The Wannabe

Why is it that some things are so easy to buy and some things are so difficult?  Earlier this week I walked into a Target to buy a blender.  I browsed the aisle for a minute or two, selected the blender I wanted, checked the price tag, paid for it, and I was done.  That [...]

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During World War II, it was often said of the Marine Corps that “uncommon valor was a common virtue.”  Naturally, the Marine Corps itself adapted the phrase to be a little more appropriate: “Common sense is an uncommon virtue.”  Sadly, this rings true both within the Marines and in normal life.
My mortgage lender is currently [...]

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Before today I never believed that one could make themselves literally sick with worry.  I always just assumed it was a figure of speech.  Yet with Jaxon’s first plane ride being Thursday morning, I found myself unable to sleep at all Wednesday night.  I even threw up several times while he slept soundly in his [...]

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With the impending home purchase going smoothly, I’m beginning to question whether or not I’m fit to be a home owner all by myself.  The house that I’m purchasing is in pristine condition.  From a casual walk-through you’d never know that it was built in the 40’s.  It looks like it’s only a few years [...]

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With the house purchase coming up, I’ve had to work on my budget a little to make sure I can afford the new payment and not be living paycheck-to-paycheck.  One of the major problem areas for my budget is gas.  Driving is a zen-like activity for me.  There’s nothing more peaceful and relaxing then getting [...]

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