/me falls over :: Mike Neir's Page

Yah, yah, I know... it's been like two weeks since I've posted. So save it! I've been really busy with my project at work, and it's finally coming to fruition. It's supposed to go live tomorrow. I know everything works, but I'm still worried that someone will find a glitch somewhere. I'm anxious for this project to be out of my hair for a while. Since it will be an evolving product, I don't think it will ever really be 'done', but at least I'll be able to get a break from it.

I need a vacation. My brain is mush right now, and I'm waking up tired every morning. I just need to recharge the batteries. I'm thinking about heading up north for at least a long weekend sometime soon. A few days of nothing but relaxation would be great for me.

It's also getting very close to the time where I have to make a decision on the 'where am I going to live' situation. The lease is up on August 1st, and we have to let the landlords know what our intentions are by July 1. Decisions decisions. I wanted to start looking for houses, but the uncertainty brought about by my eye and car situations make me want to play it safe for now and not get myself in trouble by jumping too soon. Each one has the potential of sucking tons of money out of my pocket in a fashion that's beyond my control.

Phil :: 06/13/2005, 5:57 pm :: Reply

Well.. yah know that one of those options never returns any money. The other has the possibility of returning more than you put in!

Mike Neir :: 06/14/2005, 4:30 am :: Reply

Yep, this is true... but at this point, I would rather have one or two drains on my finances instead of the possibility of all three at the same time... Combine the possible nastiness of the car and more eye procedures with a house payment that's more than my current rent, and I could be hurtin. I would love to avoid pain-filled situations if at all possible.

Michael :: 06/16/2005, 1:48 pm :: Reply

Well, think of it this way. The house payment might be higher, but you actually own it. There's no landlord to kick you out after 6 months.

As far as cars go, you can get a cheap used one.

Mike Neir :: 06/17/2005, 10:37 am :: Reply

Yah, but my point is that I want to be 100% sure that I can make those payments. That's my stumbling block.

Phil :: 06/19/2005, 8:35 am :: Reply

Ya have to do some research. Talk to a realtor. Find out how much a house payment would be.