...

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Lump Sum Delegation

So the $8444 showed up yesterday morning along with my paycheck (which was more this payday than last....I think it was due to meeting my 'time off' requirement for short term disability and was...

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Who Invited This Murphy Guy????

Not our furnace/AC but looks very similar!Why is it, when something happens to your home, as a homeowner, the first thing people say to you is "Welcome to Homeownership!" J must have heard it 15 times...

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Hello November!

Wow, where to begin, so much has been going on.My achilles is doing really well.  I go back for my 6 week post-cast follow up on November 15.  I was put into a walking boot on October 1 and to be...

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Feeling Blah

I love my job.  I really do.But some days I really dislike the fact that no matter how I am feeling, I have to be there. I'm 'essential'. Plus, with me having to go on Short Term Disability with my...

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Happy Thanksgiving

Been a while again, but just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.I am thankful for all of you who continue to come here to push us on :)

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Merry Christmas!

Hello Everyone!Just wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Boxing Day :)I know I have been absent (again).  Just a lot going on. Still recovering with my achilles, lots of money stress, J...

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