Mike had one of his midterms the other day and got 81 out of 100 correct. That's pretty damned good consdiering he's learning 4 years worth of biology in about a year.
That's my boy, I'm so proud!
I was promoted to 3rd key manager at work. It means a $1 raise to $8.25 and I'm also one more step closer to what I'm told are some awsomely sweet benifits. All that needs to be done now is a change from part-time to full-time.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Sunday, February 06, 2005
State of the Union
I know it was a bit ago but I havent said anything here about it yet.
Well, MORE good things said by our President, and great show of respect by a grateful Iraqi.
I loved how the Dems were so rude with things they dont agree with, like fixing Social Security. It's funny how they NOW hate allowing the people to choose theri Social Security plan, they call it privatization when it's a fully voluntary program, and one that needs to take place by the way, but 6 years ago they LOVED the idea and admitted that Social Security needed to be fixed...now they claim it's fine.
Here is former President Bill Clinton on January 19, 1999 during a State of the Union Address:
"The best way to keep Social Security a rock-solid guarantee is not to make drastic cuts in benefits, not to raise payroll tax rates, not to drain resources from Social Security in the name of saving it. Instead, I propose that we make the historic decision to invest the surplus to save Social Security. Specifically, I propose that we commit 60% of the budget surplus for the next 15 years to Social Security, investing a small portion in the private sector just as any private or state pension would do. This will earn a higher return and keep Social Security sound for 55 years."
Clinton was proposing private accounts with that line and the Dems cheered it! Amazing what a difference 6 years makes huh?
You know what the difference between now and then is? Then, it was a bunch of libs talking about fixing a program that hadnt changed much since it was created some 70 years ago. Now we have a Republican who actually wants to do something about it.
Want to know what I think? I love the idea of private accounts. I love the idea that I could actually be saving for MY retirement and not paying for the retirement of an older generation. You realize it takes the wages of 3 tax payers to pay for 1 retiree? Now, someone please explain to me how that's not a broken system.
Beyond that, America is doing great. More jobs, a rebust economy, and we have done what we aimed to do in Iraq and Afganistan. The libs hate it because they would rather we cower and worship at the alter of the corrupt and outdated United Nations.
Well, MORE good things said by our President, and great show of respect by a grateful Iraqi.
I loved how the Dems were so rude with things they dont agree with, like fixing Social Security. It's funny how they NOW hate allowing the people to choose theri Social Security plan, they call it privatization when it's a fully voluntary program, and one that needs to take place by the way, but 6 years ago they LOVED the idea and admitted that Social Security needed to be fixed...now they claim it's fine.
Here is former President Bill Clinton on January 19, 1999 during a State of the Union Address:
"The best way to keep Social Security a rock-solid guarantee is not to make drastic cuts in benefits, not to raise payroll tax rates, not to drain resources from Social Security in the name of saving it. Instead, I propose that we make the historic decision to invest the surplus to save Social Security. Specifically, I propose that we commit 60% of the budget surplus for the next 15 years to Social Security, investing a small portion in the private sector just as any private or state pension would do. This will earn a higher return and keep Social Security sound for 55 years."
Clinton was proposing private accounts with that line and the Dems cheered it! Amazing what a difference 6 years makes huh?
You know what the difference between now and then is? Then, it was a bunch of libs talking about fixing a program that hadnt changed much since it was created some 70 years ago. Now we have a Republican who actually wants to do something about it.
Want to know what I think? I love the idea of private accounts. I love the idea that I could actually be saving for MY retirement and not paying for the retirement of an older generation. You realize it takes the wages of 3 tax payers to pay for 1 retiree? Now, someone please explain to me how that's not a broken system.
Beyond that, America is doing great. More jobs, a rebust economy, and we have done what we aimed to do in Iraq and Afganistan. The libs hate it because they would rather we cower and worship at the alter of the corrupt and outdated United Nations.
Saturday, February 05, 2005
Boost and a raise
Well, it was made official yesterday that Nathan is the new Asst. Manager and I'm the new 3rd Key Manager.
For me it means another pay boost, more than I had hoped. From $7.25 to $8.25 and also means I'm guarenteed at least 30 hours a week up to 40. Within the next 6 months I could be moved from a Part Timer to a Full Timer which means I get benefits.
This, along with tax refunds, means Mike and I will be able to go to Jackson for his Spring Break.
I'm glad.
We'll also be getting caught up faster and will be able to relax sooner.
For me it means another pay boost, more than I had hoped. From $7.25 to $8.25 and also means I'm guarenteed at least 30 hours a week up to 40. Within the next 6 months I could be moved from a Part Timer to a Full Timer which means I get benefits.
This, along with tax refunds, means Mike and I will be able to go to Jackson for his Spring Break.
I'm glad.
We'll also be getting caught up faster and will be able to relax sooner.
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Tired...
Well, things are finally looking like they are coming to a head out here in sunny Portland! The light at the end of the tunnel seems to be ever closer as our 'financial woes' may be fast coming to a close.
Tax refunds, Mike getting a few more hours at work and my interview for the new position went well, in my opinion, and if I get it, I'll be third in charge, for now, and will get still more hours and another pay raise which would make TWO raises in the 5 or so months I've been there.
So, it just goes to show you, no matter how bad things get or how low you feel, if you just keep at it and never give up, you CAN make it. I'm just glad I have Mike here with me I mean, talk about mutual support right now!
Soon we will be able to relax and slow down a little tiny bit, but not too much because we;ve already decided that even when we are a little bit ahead we are still going to plow on through and get WAY ahead. We want a few Gs in the bank before we truely kick back and relax, you know?
It's also getting close to the time when he and I plan to make a return visit to Jackson, Michigan to visit friends and family. It's kind of exciting to think I'm visiting them instead of the other way around.
The only thing that worries me is running into certain people I would rather have nothing more to do with, but if it happens it happens. I've never been one to avoid something because of a person, especially when I have no reason to hide.
I'll be coming back to Jackson, for a visit, a much happier and a much better person than I left. It's hard to think that I was able to improve on myself, though some would say there was a LOT of room for improvement, I know it's not true and yet I was able to open new doors for myself and make myself still a better person.
I rock and soon Portland will be a nice warm place to live for us. It's been in the 40's and 50's here but it should be warming up more soon...
Tax refunds, Mike getting a few more hours at work and my interview for the new position went well, in my opinion, and if I get it, I'll be third in charge, for now, and will get still more hours and another pay raise which would make TWO raises in the 5 or so months I've been there.
So, it just goes to show you, no matter how bad things get or how low you feel, if you just keep at it and never give up, you CAN make it. I'm just glad I have Mike here with me I mean, talk about mutual support right now!
Soon we will be able to relax and slow down a little tiny bit, but not too much because we;ve already decided that even when we are a little bit ahead we are still going to plow on through and get WAY ahead. We want a few Gs in the bank before we truely kick back and relax, you know?
It's also getting close to the time when he and I plan to make a return visit to Jackson, Michigan to visit friends and family. It's kind of exciting to think I'm visiting them instead of the other way around.
The only thing that worries me is running into certain people I would rather have nothing more to do with, but if it happens it happens. I've never been one to avoid something because of a person, especially when I have no reason to hide.
I'll be coming back to Jackson, for a visit, a much happier and a much better person than I left. It's hard to think that I was able to improve on myself, though some would say there was a LOT of room for improvement, I know it's not true and yet I was able to open new doors for myself and make myself still a better person.
I rock and soon Portland will be a nice warm place to live for us. It's been in the 40's and 50's here but it should be warming up more soon...
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