Small World, Money, & 90 Days
If you read my previous blogs, you know I have a few New Year's resolutions. Well, you'll be happy to know I am working on all of them. I even got a chance to use one stone for two birds (make a Dallas friend/workout).
The other week I made an acquaintance that has had a personal trainer for over 7 years. We made time where he would come over to my apartment's gym and help me setup a workout program. After he showed me how each exercise is to be done and in what order, we went up to my apartment. The first thing he saw in my apartment was a picture of Meryl and me on my nightstand. He looked at me and said, "How do you know that girl?" I responded, "Oh that's one of my best friends, you wouldn't know her. She is in Houston right now." He answered, "Is it Meryl?" Needless to say, my jaw dropped to the ground. Turns out he was Meryl's psychology professor a few semesters ago. Small, small world. Go figure!
In other news, I filled my 2009 tax return yesterday. I was pleasantly surprised to discover I am getting a $700 refund. I love e-filing. I should get it in 10 business days, directly deposited into my checking account -- oh, the magic of technology. Of course 10% is going to savings (10% of all my income goes to savings). I am thinking of spending 40% on apartment stuff and upcoming wedding gifts, and then 50% goes to either credit card and/or student loans.
In upcoming events, next Tuesday (Jan 26, 2010), i'll have lived in D/FW for 90 days (3 months). I guess this means work is keeping me and I'll be getting business cards soon. I am happy with my job, residence, and Dallas. I am still getting over being homesick and so far from all my friends. I'm not going to lie, it has been hard being alone and getting used to a new city -- especially with the events that are happening with some of my friends. I feel so helpless, distant, and don't know what to do. Sometimes I wish I had all the answers, sometimes. Yet, part of the fun in life is trying to figure them out, right?