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Can't wait for August...

July 14th, 2012 at 02:54 pm

I just can't wait for August to get here. Mostly because the crazy crazy crazy pace of July will finally settle down.

I'm halfway through my giant freelance project. I have forgotten what it is like to deal with companies outside of journalism-- slow slow slow. people are so disorganized! It's been a nightmare, BUT, the fee was raised by $500 to $2,000, so one the articles are in and the check clears, I will say it will be worth it.

I FINALLY got the car loan under $4,000! Feels good. And when this project pays, all of that will go to the car loan, putting me so close to pay off I can almost taste it.

I signed up to run a fundraiser 5k on August 4, even though I have little time to train. It's for pancreatic cancer, which killed my dad and aunt, and that my best friend's dad was recently diagnosed with. So, I feel like I have to. I'm touched. I set a fundraising goal of $300,and my friends and family have contributed $255. Brings a tear to my eye.

August is going to be huge for my life as well. BOTH kids will finally be old enough to go to preschool MWF from 9 to 1, and it's right down the street. No more driving across town to the sitter, or having one kid at school and one kid at home. I'm hoping my work life balance will improve and I will be able to shift a lot more work from nighttime after the kids are asleep to the daytime. This would drastically improve my life!

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6 Responses to “Can't wait for August...”

  1. Lau Says:
    July 14th, 2012 at 04:43 pm 1342284221
    1342284221

    I'm sorry to hear about your dad. But good for you for signing up.

    I did a few 5k's in the past 3 years and found this:
    Text is http://www.c25k.com/ and Link is
    http://www.c25k.com/. The podcast is the real true gem. If you have iTunes, you can just search for it and download the full 9 weeks.
    I had the 9 weeks to train and realize you don't, but if you run a little, you can start at week 5 and do 7 and 9.

  2. CB in the City Says:
    July 14th, 2012 at 06:12 pm 1342289574
    1342289574

    I am the same way about fundraisers for brain cancer, which took a friend.

  3. ThriftoRama Says:
    July 14th, 2012 at 06:40 pm 1342291209
    1342291209

    I ran a 5k in May, but I have been slacking on consistent running over the summer. I'll make it through in Aug., but it's going to hurt! I did feel like I just had to, for dad. My mom and sister will be doing the 2 mile walk fundraiser.

  4. creditcardfree Says:
    July 14th, 2012 at 07:43 pm 1342294992
    1342294992

    You will love having some 'day' time for your own, whether to work or play.

  5. Jerry Says:
    July 15th, 2012 at 09:24 pm 1342387481
    1342387481

    Wow, you were able to lead that fee upward a LOT, so it was well worth the effort... nice to have some insurance that your work is appreciated, too, isn't it? Good going.
    Jerry

  6. FrugalTexan75 Says:
    July 16th, 2012 at 10:53 pm 1342479208
    1342479208

    What a great jump in your fee!

    What a great way to honor your dad and the others with the 5k.

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