The Raging Tech

Spend Your Energy Wisely and Be Happy

I’ve written before on how I’ve developed a different attitude towards wealth and money. I used to believe you had to be rich and have everything easy to have a happy life. I know that’s stupid and childish, and somewhat selfish, but I’ve always envied people who had more than me. In the last couple years though, I’ve learned it’s more about the quality of life through things like relationships with friends, family, and loved ones.  It’s about having fun and not taking yourself too seriously, but being serious about taking care of yourself and the aforementioned people in your life.

That being said, as much as I really really wanted to buy my friends’ house, I’ve canceled my meeting with the bank in the morning because I just can’t deal with the stress and financial stretching I’d have to do to make the house payment and other payments and still do things like eat. Even though I could do it, and I’d probably learn a lot and grow in the process, I think it’s wiser to wait until my financial situation is better.

I’m going to wait two years until my car is paid off, and hopefully my credit cards will be too, by then. That will leave just my student loan and utilities and gas and food. With the extra money freed up, I will research the market again and see what’s available. I know God will bless me if I’m faithful and responsible in the small things first.

I’ve almost applied to grad school - just waiting on my letters of recommendation from a couple people and I will probably need to borrow the application fee from someone since it probably needs to be in before I get paid in a week. I think I’m pretty much a shoe-in for getting accepted. I’ll also have to be on the ball about getting all the signatures I need for tuition waiver from my workplace. That’s one of the nice benefits of working for a university - they give you almost-free classes!

Getting My Ducks in a Row

Today I applied for grad school at the university I work for, and called some people to provide letters of recommendation. I also had to update my resume to submit alongside my application. It’s going to cost $40 to apply to this school. I’m applying to the Project Management program for distance learners (read: online courses).

I am very seriously considering purchasing a house that is currently on the market from some friends of mine that live about 20 minutes from here. It’s a 3 bedroom, 2 bath with a deck, porch, and spacious parking. The yard isn’t that big, but wouldn’t be too hard to get a dog or cat eventually. I have a meeting on Wednesday with the bank to talk about whether or not I can afford that kind of a mortgage.

I stole a book called Rules for Renegades: How to Make More Money, Rock Your Career, and Revel in Your Individuality from my boss’ bookshelf in her office. I’m going to try and read it tonight and maybe the next couple of days.

My coworker just accepted a job in another area of our department at work. With one position recently vacated already, that means that in two weeks the help desk team will consist entirely of myself and the hourly employee. I will try to have a good attitude at work and keep my spirits high, because I know that will reflect on me in the future. Also, since the coworker who is leaving was the team lead, that pretty much gives me a field promotion for the time being.

The future looks interesting, to say the least. My life the way I know it now may not look the same at all in just a few months. Life certainly has it’s twists and turns, that’s what makes it all worthwhile.