I had a bad day yesterday. I backed into one of those yellow cement thingys that keep you from hitting stuff yesterday in the parking lot at work and did some damage to my car. I took it for an estimate this morning and it was $1,810. It’s not smashed in or anything, just scraped a lot of parts. I have to cough up $500 deductible and it will take a week to fix my car and then I’ll have to drive a rental for a week. Shitty timing, too, cause I just changed insurance companies to get a lower rate. I have it booked for repairs the week of the 18th.
Then last night I got my tax prep back and I OWE $625 to the IRS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I changed my deductions at work to have more taken out so I won't have to pay in again next year– then that’s a smaller paycheck. K It’s always something. Since my DD moved out I don’t have any deductions now and I don't own a house anymore. My salary is just enough that I don't make good money but I don't make bad money either. UGH!!! It's always something.
It's hard to handle all this pressure being alone and single, no one to lean on for support. On one hand I feel good being able to handle everything on my own and being independant, but on the other hand, it would be nice to have help once in a while, too. Nothing to do but keep pushing forward, doing the best I can and hoping for the best.
I wish it was spring. I miss the sunshine and the warm air.
Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry! Car expenses AND owing on taxes! A double whammy! ANYONE would be stressed out over that! I'm sorry you are feeling so alone. I know we here aren't much, but you aren't entirely alone. :: hugs ::
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I'm really sorry to hear about the car and the taxes. I can totally relate--that's how December was for me.
ReplyDeleteYou just have to put your head down and push forward. Life is always going to throw curve balls and fate is known to put those stupid parking posts right behind us. Being alone is pretty stressful, but you're right, it does make you resilient and strong. I don't want to sound cliche, but have you thought about getting a dog? It would be great companionship and would give you a reason to get out and about, walks, dog parks. Plus, there are some really nice single men with dogs--who knows who you would meet?
Mel,
ReplyDeleteI rent and I'm not able to have a dog. Good thought though.
You poor thing - what a hit on your bank account!! I the primary breadwinner at our house and so it feels like a lot of weight on my shoulders too sometimes. You're right - all we can do is push forward and try to feel the independence and not the pressure.
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