Taxes

I figured out tonight that I am ready to file my taxes.  I got through it online and I am getting a whole lot less back this year than last year.  So much for tax reform.  I haven’t filed yet because there is a small chance an additional form could come trickling in.  Presuming that doesn’t happen with in the next week or two, I will pull the trigger and get them filed.  What sucks is that I owe my state $233, the good news is I can file now but don’t have to pay until the 15th of April.  I won’t wait that long, as soon as my Federal Refund comes in, I will get them paid.  One less bill to worry about.  I normally look forward to tax time but now I am starting to dread it a bit.  Financing a home used to give you some additional tax breaks but eh not so much now. 

Wondering what I did today?  Well it took forever to roll out of bed but by 10a the kids had me up and going.  They got fed at 7a but I went back to bed.  Every place I went to try to eat was crowded.  I settled on Bob Evans and it was a good choice both for my stomach and my eyes.  There was lots of eye candy and I was so happy I made the trip. 

Hit up the Hallmark store to get a card for my sick co-worker.  Then over to Target to get some soap but they didn’t have what I want.  Why is it that stores will tease you by putting out something new and then once it sells out they no longer carry it.  I am looking for Dial Gold with Marula Oil.  This is a liquid soap used to wash your hands.  It smells oh so good.  I also grabbed the mail and sent my letters on their way.  Back home for a while.

I thought waiting would help some of the crowds dissipate but it didn’t work.  We got up to 60 degrees today and everyone came out of hibernation.  I got in a nap and then went back out.  Hit up the Hair Care store and dropped $76.  It’s a dangerous place for me to go, I usually drop $50 minimum.  Then over to get some cat food.  Then out to a new Mexican place.  It was okay, they brought me a glass that was a small pitcher.  I only had 1 soda but damn it was like a Big Gulp on Steroids.  Nice way to hydrate and not have to worry about refills.  Then back home but first I stopped at a car wash.  There was a line and I just gave in.  Now the crud is gone and it’s all shiny again.  Monday the rain comes in again so it will be short lived. 

I put all my receipts in my checkbook and did a good job of spending money.  I honestly tried to talk myself out of the haircare stuff but I didn’t budge.  I take care of everyone else and for once it’s time to take care of me.  I mean I have the money it’s not like I am going into debt for it. 

Drained the Hot Water Heater again for good measure.  It’s not something that I do on a regular basis so I am trying to make up for lost time.  Let’s hope it works. 

That’s it, my day is complete.  Now momma is after me to come upstairs because it’s way past our normal bed time but tomorrow is my last day off and this is my last night to stay up.  I am tired but really want to try to savor freedom because it is so short lived.  Monday will be here before you know it and it will be back to the old bump and grind.  Lots of BS to take care of since were into a new month.  Reports is the name of the game and I so hate them. 

I guess I’m giving into momma, at least we can watch TV.  Grocery store and Gas tomorrow and then house cleaning and finishing up on laundry.  A nice lazy day at home.  No I won’t be watching the super bowl and I don’t care who wins.  Just please lord let there be some chips and lunch meat in the store. 

Hope all is well in your neighborhood.  Take care of yourself and enjoy what is left of the weekend.  Talk again soon.