Thursday, May 8, 2008

Pain at the pump

Well, I'm just floored at the gas prices we are paying now. We're sticking close to home nowadays. But, the price is still causing pain in our pocketbooks. It looks like I'm going to end up getting a part time or online job/freelancing to bring in the extra funds. We're already conserving, although not as much as we probably should be. That will change. We are also going to have to kick it up a notch in the frugal department. I'm trying to figure out ways to cut expenses and stretch our dollars. We have no choice. How are you all doing with the gas prices? I've heard from several friends about their pain. One is staying at her mother's during the week because her mom lives closer and it's too expensive to drive home every day. I'm going to have to go back to one day a week of driving around, instead of grocery shopping on Thursdays and dropping off the kids on Fridays. Now, I'll have to get it all done in one day. That means being in the car upwards of 6 hours, but we will do what we have to do. I love country living. We're just so far away from everything!

On a health note, I'm ok. Not good, but ok. I'm tired a lot lately and I have a few of my old symptoms. But you know what? I know I'm healed and I'm standing on that. I just have to stop trying to let things slip. I'm seriously considering wiping out all animal products except eggs and honey. I just don't do as well when I have meat. Next week at Marilu.com, I'll be doing a 10 day booty camp. We just kick it up into a higher gear, and get really serious.

Otherwise, I'm just busy busy busy! I have a show on Mother's Day and the school banquet on Tuesday. So much to do! I'm sorry I'll be hit or miss, but life is just that way sometimes. lol

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