Hard Times

Things have been financially difficult for awhile, but this last little bit of living off one income is even worse. With Richard's most recent paycheck, he made about $200 less than we've been used to, since there is no overtime at work anymore, and they're being forced to take some days off with no pay. He was able to pay rent (not without reloaning A LOT), but that's it. We could get a few grocery-type things, but nothing to live off of. I can list everything we have to make dinner right now: 2 steaks, 2 pounds of beef, Aden's chicken nuggets, a very small amount of veggies, and some Hamburger Helper. How that will last until Richard's next paycheck on the 14th, I have no idea. Yes, we have definitely fallen on hard times.

Thank GOD I start work soon. My orientation is on the 10th (next Monday), and from there, I'll get my work schedule. I don't know how long it will be before I'm paid, but hopefully we don't have to wait for too long. We need it. I know my part-time paychecks won't help a ton, but I just want to take some of the stresses off Richard's back. I'll help him pay the other bills so they don't stack up, and hopefully that'll free up some of his money so we can afford groceries more often, and not have to reloan much, if any. It might be asking a lot, but we can hope.

Of course, I'll want to treat myself a bit when I get paid too, but we'll have to see how much money is left once I help out around here. I want to treat myself to some new clothes -- all of my newer clothes are things I bought 10 pounds ago, and all of the things that fit well are things I bought nearly 3 years ago! Time for an update. I also want to go on a "date", but we'll see. AND I'm going to buy Aden a potty. Hopefully there will be some room for that stuff.