*sighs*

I'm always up late.
I have work to do before I can go to bed. I've been playing with my OWN books all night. It's my way of calming down. I reviewed my entire PayPal history and FINALLY got it up to my own personal snuff, mostly from just DLing the activity from PayPal, reviewing and reconciling. it wasn't a "real" account, or at least that's what I pretended.

I have to go find a place to park my car. Teh Unit and her New Behemoth are in the space. Probably more later, from the luxury of my laptop.

Well

Just finished with MY OWN accounting.
didn't get to the client's.
Going to bed soon, to get some rest before tackling the client's work. It won't take all that long tomorrow. Erm Today.
Stupid money that never stretches as far as it's supposed to. Stupid bills with due dates either past or too soon! Stupid client who "forgets" to pay me! ASSHAT!
*ahem*
Anyway, Friday will make me happy, as I can go ahead and lighten up some about money. Might even be able to give some to D, as WELL as pay my bills. and buy some extras. I need to drop about $100 at BJ's for foodage type supplies. Someday, right after the client.
I think my savior this week will be the KFC $4 special. That way, when I'm hungry I can eat. Imagine that! I need to remember I need gas for the car. Feh.

And my horoscope for today?
You may need to give some attention to your personal finances, Tiamatlady. Since this may be a very tedious process, you might be tempted to throw up your hands and put it off until tomorrow. Don't fall into this trap! It won't be any less boring tomorrow than it is today. Gird up your loins, stay focused and get it out of the way. That way you can get on with what really interests you.
freaky!

Off to bed, to forget. I need to touch base with some people this week. I want to hear all about last weekend's adventures, and a date I don't have details for yet. (right Pet? Maybe I need an email!)

Yawning - too - much.....

*sighs*

Yeah OK not a good start to a post.
But it's more in reference to my doing books at 2AM, and forgetting important items that are coming up:
- the purple corset Saint _amaranthe_ is having trouble selling/wants me to buy. I feel bad it hasn't sold, but want it enough to be secretly happy. It may be the corset I buy this weekend instead of the black everyday one, unless teh Unit comes through with some $$$. I WILL be sending a check, she's not wearing it, and deserves the nice shiny new stuff the trade of money for clothing will provide.

- the car has issues. Not major, I need a repair that does NOTHING for my ride, but is important for future stickering. And the brakes in front feel like shite. Literally it's like stepping in shit. I feel these must be replaced by month's end. I need to drop the car by on a Tuesday I'm working, or maybe my Friday surgery day (heh - one more job for Daddy! *snicker* No I'm actually NOT planning on that.) and have the passenger side thing done. Then I can call the dealer, get a loaner, and drop baby off for brakes and an oil change. Then we can discuss tire rotation and balancing. Which will be free, thanks to the Firestone dealy.

- The ever present looming issue of the payment for the trip. I thought I could produce a 3rd before months end. I'm not sure that's wise now.

Again, I blame BaOPF client for money woes. If he paid me on HIS own schedule, I'd be set. but, I'm going to hang in there, he's on vacation this week, and "promises" a return to normalcy after this. if I actually get both the checks I'd be owed by then I'll be all set bill wise, have money for food, AND be able to get something to D.

I've been waiting for my afternoon client to call. He's taken to doing that lately. I wanted to go to BaOPF client, but overslept as usual I really don't want to change my sleeping habits. I seem happier. But it leaves me with time for ONE client a day, then my evening personal clients, after they finish their regular workday. I'm OK with that oddly enough. But, is my wallet? I want this condo, teh Unit said "Well Yeah I'll sell it to you." and I just need her to SIGN something saying that. I'll feel better if she does this, that way I can sue her for breach of contract *giggles* But I need to make sure I can afford it through tax season. That way I can get things straightened out and look for a roommate.

I'm thinking I need a part time job, for these nights I sit home alone. I mean, I need SOME alone time, but not as much, especially right now in the heat. I need something flexible, and willing to take me off a schedule during tax season.

Heh - actually, I should just call CPA #2, see if he needs any help, where I can work in his office late. Duh.

OK, up to shower, then off to BaOPF client to make a deposit, do some data entry, then to Tuesday client #2. THEN home to quickly enter Evening client, then to meeting. Fun fun fun!

This is much better then thinking about other stuff.

OMG - PS - it just occured ot me that if I buy this place from Teh Unit, D is going to be pissed. See I know people who think that if you don't do things they way they do, or haven't been entirely on the right path from day one, you don't "deserve" things. I certainly don't deserve to own a condo when I'm struggling financially, but I can't fathom renting. I see this is renting from myself. But, no no, Tia CAN'T be in our position, she hasn't struggled like WE have, blah blah blah. I'm aware I'm overreactive to things, but honestly, this feeling is a long time brewing, so I don't think I'm entirely off base.

*rolls eyes*

One step forward, shoved three steps back.
As expected, the credit option for the surgery is "no." I think I'm going to get a letter that politely says "oh Hell no!" I don't blame them. Self employed, struggling for every last bill to be paid, mistakes have been made. I'm not going to look back and beat myself up.

A call to teh Unit provides "well _I_ don't know what you're going to do."; "Why do you _NEED_ to go under?"; "They're just trying to rip you off." and my personal favorite "_I_ got teeth pulled on just novocaine, YOU can have them pulled on just novocaine." My second favorite "Just do the one that's bothering you. I don't know WHY you need them ALL out at once." I gather that whole "I'll put it on my empty card, and you can pay it off." is a non-offer at this point. It's because she bought that mini-van (And the thing is massive.)

*sighs* But, there is a faint light. They mentioned one additional option that they hadn't before - I can do THREE payments on a credit card. Over three months. Which means one needs to be paid down every month. Which is difficult. This is pretty much the same amount I owe D. Which is going to piss her off to no end.

No matter what happens someone is angry at me. Except me. I guess I can handle that.

I'm not going to BaOPF client, in order to juggle finances some more. I also have to make some phone calls to other clients, to see if they need me for anything. Basically, if BaOPF client pays me next week, what I'm owed, then instead of catching up, I start paying off the dentists in larger amounts.

Ok the question of the day - DO I call the surgeon and tell them to only take out the TOP teeth? It seems to be the molar and the top wisdom. The others are BAD, but might be able to wait. if I do that, what will happen cost wise? Me thinks a trip to the office is in order, to ask them these questions. I have to admit, the idea of getting this all taken care of at once makes me happier than having to do it TWICE (well as happy as oral surgery can make one.)

What do you guys think? Do I?
- Take some of teh Unit's advice?
- have SOME but not all the teeth removed?
- tell them I only want novocaine? AND maybe only on some teeth?
- Should I postpone the surgery? Now remember, I've had infections and pain, and my own dentist is NOT happy, and refuses to do anything. I can't chew on the bad molar. (I have to admit, this is NOT the path I want to take, and it would take a catastrophe to have this happen.)
- Juggle the finances, postpone paying someone I have a legitimate debt with, in fact postpone a LOT of debt, making minimum payments, and have the work done as stated?

I think this is a problem I can't deal with right this second, you know? There's more to this issue than just money. I don't want to count on teh Unit, but this is bringing us RIGHT BACK to the whole living situation thing.

I understand the solution is "work more." Given my schedule right now, this is unfeasible. I am going to email Velvet Garden about posting up the clothes, and I need to find more stuff to put there. I'm a bit leery of Ebay, since the last time I tried I lost money. I'm thinking the week she's on vacation will be FAR more active than even I think. I'm probably not going to be any kind of social as I clean and move items, and pull stuff out of the closet for getting rid of.

Feh. I need to reread this occasionally, and mull. Which is NOT brood, I might add.

Oop-daten

OK, so stopped by the dental office.

I can make THREE payments, via card or check. Estimating less than what I'd applied for. First payment due in TWO weeks, erm, less, due August 13. But then the next payment due 4 weeks later.

BUT - I can write a check for visit number one, which I should be able to do. Then I can either charge my credit card, OR give them a check. How weird is it when "There are no payment plan options." becomes "well we can do *blah blah*" Fs*kers. Also, I can bring a check for at least $blah* amount, and the rest of the cost will be divided in half for the other payments. These could be LESS, depending on the final cost.

This I can work with.

Off to wiggle about financially til my meeting tonight. I'm remembering things like the DVDs I want later this month, and the annoyance factor of wanting to NOW order them from a different site, and NOT being able to pimp for gifts. *big pouts*