Things are looking up

For the first time in my memory, I actually received my W-2 before the end of January. So, needless to say, I took care of my taxes by telefile between yesterday and today. This means, within a week to 10 days I should be receiving a couple tax refunds along with my pay check to my account which will allow me to pay off my tuition, credit card, cellular bill, and my rent all in possibly one day. Bad news is I won't have but a little more than $40 left. In saying that, at least my biggest sources of stress will be gone.

I have to be straight, this whole deal has taken a toll on me and my body. I have knots all across my shoulder muscles and I've had many tension headaces and even some migraines that I would have to think to be related to stress. I also have a nagging cold sore that I can't seem to shake.

Thanks to Dr. King, I have the day named in his honor off from class and work on Monday, so, I'll have a chance to rest and be lazy. I'll probley end up doing some typing for one of my classes, but I'm not looking at spending much time on that. It's a day off, I'm taking it.

Speaking of Dr. Martin Luther King, please take the time to pay some sort of respect to that man. He is someone who I feel is the most important social figure this country has ever had. Although we're not quite to the point he wished we could of been in his "dream", the strides this country has made in the rhelm of social tolerance have been huge. I say that not only on terms of race, but with other issues such as religion, sexual preference, and culture. We can only hope that this nation continues to moving that same direction for future generations.

That's all from me...

Peace,
Skoo

I hope it's over soon

Well, I tried to apply for a student loan today so I can get my text book and some supplies for my Publishing Concepts course. Got denied for that loan. So, I have to find some way to improvise for about a month until my IRS check comes in. Of course, none of this would be a problem if I'd kept my grades in check before. Apparently, I have to pass through this quarter in order to get my pell grant back. But, none of that does me any good now. In anycase, I'm tired of money stressing my ass out. At least I'm not the only one who's broke.

In another attempt to save money, it looks like I'll be switching my cell over to Cingular. I'll be saving money by jumping into a family plan with my mom. She's wanting to get rid of her home phone, because Alltel sucks, and if used right, a cell phone could be a cheaper answer. I'm looking forward to it because I hate my phone and have been dying to get a Motorola, something Cingular offers and Sprint doesn't.

But, like I said on New Years, I'm trying to cut costs where I can. I'm hoping to stick to that resolution.

Anyway, that's all from me...

Peace,
Skoo

The boards are runnin

The message boards are up and running, finally. I'm hoping that they become a lot of fun for everybody.

Just click on "boards" up above, get signed up, and chat away. I'm really hoping that it'll keep moving.

I've also done away with the tag board and replaced it with a guestbook. I feel that the guestbook could be a little more formal. Be sure to sign that on the way out and tell me what you think or just show some love.

That's all for now.

Peace,
Skoo

Snow Day

I got my wish: NO CLASS!!! I just wasn't really in the mood to go back today, on what was supposed to be my first day back.

So now, I get two days to do absolutely nothing. With no class today and no work today and tomorrow, I'm free to basically vegetate. Today will probley end up being my sleep and laziness day. That's just a general habit I have whenever I have two days off in a row. First day, I sleep, second day I actually move.

It's not like anyone would want to go outside today unless forced. We already have 3-4 inches of snow on the ground with another 5-8 expected. There's even a possibility of thundersnow, which is basically a downpour of snow coming at rates of about 3 inches an hour with, yes, thunder. On top of all that, the windchills are expected to be below zero all day.

I may see what my boy is up to later since I'm sure he doesn't have class either. Other than that, I'm planning on staying warm

That's all...

Peace,
Skoo

I guess we're due

Looks like the weather here is going to get nasty here. We've already seen freezing rain over the last two days and now there's talk of possibly a foot or more of snow coming in. As of right now, this is the first time in the 10+ years that I've lived here that I've seen every county in Nebraska under a winter storm warning.

All this comes a day before I'm supposed to start classes again for my degree. I'd have to think there's at least a chance that I may not go to class tomorrow morning, even with the college's history of almost never canceling classes. That would be fine with me as I'd have basically two days off in a row without doing anything.

But, like I said, we're due. Last month was the first December on record where there was no measurable snowfall for the month. Infact, it was near 50º on Christmas Day.

But, that's Nebraska weather for you.

Peace,
Skoo