Money

Money is a funny thing....you can't ever seem to have "enough". I don't recall hearing even the wealthy say, "I have enough money." My friend, Cheryl, and I discuss this....whatever you make, you spend.  If you get a raise at work, or cut out a bill, or pay off a debt, you find somewhere else to spend that money. Rarely do you hear someone say, I have extra this month, now I have "enough".  Maybe I just don't associate with the folks that actually feel that way. I am certainly the LAST person to give any financial advice. Can not now, nor have I ever been able to manage my finances. There are a few areas of my life that, even though I am single and raising two children (and have been for 6 years now), I need help. Finances is one of those places. I can count...I can balance a checkbook....I can add and subtract (even some multiplies and divided-by's)...but I can't seem to NOT spend the money in my pocket.  Mind you, I don't buy bon-bons and frivolous hair accessories or go crazy for shoes or personal clothing.  Its the kids. I can't say no and I enjoy eating out with them and buying them things I know they'll like. Taking my oldest to stage shows. Buying toys and games my youngest doesn't need but brightens his face to get.

A partner could help curb some of that if he is responsible with money. And a second income in my home would also do wonders. Someone to share those pesky monthly bills with...you know, the utilities and other such nonsense! I've often wondered if I could rent out the other half of my bed.....hmmmm.....yeah, yeah, I know what that would make me! Another income could potentially cover the cost of a housekeeper too! I am a clean freak trapped inside the body of a bitch that refuses to clean!

Okay...thats todays rant about money. Leave comments and thoughts!