This morning the school called: my daughter had a fever - could I come pick her up? I was kinda disappointed for I had a special treat lined up for today, but such is life for a single mother!
Anyhow, a few clicks and all my current bills were paid - it feels SO NICE to no longer have to concern myself with a variety of websites and logins - just one place and a few clicks and I'm done! Such peace! I was finished in record time!
Also I called ATT and had my unused land line turned off. I have a cellphone that I use primarily, supplemented by MagicJack when I am watching my minutes. Now that I have voicemail set up on the cellphone I will simply have the Magicjack forward all calls to the cell, saving electricity by not having to have a Windows computer on 24/7. Those who know me understand how rarely I am actually on a phone, so it really was a waste of electricity to have it on when I have the cell as well. Since the cell is portable and also contains my clock, my address book and my brain it makes more sense to use it than a landline - especially since it costs less to use the cell than keep the landline lol!
I purchased a small jar of instant coffee this morning. Not bad. I put a bit too much in the cup but it still tasted okay. It felt good knowing that I no longer have to drag out the percolator (or a coffee maker if I had one) whenever I want the occasional cup of coffee. The tea kettle stays out from frequent use. What to do with an unneeded percolator?
My daughter and I discussed my sleeping in the living room over the winter. She thinks it's a "cool" idea, but suggested that for the winter we stash the rattan loveseat and coffee table in the back room and just use the folded-up futon during the day as a bohemian couch! It isn't like we have much company, and it would make for more space and ease of use while I sleep here in the winter!
Slowly, life is becoming less complicated. I have noticed that even with the lower income the bank balance is staying steady, yet all of the bills are paid. KGB will help increase that balance a bit, as well as any computer jobs I happen to get. I will be able to be home more for my daughter with this simpler lifestyle, and have more time not only for her but myself as well.
Life is good.