“Holy Traffic, Batman!” That was the start of a particularly distressing series of texts last night. I was meeting friends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a special Friday the 13th event. I thought I was meeting four friends, not three million of my closest friends! I left work, drove toward Disney, sat in traffic for…
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Space Camp!
I just received a message from space. I got a birthday package from Space Camp courtesy of my friend Tracy. It had nerdy shirts, NASA stickers, and antigravity paraphernalia, along with this little gem. Tracy, and a team of highly trained high school teachers (who moonlight as space cowboys) got to attend adult space…
Carpet Angels
So I’ve talked a lot about carpet this week. But just so everyone knows — it is great! I had a long, rough day at work the day it was installed and didn’t get home until about 8 pm. I traipsed in the door, doffed my shoes and gleefully did a few carpet angels! Taking…
Carpet Preparedness
It’s hurricane season and everyone is talking about preparedness. But I’ve been preparing for my own life-altering situation. Last week my house got new carpet… nice, right? Yes and no. It is beautiful, and currently stain-free, but it was back breaking work for weeks before and after. Our installers were particular about what furniture they…
Kelly Kamp
Recently I hosted the most amazing summer camp ever. For one camper… my brother, Kyle. He came for the weekend as I jammed as much funness into two days as I could possibly think of. We played games, went to nerdy stores, played miniature golf, ate special foods, had a silly string fight, went to…
Money, Money, Money
Money. Dollars. Savings. Retirement. Spending. Investments. They’ve been on my mind a lot lately. Tonight is the last session of my financial class. Over the past several months, I’ve been challenged about my views on money and have learned how to be a better steward through this class. I’ve had budgeting homework every week. I’ve…
Carpet and Clutter
We’re scheduled to get new carpet this week. It’s overdue. Years of lovely roommates tromping in and out of our humble abode has left the carpet worn, stained and puny. Part of me is so excited. I remember when my parents got new carpet. It was so plush I felt like I was walking on…
Two Right Feet
I had a long day on Wednesday. With a long day at work and a meeting scheduled afterward, I knew I’d be tired. I at least wanted to be able to change my shoes and relax a little bit. Only, in my haste, I grabbed two different styles of shoes. And both right feet. I…
Roommates and Keurigs
My new roommate moved in last week and brought a friend: her Keurig. I did a happy dance right there in the kitchen. I am thankful for my new roommate, Betsy, and her Keurig, her vacuum cleaner, and her television (all of which moved out when my previous roommate left.) But more than that…
Debt-Free, The Way to Be!
I am officially without debt. How adultish of me! Part of my log flume ride into adulthood has been to attend a financial planning class which discusses debt-reduction, investment, tips and tricks, and the ever present looming, long-term problem: retirement. I always thought I was good with money. And it turns out, I do okay,…